NSW: State's residents urged to use bonuses on short breaks

AAP General News (Australia)
04-06-2009
NSW: State's residents urged to use bonuses on short breaks

SYDNEY, April 6 AAP - The NSW government is urging people to spend their federal stimulus
payments on holidays within the state.

Tourism Minister Jodi McKay said now was a perfect opportunity for NSW residents to
take a break, with the $900 payments rolling out on Monday and school holidays around
the corner.

"The bonus payments offer a welcome boost for many who want to take time off to relax,
recharge and reconnect with families and friends," she said in a statement on Monday.

"There has never been a better time to travel within NSW and taking a short break to
benefit individuals and families, support businesses and boost the state's economy."

She said domestic visitors spent $6.2 billion in NSW last year, supporting almost 158,000
jobs in the tourism industry.

She said Tourism NSW had put together a number of short-break holiday packages.

"The campaign includes accommodation from as low as $70 a night and this is the sort
of getaway ideal for workers and families looking to spend their cash bonus coming weeks,"

Ms McKay said.

For further information on Tourism NSW and industry holiday packages, go to www.visitnsw.com.

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