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Let a friend know about Tourism Wollongong.

Wollongong reached a significant milestone in the history of the regions tourism industry on August 22 with the turning of the sod for the $7.7 million Southern Gateway Centre. This will be an important piece of infrastructure for the development of tourism in Wollongong. We are looking forward to seeing this project come to fruition.

Last month Tourism NSW hosted a Focus on India workshop for suppliers interested in learning more about this emerging Indian market, we were also fortunate enough in hosting a post Focus on India Agent famil. Tourism Wollongong is now looking forward to working closer with the agents to grow this emerging market.

Let’s continue to work together to keep the momentum going.

Until next month,
Greg Binskin
General Manager

Work begins on new tourism shopfront

Work has begun on the new shop front to the city – the $7.7 million Southern Gateway Centre at Bulli Tops – with expected completion late next year. Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells officially launched the project with a sod-turning ceremony on August 22.

Funded by Wollongong City Council, the Federal Government, the IAC, Mid-Link Australia and the State Government, the complex will house a state of the art Visitor Information Centre, restaurant and an Aboriginal tourist attraction.

An estimated 200 000 visitors per year are expected to stop at the site and get 'first hand' information on Wollongong and the South Coast.

Get your ticket for tourism’s big night

Tourism is one of the regions strong growth industries and that is why IMB Business Banking are proud to be the major sponsor of the Illawarra Tourism Awards in 2007.

The IMB Business Banking Illawarra Tourism Awards will be staged on September 21st at the WIN Entertainment Centre and they will recognise the personal and professional achievements of individuals and organisations in the local tourism industry.

Submissions for the 2007 Illawarra Tourism Awards have now closed. Thanks to the operators who supported them with entries – we wish you good luck!

So get your tickets now for the sensational evening by contacting Melissa Davis or your local tourism office. Alternatively, you can download a booking form via the Illawarra Tourism website.

APEC weekend visitor drive

Tourism Wollongong is encouraging Sydneysiders to make the most of the extra long weekend they’ve been given as a result of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum September 7-9 – and spend it visiting Wollongong!

The long weekend has been declared in a bid to reduce traffic movements in Sydney’s CBD during the Forum, which is being hosted this year by the Australian Government.

What better opportunity to travel south and check what Wollongong has to offer – just an hour from home? For more information on APEC long weekend deals click here.

Restaurant and Catering Award bouquets

Congratulations to the winners of the 2007 NSW Restaurant and Catering Awards.

The award recognises the achievement made by operators in “delivering the promise” through their high standard of service and guest facilities.

Tourism Wollongong congratulates you and looks forward to working closely with you for the future development of Tourism in Wollongong and the region.

Time to renew your 2008 Membership and Guides

Thanks to those members who have already taken steps to ensure they are part of the expanding tourism industry – you can look forward to an exciting year ahead!

We will be contacting you next month regarding advertising your product in the 2007/08 guides. 150,000 will be printed and distributed throughout the region and the Visitor Information Centre network.

Also, give some thought to potential new members. For more information contact Melissa Davis on 4228 0300. 

What's On and Where...

What: Rock and Blues Festival
When: Sunday September 1
Time: 12pm-10pm
Where: Towradgi Beach Hotel, 170 Pioneer Rd, Towradgi
Info: 1300 OSCARS or www.towradgibeachhotel.com.au

What: Spring into Corrimal 2007
When: Sunday September 9
Time: Parade at 10am
Where: Corrimal Township, Princes Highway, Corrimal NSW 2518
Info: Graham Lancaster 0424 948 635 or www.springintocorrimal.com.au

What: The 54th Annual Bulli Show 2007
When: Saturday September 15 - Sunday, 16 September 2007
Where: Bulli Showground Princes Highway, Bulli NSW 2516
Info: 02 4267 1571 or http://au.geocities.com/bullishow

What: Australia (SEGRA) Conference 2007
When: Monday September 17 – Wednesday September 19 2007
Where: Novotel Northbeach 2-14 Cliff Road, Wollongong NSW 2500
Info: 07 3210 0021or www.segra.com.au

What: NSW Wheelchair Tennis Open 2007
When: Friday September 21 – Sunday September 23
Where: Beaton Park Tennis Complex Foley Street, Gwynneville NSW 2500
Info: 02 9809 5260 or email

What: IMB Hawks Vs Brisbane Bullets
When: Friday September 28
Time: commencing at 7.30pm
Where: WIN Entertainment Centre, Cnr Crown and Harbour St, Wollongong Info: 02 4220 2800 or www.wec.org.au