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Weekly newsletter from Wagga Wagga City Council
First Printed Saturday 14 May 2022 | Issue #395
TAKING OFF! In a coup for the city, Wagga Wagga will host two major cycling competitions this year in partnership with AusCycling, with the events expected to draw more than 500 cyclists and officials combined. The 2022 AusCycling Marathon National Championships mountain bike event will be in August utilising the challenging trails at the new $12 million Multisport Cycling Complex at Pomingalarna and surrounds. Continued inside
Guide to attract business events and conferences to the city Wagga Wagga City Council launched a new guide promoting our city and region as an ideal event and conference location this week.
The Wagga Wagga + Surrounds Business Event and Conference Guide, produced every two years, showcases the diversity and quality of venues and experiences on offer in our city for the corporate event and wedding markets. Visitor Economy Development Officer Kimberly Parker said our city’s location with easy airport, road and rail access along with our range of venues and
depth of accommodation make it an ideal venue for organisers looking to stage a successful event. “We’re perfectly situated between Sydney and Melbourne, close to Canberra, and our city and wider region have so many experiences that organisers can take advantage of to make their event truly memorable,” Ms Parker said. The latest edition of the guide builds on the city’s existing reputation as a leading regional events destination and includes a new itinerary section, detailing the wide variety of experiences on offer in our city and wider region. Business events and conferences provide an opportunity for delegates to step outside their regular workday and learn or participate in something
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new through team activities and social events. "Every event needs a social program, so we’ve included suggested itineraries,” Ms Parker said. “For example, you can take your group strawberry picking, visit a local winery, go on a behind the scenes agritourism tour, or take an immersive cultural experience “We’re showcasing our city, the diversity of venues, ease of access and what is on offer to ensure a memorable and authentic experience for delegates and to also encourage participants to come back on holiday with their family or friends. We use our guide to demonstrate everything on offer in Wagga Wagga and the surrounding region.” Continued inside
GRAB A COPY: Council’s Visitor Economy and Events Officer Cassandra Farquharson encourages event organisers to check out the venues and experiences available in Wagga Wagga and surrounds when planning their next business event or conference.