Destination Southern NSW is in the process of developing a Southern New South Wales Regional Event Support Program to assist existing and new tourism events impacted by the severe bushfire events of Summer 2019/2020 within Queanbeyan-Palerang and the wider region. The purpose of this survey is to develop greater synergies between events and the wider […]
READ MOREUpdate from the QPRC Tourism Team
During the travel restrictions, we have been very busy planning the relaunch of our 2020/21 marketing campaign, the Treasure Trail. We look forward to meeting with industry, both in person and virtually, during July as we launch our Treasure Trail Industry Toolkit and provide more information on how to leverage this campaign over the coming […]
READ MOREHot off the press: Visit Queanbeyan-Palerang Visitors Guide
The highly anticipated Visit Queanbeyan-Palerang Visitors Guide has just been received and is now available for local operators to distribute. The arrival of the first ever regional guide in Queanbeyan-Palerang’s history marks an exciting moment as we continue to develop the region as a tourism destination. The guide was regrettably delayed due to bushfires, followed […]
READ MORELiquor licence fee relief for businesses affected by COVID-19
NSW Government has announced that as part of their economic stimulus package, they are waiving a range of liquor licence fees for businesses in the hospitality and entertainment industries. Most licensees will have their annual liquor licence base fee and trading hours risk loading fee waived for 12 months (2020-2021 fee period). These licensees will receive a […]
READ MOREDSNSW Tourism Business Improvement Guide
The outbreak of COVID-19 has presented an unprecedented challenge to businesses, forcing many to re-evaluate their business strategy and operations. Destination Southern NSW has developed a free toolkit specifically for businesses involved in the visitor economy in Southern NSW. The guide provides a great starting point for businesses to review their strategy, from developing and running […]
READ MOREFREE Food Retailing mentoring sessions: adapting business models to COVID-19
QPRC is assisting food retailers to adapt to the changing environment during this unprecedented economic and public health situation, by offering FREE one-on-mentoring sessions with food retailing consultants Brain and Poulter (B&P). These 45 minute sessions have been developed to help food premises and retailers building an individual action plan to prepare your business to […]
READ MOREDestination Development: Tourism Industry Survey
Industry consultation sessions on this project that were planned for March have been postponed. The following survey is seeking feedback that can assist the continuation of the project in the meantime. Growing the Tablelands visitor economy and improving its appeal to visitors is the focus of a collaborative tourism development planning project that forms part […]
READ MORECANCELLED: Workshop: Digital Marketing Skill Development Part 2
Tourism | Digital Marketing Register here Please note this event has been cancelled due to COVID-19. Destination Southern NSW is working on providing an alternative workshop to take place online. Destination Southern NSW are organising a free workshop for local tourism businesses on April 23rd at the Servicemens Club in Braidwood. This is the second […]
READ MOREVisit Queanbeyan-Palerang 2020 Tourism Campaign
Following the devastating impacts of the recent bushfires to our communities and businesses, QPRC has significantly stepped up its commitment to the planned 2020 tourism campaign as part of a wider bushfire recovery campaign. With the assistance and generous support of marketing agencies and media outlets who have donated time, ideas and resources, Visit Queanbeyan-Palerang […]
READ MORETo-do list for tourism businesses in Queanbeyan-Palerang
The team at Visit Queanbeyan-Palerang are currently finalising details of the forthcoming 2020 tourism campaign, aimed at supporting our businesses in bushfire recovery. Details will be released to industry soon, however in the meantime, here’s five things our tourism businesses should jump onto: 1. FREE listing on ATDW The most important thing a tourism-related business […]
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