13General functions of Destination NSW

13 General functions of Destination NSW

13 General functions of Destination NSW

(1) Destination NSW has the following functions—

(a) to market and promote New South Wales as a tourist destination and as a destination for the hosting of major events,

(b) to promote travel to and within New South Wales,

(c) to promote major events,

(d) to identify, attract and procure major events for New South Wales,

(e) to develop tourism ventures,

(f) to implement strategic plans, as approved by the Minister from time to time, relating to the development of tourism and the procurement of major events,

(g) to prepare, at least 3 months before the beginning of each financial year of Destination NSW, a corporate and business plan for the financial year for approval by the Minister,

(h) to prepare, on such occasions as the Board requires, an operational plan for approval by the Board,

(i) to construct, establish, maintain and operate tourist facilities,

(j) to establish, maintain and conduct enterprises relating to tourism,

(k) to provide travel and information services relating to tourism,

(l) to market travel and related services,

(m) to carry out (or arrange for the carrying out of) research in relation to tourism and major events.

(2) Destination NSW has such other functions as are conferred or imposed on it by or under this or any other Act.

(3) Destination NSW may exercise its functions within or outside New South Wales.

(4) A reference in subsection (1)—

(a) to New South Wales includes a reference to any part (such as a region) of New South Wales, and

(b) to a major event includes a reference to an event that is expected to provide significant economic or cultural benefits to New South Wales or any part of New South Wales.