{"id":106941,"date":"2025-05-15T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T03:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/tweedcoasttimes\/?p=106941"},"modified":"2025-05-14T17:55:34","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T07:55:34","slug":"kingscliff-to-host-nsw-tourism-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/tweedcoasttimes\/news\/kingscliff-to-host-nsw-tourism-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Kingscliff to host NSW tourism conference"},"content":{"rendered":"

KINGSCLIFF will host one of the nation’s largest local government tourism forums when the 2025 Local Government<\/p>\n

NSW Destination and Visitor Economy Conference comes to the Tweed Shire from May 26 to 28.<\/p>\n

The annual conference brings together councillors and local government professionals from across the state to explore trends, tools, and strategies driving the visitor economy.<\/p>\n

Tweed Shire Mayor Chris Cherry said the council was proud to host the event.<\/p>\n

“Kingscliff is also a finalist in the NSW Top Tourism Town Awards,” Cr Cherry said.<\/p>\n

“We look forward to showcasing the remarkable tourism facilities and attractions that the Tweed offers from the coast to the hinterland and welcoming all delegates to explore our Shire.”<\/p>\n

This year’s program will explore issues such as the rise of AI, the potential of the nighttime economy, and the region’s events, arts, and culture.<\/p>\n

High-profile speakers include the NSW 24 Hour Economy Commissioner Michael Rodrigues and Gus Balbontin, the former Executive Director of Lonely Planet.<\/p>\n

The NSW Top Tourism Town Awards will be presented on the conference’s second day.<\/p>\n

LGNSW Rural and Regional Vice-President Mayor Claire Pontin said the event was a key platform for councils to unlock new ways to grow their local visitor economies.<\/p>\n

“Councils are the driving force behind shaping vibrant, welcoming destinations that not only attract visitors but also deliver real economic benefits and jobs to local communities,” Pontin said.<\/p>\n

“Destination NSW’s recent statistics report highlights the NSW visitor economy as the largest in the nation.<\/p>\n

“This brings significant benefits to our communities, particularly in rural and regional NSW.<\/p>\n

“We want to continue that upwards trend, and this conference in the beautiful Tweed Shire will help give councils the tools they need to make that happen.”<\/p>\n

Registrations for the conference close on May 16. For information, visit lgnsw.org.au\/DVE\/DVE\/Event_Display.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

KINGSCLIFF will host one of the nation’s largest local government tourism forums when the 2025 Local Government NSW Destination and Visitor Economy Conference comes to the Tweed Shire from May 26 to 28. The annual conference brings together councillors and local government professionals from across the state to explore trends, tools, and strategies driving the […]<\/p>\n

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