Tourism Industry Council Tasmania

 

 

Dear Industry Colleague,

 

In this edition:

• Holiday and Short Term Rental Industry to Self-Regulate
• New general Manager Appointed at Lenna of Hobart
• New Tourism Product: Top of the World Tours at Maydena
• Upcoming Tourism Industry Events
• New Tourism Accreditations

 

 

Holiday and Short Term Rental Industry to Self-Regulate

Signifying an important step towards self-regulation for the holiday and short term rental Industry, Australia’s leading holiday rental portals Stayz.com.au and Occupancy.com (TakeABreak and rentahome.com.au) have developed a set of national Holiday and Short Term Rental Guidelines for agents, owners and guests.

 

The Holiday and Short Term Rental Guidelines establish a set of industry practices that satisfy the needs of local communities, property owners, tourism operators and guests. The Guidelines will help improve the experience of visitors by improving the overall standards of holiday rentals and encourage more domestic tourism, particularly to regional areas.

 

Justin Butterworth, Joint CEO at Occupancy.com, says, “holiday rentals deliver significant benefits to regional communities and local economies in terms of visitor expenditure and jobs. These Guidelines help ensure the sustainable growth of this popular form of affordable accommodation which has a 140 year tradition in Australia.”

 

As a condition of listing on Stayz.com.au and Occupancy.com property owners and agents will need to comply with the Guidelines which cover: property management, letting agreements, bonds and payments, recycling and garbage, parking, and complaints. They also cover visitor obligations regarding noise levels and compliance with council by-laws.

 

Effective from 9 September 2010 the Guidelines will be mandatory on Stayz and Occupancy websites.

 

A full copy of the Guidelines can be found: stayz.com.au/holiday-rental-guidelines

 

 

 

New General Manager Appointed at Lenna of Hobart

Ms Lauren Hodder has been appointed to the position of General Manager, Lenna of Hobart. Lauren, formally the Food & Beverage manager, becomes the youngest General Manager of the iconic and historic Hobart hotel which has successfully operated for some 38 years. Her appointment is a vote of confidence in the Tasmanian tourism industries next generation of young aspiring and talented leaders according to Managing Director Jan Clark.

 

The hotel property is currently undertaking the first stage of major room refurbishments in sympathy with the heritage values of the Lenna colonial mansion and providing a contemporary foil, with state of the art in-room technology, to meet the sophisticated demands of the modern traveller. Lauren believes that the customer driven culture and uniqueness of the hotel combined with the modernized rooms will strengthen Lenna’s position as a hotel of first choice in a dynamic and competitive Tasmanian Tourism market.

 

A ‘Student of the Year’ recipient at Drysdale Institute and the current state winner of the Australian Hotels Association (AHA) award as the industry Rising Star, Lauren has achieved much in her short career and is now poised to contribute in a major way through her stewardship of Lenna and key involvement in the Tasmanian Tourism and Hospitality industry.

 

 

 

New Tourism Product: On Top of the World Tours at Maydena

A new way to experience Tasmania’s rugged mountain scenery is being offered to tourists and locals alike at Maydena. Rather than shying away from the cold of winter, the crew at Maydena Adventure Hub are embracing it with their “On Top of the World Tour” offering a unique way to experience Tasmania’s highlands in all its stark beauty - including the snow! But visitors won’t be ‘roughing it’. Indulgence and fun are the words for this intimate tour, which includes hot soup and crusty rolls to start the day, a journey along the Maydena railway line on the Railtrack Rider, a stroll through the cathedral-like surrounds of the Styx Big Tree Reserve, plus a guided forest tour in a four wheel drive bus, which culminates in spectacular views into the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area from the summit of Abbotts Peak.

 

All this is topped off by a gourmet lunch prepared by leading chef Waji Spiby and fine wines by the award winning Meadowbank vineyard, enjoyed by a roaring fire at the ‘top of the world’ in the Eagles Eyrie.

 

For further information visit the website www.adventureforests.com.au

 

 

 

Upcoming Tourism Industry Events

 

The following are some of the upcoming tourism events happening in Tasmania and around Australia. Attending these events is a great opportunity for professional development, a way to increase your knowledge, develop your skills and improve your business.

