Destination NSW
Who we are
The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport (DCITHS) unites the state’s key creative industries, Cultural Institutions, hospitality, entertainment, sports and tourism entities to bring vibrancy, enhance physical and social wellbeing and enrich cultural and creative experience and enterprise across NSW.
Collectively, we grow industries and workforces, drive strong visitor and night-time economies and sports participation, ensure a responsible hospitality sector, and put arts, culture and creativity – including First Nations storytelling – at the heart of our communities.
Putting arts, culture and sport at the heart of NSW communities
Music credit: Concierge - Precious Gift.
Core divisions and portfolio agencies
Create NSW
Grows and support the arts and cultural sectors in NSW for everyone to enjoy.
Hospitality and Racing
Facilitates vibrant, safe and responsible hospitality and racing industries in NSW. This division includes Liquor & Gaming NSW, Office of Racing and Office of Responsible Gambling.
Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner
Cements NSW as a vibrant, safe, world-class nightlife destination for locals and visitors.
Screen NSW
Champions creativity and economic sustainability for the state’s content creators.
Sound NSW
Focuses on the growth, development and promotion of contemporary music in NSW.
Our guiding strategies
Crowds enjoying a night out in Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour for a free music event at Tumbalong Nights. Credit: Destination NSW.
A new vision for the state’s vibrant night-time economy, focused on improved amenities for night-time workers, First Nations storytelling, and data measurement.
Jordan Munns
A 10-year plan for strengthening the NSW music industry through upskilling, improving conditions and infrastructure and championing its output.
Silenced, Vox Theatre Photo: Natalie Low.
The state’s first creative industries policy, setting a 10-year vision for the traditional arts sector and cultural institutions, encompassing industries informed by the state’s unique and diverse cultural strengths.
Stitch Bar, Sydney. Photo: Destination NSW.
A 3-year strategy focused on harm reduction, responsive regulation and organisational capability uplift.
Still from 100% Wolf, image courtesy of Flying Bark Productions Pty Ltd. Anya Taylor-Joy in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, a Warner Bros Pictures release. Courtesy of Warner Bros Pictures. Jai Waetford & Dalia Tun in Critical Incident from Matchbox Pictures. Photo: Lisa Tomasetti.
A 3-year strategy to provide stability and sustainability within the NSW screen and digital games sectors, while supporting the growth of international markets.
Credit: Destination NSW
A bold vision to inspire the world through destinations, experiences and events - driving transformative growth and long-term prosperity for NSW.
A 4-year plan supporting sport and active recreation participation across NSW through leadership, funding and infrastructure.
Latest Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport updates
Careers at DCITHS
Working for DCITHS is an opportunity to make a lasting contribution to the exciting and dynamic industries we work across. Join us in championing the stories, places and pursuits that inspire our communities and bring vibrancy to NSW.
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Get in touch
Have questions or want to give feedback? You can contact us via the following:
- For general enquiries, please contact the department.
- For media enquiries, please contact the media team.