Visitor conference
MURRAY River Council will be represented at the upcoming 2025 Local Government NSW Destination and Visitor Economy Conference.
Cr Bianca Hurn was nominated to attend the event in Kingscliff, from May 26-28.
The annual conference brings together local government representatives, industry stakeholders, and tourism operators to discuss emerging trends and opportunities in the visitor economy.
The program will cover AI in tourism, strategies for regional tourism growth, and the role of arts, culture, and events in attracting visitors.
The council was preparing an expression of interest to host the 2027 conference in the Murray River Council LGA.
Cr Hurn said it was a great initiative and that a councillor should attend.
“It’s obviously very beneficial to send someone up there, and with already having a sound knowledge of it, to come back and deliver to council,” she said.
Local representation
MURRAY River Council will also have councillor representation on several committees and working groups associated with the Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation.
RAMJO is made up of 11 member NSW councils working together to collaborate, plan and set priorities on a regional scale.
Formal sub-committees to have MRC representation include digital connectivity, energy security and affordability, transport and water. The council will also be part of the health committee, which is in hiatus.
The informal digital working group will also have representation.