 

Tasmanian Travel & Leisure Expo

September 10 - 12 @ City Hall, Hobart

 

NBN4business Information Sessions

September 15 @ Casaveen, Oatlands

September 15 @ The Grange, Campbell Town

September 21 @ Waterloo Inn, Swansea

September 21 @ Tidal Waters, St Helens

 

ATEC Health and Wellness Travel Conference

September 23 @ Sofitel Broadbeach, Gold Coast http://www.atec.net.au/715183.html

 

Global Eco Asia-Pacific Tourism Conference

October 24 – 28 @ Little Hastings Street Resort & Spa, Noosa www.globaleco.com.au

 

Tasmanian Tourism Awards Gala Dinner

November 12 @ Wrest Point, Hobart http://www.tict.com.au/events/view/3/awards-presentation-gala-dinner/

 

 

 

New Tourism Accreditations

Congratulations to the following businesses that have recently achieved tourism accreditation: 

 

 

 

Cradle Coast Olives produce Gold Medal Extra Virgin Olive Oils and are proud to provide cellar tastings and door sales. 100% grown and pressed at our Cradle Coast Grove. 

 

Saffire Freycinet rises from its surroundings as a premium boutique property that is truly in touch with the beauty and depth of nature. Distinct in its design, exclusive in its features and set apart by its approach to uncompromised service, staying at Saffire is an experience that will enrich and uplift, changing the way you feel about life.

 

Wilmot Country Store was the first G.J.Coles family general store. Mr George Coles (father of the founder of Coles variety chain stores) operated this general store in the same building that exists today.

 

 

 

A complete list of accredited operators is available on the TICT website. This can be referred to when recommending other quality tourism accredited businesses to visitors.

 

The Australian Tourism Accreditation Program is an important initiative of the Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania. The program is designed to raise the professionalism of the industry through the implementation of business management practices and standards.

 

Further information on tourism accreditation... 

 

 

 

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Snapshots is produced by the Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania. If you have tourism industry news you would like to appear in Snapshots please email it to Cassandra Smith, Industry Services Coordinator cassandra.smith@tict.com.au

 

 

Dear Industry Colleague,

 

In this edition -

• Princes Wharf no. 2 "waste of prime location for an academic office block"
• How the Federal Election will Impact Tourism in Tasmania
• NBN4business Information Forums
• Staff Training and Development on the East Coast
• ECO Certification
• Adventure Tasmania - Expressions of Interest for Committee Members
• New Tourism Accreditations

 

Princes Wharf no. 2 "waste of prime location for an academic office block"

The Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania has today released a media statement saying that handing over another prime waterfront site without public consultation to give academics great water views is a wasted opportunity.

 

TICT Chief Executive Officer Daniel Hanna said today the industry’s board was of the strong view that handing over Princes Wharf No 2 to the University for the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Science broke every principle Premier David Bartlett had espoused about transparency and openness for waterfront developments.

 

“Princes Wharf No. 2 is a most valuable piece of real estate in Tasmania – conservatively worth $4 million on the open market.

 

“Why not establish a process to evaluate all serious proposals?

 

Mr Hanna said the tourism industry believed Princes Wharf No. 2 had enormous potential.

 

“There are dozens of great possible uses for the site. Princes Wharf No. 2 could be a multi-purpose site, incorporating tourism and retail – a hotel, offices, water-based tourism ventures – and ensure permanent public access to an important part of under-used Hobart waterfront.

 

To view the full media release visit the TICT website.

 

 

 

How the Federal Election will Impact Tourism in Tasmania

Saturday 21st August 2010 will see Australia go to the polls for a Federal Election. The TICT has outlined to both major parties two election priorities for tourism in Tasmania.

 

1. Commitment to the retention of the existing BSPVES during the life of the next parliament.

 

2. Commitment to working with the Tasmanian Government to jointly fund the TMAG redevelopment, pending a full business case that demonstrates a strong return on investment.

 

The TICT has also worked through national bodies such as the National Tourism Alliance (NTA) and the Tourism and Transport Forum (TTF) to support more general investments in tourism.

 

Recently both major parties released their tourism policies, and provided increased spending for the sector. Labor’s $46m additional commitment is primarily targeting industry development through the TQUAL program and funding for the National Long-Term Tourism Strategy. The Coalition’s $92m additional commitment is targeting business events, tourism infrastructure, research, and regional tourism.

 

TICT Chief Executive Officer, Daniel Hanna commented “both of these commitments reflect strong support for tourism by the major parties at the Federal level. To gain funding commitments, albeit modest, in the current fiscal climate is welcome.”

