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From the manager’s desk |
Welcome to April, which brings with it the delightful combination of some cooler Autumn weather and the Easter school holiday season!
March was a busy month for the Tourism Wollongong team, with visits by International film crews and salesmissions and this is set to continue in April. A highlight will be our next networking function (see the story below) and I look forward to seeing everyone there on April 4.
Remember, successful tourism is a partnership, so let’s do it together.
Until next month
Greg Binskin
General Manager
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Tourism Wollongong will host another networking function this month. Entitled 'Talking Tourism', the event will be held on Wednesday April 4 at the newly refurbished Comfort Inn Fairways.
It will provide a great opportunity to network and see the updated property, so be sure to be there. Anyone interested in going along should RSVP to Melissa Davis via email or call on 02 4228 0300.
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Federal Tourism Minister to visit |
Federal Tourism Minister, Fran Bailey, will visit Wollongong this month in a move Tourism Wollongong believes will further etch the city on the national tourism map.
Minister Bailey will be the guest of Illawarra based Liberal Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells and will experience the Grand Pacific Drive before dining at the City Beach Function Centre.
For more information, please contact Karen from Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells' office on 02 4226 1700.
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Asian television viewers will get a taste of the food and wine – along with other attractions on offer in the Illawarra region, following a visit by film crews from Beijing and South Korea last month.
The crews were in the area to capture on camera local Aussie food and wine experiences. We made the most of the opportunity to showcase Grand Pacific Drive, golf experiences, wineries, fish markets and a numbers restaurants and cafes.
April is another busy month for famils with journalists and agents coming from Singapore, Malaysia, Korea and Tourism Wollongong is also hosting the Sydney AOT Online team!
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Tourism Wollongong representatives took the region as far afield as New Zealand and Hong Kong during March on behalf of Illawarra Tourism, with positive results.
Kate Dombkins focused on Grand Pacific Drive to the New Zealand market at Tourism Australia's OzTalk NZ and the Tourism NSW RTO Roadshow, while Greg Binskin looked to further develop relationships at the Tourism Australia Hong Kong Mission and sales calls to Taiwan to update on new product.
Both reported a high level of interest in their presentations.
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Tourism Wollongong met with representatives from the 2008 World Youth Day, which is scheduled for 15th to 20th July 2008 (Sydney Events) and 10th – 15th July (Wollongong Events).
World Youth Day is attracting approximately half a million people into Sydney.
The Local events could attract approximately 10,000 to 20,000 students and parishes locally, nationally and from overseas.
We will update you as more news emerges.
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Welcome to our new members |
The team at Tourism Wollongong would like to welcome our newest members. We look forward to working with you in the future in the promotion of Wollongong and the Illawarra;
- Scarborough Hotel - Scarborough
- The Aviator Lounge - Albion Park
- Levendi - Belmore Basin
- Little Blowhole Cafe & Grocer - Kiama
- Culinarius by Monica - Wollongong
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Tourism Wollongong assist in local education |
Two tourism study classes totaling approximately 25 Illawarra TAFE students took part in an educational program on Visitor/Tourism Information Services.
Tourism Wollongong facilitated a brief program on the roles of a Visitor Information Centre and that of a Tourism Information Officer.
We hope that through this collaborative approach with teritary education providers and the tourism industry, we can assist in the better training of tourism students.
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Membership
Well, the time is drawing near to renew your membership with Tourism Wollongong for 2007/08. Please keep an eye on your mailbox for the arrival of renewal information.
If you require further information on renewing your membership, please email or call Greg Soster on 02 4228 0300.
Guides
For those who wish to express interest in advertising in the 2008 Tourism Wollongong Guides, please email or phone Greg Soster on 02 4228 0300.
Images
Please send through any updated images of your property to Greg Soster.
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FESTIVALS
Thirroul Seaside & Arts Festival
When: Friday March 30-Sunday April 1
What: Local artists and performances.
Where: Thirroul Township, Station St, Thirroul.
Contact: Click here.
The 21st Annual Easterfest Jazz Festival
When: Friday April 6- Monday April 9
Where: Various venues. Main venue: Sports Bar, Sonata Bar, Illawarra Master Builders Club, 61 Church St, Wollongong.
Contact: Click here.
Wollongong Easter Show 2007
When: 11am-3pm, Thursday April 12- Saturday April 14
What: Local rides and activities, live entertainment.
Where: Crown Street Mall, Crown Street Mall Amphitheatre, Wollongong
Contact: Click here.
Another Round of Jazz in the Wines! **Featured band Short and Horny**
When: Sunday April 15
What: Bring a rug, folding chair with a $10pp entry. No BYO or food at this Rotary fund raiser event.
Where: Crooked River Winery Willow Vale Rd, Gerringong.
Contact: Click here.
RACES
Race Day @ Kembla Grange
When: Saturday April 14
Where: Princes Highway, Kembla Grange
Contact: 02 4261 7211 or click here.
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