Ministerial media releases for the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport

Millions of extra airline seats, tens of thousands of hotel rooms and a focus on experience-led tourism will transform the state’s visitor economy into a $91 billion powerhouse as set out in a government review of the NSW Visitor Economy Strategy.

As summer approaches, local government, sporting and community organisations have come together to host a free Multicultural Water Safety Day at Wollongong City Beach next Friday.

The NSW Government has partnered with Indian incubator Afthonia Labs to run an accelerator program for NSW startups to help them enter and thrive in the Indian market.

Museums of History NSW, the primary custodian and advocate of the state’s cultural history, has a new CEO.

The Minns Labor Government is boosting NSW’s visitor economy workforce, delivering subsidised training programs for a sector that is expected to need up to 150,000 more workers over the next decade.

Lismore Regional Gallery will re-open to residents and visitors after the completion of a multi-faceted restoration project jointly funded by the Albanese and Minns Governments.

The forthcoming review into the NSW Visitor Economy Strategy recommends the Minns Government ‘adopt an experience-led strategy’ that takes visitors beyond the Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House to experience the true depth and breadth of the state’s nature and culture.

The antiquated rule that prevents people living within five kilometres of a Club from signing in without first becoming a member is being torn up as part of the Minns Labor Government’s ongoing crusade against pointless red tape strangling our nightlife.

The NSW Government is investigating options for the inclusion of specialised sexual harassment and sexual violence prevention training for staff at licensed venues.

The NSW Government is delivering additional investment in women’s sport, announcing $1.5 million funding for a Legacy Program to support the 2027 Netball World Cup as well as a new Netball Infrastructure Strategy.