Tourism & Local Jobs Strategic Reference Group

The Tourism and Local Jobs Strategic Reference Group will play a role in shaping Wollondilly Shire Council’s efforts to boost the local economy through tourism development and job creation. Focused on areas such as tourism marketing, economic development, agritourism and access to education and training, the group will provide advice on strategies to increase visitation, support local businesses, and promote Wollondilly as a key destination. The group will also help guide the activation of employment lands, advocate for strategic tourism initiatives, and support partnerships between tourism operators, the local community, and government agencies, ensuring that tourism remains a driving force in the region’s economic growth.

The key focus for the Tourism and Local Jobs Strategic Reference Group include:

• Matters falling within the following Councillor portfolios:
  • Tourism
  • Economic Development
  • Mining and Energy
• Economic development
• Job creation
• Access to goods and services
• Telecommunications and internet services
• Development and support of agritourism
• Tourism attractions and marketing
• Access to education, training and personal development opportunities
• Activation of employment lands
• Increasing awareness of Wollondilly as a visitor destination
• Encouraging visitation to grow the local economy
• Supporting local tourism operators and promoting our assets
• Assisting and advising Council on the development and review of policies and activities relating to Tourism
• Strategic advocacy options for Tourism
• Building effective communication through partnerships and cooperation between the local community, tourism operators, tourism groups, government and the wider community
• Promoting Tourism initiatives and opportunities for the Wollondilly community
• Raising awareness of the value of Tourism within the local community
• Representing the views and needs of local tourism operators in Wollondilly in relation to tourism opportunities