Time is running out to list your activation for Paint the Town Red 2023, to be featured on the Dark Mofo website. We’re asking businesses to Paint the Town Red, by which we mean go red, use red bulbs, red lanterns, red decorations, red uniforms, or whatever red stuff you please. Red menus, drinks, cakes, raspberry frogs on the pillows, let your imagination run red….
Participating businesses must register prior to 18th May to feature on the Dark Mofo website and have the chance to win two Season Passes for the 2023 Dark Mofo + City of Hobart Winter Feast. Businesses will also feature in DST’s marketing through a digital map and blogs on the Hobart and Beyond website to drive visitors to your business and see your activation!
We have some great prizes for our consumer competition this year, so be sure to share your most creative, quirky and powerful red photographs on Instagram and Facebook: Instagram:@hobartandbeyond Hashtag: #pttr23
The days are getting shorter however, Tasmania's festival season is heating up!
We've rounded up the organisers of this winter's top festivals and events to discuss opportunities for collaboration and how you can leverage from them.
Retro RV - Tasmania offers a unique way to explore Tasmania, using restored vintage Volkswagen Kombis to create unforgettable travel experiences. Their customized itineraries focus on collaborations with local businesses, guiding you through Tasmania's stunning landscapes.
Sparkle Beauty Spa & Massage provide a wide range of services including massage treatment such as Swedish massage, Deep Tissue massage, Remedial massage, Aromatherapy, and Pregnancy massage. Visit them on the Tasman Peninsula or right in the heart of the Hobart CBD.
DST MEMBER BENEFITS
May Tips & Tipples
Join us at The Story Bar for an exclusive tour of Odalisque III, On Board Expeditions' new luxury vessel
Wednesday 24th May, 4.30pm - 6.30pm
MACq01 Hotel, 18 Hunter Street, Hobart
The Story Bar at MACq01 Hotel is the perfect space to gather and celebrate the people and their stories that make Tasmania so unique. Odalisque III returns to Hobart, fresh from her maiden season touring Port Davey. We will hear from the team at On Board Expeditions and learn more about their unique approach to luxury cruising and guided walking tours.
Launched in January 2023, Odalisque III is a floating luxury lodge, custom-built to offer boutique accommodation in Tasmania's remote wilderness. Join us for an exclusive opportunity to tour on board...On Board Expeditions' newest vessel.
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, or if you are a member and would like to bring a guest, please contact us.
TCCI Reciprocal Membership
Did you know DST membership includes a subsidiary membership with the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI). You can view the full benefits here.
Positive Impact 2: The 2023 Tasmanian Tourism Conference Monday 14 - Tuesday 15 August 2023, Launceston
Positive Impact 2 will further push the thinking on what truly sustainable and outstanding tourism means in 2023 for our visitors, our businesses, and those who call Tasmania, home.
The TICT is seeking Expressions of Interest from tourism operators, industry stakeholders, business and innovation gurus, and friends of tourism, with something to contribute to a two-day conference program. If this sounds like you or someone you know, find out more here.
TTIC New Opening Hours
The Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre is now open Sundays from 9.00am - 1.00pm. Further information on opening hours for the centre and the services the team provide can be found here.
LAST CHANCE, BOOK NOW! Tourism and Hospitality Migration Roadshow
With increased interest in visas and migration pathways coming from tourism and hospitality employers, the Department of State Growth is hosting a series of free information sessions around the state.
In partnership with the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs (DHA), the tailored roadshow for the tourism and hospitality industry will help employers understand the different migration pathways available and how businesses can be better equipped to support their migrant staff.
The historic Richmond Bridge requires maintenance work to be undertaken in two stages. Stage 1 includes the installation of new vibration monitoring sensors, waterproofing of pedestrian footpaths and the removal of poplar trees near the bridge. Stage 2 involves rebuilding the retaining wall on the north-east side of the bridge, with the start date to be advised later. The work, jointly funded by the Australian and Tasmanian governments, will begin on May 1, 2023, and be completed in June 2023. Traffic will be managed by traffic control staff, with lane closures, reduced speed limits, and traffic delays of up to 8 minutes during working times. Pedestrian access and parking near the work area will also be reduced.
Pooseum Wins 'Most Innovative Museum 2023' in Global Tourism Awards
The Pooseum in Richmond, has won the "Most Innovative Museum 2023" award in the annual global Travel & Tourism Awards held by LUXlife Magazine in the UK. The museum, created five years ago features quirky science exhibits, inspired by a small caterpillar that can launch its poo up to 1.5 meters away!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Image Credit: Brand Tasmania | Farm Gate Market
May Events in Southern Tasmania
Southern Tasmania has an incredible line-up of markets and events over the coming month. These events all 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 and when:
Offer: Book a place today and take advantage of our Buy 1 Get 1 Free Offer on upcoming courses. See the website here for more details.
Off Season Digital Coaching
Digital Ready are offering one hour sessions to Tourism operators who need assistance with loading their Off Season offers to their website or social channels. This training is fully funded by Tourism Tasmania, so to take advantage of this tailored session, sign up here.
GRANTS & FUNDING
A summary of loans, grants and support currently available:
An alternative to the previous Tourism Development Loan Scheme (TDLS), the BGLS is open to all industries, including tourism. Compared to the TDLS, there are a couple of criteria differences to note:
The BGLS loans attract a variable rate of 5.89% from day one
The applicant must demonstrate that they cannot achieve finance in the commercial market. The program is not intended to compete with banks, so more often these loans are co-funding with a bank were the applicant was not able to obtain full funding through commercial channels.
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.