Fireside chats on driving tourism
Destination Central Coast and Talk Agency have announced a $200,000 marketing campaign to drive visitation and spend on the Central Coast. They will be hitting the road next week to…
Tourism
The Central Coast’s vital role in Australia’s tourism industry
EDITORIAL: The Central Coast has recently achieved a remarkable feat, securing its place on the list of the top 10 domestic travel destinations in the country. This accolade is a…
Spring renewal on the Central Coast
EDITORIAL: As the last remnants of Winter quickly retreat and the days grow longer, there’s a palpable sense of anticipation in the air on the Central Coast. Spring has arrived…
Poor first impression
Forum – I learned a principle a long time ago that is as applicable in one’s personal life as it is in business and tourism: you get only one chance…
Latest big ideas for tourism to go on exhibition
The Central Coast needs between 1,285 and 3,854 rooms to meet current visitor demand for commercial accommodation, according to the draft tourism plan which is about to go on public…
Four tourism operators make it to state finals
The Central Coast has hit the mark yet again in the competitive tourism realm with local operators Ibis Styles The Entrance, Australian Reptile Park, Mooney Mooney Oyster Farm Tours and…
Tourism sector will welcome grants says Martin
Business NSW Central Coast has welcomed an announcement that the State Government will offer more than $8M in grants across the state to accelerate the recovery of the NSW visitor…
$50 tourism vouchers too little too late says Harris
A $530M State Government support package announced on October 20 to revive the events and tourism industry has been applauded by Business NSW Central Coast, but Shadow Minister for Jobs,…
Peninsula tourism looking forward to nature
Three local tourism operators on the Peninsula will have the opportunity to become ECO Destination certified to help boost the local tourism sector when COVID restrictions ease. Ettalong Beach’s Bombora…
Bipartisan support for offshore artificial reef for recreational fishing
The Central Coast has answered the call from Minister for Agriculture, Adam Marshall, who wanted Expressions of Interest to install a million dollar offshore artificial reef for recreational fishing. Parliamentary…
Glenworth Valley to host eco-tourism forum
Tourism business operators on the Coast are invited to an Ecotourism Morning Tea at Glenworth Valley on Friday, May 28. In partnership with Ecotourism Australia, Destination Central Coast will outline…
Terrigal listed in top 10 travel destinations
Terrigal has featured in a list of the top 10 trending domestic travel destinations in Australia recently released by Booking.com. A year after Australia closed its borders to international visitors…
Consistent revenue flow over December
Christmas 2020 was a difficult time for many Peninsula residents, but retail, clubs and hospitality venues still maintained a consistent revenue flow over the December period. Ettalong Diggers CEO Bill…
Coast companies join Audiobook Adventure
The Central Coast is set to shine this summer courtesy of a new partnership between Audible and Empty Esky. As the world’s largest producer and provider of audiobooks and original…
Tourism boom expected to continue into summer
Central Coast Council is gearing up for what promises to be one of the busiest summer tourist seasons on record. Visitor numbers for the region have boomed during spring and…
Tourism boom over the long weekend
It was a busy long weekend across the Central Coast as tourists flocked in from Sydney and further afield.
Holiday long weekend boom
It was a busy long weekend across the Central Coast as tourists flocked in from Sydney and further afield. Hotspots such as Terrigal, The Entrance and Killcare all saw an…
Public artists sought for Pelican sculpture
The pelican has been synonymous with The Entrance for generations, and now Central Coast Council has begun to cast its net in search for a public artist to create a…
Coast ready for easing of regional travel restrictions
Central Coast Council is ready to once again welcome visitors to the region when regional travel restrictions are eased from 1 June 2020. Council Director Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan said…
Council to take over outsourced tourism management functions
Central Coast Council has a tourism vision that by 2025 the area will be known as a “vibrant magnetically attractive place to work, live and play”. That is the “destination…