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You can contact us by phone on
+61 2 42 275545
or 1800 240 737
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From the manager's desk |
The APEC 'Bonus Long weekend' kicked off a busy few weeks for the region, followed by the 11th national SEGRA (Sustainable Economic Growth for Regional Australia) conference at the Novotel Northbeach with over 350 people.
The 9th annual Illawarra Tourism Awards were held on 21 September at the WIN Entertainment Centre, another highlight being the Tourism Australia India Mission where Grand Pacific Drive received a great response from the incentive and leisure markets. We look forward to working with this new emerging market in the near future.
This month, our calendar is jam-packed with famils, trade events and consumer shows. Let’s continue to work together to keep the momentum going.
Until next month,
Greg Binskin
General Manager
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Jamberoo launches the Taipan |
Jamberoo Action Park has opened its biggest water thrill ride yet - The Taipan. Launched on September 29, with the official opening on October 8, the Taipan is a giant waterslide where up to five people are propelled at a time in a clover raft down one of two giant waterslides - all in darkness. The drops, twists and turns along the 100 metre slide make for heart-stopping thrills. The Taipan is part of the company’s master plan to solidify its national profile as a specialist water park and leisure destination of choice. Don't forget there are other options for all of the family to enjoy.
It is encouraging to see local tourism operators reinvesting in the development of their products to capitalise on the marketing initiative of the Grand Pacific Drive.
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Congratulations to all winners |
Congratulations to all of the winners of the 2007 Illawarra Tourism Awards, which were presented at the gala evening at the WIN Entertainment Centre on September 21 in front of over 300 tourism industry colleagues.
The event was attended by NSW Minister for Tourism, Matt Brown, who congratulated the industry on their efforts to grow tourism in the state and more recently the success of the APEC long weekend.
We were delighted to win three awards, the Marketing and Promotion Award for Grand Pacific Drive for the second consecutive year. Melissa Davis won the Young Achiever in Tourism award for her contribution to the tourism industry thus far, also at the same event, Greg Binskin won the Robert East Award for Outstanding Contribution to Illawarra Tourism by an Individual.
Thanks to all of the awards sponsors - including the major sponsor IMB Business Banking, the presentation would not have gone ahead without their support.
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China and Hong Kong get familiar with region |
The South Coast are looking forward to strengthening our message into new Asia markets following famils for self drive Southern China Airlines VIP Agents and Hong Kong media in September. The VIP Agents participating in the Southern China famil are all veteran agents of the Australian market, from Southern China & Beijing. The famil marked the launch of China's first airline initiated self drive packages.
Next on the calendar is a Grand Pacific Drive industry famil set down for Wednesday October 17, which will provide operators networking opportunities and to familiarise themselves with the region’s products. For more information, contact Kate Chapman on 4228 0300.
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Grand Pacific Drive a hit |
Grand Pacific Drive proved a hit at the Penrith Caravan and Camping Show last month, with a positive response from attendees. Awareness of our popular coastal drive is increasing in the caravan and camping market and we are keen to continue our work in this area.
Grand Pacific Drive will receive further exposure at The Canberra Times Spring Home and Leisure Show - Caravans, 4WD and Camping on October 19-21.
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Lauren Mansell has joined the team as Sales Executive for Wollongong Conference and Events to strengthen and grow this important market.
Welcome aboard, Lauren - we look forward to working with you to develop this market in Wollongong.
Want to know more about Wollongong Conference & Events? Contact Lauren via email or 02 4228 0300.
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What: Viva la Gong
When: Friday October 5 – Sunday October 7
Where: Wollongong Civic Plaza, Crown St, Wollongong
Info: 02 42514712 or www.vivalagongfestival.org
What: Across the Great Divide Tour Silver Chair and Powder Finger
When: Tuesday October 23 - Wednesday October 24
Where: WIN Entertainment Centre, Cnr Crown and Harbour St, Wollongong
Info: 02 4220 2800 or www.wec.org.au
What: International Folk Club Concert @ Anita's Theatre
When: Sunday October 7
Where: Anita's Theatre, 264 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Thirroul
Info: 02 4297 1777 or www.illawarrafolkclub.org.au
What: IMB Hawks vs Cairns Taipans
When: Friday October 5
Where: WIN Entertainment Centre, Cnr Crown and Harbour St, Wollongong
Info: 02 4220 2800 or www.wec.org.au
What: MS Sydney to the Gong Bike Ride
When: Sunday November 4
Where: Starts at St Peters where riders will pedal 90km to Wollongong via the Royal National Park and experience the spectacular Sea Cliff Bridge from the saddle alongside 10,000 other cyclists.
Info: register and fundraise online at www.gongride.org.au
DIARY DATE
What: Tourism Wollongong AGM - All members are encouraged to attend
When: Tuesday November 20
Info: Watch this space for further information.
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