 

 

 

NBN4business Information Forums

 You and your staff are invited to attend an NBN4Business information forum at a centre near you!

 

The forums are FREE. They will deliver comprehensive NBN information and awareness and outline how the NBN is different from the internet, outline the new trends, tools and technology. Importantly, you will learn what NBN can do for business, particularly for Tasmanian tourism businesses which forms a vital component of our economy.

 

Participants in the forums will receive practical information and reference material and hear case studies from businesses already using the broadband to their advantage.

 

Forums are being held in Strahan, Smithton, Burnie, New Norfolk, Huonville, Oatlands and Campbell Town over the next fortnight. To find a forum near you please click here.

 

The forums are free however you do need to register your attendance through www.nbn4business.net.au or call TCCI Events on 6236 3600.

 

 

 

Staff Training and Development on the East Coast

The Tourism Industry Council Tasmania (TICT) and the Skills Institute are pleased to announce a training and development initiative on Tasmania’s East Coast. Thanks to funding under the Productivity Partnerships Program, this training will be up to 90 per cent subsidised by The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

 

Open to owner/operators and CASUAL employees, this is a great opportunity to access nationally recognised tourism and hospitality qualifications. The training will commence in September 2010 and be delivered in local centres on the East Coast.

 

For further information please contact:

Katherine Vinson on 0418 661 605 or katherine.vinson@skillsinstitute.tas.edu.au Megan Hardy on 0417 516 129 or megan.hardy@skillsinstitute.tas.edu.au

 

 

 

ECO Certification

The ECO Certification Program, administered by Ecotourism Australia (EA), was developed to identify genuine nature tourism operators and provide travellers with the assurance that a certified product is backed by a commitment to best practice ecological sustainability.

 

The benefits of ECO Certification include practical assistance with implementing ecologically sustainable practices, use of the ECO Certification logo – an internationally recognised brand - on promotional collateral, and promotion in The Green Travel Guide and other green media channels.

 

EA offers a significant discount exclusively to TICT accredited businesses to apply, complete and lodge their ECO certification, a 40% discount for applicants who lodge in 2010 and a 25% discount in 2011. The TICT is also now conducting audits of Eco Certification, meaning that accredited operators can save time by combining these reviews.

 

Congratulations to the following tourism businesses who have achieved ECO certification:

 

Freycinet Adventures

 

Platypus Park Country Retreat

 

Quamby Pines Chalet

 

Under Down Under Tours

 

Tasmanian Wilderness Experiences

 

For further information about ECO Certification visit the website or contact Cameron Ward at the TICT on 03 6224 1930 or cameron.ward@tict.com.au

 

 

 

Adventure Tasmania - Expressions of interest for Committee Members

A unique opportunity to be part of an association dedicated to the promotion of adventure experiences in Tasmania.

 

Adventure Tasmania is an informal, not-for-profit group of businesses with an interest in promoting adventure activities in Tasmania. The primary aim of the association is to assist in the promotion of adventure activities in Tasmania by undertaking a liaison and reference group role for co-operative marketing and promotion opportunities. Previously, Adventure Tasmania organised the production of an A4 brochure – Tasmania, Adventure Island – advertising the range of adventure operators throughout Tasmania and distributed interstate through Adventure expos, and within Tasmania through a range of outlets and businesses.

 

Adventure Tasmania are seeking new volunteers and enthusiasm to reinvigorate the association. Are you keen to be involved on the Committee? Do you have further questions?

 

Please contact Alison Stubbs at alison@freycinetadventures.com.au by Friday 27th August.

 

 

 

 

New Tourism Accreditations

 Congratulations to the following businesses that have recently achieved tourism accreditation:

 

Flinders Island Cabin Park & Car Hire provide total holiday packages that include accommodation, car, bicycle, campervan, picnic, fishing, fossicking, and camping gear hire.

 

Tasmanian Wilderness & Fishing Adventures offer a totally unique experience. Explore and fish in and around Tasmania 's extremely isolated and rugged SouthWest coast and World Heritage Area onboard the 65 foot, fast boat, RUMOURS.

 

A complete list of accredited operators is available on the TICT website. This can be referred to when recommending other quality tourism accredited businesses to visitors.

 

The Australian Tourism Accreditation Program is an important initiative of the Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania. The program is designed to raise the professionalism of the industry through the implementation of business management practices and standards.

 

Further information on tourism accreditation...

