To be eligible, events must have a strong leisure tourism focus with the potential to stimulate visitation from outside the local area. It must have the capacity to attract visitors from outside the local area, enhancing the overall tourism experience. Events that do not meet these criteria may not be eligible for listing.

Below are some guidelines on what types of events may not be eligible for listing:

While business events such as conferences, seminars, and symposiums are eligible if they attract participants from interstate or overseas and allow leisure time at the destination, smaller or locally-focused business meetings or events without significant tourism appeal may not be eligible.

Events that are restricted to special interest groups or specific demographics without broader public appeal are not eligible. Eligible community events should be open to the general public and held in public venues, targeting a wide audience that includes tourists.

Exhibitions and shows that are permanently available at an attraction are not eligible as events. These should be included within the attraction’s description. Only temporary or one-off exhibitions, such as Open Gardens or special art displays, qualify as events.

Educational events such as art workshops, cooking classes, or motivational talks that do not have a leisure tourism focus or are not specific to the city or region may not be eligible. Events must offer unique experiences that are likely to attract visitors to the area.

Sporting events that do not have the potential to attract interstate or overseas visitors, or those limited to local participation without broader appeal, may not be eligible. Events that do not cater to a wider audience or have significant tourism potential may not qualify.

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