No Images? Click here INDUSTRY NEWSNSW First Program Destination NSW has announced its NSW First Program, which includes free webcasts, webinars and workshops designed to assist NSW tourism businesses to develop, promote and sell their tourism products. The first 12 events in the NSW First 2017 calendar have just been released and more events will be added to the calendar throughout the year. You can search and register for a NSW First Program event at www.destinationnsw.com.au/nswfirst. Please feel free to share with your networks. Please contact workshops@dnsw.com.au with any questions about the NSW First Program. Coffs Coast WebsiteYou may have noticed the new look Coffs Coast website. We are working hard to improve the look and functionality to make it more user friendly for our visitors. We have a new DEALS tab in the menu bar on our home page offering special deals for current campaigns or operators who wish to take advantage of some additional exposure. To share your deal on the Coffs Coast website, email your details and image to paradise@coffscoast.com.au . You can also keep an eye out for the latest drone footage from our Coffs Coast Headland series, coming soon. Accessible TourismFollowing Council's recent development of its Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2017-2021, one of its ongoing priorities will be the inclusion and marketing of Accessible tourism in our area. Inclusive tourism is expected to grow in the near future and become a major focus within the industry. The Coffs Coast recently had a visit from popular blogger, Julie Jones – Have Wheelchair Will Travel. Julie and family sampled some of the Accessible delights the Coffs Coast has to offer. They were surprised and excited by the range of experiences available, which you can read about in Julies blog here. We are looking at having a dedicated section on our Coffs Coast website which will feature Accessible Attractions and a new Accessible Accommodation guide for holiday makers to utilise. If your tourism business has the necessary Accessibility inclusions we would love to hear from you. New Tourism OperatorsWelcome to the following new tourism operators to our area: Coffs Harbour Trike Tours- You will experience an exhilarating tour around the Coffs Coast region on the back of a shiny black Mustang trike. Wajaana Yaam Adventure Tours – 100% Aboriginal owned and operated Stand Up Paddle boarding tours. Operating in Coffs Creek, Moonee and Red Rock waterways. Second Nature – Hourly, half day, full day fishing guide or 2 day fishing and nature experience with accommodation plus a local and organic breakfast, lunch and dinner provided. Bellingen Nature Bike Rides – Affordable short-term hire with tranquil forest trails, reconnect with the simple joy of mountain bike riding. All About Me B & B – Located at Nana Glen and personally decorated for your enjoyment, sit back and enjoy the scenic views to Mount Coramba while relaxing on your veranda. Pets also welcome. Maggies Dog Café Shop and Salon – Located at Moonee. Relax and enjoy a coffee and other culinary delights along side your best friend (your dog). If you would like your Tourism product promoted via our website, please take 5 minutes to list it here. It's FREE! Wild About WhalesDid you know that National Geographic has listed Coffs Coast in the top 8 best places for whale watching in NSW? In partnership with NSW National Parks and Wildlife in the Wild About Whales campaign, we are working hard to make Coffs Coast a premium whale watching destination. We will be linking the campaign to a special deals page on our website, so if you have any Accommodation or Tour specials running through Winter we would love to hear from you and promote your deal. Send info to paradise@coffscoast.com.au . 101 Things To Do Our Destination marketing team are busy working on a new look 101 Things to Do brochure which is scheduled to be released by the end of this year. It will largely focus on each of the Coffs Coast destination areas and detail what each area has to offer. Keep a look out for the upcoming new brochure! Coming Events FFA State Youth Championships for Boys 9-11 June NTRA State of Origin 23-24 June Sawtell Chilli Festival 1 July FFA National Youth Championships For Girls 10-14 July Bellingen Winter Music Festival 6-9 July South Solitary Island Lighthouse Helicopter Tour 5-13 Aug
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