Ministerial media releases for the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
Browse ministerial media releases, news and announcements for Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport.
NSW Government adds sexual harassment and violence to Responsible Service of Alcohol training, protecting staff and patrons
In an Australian first, the Minns Labor Government has mandated all hospitality staff and liquor licence holders receive specialised sexual harassment and sexual violence prevention training.
Henson Park secures funding for last piece of the puzzle
The Minns Labor Government today announced it will provide $1 million toward upgrades to Henson Park to help transform the much-loved suburban ground into a fit-for-purpose community facility.
$9.2 million splash for Penrith Beach, Regatta Centre and Whitewater Stadium
Western Sydney’s favourite swim spot, Penrith Beach (affectionately known as ‘Pondi’) will return for two more seasons and the Sydney International Regatta Centre and Penrith Whitewater Stadium will be upgraded thanks to a $9.2 million investment from the Minns Labor Government.
Budget blockbuster: Search begins for second film studio in Sydney
The Minns Labor Government is investing $100 million in a capital fund to begin the hunt for the location of a second film studio for Sydney.
Surging Japanese arrivals boost Sydney economy
Sydney and NSW are surging in popularity as the premier visitor destination in the Asia Pacific, with the latest Tourism Research Australia data showing Japanese visitors to NSW rose 24.8 per cent to 151,800 in the year ending December 2024, with visitors staying 4.7 million nights (up 42.7 per cent year on year) and spending $496.2 million (up 16.5 per cent).
Sport and government unite to address domestic violence
Today the Minns Labor government has committed more than $500,000 over the next three years, and joined forces with sporting organisations to announce the formation of a new whole-of-sport partnership that unites the sports community in the prevention of domestic, family and sexual violence.
Western Sydney International Take-Off Fund lands its first route
The Minns Labor Government’s Western Sydney International Take-Off Fund has secured a critical route with Air New Zealand set to fly into Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI).
‘Find your path’ – NSW Great Walks put on the map
The Minns Labor Government is rolling out a new ‘Find Your Path on a NSW Great Walk’ campaign that highlights seven spectacular multi-day walks across the state to address the growing interest in nature-based visitor experiences.
Vivid Sydney soars past one million attendees ahead of June long weekend
More than 1.2 million people have already immersed themselves in the first week of Vivid Sydney 2025, up approximately 10 per cent on last year.
New Board appointments to boost NSW visitor economy
The NSW Government has made Board appointments at Destination NSW and Reflections Holidays to ensure our Visitor Economy and its diverse offerings can continue to grow.