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Tourism Industry Council NSW. Membership based Association Advocate for wider tourism industry Represent interest of tourism in NSW Lobby Government to achieve greater outcomes Member networking events Manage the NSW Tourism Awards. Policy Outcomes. Going for Growth
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Tourism Industry Council NSW • Membership based Association • Advocate for wider tourism industry • Represent interest of tourism in NSW • Lobby Government to achieve greater outcomes • Member networking events • Manage the NSW Tourism Awards
Policy Outcomes • Going for Growth • Visitor Economy Taskforce • Cruise Shipping • New South Wales Aviation Capacity
Membership Opportunities • Industry Associations • Tourism Destination Organisations • Corporate Members
Awards Overview • Tourism Industry Council NSW • Destination NSW role • Background • National success • Changes over the years • New focus
Awards Process Regional Tourism Awards (May/Jun/July) Entrants self nominate Winners become automatic finalist in NSW awards New South Wales Tourism Awards (Sept) You can enter directly into state without going through regional. Winners become automatic finalist in Australian Tourism Awards Qantas Australian Tourism Awards (Dec)
Benefits of the Award Program • Business Improvement • Opportunity to celebrate • Marketing opportunities • Improved staff morale • Recognition and support from your peers and the local community • Create your own distinctive difference
Key Features of 2012 Program • Regional Workshops • Mentoring Program • Judging Process • Feedback
Why encourage your operators to enter? • Recognition of financially sound, well managed businesses • Business excellence • Encourages awareness of the industry and marketplace • Encourages efforts to meet and surpass industry standards • Emphasises strategic approach • Recognises innovation • Celebrates passion and enthusiasm
HOLD THE DATE Ceremony and Dinner Thursday 22 November 2012