NSW Sets Record-Breaking Domestic Travel Spending and Leads Australia’s Visitor Economy Growth
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NSW Sets Record-Breaking Domestic Travel Spending and Leads Australia’s Visitor Economy Growth
New South Wales (NSW) has emerged as the top destination for both domestic and international travelers in Australia. According to the latest tourism figures, NSW attracted a remarkable 37.3 million domestic overnight visitors, marking an increase of 3.2%25 compared to the previous year. Furthermore, the state saw a record-breaking $31.3 billion in domestic overnight visitor spending for the year ending September 2024. This surge in visitors has made NSW a leading contributor to Australia’s overall tourism sector, with a total of 100.5 million visitors across domestic and international markets.
Sydney, the state capital, also hit a new milestone in visitor expenditure, recording its highest total domestic expenditure on record at $15.8 billion.
NSW Sets Record-Breaking Domestic Travel Spending and Leads Australia’s Visitor Economy Growth
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Why Video Marketing Should Be Your Top Priority in 2025
Video marketing has emerged as a powerhouse in the digital marketing landscape, and its importance will only grow in 2025. With the increasing consumption of video content across social media and digital platforms, brands have a golden opportunity to connect with their audience in more engaging and impactful ways than ever before.
The Growing Importance of Video Content in Digital Marketing
Did you know that video content is projected to account for over 80%25 of all internet traffic in 2025? Consumers crave visual and interactive experiences, making video the perfect medium to capture attention and drive engagement.
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Google expands AI organized search results to restaurants
Google has expanded its AI-organized search results for local queries on restaurants. As a reminder, Google announced AI-organized search results back at Google I/O in May, then officially began rolling them out in October for recipes and meal inspiration on mobile and now they are rolling out for dining recommendations.
What Google said. Robby Stein, VP of Product at Google, said on X:
Happy to share we’ve launched a new way to get dining recs on Search. If you’re looking for something like “restaurants with a view Chicago,” you’ll get a results page organized with AI. This includes unique, AI-generated categories based on your search with helpful resources from the web, like articles, videos, forums, etc. We launched something similar for meal planning back in October – and there’s still more to come!
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We Asked, And Chefs Told Us Which Menu Items Are Absolutely Not Worth The Price At Restaurants
Chefs spend a lot of time preparing food for others, but when they’re hungry and not in the mood to prepare a meal for themselves, they venture off to their favorite spot or might even try a new restaurant. Chefs have their opinions and preferences, just like the rest of us — but you may be surprised at which dishes they refuse to order in a restaurant. And usually, it’s because they don’t think it’s worth the money. In terms of what they do look for, seeking out new flavors or unusual pairings is a motivating factor when deciding where to dine. “If I plan to spend my dollars, it’s going to be on something memorable and unique, not on something I can have or make any night of the week,” said chef Amber Williams, executive chef of Le Rouge Cuisine Food Co. in Dallas,
We Asked, And Chefs Told Us Which Menu Items Are Absolutely Not Worth The Price At Restaurants
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