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.
Meet our new DST Members
Huon Bush Retreats is a multi-award winning, carbon-positive retreat offering guests a choice of self-contained cabins, glamping tepees, and private campsites, set against an inspiring backdrop of native forest in the Huon Valley. → Read More
Surrounded by orchards and farms, DashWu Steading is just moments from the shops and services of Huonville. Boasting a king size bed, a fully equipped kitchen, and universal electric vehicle charger, it is the perfect base for a southern Tasmania adventure. → Read More
A visit to Lavender Goat Farm offers a multisensory journey that rejuvenates the spirit, leaving lasting memories of tranquillity, and a deeper appreciation for sustainable lavender farming practices.
Oceana B&B has installed cutting-edge EV charging facilities, allowing guests with electric vehicles to easily and conveniently recharge during their stay. This initiative was made possible through the Tasmanian Government’s Tourism Emissions Reduction Grant Program.
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TOURISM INDUSTRY NEWS
Off Season Industry Update Event
Monday 18th March| 4.30-6.30pm| Henry Jones Art Hotel
Join the team from Tourism Tasmania for an industry briefing and preview of the upcoming Off Season campaign. Following the session, there will be the opportunity to network with industry peers over drinks and nibbles.
Time is running out to create and submit an offer to participate in Tourism Tasmania’s Off Season winter program. Running from May to August this year, the campaign will be the biggest ever investment in winter, aimed at positioning Tasmania as a must-do winter experience.
You can submit up to three offers for consideration that are bookable during the period 7th April to 31st August 2024.
Monday 18th March 2024| 8.30am - 4pm| Aura Crowne Plaza
Workshop participants will explore the why, what and how of sustainable, positive impact tourism, with a specific focus on reducing carbon emissions in your businesses. The highly practical program will equip you with practical tools, guides and knowledge to act on your emissions reduction goals and ambitions. >REGISTER HERE<
Emergency Accommodation Register
Opens at 2:00pm on Monday 4 March 2024
A registration process is undertaken twice each year to maintain a register of Tasmanian accommodation providers that are willing to make their accommodation available and directly assist local communities following a natural disaster. → Learn more.
If you are unsure if your business is registered or you would like to update your details please contact 1800 440 026 or email ask@business.tas.gov.au
Food Safety Supervisor Training
Effective from 8th December 2023, all licensed food businesses in Tasmania must now have a designated Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) who has obtained this qualification within the past 5 years. It is strongly recommended that a business should nominate a Primary and a Secondary FSS. This new online, self-paced course will help ensure your teams are compliant as we head into the busy holiday period.
Southern Tasmania has an incredible line-up of markets and events over the coming month. These events drive strong visitation from local and interstate markets, so to help you get a piece of the action, here's a summary of what's on:
Businesses can now apply for grants valued between $10,000 and $25,000 in Round 2 of the Energy Efficiency Grants for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises program. Approved activities that may receive funding include:
upgrading or replacing inefficient technologies, such as changing existing display fridge cabinets with more efficient models, or gas cookers with electric equivalents.
A total of $1 million will be made available under Round 1 (2023-24) of the Grants Scheme through two Programs:
Conservation Program: Small grants of $5,000 to $20,000 to support state-registered property owners to undertake small but significant, heritage conservation and restoration activities.
Activation Program: Large grants of $20,000 to $200,000 to support heritage property owners, skills development organisations and the community to activate heritage places.
Event Marketing Tasmania – Winter 2024 Edition
The Tasmanian Government has committed $100,000 to support event marketing activity for events held in Tasmania from April to September 2024. Eligible applicants can apply for a grant between $5,000 and $10,000, specifically designated to their interstate marketing activities that target visitors from outside Tasmania. The grant program will open on Tuesday, 13 February at 2:00 pm.
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.
Successful applicants will receive a grant of between $1,000 and $1,500 to obtain financial or business guidance services from a suitably qualified specialist/consultant.
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 to fund investment in energy-efficient products.
