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Ready, set, stay! NSW businesses encouraged to sign up for new voucher programs

Accommodation providers throughout NSW are being asked to take part in the government’s new voucher programs – Parents NSW and Stay NSW – which will be implemented using the existing Dine & Discover NSW infrastructure.

by | 2 Feb, 2022

Ready, set, stay! NSW businesses encouraged to sign up for new voucher programs

NSW Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government, Victor Dominello, said with millions of vouchers to be issued to NSW residents soon, businesses should get ready to boost their income by registering for both programs.

To take part in the two programs, businesses only have to register once through Service NSW. Once approved, all accommodation providers need to do is download the Service NSW for Business app and start scanning vouchers, he said.

“Whether you’re a hotel in Sydney, motel in rural NSW or a holiday park on a coastal town, we want you to take advantage of this stimulus and see more customers come through your doors,” he said.

Businesses will be paid within 10 days after redeeming a voucher. Customers can pool multiple Stay NSW vouchers with friends or family for the same booking at registered accommodation providers, big or small.

Parents NSW vouchers can be combined and used to redeem $250 off accommodation accounts.

Bookings made through third-party providers such as online booking platforms and travel agents are not included in the program. Participating businesses will be able to redeem vouchers seven days a week, including public holidays.

Customers will be able to search for participating accommodation providers on the easy-to-use hotel finder. Discover NSW registered businesses do not have to re-register to accept Parents NSW vouchers, but can still register if they have yet to do so.

Premier Dominic Perrottet said the voucher programs will have a multiplier effect on the economy and encourage families to spend a night or a weekend exploring Sydney or a regional town, while also spending on sightseeing and other activities.

Treasurer Matt Kean said the vouchers form part of the NSW government’s $2.8 billion COVID-19 Economic Recovery Strategy announced in October and come on the back of the more the $1 billion COVID business support package announced this week.

“These vouchers are a win-win for industry and families and encourage more families to explore our incredible State and bolster local economies,” Mr Kean said. “We’ve stood shoulder to shoulder with industry throughout the pandemic and this is another program that will help keep businesses open and keep workers in jobs.”

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