Penrith. Industry should speak up

The lack of an industry “voice”, resources and professional expertise were holding back the development of the local tourism sector. “Penrith had the most exciting opportunity of any region in Sydney and one priority was get the ``big players'' to work together on its strengths, namely, history, art, natural features, the Blue Mountains and sport,” said Kim Currie, the executive officer, of Brand Orange, in the NSW Central West, when addressing representatives of the Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce, Panthers World of Entertainment and Penrith City Council. Panthers GM, Don Stewart, said the opportunity existed to drive the tourism dollar. Chamber, CEO, Jill Woods, said the passion was evident but resources and professional expertise were lacking. Council’s Paul Page, said industry stakeholders should collaborate and have a voice.