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Industry advice and resources

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Supporting the industry to grow business from overseas

Are you established in the domestic market? Are you looking to diversify and open up new revenue streams?

Find out how you can approach international markets, reach new audiences and grow your international presence.  

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Why market your business internationally

Find out how inbound tourism can help provide a valuable revenue stream.
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Search our marketing opportunities

Explore activities you can get involved in - from press events to advertising opportunities, trade missions to PR exposure.

Getting started

  • Why market your business internationally?
  • Understanding international visitors
  • Preparing your business for inbound visitors
  • Developing your marketing plan
  • Marketing and event opportunity search

Working with the travel trade

  • Understanding the travel trade
  • Making the most of missions, exhibitions & events
  • Familiarising the trade with your product
  • Event highlights

Industry resources

  • Round 2 of the Destination Management Organisations’ (DMO) Emergency Financial Assistance Fund
  • Coronavirus COVID-19 Destination Management Resilience Scheme
  • Destination Management Organisation Emergency Financial Assistance Fund
  • DMO Marketing Fund
  • Understanding our markets and segments
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