Region. Tourism to get a boost

The Western Sydney local government sector plans to boost the region’s tourism industry – and employment – in 2010, with the launch of a website. The 11-member Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils Ltd (WSROC) is building a cultural tourism strategy with member councils and other stakeholders such as the National Trust and the Sydney Olympic Park Authority. Parramatta City Council also plans to launch its Discover Parramatta website highlighting the city’s attractions, in the new year. A council report states the gross revenue generated by businesses and organisations in Parramatta to service demand generated by tourists to the area is estimated at $830 million