Get your finest red glad rags on and join us for some April networking as we start getting excited about the welcome and much anticipated return of Dark Mofo.
We will gather at Altar Bar (part of the In The Hanging Garden precinct) and hear from DarkLab about this year's festival over a cheeky drink and a nibble. You'll also hear from DST about Paint the Town Red, and hopefully be left inspired and excited about the onset of Winter 2025.
Naturally there will be prizes for the reddest outfit, so don't hold back!
Altar Bar
112 Murray Street, Hobart
Wednesday 23 April 4.30pm - 6.30pm
Nibbles provided with a cash bar available for beverages.
Please note that there are regularly photographers at our events, taking photos for use on digital platforms. If you do not want to be photographed, please let us know when you RSVP, or on arrival at the event.
We are able to deliver Tips and Tipples events to our members free of charge as part of their membership benefits package, however, if you are not a partner or financial member of DST and would like to come, please contact us. Please let us know if you have any specific access requirements.
Registrations are still open to showcase your tourism business to key industry professionals and sell direct to the consumer. This is your opportunity to connect, promote, and expand your reach within Tasmania’s thriving visitor economy.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for those who are considering ways to amplify their presence among hundreds of industry peers and thousands of consumers. If you're interested, please contact us.
This stunning 1860s building is undergoing a staged restoration by sisters Defne and Betul Madakbas, to house an event venue, retail spaces and ultimately, accommodation at Willow Court in the heart of New Norfolk. Watch this space!
DoubleTree by Hilton
With a super-convenient location, a variety of room standards, luxurious beds, a heated pool and sauna, and a Tasmanian focussed restaurant, DoubleTree Hobart offers something for everyone.
SeaLink
We are thrilled to welcome back the Bruny Island ferry operators to the DST fold.
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NEWS FROM SOUTHERN TASMANIA
Crave Harvest Festival
Celebrating the bountiful harvest of the Coal River Valley, the CRAVE Harvest Festival returns for it's second year on April 4-5th. Take advantage of the last days of daylight savings, with the festival starting on Friday evening, with fun and entertainment for the whole family from 4pm-9pm. The second day of the festival will start at midday on Saturday and run through until 9pm.
With dozens of events over the whole month of April the Derwent Valley and Central Highlands is set to come alive in celebration of its most picturesque and bountiful season.
Join in the fun this Autumn by entering the 2025 Southern Tasmania Autumn Photography Competition. Simply tag your social posts with #AutumnTasmania25 and tag @hobartandbeyond to enter and be in the running to win a night's accommodation and breakfast for two at The Tasman, A Luxury Collection Hotel.
All photographers—from beginners to seasoned pros—are warmly invited to enjoy a casual afternoon of capturing autumn colours and connecting with fellow photography enthusiasts. Who knows, you might even capture the winning photo in our Autumn Photography Comp!
The Spiegeltent returns to Macquarie Point in Hobart for a limited season, from 4th April - 11th May. This year international sensation LIMBO returns as the headline show.
The World Whiskies Awards were held in London last week with Lark's Symphony Nº1 taking home the category win for the Best Australian Blended Malt for the fourth year running, cementing its place as one of the best in the world. Congratulations Lark!!
The Off Season 2025 has launched!
As of Monday, 31 March the Off Season has been live to consumers. You can see what's on offer HERE; check out the campaign HERE; or use the industry toolkit to promote and convert your Off Season offer HERE.
Darrell Wade is the Co-Founder and Chair of Intrepid Travel, the world's largest travel adventure company and certified BCorp. Today, Intrepid Travel operates more than 900 itineraries in 114 countries around the world, with a team of more than 3,000 passionate people.
Darrell is regarded as one of travel’s most influential leaders and he plays an instrumental role in advancing the industry’s sustainability agenda through his activism and philanthropy. Darrell is the Chair of the Intrepid Foundation, which has raised more than $16million since 2002 - for communities right around the world.
In conversation with TICT CEO, Amy Hills, Darrell will help unpack the theme of 'connection' - and how Tasmania can leverage this to its advantage to create meaningful and lasting positive impact. Plus, you'll have the chance to ask Darrell the questions you want answered.
The Tasmanian Government has announced the $5 million Spirit Preparedness Fund as one of a suite of initiatives in response to the delays to the operational launch of the new Spirit of Tasmania vessels.
The fund aims to help businesses and local councils respond to visitor demand and improve the visitor experience in anticipation of the arrival of the new Spirit of Tasmania ships. Successful applicants will be required to make at least a dollar for dollar co-contribution.
The Events Tasmania Marketing Grant Program – 2025 offers grants to the organisers of events in Tasmania to increase visitation to their event. The program seeks to support marketing initiatives that promote and attract audiences to events held in Tasmania between 1 January and 30 June 2025.
Applications open from 2:00 pm Tuesday, 19 November 2024 to 2:00 pm Thursday, 1 May 2025.
Touring grants of up to $20,000 are available to eligible organisers of touring activities that are held between March and November (inclusive) that attract more than 40 people to Tasmania, who stay in paid commercial accommodation for five nights or more and spend 40 per cent or more of the touring activity in regional areas (outside Greater Hobart). Applications close, 29 May, 2025.
Championships grants of up to $10,000 are available to eligible organisers of competitions, championships and sporting events that bring more than 100 competitors and supporters to Tasmania, who stay for three nights or more and promote pre- and post-championship travel within the state as part of their event marketing. Applications close, 29 May, 2025.
The $50 million Regional Tourism Development Loan Scheme is now open for applications. The scheme is available to promote investment in tourism products and experiences that stimulate regional tourism and dispersal in Tasmania. The scheme will open for applications until 2pm, 30 June 2026 or until all funding has been utilised, whichever occurs first.
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 to fund investment in energy-efficient products.
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