The Tweed Tourism Co.

19/06/2025

SCHOOL HOLIDAY ADVERTISING PACKAGE

While Winter School Holidays are just around the corner, planning for Spring School Holidays (September) is now underway.

To encourage visitation from families over the Spring School Holidays we are partnering with Holidays With Kids (HWK) and family influencer/content creator, FatMumSlim, to showcase the region to parents in the planning phase of their holiday planning.

Limited spots are now open for inclusion in this activity, included is:
- Inclusion in online native article on HolidaysWithKids.com.au. Article promoted via:
- Paid meta ads across HWK channels (30k IG, 88k FB)
- EDM (81k database)
- Inclusion in FatMumSlim famil + reel promoted to audience of 100k IG followers and 260k FB followers.

Booking deadline is 22 June for an August delivery.

EOI NOW OPEN 👇
https://thetweed.wufoo.com/forms/z12qssj81j4ghvi/

18/06/2025

🚴‍♀️ The Tweed is a region that's going places -literally!
We love this story from friend of The Tweed, Michael Turtle, just published in Explore Travel

Michael captures the magic of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail, from scenic rides to standout local stops along the way. Big thanks to our incredible operators for rolling out the welcome mat and to Destination NSW for supporting this media famil.

📰 Read the full story here: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8990077/make-tracks-and-enjoy-the-ride-along-the-northern-rivers-rail-trail/

17/06/2025

North Coast Regional Tourism Award finalists have been announced!

Congratulations to all finalists - Better By Bike OZ, Ecoasis, Northern Rivers Rail Trail, Pipit Restaurant, Savour The Tweed and Tyalgum Hotel - who will be representing The Tweed at the Awards Gala in July.

LEARN MORE 👇
https://nswtourismassociation.com.au/regional-tourism-awards-1

16/06/2025

🌟 Just launched! Destination NSW has rolled out a free Accessible & Inclusive Webinar Series to help tourism businesses welcome all visitors.

These practical sessions are packed with tools and insights to support accessibility and inclusion across your operations.

🗓️ Next up: Inclusive Customer Service
📅 Wednesday 18 June | 🕥 10:30am – 11:30am

Register here 👉
https://industrynsw.my.site.com/destinationnsw/s/lt-event?id=a5ROa0000008ptNMAQ&site=a4M6F000000wnFmUAI

13/06/2025

'Australia's best latte' is luring road trippers to this tiny village ☕

Thank you to friend of The Tweed Sonya Gellert for penning this beautiful story for Australian Traveller spotlighting our charming villages.

From the rich coffee culture to the scenic beauty, there's so much to discover in The Tweed!

👉 Read the full story here:
https://www.australiantraveller.com/nsw/north-coast/tweed/the-best-latte-in-australia/

12/06/2025

🚨 Support for Small Businesses Impacted by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred 🚨

If your business was affected by recent severe weather or Tropical Cyclone Alfred, grants of up to $25,000 are now available for eligible small businesses and non-profits in The Tweed to assist with clean-up, repairs or re-opening costs.

This funding is part of the joint Commonwealth and NSW Government disaster recovery program.
www.nsw.gov.au/floodrecoveryupdates

Applications now open and close: 11:59pm on 11 December 2025

📍Learn more here -
https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/small-business-recovery-grant-agrn-1198-1212

📍Review Guidelines and eligibility here -
https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/guidelines/small-business-recovery-grant-agrn-1198-1212

Get the latest information on recovery support in areas that have been impacted by floods and storms.

11/06/2025

NSW Tourism Award nominations are CLOSING SOON!

Nominations are now open for the 2025 NSW Tourism Awards, delivered by the NSW Tourism Association. This year’s program features a simplified entry process with clearer questions, reduced word counts (4,000–7,500 words), and a guided format to help showcase achievements.

Nominations close Friday 13 June, with submissions due late August 👇
https://nswtourismassociation.com.au/nsw-tourism-awards

10/06/2025

Our 'There's a Right Way to Winter' campaign targeting Melbourne and Sydney kicked off last week with digital, out-of-home and a strategic partnership with QANTAS Travel Insider now LIVE 👇
https://www.visitthetweed.com.au/right-way/

To be involved, simply add an offer or package to the 'deals' section of your ATDW listing. Deals must be valid for use THIS WINTER - June - August 2025.

Question? Please contact our Industry Engagement Manager, Amy, [email protected]

09/06/2025

We’re thrilled to see Murwillumbah included as one of Australia’s Best Regional Towns to Visit This Winter as featured in delicious. Australia

From art-filled laneways to farm-fresh feasts and misty mountain views, winter is the perfect time to explore our vibrant town.

Big thanks to the delicious team for showcasing what makes Murwillumbah so special.

👉 Read the full list here: https://www.delicious.com.au/travel/australia/gallery/best-regional-town-australia-travel-winter/t1jt5gy9?page=7

Now’s a great time to share your winter offerings with The Tweed - ask the team how.

Business Murwillumbah, Tweed Shire Council

06/06/2025

This week, blind and low-vision travellers explored the Northern Rivers Rail Trail in the Tweed region as part of Cocky Guides’ first active itinerary in the area. In partnership with The Tweed Tourism Co, the initiative promoted accessible tourism and provided valuable feedback to local operators. The itinerary included sensory-friendly stops such as Husk Distillery, Tropical Fruit World and the Tweed Regional Gallery.

The Tweed Tourism Co., in partnership with Cocky Guides', plans to host future accessible tourism workshops and famil trips to support industry inclusion.

READ MORE HERE
https://www.visitthetweed.com.au/media-release/blind-and-low-vision-travellers/

05/06/2025

It's World Environment Day and this year's focus is on beating plastic pollution.

With stunning natural landscapes and unforgettable marine life encounters key experiences in The Tweed we want to ensure we are doing what we can as a tourism industry to protect what makes The Tweed so special.

Tourism operators are encouraged to join the Take 3 Ground Swell program - a free program designed to tackle visitor litter 👇
https://www.take3.org/ground-swell/

03/06/2025

📣 Industry News

Tourism Australia Managing Director Phillipa (Pip) Harrison has announced she will step down in August 2025, after six years at the helm. The announcement was made today by the Tourism Australia Board, with Pip set to take on a new opportunity overseas.

We were delighted to welcome Pip in The Tweed last week and thank her for her outstanding contribution to Australia's tourism industry, including her ongoing support of regional destinations like ours.

Wishing Pip all the very best in her next chapter. A search for her replacement will begin soon.