It was looking to be a record-breaking summer holiday visitation period for the Bathurst region, but COVID-19 has again caused a significant impact on the local tourist economy.

The $28 million concept masterplan for 7 Keppel St and 67 Havannah St, before Bathurst Regional Council, proposes hotel accommodation including a nine room heritage boutique hotel in the existing ...

IN 2023, businesses across Bathurst united with a bold plan to transform the region into a premium boutique tourist destination. Now, the project has reached new heights.

COST-OF-LIVING concerns are hitting Bathurst's tourism sector, according to the man best placed to see the trends, but it's not all doom and gloom.