 

 

 

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Snapshots is produced by the Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania. If you have tourism industry news you wold like to appear in Snapshots please email it to Cassandra Smith, Industry Services Coordinator cassandra.smith@tict.com.au

 

The Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania says handing over another prime waterfront site without public consultation to give academics great water views is a wasted opportunity.

 

TICT Chief Executive Officer Daniel Hanna said today the industry’s board was of the strong view that handing over Princes Wharf No 2 to the University for the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Science broke every principle Premier David Bartlett had espoused about transparency and openness for waterfront developments.

 

Mr Hanna said giving away Princes Wharf No 2 for a token denied Tasmania opportunities for more productive uses that would create jobs, investment and return value to the State.

 

“The TICT board strongly believes that Premier Bartlett must provide an open process for evaluation by all Tasmanians, and not just pursue his own personal preference,” Mr Hanna said.

 

 “Last year the Premier stated that all future development of waterfront sites would be the subject of an open and transparent process where the best use for each site could be determined along with the social, economic and environmental implications.

 

 “This is what is occurring for the Parliament Square site and for the Macquarie No 1 shed, so why should Princes No 2 be treated any differently?” Mr Hanna said.

 

 “The industry wants the Premier to live up to his stated principles of openness, transparency and commitment to allow public comment and public consultation.

 

“At the minimum, the Government should have called for expressions of interest for development of Princes Wharf No 2,” Mr Hanna said.

 

“Princes Wharf No. 2 is a most valuable piece of real estate in Tasmania – conservatively worth $4 million on the open market.

 

“Why not establish a process to evaluate all serious proposals?

 

Mr Hanna said the tourism industry believed Princes Wharf No. 2 had enormous potential.

 

“There are dozens of great possible uses for the site. Princes Wharf No. 2 could be a multi-purpose site, incorporating tourism and retail – a hotel, offices, water-based tourism ventures – and ensure permanent public access to an important part of under-used Hobart waterfront.

 

“The Government needs to test the market and see what ideas are put forward, then evaluate how they stack up against the University proposal in terms of jobs, investment and in providing a return to the State.

 

“Giving this site to the University without a proper process, to be used for a not-for-profit, institutionalised office block is just plain wrong. We have already provided a vast amount of prime waterfront real estate for institutions like the School of Arts and CSIRO basically to put academic bums on seats when really they could sit in offices anywhere around greater Hobart,” Mr Hanna said.

 

“The TICT board is concerned that a deal has been done and it is not to be given any scrutiny at all; there is no public input into this use and no consultation,” Mr Hanna said.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dear Industry Colleague,

 

In this edition:

• NBN4business Launch
• NBN4business Education Forums and Workshops
• Quarterly Nominees for the People's Choice Award
• Totally South to Cease Existing Operations
• World Heritage Listing for 5 Tasmanian Convict Sites
• Education needs of the Tasmanian Tourism Industry
• Tassie Destinations Featured on Italian TV
• New Tourism Accreditations
   
 

 

NBN4business Launch

In an important initiative the State Government has provided $1 million of funding to four peak Tasmanian industry organisations to support education and awareness programs to ensure Tasmania maximises the benefits of the National Broadband Network (NBN).

 

The Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI), Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association (TFGA), Tourism Industry Council Tasmania (TCIT) and the Tasmanian Small Business Council (TSBC) have developed NBN4Business as a joint promotion to their members and stakeholders. The program was launched this week by Premier David Bartlett and will involve a series of forums, workshops and communication initiatives to encourage the uptake of the National Broadband Network (NBN) for education, training and business.

 

 

 

NBN4business Educational Forums and Workshops

You are invited to attend an NBN4Business information forum coming to a centre near you!

 

The first phase of NBN4Business is a series of 16 state wide educational forums and workshops to encourage the uptake of the NBN for education, training and business. The forums kick off on 16 August and will travel around the State.

