LGSA Tourism Conference 2009

Creating a Strong Foundation in Tourism

10 to 12 March 2009
Hosted by Kiama Municipal Council

The fifth annual local government tourism conference was about building the foundations for tourism development in NSW local areas, and consequently NSW as a whole. Tourism relies upon many facets of infrastructure and related services to create a competitive product. This involves the successful integration of private and public sector investment in areas such as transport, restaurants, accommodation, cultural and recreational facilities, attractions and community facilities.

This conference created a framework to help strengthen your tourism strategy with sessions exploring:

How NSW and other states have integrated tourism and infrastructure strategies
How councils have supported tourism development and benefitted the community with infrastructure initiatives
Transport infrastructure and service needs, covering aviation, road and rail based tourism and;
The role of precinct redevelopment and investment in community infrastructure, which can have major positive spin-offs for tourism development.

Delegates found out how their council could improve its potential to create new tourism opportunities, leverage its assets, and develop strategies to realise its potential as a tourism destination. This conference presented a platform for councillors and council staff to meet, listen to experts and peers, and find out how other councils are engaging and managing their tourism industry.