DR Tourism

15/05/2026

That’s a wrap on another year at ATE (Australian Tourism Exchange) 🌎

A successful week meeting with international buyers representing Tasman Venture Hervey Bay Blue Dolphin Marine Tours and The Tweed

It was great to see operators from Visit Mackay Isaac, Queensland, Australia, who have gone through a Trade Mentoring Program with us over the last 12 months.

If you’re a tourism operator or destination looking to work more in international markets, reach out to our team for a chat 👇
📩 [email protected]

24/04/2026

Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2026 NSW Tourism Awards 🏆, presented by NSW Tourism Association

These awards celebrate the best of New South Wales tourism businesses with categories covering attractions, tours, events, food and wine, accommodation and more.

Thinking of entering this year? A strong submission can make all the difference and that’s where we come in. We can help you craft a compelling, award-winning submission that will stand out to the judges.

Our approach is backed by results, including:
• Gold – NSW Tourism Awards (2023, 2024, 2025 – Hall of Fame)
• Gold – Australian Tourism Awards (2023 & 2024)
• Plus, our team brings firsthand experience judging at the state level

If you’re aiming to put your best foot forward this year, get in touch for a chat about how we can help 👇
https://drtourism.com.au/contact-us/

20/04/2026

📣 Calling all accommodation operators!

If increasing direct bookings, improving your pricing and getting more out of your digital presence is on your 2026 agenda, this one’s for you.

NSW Tourism Association is joined by leading tourism expert Tamie Matthews for a fast-paced, insight-driven webinar packed with practical strategies you can implement straight away. No fluff, just clear, actionable ideas to help you drive more revenue and make smarter decisions.

📅 Wed 22 April | 2pm - 3pm
💻 Online

Free for members
Non-members: $30 + GST

REGISTER HERE 👇
https://nswtourismassociation.com.au/events-%26-training?

15/04/2026

The latest visitor statistics are in — and The Tweed is performing strongly.

Tourism Research Australia’s latest visitor survey results show significant growth across key visitation metrics, with The Tweed emerging as one of the top-performing LGAs on the North Coast for overnight trips.

Strong growth in domestic overnight visitors, day trips and visitor spend reflects the continued appeal of our region and the great work of The Tweed's tourism sector.

27/03/2026

That’s a wrap on Meet The Tweed 2026! 🌟

Our Tweed based DR Tourism team facilitated another fabulous B2B event connecting the region’s tours, attractions and restaurants with accommodation operators from Byron Bay to the Gold Coast. Perfect timing to refresh and learn more about the range of experiences available ahead of the Easter/School holidays.

Thank you to all the local operators for your passion and enthusiasm to celebrate your businesses!

24/03/2026

A great few days in Melbourne for the RTO Forum and the Destination Australia Conference, with Robbie, Danielle and Sally from the DR Tourism team in attendance.

Plenty of valuable insights across the programs, along with some great conversations with industry partners and peers. These moments are always a good reminder of how quickly our industry evolves—and why staying connected matters.

Looking forward to putting some of those ideas into action.

19/03/2026

After 6.5 years with DR Tourism and The Tweed Tourism Co., General Manager Sally Scott is departing the organisation to take on an exciting opportunity as Queensland Country Tourism’s new CEO.

“It’s been a privilege to lead an award-winning, high-performing team and to grow awareness for The Tweed,” Sally said.

Under Sally’s leadership, The Tweed has achieved national recognition, including the NSW Tourism Award for Best Tourism Marketing and Campaigns for three consecutive years, earning Hall of Fame status, a first for any destination in New South Wales, along with consecutive Golds at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards for the same category.

With a strong focus on industry engagement, Sally has played a key role in uniting The Tweed’s tourism operators, fostering a collaborative approach to achieving shared goals. This spirit of partnership is at the heart of Savour The Tweed, the region’s signature event, created by Sally and the team.

19/02/2026

A masterclass in staying calm under pressure! The Mackay Isaac Team hosted an incredible regional showcase handling every curveball with grace and lots of laughter 🤭

Honoured to be part of this program and looking forward to working with operators and partners to enhance the trade ready product offerings for Visit Mackay Isaac, Queensland, Australia

27/11/2025

The Tweed Tourism Co. wins Gold for Tourism Marketing and Campaigns at the NSW Tourism Awards for the 3rd straight year!

That means we are now entered into the Hall of Fame. A fantastic achievement for our team and one that we are very proud of.

The team also scooped a bronze for the Festivals and Events category for our new event, Savour the Tweed.

Huge congratulations to our team and all winners and finalists 👏

Tourism Marketing & Campaigns
🏆 Hall of Fame: The Tweed Tourism Company shines again with their Gold win for the third year in a row!

🥈 Silver: Orange360 – Enjoy the Now

🥉 Bronze: Visit Wollongong – Discover the Hidden Gems of the Illawarra

Marketing brilliance connecting NSW communities and visitors! ✨
The Tweed Tourism Co. Orange360 Visit Wollongong

28/09/2025

🌏✈️ What a journey in 2 weeks!

Over the past few weeks, Danielle had been busy flying the flag for both The Tweed Region and our Fraser Coast marine operators on the world stage.

🇺🇸 First stop: Los Angeles, where we proudly represented The Tweed at North America MarketPlace, showcasing our unique destination to 76 key travel buyers from the US and Canada.

🇪🇸 From there, it was onto Mallorca, then 🇩🇪 Cologne, and 🇬🇧 Manchester as part of the Queensland is Calling Europe & UK Roadshow, representing the fabulous tours of Tasman Venture Hervey Bay and Blue Dolphin Marine Tours.

🏙️ The trip wrapped up with productive sales calls in London with Vynka from Tourism Noosa, strengthening relationships with valued agents and opening doors for future opportunities.

These global events are an incredible chance to connect with international trade partners, share the Fraser Coast and Tweed region’s diverse experiences, and ensure our regions and operators remain top of mind for travellers planning their next adventure.

✨ Exciting times ahead. We can’t wait to welcome more visitors to experience everything our destinations and partners have to offer. 😊