 

 

Mon 16th Aug 5pm-8pm          Deloraine         Rotary Pavillion

Tues 17th Aug 10am-1pm       Devonport        Edgewater Hotel

Mon 23rd Aug 10am-1pm        Strahan           Strahan Village

Mon 23rd Aug 5pm-8pm          Smithton         Tall Timbers

Tues 24th Aug 10am-1pm       Burnie             Bay Views Restaurant

Tues 31st Aug 10am-1pm       New Norfolk      Derwent Valley Community House

Tues 31st Aug 5pm-8pm         Huonville         Huonville Council Chambers

Wed 15th Sept 10am-1pm       Oatlands         Casaveen

Wed 15th Sept 5pm-8pm        Campbell Town  The Grange

Tues 21st Sept 10am-1pm      Swansea          Waterloo Inn

Tues 21st Sept 5pm-8pm       St Helens         Tidal Waters

Wed 22nd Sept 10am-1pm      Scottsdale       Annabels

Thurs 23rd Sept 10am-1pm     King Island       Boomerang by the Sea

Mon 27th Sept 10am-1pm       Sorell              Sorell Memorial Hall

Thurs 30th Sept 10am-1pm     Launceston      Hotel Grand Chancellor

Tues 5th Oct 2pm-5pm          Flinders Island   Sports Club

Fri 22nd Oct 5pm-8pm           Hobart             Derwent Entertainment Centre

 

The forums are FREE. They will deliver comprehensive NBN information and awareness and outline how the NBN is different from the internet, outline the new trends, tools and technology. Importantly, you will learn what NBN can do for business, particularly for Tasmanian tourism businesses which forms a vital component of our economy.

 

Participants in the forums will receive practical information and reference material and hear case studies from businesses already using the broadband to their advantage.

 

To register to attend one of the NBN4Business sessions logon to http://www.nbn4business.net.au or call TCCI Events on 6236 3600.

 

 

 

Quarterly Nominees for the People's Choice Award 

The People's Choice Award recognises tourism accredited businesses that have excelled in their commitment to a professional, customer focused approach and excellence in service. The People’s Choice Award quarterly nominees are chosen based on visitor feedback received from Tourism Industry Council Tasmania's customer survey forms.

 

Congratulations to the following businesses that were selected as a Tasmanian People’s Choice nominee for their region:

 

Totally South Tourism Tasman Island Cruises

 

Northern Tasmania Development Tamar Visitor Centre

 

Cradle Coast Authority Cradle Mountain Highlander Cottages

 

These nominees now become finalists for the Annual People’s Choice Award announced at the Tasmanian Tourism Awards Gala Presentation Dinner in November of this year.

 

 

 

Totally South to Cease Existing Operations 

In accordance with the recommendations of the recent review it has been determined that Tasmania’s South Regional Tourism Association (Totally South) will cease operation, effective immediately.

 

The Board of Totally South has advised that it will undertake the necessary governance and oversight of the organisation’s affairs. Industry enquiries may be directed to Totally South offices and will be addressed as promptly as possible under the circumstances.

 

A full statement from the Tasmania’s South Regional Tourism Association Board can be viewed here.

 

 

 

World Heritage Listing for 5 Tasmanian Convict Sites 

Federal Minister for Environment Protection and Heritage, Peter Garrett, and Tasmanian Minister for Environment, Parks and Heritage, David O’Byrne have welcomed the addition of 11 convict sites across Australia to the World Heritage List.

 

Five of the 11 convict sites in the World Heritage listing are located in Tasmania. They include:

 

• The Cascades Female Factory, in Hobart

• The Port Arthur Historic Site

• The Coal Mines Historic Site

• Brickendon and Woolmers Estates - located near Longford

• Darlington Probation Station - located on Maria Island

 

“Forced penal migration had a particular impact on Tasmania because of its sheer scale in relation to the general population. It’s not surprising that nearly half of the listed sites are in this State,” David O’Byrne said.

 

Mr O’Byrne credited communities around the sites with helping enable the listings, which are expected to generate environmental, social and economic benefits for Tasmania. The 11 sites are also included on the National Heritage List and are protected under national environment law.

 

For more information and images go to: www.heritage.gov.au

 

 

 

Education needs of the Tasmanian Tourism Industry - Survey Results 

In May the Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania, Tourism Tasmania and the University of Tasmania undertook a joint survey to gain a better understanding of the requirements of the Tasmanian tourism industry for University graduates.

 

This short survey was sent to tourism operators across Tasmania and to key allied tourism service organisations (including Government, Council, marketing and consulting companies) so as to determine the level of recruitment of graduates with a tourism focus over the last five years, and to estimate needs for the next five years.

 

A summary of the results from the educational needs survey can be viewed here.

 

The survey results and comments are being compiled to assist the University to continue to improve its delivery of future courses and programs suited to the tourism industry across the State. It will also assist the University in working with the VET sector and other training providers in the State to address the training and educational needs of the tourism industry.

