Sydney Expecting 17 Million Tourists With Massive Line-Up of Events over Summer

Last year more than 16 million visitors flocked to Sydney between October and March. Picture: Destination NSW

Tourism is massive business in Sydney — last year’s 16 million visitors, from regional, interstate and international origins, stayed more than 48 million nights and added a whopping $8 billion to the NSW economy.

There are a host of premier sporting events taking place in the city over Summer, including the Cricket World Cup, the AFC Asian Cup and the Australian Open of Surfing.

These are in addition to the regular sporting smorgasbord that takes place in Sydney each season including a Test series against India, the Sydney International tennis and A-League matches.

But it’s not just sport that tourists will be able to enjoy.

Known the world over as throwing one of the best New Year’s Eve celebrations, Sydney will again put on an incredible fireworks display come January 31.

There’s also Tropfest, the Sydney International Art Series and Dirty Dancing.

“Summer in Sydney will once again give every visitor something to enjoy — from our beautiful beaches, fantastic food and wine, great shopping and of course our major events and festivals,” Deputy Premier and Minister for Tourism and Major Events, Troy Grant said.

“With over 20 Sydney events supported by Destination NSW, covering everything from sports, arts, entertainment and lifestyle, there’s plenty to choose from.”

EVENTS COMING UP IN SYDNEY

• Cricket World Cup
• AFC Asian Cup
• The Extreme Sailing Series
• Tropfest, Australia Day
• AACTA Awards
• Hurley Australian Open of Surfing
• Sydney International Art Series and
• Dirty Dancing

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