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>"MySouthernHighlands"	>SECRETS Winter Promotion
>2010 - 2011 Membership	>SHFW Inc.
> India TV Crew visit Highlands	>2010 NSW/ACT Tourism Awards
>Farewell Gary & Nerida	>Coming Events

'My Southern Highlands'

The 2010/2011 local community Ambassador Rewards Program has this year been expanded to include a DL size booklet highlighting approx 80 offers and discounts for Wingecarribee Shire locals to share with their visiting friends and relatives. The validity dates for this year’s program have also been regigged to cover the financial year period 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011. The new program will also see the introduction of a window decal, brochure display stand and an expanded micro website www.mysouthernhighlands.net.au  The new program will be launched by the Minister for Tourism Jodie McKay on Wednesday 30 June following which all residents will rece! ive their new Ambassador Rewards Card via Australia Post.
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SECRETS Winter Campaign

Thanks to all those members that chose to participate in the upcoming TSH Winter Advertising & Promotion campaign ‘Secrets of the Southern Highlands’ due to commence 1 July and conclude in September 2010. The multi media campaign will target the Southern Highlands largest domestic leisure tourism markets of Sydney, Canberra & Illawarra. The co-operative campaign has also been financially supported by Tourism NSW and Capital Country Tourism. The campaign will be launched by the NSW Minister for Tourism at a function that will also include the ‘MySouthernHighlands’ Ambassador Rewards Program on the 30^th June.
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2010-2011 Membership

By now you should have received the new 2010/2011 TSH Membership Prospectus and associated renewal invoice in the mail. TSH’s marketing partner WISDOM has provided an ‘early bird’ incentive for all memberships paid in full or part by 31 July. You have an opportunity to WIN a FREE website (value $1850) or $500 worth of promotional material. Your continued support of TSH will assist in the marketing and promotion of the Southern Highlands. >> For more info
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SHFW Inc.

The revamped Southern Highlands Food & Wine Association is now seeking members for the 2010/2011 year. Chairman Malcolm Murray said “we have an exciting program planned for the year ahead to position the Southern Highlands as a major Food & Wine destination in regional NSW and we will be working closely with TSH to make up lost ground over the past 12 months. Our new committee now seeks the support of local industry to partner with SHFW to develop product and events to grow our businesses.” Details of the new SHFW Membership Program are available by clicking here >> Prospectus & Membership Renewal Form
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Indian TV Crew visits Highlands

The region this week hosted Zee TV, a film crew from Mumbai India in an effort to produce a ‘Getaway’ style program featuring the Grand Pacific Drive & Southern Highlands touring experience. The film crew captured iconic attractions and landscapes of both the Illawarra and Southern Highlands and were WOWED by our Autumn colours, distinct Winter climate, contrast between the Coastal and Highland regions and our proximity to Australia’s major gateway, Sydney. The Highlands showcased key products such as the Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk, Bradman Museum, Historic Berrima Village, Corbett Gardens Tulip Time, Eschalot Restaurant, Craigieburn and Centennial Vineyards.  The visit was sponsored by TSH, TNSW and Tourism Australia plus local industry. The exposure of our destination in this key niche international market further supports TSH recent international marketing efforts in India.
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2010 NSW/ACT Tourism Awards

The NSW & Canberra/Capital Region Tourism Awards are held annually to celebrate and acknowledge tourism businesses that have demonstrated outstanding achievement and success throughout the year. The Awards are a submission and inspection-based competition and provide the opportunity to publicly recognise and showcase the State's finest tourism operators. The awards are open to all tourism businesses and suppliers to the tourism industry and serve to demonstrate the value of tourism to NSW and Canberra/Capital Region. The winners are celebrated at the annual Gala Presentation Evening in November/December. Deadline for Nominations is Tuesday 15 June. You are encouraged to enter either the ACT or NSW Awards. Click here to find out more details>> Canberra Tourism Awards & Tourism NSW Awards
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Farewell Gary & Nerida

Tourism pioneers Gary & Nerida Barnsley will soon hang up the shingle on their Tourism business 'A Little Piece of Scotland’ and take a well deserved rest before planning the next stage of their lives together. Following 25 years of service to the local business and tourism industry the Barnsley’s can be proud of their achievements and the legacy they have left our region. Both of these dynamic individuals have been initiators of projects such as the development of the Bradman Museum of Cricket, Brigadoon, Booktrail, Little Piece of Scotland, Silver Tassie to name a few. An industry farewell function is planned for Thursday 24 June at Milton Park.  Invitations will follow shortly.
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Coming Events

What: Tourism After Hours
When: Tuesday 8 June
Where: Bluemetal Vineyards, Cellar Door

What: Cool Flavours
When: 12-14 June
Where: Southern Highlands

What: Bowral Rugby Festival
When: Sunday 13 June
Where: Eridge Park, Bowral
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