More hotel rooms, chefs needed for tipped tourism boom

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NSW is throwing open its arms to interstate and overseas visitors, with the state’s regions set to benefit from a fresh tourism push.

Setting a target of generating $91 billion in annual visitor expenditure by 2035 – way up from 2023’s record $53 billion – state leaders believe 150,000 jobs could be created through the increase.

Any increase would be off the back of an aviation boost, with international airports in Newcastle and Western Sydney set to open in the coming years.

But 40,000 extra hotel rooms, many more chefs and tour guides and better business event facilities state-wide would be needed, according to a government review of its visitor economy strategy.

The review found almost half of the $91 billion target could be spent in regional communities, but the quality of accommodation in those areas would need to improve to reap the rewards.

Premier Chris Minns said more competition could lure ********* visitors, while also keeping costs down for punters travelling within the state.

“People coming to NSW for a holiday is at an all-time high, but this review shows there are opportunities to grow it even more, partially due to more airports opening and more flight routes being secured,” he said.

“We are ready to put our shoulder to the wheel and attract even more travellers to NSW, boosting local business and creating thousands of jobs.”

Recommendations flagged included making ‘experience tourism’ the cornerstone of the visitor economy.

It also suggested NSW continue to build aviation capacity, “dominate” the business events sector and get more out of the international students boon.

Earlier in 2024, the premier suggested NSW tourism strategies needed to look “beyond Sydney Harbour” and attract visitors to regional national parks and beaches.

“If they do come to Sydney, they’ll see the harbour or go to Bondi Beach but if they can spend that extra week in town and explore the NSW south coast, well that’s fantastic,” Mr Minns said.

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