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Tourism Awards, AI and winter opportunities

Tourism Awards, AI and winter opportunities

As the pace of visitation eases in many parts of Southern NSW, winter provides an opportunity to step back and focus on the business itself. Throughout this month's eNews, you'll see a common theme emerging. Whether it's understanding how AI is changing visitor...

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Join the Destination Southern team

Join the Destination Southern team

Business Support Officer – Position Vacant Destination Southern is seeking a highly organised and proactive Business Support Officer to join our team. The Business Support Officer will coordinate communications and provide administrative and operational support...

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Staying steady through changing conditions

Staying steady through changing conditions

As we head into Easter, many of you are feeling increasing pressure across the industry. Recent insights from the NSW Tourism Association reflect what we are hearing from tourism operators. Bookings are softer, lead times are shorter, and visitors are...

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Southern Snapshot – March 2026

Southern Snapshot – March 2026

This month’s update highlights continued momentum across Southern NSW, from new visitor experiences and industry-led collaboration to national sector insights providing context for planning and development.  As businesses look ahead, the focus remains on...

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New experiences and strong summer signals

New experiences and strong summer signals

22 January 2026 Welcome to the first edition of Southern Snapshot for 2026. As the summer holiday period continues, early indicators point to strong demand across Southern NSW, reinforcing the important role tourism plays in supporting local businesses, jobs and...

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A strong finish to 2025 across Southern NSW

A strong finish to 2025 across Southern NSW

4 December 2025 Welcome to the final edition of Southern Snapshot for 2025. As we reflect on the past year, it is clear that collaboration, creativity and resilience continue to shape the visitor economy across Southern NSW. From new product and trail developments to...

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