The NSW Government has launched a tourism support program designed to encourage people back into the Sydney CBD, re-ignite live music across the state, and support jobs in the accommodation, entertainment, business events and tourism sectors throughout NSW.
Key components of the program include the following packages.
Business Events Industry Support package
Kickstart 2021 Sydney Business Events Fund
Applications have closed for the Kickstart 2021 Sydney Business Events Fund.
For more information, visit Kickstart 2021 Business Events Fund.
Regional Conferencing support
Applications have closed for the NSW Regional Business Event Development Fund.
For more information, visit NSW Regional Business Event Development Fund.
Tourism Industry Marketing Support package
Applications have now closed for the Tourism Industry Marketing Support package.
For more information, visit Tourism Industry Marketing Support Grants Program.
Stay & Rediscover Accommodation Voucher Scheme
The NSW Government has launched the Stay & Rediscover voucher scheme to support accommodation providers in NSW.
NSW residents aged 18 and over will be able to apply for 1 x $50 voucher to use towards the cost of accommodation bookings.
Eligible accommodation providers with a physical location in the City of Sydney local government area can register for Stay & Rediscover now.
Businesses across the state will be able to register from late January 2022.
For more information about the scheme, visit Stay & Rediscover.
Live Music Support package
Applications have closed for the Live Music Support Package funding and are now being processed. Funding will be announced in early May 2021.
If you have questions, please email livemusic@dnsw.com.au.