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From the manager's desk.. |
Greetings from Tourism Wollongong!
The recent burst of warm weather boosted visitor enquiries and numbers at the Visitor Information Centre seeking to explore Grand Pacific Drive and region, another sign the region’s a perfect year round holiday destination!
The month of May was busy for Wollongong with many famils and expos including the very successful visit by leading coach company, APT (Australian Pacific Touring) - the highlight. And following on from the strong regional presence at the Australian Events Expo at the Sydney Exhibition Centre in May, we’ll be off selling the Grand Pacific Drive message at the Australian Tourism Exchange in Perth this month.
It’s whale season! Get out the picnic rug (and a warm jumper!) and head to the many coastal lookouts to spot these majestic creatures on their migration journey. For more information about getting up close and personal with whales contact MV Signa in Kiama or Dolphin Watch Cruises in Jervis Bay.
Enjoy the news,
Greg Binskin
General Manager
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South Coast Tourism Awards |
Submissions for the South Coast Tourism Awards have now closed. Thanks to all those operators who entered. Covering all areas of tourism from accommodation, to ecotourism, festivals and events, training and much more, these awards are an important recognition of business excellence in the region.
Judging for this prestigious award gets underway on June 10 with the Gala Presentation Ceremony and Dinner to be held on Wednesday 27 August, at the 'new' Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre. For further information visit the South Coast RTO website or contact Vera Cvetkoski.
Good luck to all those in the running!
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Grand Pacific Drive to be showcased at ATE |
We will attend the Australian Tourism Exchange at the Perth Convention Centre from June 14 to 20. This is Australia’s premier tourism trade event and the largest international trade show of its kind in the southern hemisphere.
The exchange runs two distinct market based programs. The Eastern module targets the Asian markets while the Western module is targeted toward buyers from the UK, Europe, the Americas, the Gulf countries, New Zealand and the South Pacific. We will be showcasing new products added to Grand Pacific Drive, including hotels and the Illawarra Fly Tree Top Walk to maximize exposure to buyers and agents from all over the world.
For more information on the Australian Tourism Exchange refer to the ATE website.
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Opening of iC Central Building |
The Innovation Campus (iC) Wollongong, iC Central Building will officially open on Friday 27 June – coinciding with Innovation Week! The week is a time to showcase the region as a centre of innovation, creativity and excellence in business, science and technology, arts and culture, and education.
Innovation Campus (iC) is a joint venture partnership between the University of Wollongong and Baulderstone Hornibrook. The completed development will offer comprehensive research services as well as office and retail space, state of the art conference facilities and eventually hotel accommodation.
For more information about this exciting development visit the iC website.
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World Youth Day (WYD) 2008 |
World Youth Day is one of the most significant events to be hosted in Australia in recent years – and it’s fast approaching! Some predictions say it will attract even more people than the Sydney Olympics.
As part of the celebrations in the lead up to the main WYD08 event, the diocese of Wollongong will welcome around 5000 young people from all around the world in a cultural exchange. The ‘Days in the Dioceses’ event will take place from the 9 to 14 July. Visiting pilgrims will be hosted by local families and given the opportunity to experience life in the Illawarra before heading to Sydney for the World Youth Day activities.
For more information about Days in the Dioceses or World Youth Day please refer to the Wollongong Diocese website.
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It’s that time of year again! 2008/09 membership renewals with Tourism Wollongong are almost due so keep an eye out for your renewal information.
For any enquiries or further information about renewing your membership for the upcoming year, please contact Vera Cvetkoski via email or phone 02 4228 0300.
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What: St George Illawarra Dragons vs Brisbane Broncos
When: Friday June 6, 2008
Where: WIN Entertainment Centre, Cnr Crown and Harbour St's, Wollongong
Info: 02 4220 2800 or website
What: Kasey Chambers Live in Wollongong
When: Friday June 13, 2008
Where: Regent Theatre,197-199 Keira Street, Wollongong
Info: 02 42259106 or website
What: City of Wollongong Charity Race Day at Kembla Grange
When: Saturday June 14, 2008
Where: Kembla Grange Racecourse,Princes Highway, Kembla Grange
Info: 02 42617 211 or website
What: Disney On Ice - Mickey & Minnie's Amazing Journey
When: Wednesday 18 - Sunday 22 June 2008
Where: WIN Entertainment Centre,Cnr Crown and Harbour St's, Wollongong
Info: 02 4220 2828 or website
What: Wollongong Wolves vs. Sydney United
When: Sunday June 22, 2008
Where: Crehan Park, Merrett Avenue, Cringila
Info: 02 4226 3988 or website
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