Stay informed with the latest news and mark your calendar for these important industry events.
Important Cradle Mountain Update
Department of State Growth Announcement
The Pencil Pine Bridge works planned for Cradle Mountain have been cancelled. The Dove Lake Road will remain open and these works will be rescheduled to a later date.
Access to the national park and the shuttle bus service will continue as usual.
Brand Tasmania and RACT are holding an event to hear the stories of two entrepreneurs who embody the Tasmanian story: Amanda French from Dress for Success and Jess Richmond from Sumday.
Held in Hobart on August 2-3, this two day event is an opportunity for you to showcase your products direct to the public, network with leaders (including Tourism Tasmania, Tourism Australia) and potential partners and clients, as well as staying updated on industry trends.
This 60 minute webinar will focus on insurance- the number one issue that continues to be raised by operators. Expert Dane Bailey from Steadfast Taswide Insurance Brokers, will provide an insurance market overview, discuss the trends within the tourism industry and provide a focus on risk mitigation and how you can best present your business to an insurer.
Date: 5 June 2024
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Online
Price: FREE for TICT Accredited Operators/Members, $25 for non-accredited operators
Understand Fair Work Act Changes and how they impact your business. Understand the changes to your business as a result of the Changing Loopholes Legislation and how it affects your workplace and employer.
Join us and delve into major regional projects, industry insights, participate in discussions on Positive Impact and workforce development, and hear from our key note speaker Christine Finnegan, CEO of the Tasmania JackJumpers, alongside speakers from Tourism Tasmania, TICT, Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife, and more. This event promises informative discussions and actionable takeaways for your business.
Following the Forum, join us for the Cocktail Party, including the announcement of Tassie Top Tourism Town winners. It's a fantastic opportunity to network, relax, and envision the future of our region and state.
Australia’s national strategy for the long-term sustainable growth of the visitor economy.
Share your views session:
If you work in Australia’s visitor economy, this strategy affects you and your business. You are invited to share your view's on tourism's challenges, opportunities and priorities to 2027. Tasmanian sessions will be held in Launceston 20 June and in Hobart 21 June.
To register your interest in participating in these sessions, email VisitorEconomy@austrade.gov.au. Advise your location and preference for virtual or in-person.
Industry are invited to complete the THRIVE 2023 national survey. This will be used to inform the development of the Consolidation Phase Action Plan. This Survey should take no more than 10 minutes and will ask you about:
your role in tourism
challenges facing your region or business
opportunities for your region or business
your views on the THRIVE 2030 Recovery Phase (2022 to 2024)
what you would like to see in the Consolidation Action Plan (2025 to 2027).
The WELCOME Framework is a new guide with practical, easy tips to help tourism businesses become more accessible and inclusive.
The framework was developed by Austrade and all state and territory governments as an action of THRIVE 2030, Australia’s visitor economy strategy, which makes accessible tourism a priority.
Excitingly, Tasmania's Gorge Scenic Chairlift was a leading participant in the project and has been featured as a case study for the framework. You can read how the project helped the Gorge Scenic Chairlift enhance its accessibility on the Austrade website.
All Tasmanian business owners, managers, marketers or representatives are welcome to participate. All you need to be is a registered Tasmanian business with an ABN. The confidential coaching sessions are tailor-made to your business by our skilled coaches, they run for up to 4 hours and are free of charge. Coaching sessions can be delivered in person or remotely via Zoom or phone.
The Tasmanian Business Advice Service provides free business advice to Tasmanian small businesses. Experienced advisors can help you with a wide variety of topics. To find out more about the support available to you, click the button below that best describes your business.
VXT is a purpose-built organisation, providing training in the hospitality and tourism industry. Visit their website for upcoming training courses in our region.
The First Nations Tourism Mentoring Program (FNTMP) is a free mentoring program for First Nations tourism businesses across Australia. It supports businesses to grow and achieve their goals by connecting them with skilled, experienced and culturally respectful tourism industry specialists who can provide one-on-one guidance, advice and support.
Through the support of the Tasmanian Government, the TICT is supporting tourism businesses in reducing their emissions by matching eligible tourism operators with one of two programs over 2023 and 2024.
Touring grants of up to $20 000 are available to eligible organisers of auto, motorbike, cycle or walking tours in Tasmania during the winter and shoulder season. Funding is based on the number of interstate or international participants staying in paid commercial accommodation for five nights or more, with 40 percent or more of the tour being held in regional areas.
The Scheme will provide no-interest loans of between $500 and $10,000 over three years to eligible households, residential landlords, small businesses and community organisations for funding investment in energy-efficient products.
The scheme provides small, interest-free loans of up to $3 000 to people on low incomes who want to start their own business or grow an existing one.
The Cultural Tourism Accelerator Program The Cultural Tourism Accelerator Program is a $5 million targeted measure announced by the Australian Government as part of the Regional Arts Tourism package.
There are four grants available under this program. See website for more detail.
Most local councils offer their own grant programs. Check your local council website for further information.
For more detail on grants and funding, you can ring the Business Tasmania helpline any time on 1800 440 026 or email ask@business.tas.gov.au.
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We acknowledge Tasmanian Aboriginal people as the traditional and ongoing custodians of lutruwita (Tasmania). We honour their deep cultural connection and care of these lands, skies and waterways, and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
