The Southern Tasmania Tourism Showcase will offer an unmatched opportunity to experience the variety of regions in southern Tasmania and promote the tourism operators that make these destinations so unique. Learn about new product updates and connect directly with business operators.
Later in the evening, the team from Tourism Tasmania will provide an industry update to share the latest market outlook, what to expect for the upcoming season and how to leverage the latest Come Down for Air campaign.
We have a fantastic line up of 70 exhibitors confirmed for this inaugural event. If you have registered to attend, we ask that you commit to show up and support our passionate operators who are eager to showcase their wonderful businesses and share their unique stories with you. If you can no longer attend, please trade your place with a colleague or friend!
Farzi is a culinary gem nestled in Salamanca on Hobart’s waterfront. We are a unique café and restaurant offering contemporary Australian cuisine inspired by the flavours of South Asia, creating a tantalising experience for food enthusiasts. Open 7 days for brunch and Fri + Sat nights for dinner.
Experience the art of hand-made being created right before your eyes at The Artisan’s Hand, the working studios of Balfour House. Located in the middle of the historic township of Cygnet, only a 50-minute drive south of Hobart. The Artisan’s Hand accommodates both permanent artisans and a rotating cast of artists-in-residence showcasing their work in studios within the house. Check out the Christmas Market on December 1.
DST MEMBER BENEFITS
IMAGE CREDIT: Cascade Brewery Bar
DST Christmas Drinks
Cascade Brewery Bar
140 Cascade Road, South Hobart
Tuesday 5th December
4.30pm - 7.00pm
Join the DST team for festive season drinks to reflect upon 2023 and toast to the start of the summer season. We will shout your first drink and provide some nibbles, with a cash bar available for further purchases.
We look forward to seeing you there as we raise a glass to another year and celebrate with you, our industry colleagues.
Did you know DST membership includes Basics level membership with the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI). You can view the full benefits here.
The countdown is on until the highly anticipated event to celebrate the best of Tasmanian tourism at the 2023 Tasmanian Tourism Awards Gala! There are a strong 26 finalists from southern Tasmania; congratulations to all finalists for achieving this recognition. Book your ticket now to celebrate with finalists, industry colleagues and friends of tourism.
There are limited spots available, so secure one for your business right away by submitting an EOI today to lauren.cameron@tict.com.au or by applying via the TICT website. Read the FAQs & learn more on the TICT website
Share Your News with DST
Destination Southern Tasmania is always interested in your industry updates. Completing this form lets us know what’s happening in your business or region. Your news and information may be shared with Tourism Tasmania and throughout the Destination Southern Tasmania social, email and web channels.
Skybus tap and go
Travelling just got easier for passengers using SkyBus’ Hobart Express service with the introduction of tap and go contactless payments. Passengers can now jump on a SkyBus service travelling between Hobart Airport and the CBD simply by tapping their bank card or mobile device when boarding.
Spring & Summer Tour Groups
As we enter the summer season, it is timely to remember the importance of confirming bookings with venues or experiences, and similarly, advise of any cancellations. Workforce and supply challenges continue to add strain for operators, so adequate planning for small or large group arrivals is paramount. Without a booking, businesses cannot always deliver the experience that visitors expect. This impacts on the quality of your tour, but also unfairly on the business you are visiting.
Tasmanian Festivals & Events Community
DST has created a Facebook group of Tasmanian event organisers and staff to communicate news efficiently, staffing requests, sharing of equipment and resources, and to troubleshoot any issues. Rather than a place for the marketing of events, we encourage group members to post operational requests and information to assist with the smooth execution of Tasmanian festivals and events. Join Now
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
Free Sales & Marketing Advice
Would you like $1,500 of sales and marketing assistance for your business at no cost to you? If you're struggling with the what, why and how of a sales and marketing strategy for your business, Business South can help.
They've developed a "done WITH you" package, available under the State Government's Small Business Advice and Financial Guidance Program, which is designed to help you develop and implement a sales and marketing strategy for your business.
They provide you with the education and support you need to implement a tailored strategy to help retain customers and grow your business. Empowering you with the skills to repeat the process for your current, or any future business.
If you'd like to help you take your business to that next level, shoot Sharon and Mikala and email at admin@businesssouth.org.au - before grant funding runs out!
Tasmanian Business Advice & Support Roadshow
The delivery of free and independent business advice, funded by the Tasmanian Government, has been updated. Two new services, the Tasmanian Business Advice Service and the New Business Support Pilot Program are now available.
Business Tasmania are running the Tasmanian Business Advice and Support Roadshow across eight locations around the state. At these events, you can hear about the new business advice services as well as the range of other free support available to assist you to start or run your business. To secure a spot at your local event, please register here: https://bit.ly/tbasroadshow
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:
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.
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