Attached DocumentsTICT 2009-2010 Budget Submission
23 January 2009
The TICT Budget Submission was prepared during September and October 2008.
The final list of five tourism priorities and support for two other priorities (TMAG redevelopment and the Three Capes Track) was finalised after extensive discussion among the members of the TICT Board and with the wider industry.
However, since preparing the original submission the global financial crisis has thrown the global and domestic economy and financial systems into turmoil.
The TICT is amending the 2009-2010 Budget Submission to just focus on one priority. This priority is as follows:
- Destination Marketing – a further investment in destination marketing funding (through Tourism Tasmania) at a cost to the Budget of $6m per year.
The TICT is urging an increase in funding for destination marketing activity prior to the Budget coming into effect from 1 July.
The TICT is confident that an investment of an additional $6m per annum in destination marketing is the single best way to tackle the impact of the global financial crisis. Tasmania can continue to grow visitor numbers, visitor expenditure and employment by gaining market share.
For the full submission, please read the attached document titled 'TICT 2009-2010 Budget Submission'.
