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Byron Business Event Bureau
Funded under the Destination NSW Regional Visitor Economic Fund, Byron Business Events Bureau is a collaborative project initiated by a group of Byron economic stakeholders, who recognised the potential growth in this lucrative market. Through the Bureau, Byron Bay will be promoted as the next “must visit” conferencing destination, offering world-class facilities, natural beauty and a creative energy. The goal is to secure ten 300 plus conferences over the next 18 months. Byron Business Events Bureau have been busy preparing [...]
New Board for our Regional Network
The board of Destination Byron would like to congratulate Mr. Cameron Arnold who has been announced as the Chair of the newly established regional network, Destination North Coast. Mid 2016 saw the introduction of the new tourism network for regional NSW, wherein 6 new regional networks were developed, Byron Shire is part of Destination North Coast network, which covers the mid north coast to Tweed Heads, including Lord Howe Island. Minister for trade tourism and major events, Stuart Ayers, addressed [...]
EVENT: Drink free beer to win a bed – oh my!
As a member, you're invited to join us for 'BEDS AND BREWS', showcasing the Byron Bay Brewery’s recent refurbishment, and our preferred bedding supplier Sealy Posturepedic's commercial bedding range which will be offered to DESTINATION BYRON members at discounted industry rates. WHEN: Thursday 2nd March 2017, 5.30-7.00pm WHERE: Byron Bay Brewery 1 Skinners Shoot Road, Byron Bay COST: FREE WHY: Complimentary beer, nibbles & a chance to win a SEALY bed on the night! Bring [...]
Foreshore Projects Launched with a Whale of a Party
There’s a definite theme taking shape on the Byron foreshore and it is attracting great enthusiasm from locals and visitors alike. With the recent migration of Whales through the Bay and our long held fascination with these amazing creatures it’s not surprising that they have become the Byron Bay foreshore icon. As the last of the new waste bin surrounds were put into place – with their whale silhouette cutout design, and the Whale & Dolphin Trail signage was installed, [...]
Annual Tourism Symposium Recap
MORE THAN 100 delegates attended the annual Tourism Symposium in August, held at Elements of Byron Resort. Organised by Destination Byron, the Symposium sought to bring the industry together for a day of inspiration, learning, networking and planning. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events, the Honourable Stuart Ayres MP, opened the symposium by thanking those present for their contributions. "There is every reason to be optimistic about the future of tourism in regional New South Wales,” he said. Mayor [...]