Destination NSW is a
New South Wales state government executive agency
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established in 2011 to support growth of tourism and events in
New South Wales
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of New South Wales government agencies.
Destination NSW run two consumer-facing websites, sydney.com and VisitNSW to promote travel to Sydney and NSW both internationally and domestically.
Governance
Executive
The agency is managed on a daily basis by an executive team led by Steve Cox, the chief executive officer; and is structured into five divisions:
* Engagement and Development
* People and Culture
* Events
* Finance
* Consumer Marketing
Board of Management
The Chief Executive Officer reports to a Board of Management that is appointed by the Minister. The Board comprises industry representatives with relevant skills and experience in tourism and events. , the Board comprised the following individuals:
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Christine McLoughlin , Chair
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Russell Balding
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, Deputy Chair
* Amy Brown
* Steve Cox, chief executive officer
* Rebekah Horne
* Margaret Jack
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Sally Loane
* Anne Loveridge
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Rod McGeoch
* The Hon.
George Souris
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Minister
The Board of Destination NSW is responsible to the
Minister for Tourism presently
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Ultimately, the Minister is responsible to the
Parliament of New South Wales
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Alliances and sponsorships
On 23 September 2012
Sydney FC announced it had agreed a sponsorship deal with Destination NSW to promote tourism to Sydney.
Destination NSW is the strategic sponsor of the 2017
World Polo Championship
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hosted by the
Sydney Polo Club
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The Sydney Polo Club successfully hosted the 2017 World Polo Championship.
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. The event will take place in October 2017. It is tournament that will see the world's eight best nations compete for the world title in Sydney's Hawkesbury region.
See also
* "
Sydney to Me" by
Jess & Matt
References
External links
Destination NSW - Corporate SiteSydney.com - Consumer SiteVisitNSW - Consumer Site
Culture of New South Wales
Government agencies of New South Wales
Tourism organisations in Australia
Tourism in New South Wales
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