Across NSW, there are three times as many cultural tourism experiences as previously thought, meaning the importance of the sector cannot be overstated.
Including galleries and museums, arts trails, workshops and indigenous experiences, these offerings generate $6billion for the state’s industry each year. However, there are still funding shortfalls and COVID-19 recovery periods for many operators in this space.
To better understand the full extent of cultural tourism, including the breakdown of activities and premises visited, expenditure trends and key drivers of cultural tourism across New South Wales, read the full Regional Arts Network Report here.