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Shellharbour visitors staying longer and spending more

Shellharbour visitors staying longer and spending more
January 26, 2024

The City of Shellharbour has advised that it is experiencing a bumper holiday season with visitation remaining strong and an increase in the average length of stay.

Local accommodation providers have seen a 9% increase in the length of bookings, while average occupancy rates are consistent with last year.

Hospitality outlets are reporting an increase in bookings, with The Links Shell Cove experiencing year-on-year growth across the board.

Christmas Day bookings also rose, with locals and visitors getting out and about to explore and enjoy hospitality venues across the city.

Welcoming people discovering the beauty of Shellharbour, Shellharbour Mayor Chris Homer advised “this is great news for local businesses, with visitors staying longer and spending more, experiencing everything that Shellharbour City and surrounds has to offer.

“We are in such a unique position with so many stunning beaches and natural areas to explore, a thriving restaurant scene and an exciting events calendar drawing even more people into our region.”

A steady return of international tourists, many from the USA and Europe, has kept the Shellharbour Visitor Information Centre busy, with an 11% increase in visitation year on year.

Visitation to the Shellharbour LGA has also risen during the long weekend, with Australia Day Breakfast by the Lake returning to Reddall Reserve as today.

Meanwhile, the 2024 Oakberry Acai NSW Country Championships is seeing athletes from across NSW descend on Warilla Barrack Point Surf Life Saving Club between today (26th January) and Sunday.

Mayor Homer added “this will be an exciting event for the city and will be a tremendous boost to our local economy.

“We are expecting thousands of carnival participants and spectators to spend money in our restaurants, cafes, accommodation businesses and other attractions.

“It’s a great marketing opportunity for Shellharbour and I’m sure many visitors will make plans to return.”

Image credit: Visit Shellharbour.

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