 

 

 

Tassie Destinations featured on Italian TV 

Some of Tasmania’s best known destinations will have a prominent presence on Italy’s most popular travel program this month, as travelogue program Alle Falde del Kilimangiaro broadcasts two documentaries about Australia. Freycinet National Park and Cradle Mountain will accompany other Aussie travel hot spots such as the Blue Mountains, Great Barrier Reef, and Whitsunday Islands.

 

The shows have an average viewership of 3-4 million and are the result of an International Media Hosting Program coordinated by Tourism Australia. 

 

 

 

New Tourism Accreditations 

Congratulations to the following businesses that have recently achieved tourism accreditation:

 

Edinburgh Gallery Bed & Breakfast is located in the centre of Hobart, and combines unique, hip, heritage accommodation with original, modern artworks, in a boutique hotel environment.

 

 

A complete list of accredited operators is available on the TICT website . This can be referred to when recommending other quality tourism accredited businesses to visitors.

 

The Australian Tourism Accreditation Program is an important initiative of the Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania. The program is designed to raise the professionalism of the industry through the implementation of business management practices and standards.

 

Further information on tourism accreditation...

 

 

 

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Snapshots is produced by the Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania. If you have tourism industry news you wold like to appear in Snapshots please email it to Cassandra Smith, Industry Services Coordinator cassandra.smith@tict.com.au 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dear Industry Colleague,

 

In this issue

• Tiger Airways to withdraw services
• Jetstar to grow low fare flights to Launceston by 40 percent
• Support Daniel "sleep out" for the Salvo's
• Australian Regional Tourism Convention
• Tourism Accreditation
   
   

 

 

As of August 2 budget airline Tiger Airways will withdraw the daily Melbourne to Launceston service and the direct Hobart to Adelaide service that operates 4 times a week.

 

The Singaporean owned airline announced that the routes were being dropped due to poor returns, and that the need for financial viability was a commercial reality. Tiger Airways will maintain the Melbourne to Hobart service.

 

Customers who have flights booked for after the withdrawal date will receive a full refund on their Tiger Airways ticket, and Jetstar are offering a $50 travel voucher to any Launceston passenger who had lost their original flight with Tiger Airways.

 

TICT CEO Daniel Hanna said that the result is disappointing news but there is optimism that other carriers may be able to increase their capacity.

 

“Airlines make business decisions based on a range of factors and unfortunately in this case Tasmania, and particularly Launceston, will lose out. The TICT is hopeful that the other airlines servicing Tasmania will see an opportunity to expand their schedules to fill the gap.

 

“Tasmania remains a strong destination with future growth potential but strong access is absolutely vital. This is why it is important that the Government and the industry work together to build demand for the destination and therefore a business case for increased air services.”

 

 

 

 

Jetstar will expand its future operations into Launceston by 40 percent, introducing new daily services from Melbourne and Sydney in December to its northern Tasmanian gateway.

 

Jetstar will invest in future growth for Launceston and Tasmanian tourism by increasing existing 3 times daily Melbourne-Launceston services to operate 4 times daily return (from 10 December). Jetstar will double its Sydney-Launceston return frequencies to twice daily (commencing from 2 December 2010) with the addition of a new conveniently timed early evening return flight.

 

Jetstar’s new low fare services will inject almost 2500 additional weekly seats for the Launceston market into its year-round schedule in time to support Tasmania’s peak tourism season, whilst greatly enhancing direct flight access from the city for both leisure and business flyers.

 

Tasmanian Minister for Tourism Michelle O’Byrne MP said: ”This is fantastic news from Jetstar and clear evidence of the confidence that they have in Tasmania. It’s pleasing to see they are prepared to step in and provide more direct flights into Launceston from our key interstate markets of Melbourne and Sydney.”

 

 

 

TICT Chief Executive Officer Daniel Hanna will again “Sleep Out” for the Salvo’s.

 

The event will be held this year in Hobart on the 5th of August, when Daniel will sleep out in the winter cold to raise awareness and funds for the Salvation Army.

 

Unfortunately, the call on their services remains high and is particularly in need at this time of year when the winter cold starts to bite. $63 is enough to give a homeless person a safe bed for the night, breakfast, a warm shower and some help finding more permanent accommodation. 100,000 Australians go homeless every night. The Salvation Army currently provides 2,000 beds for homeless Australians made possible through the Red Shield and Christmas Appeals.

 

But more help is needed!

 

Daniel is asking for your help and hoping that you will give generously, on behalf of the tourism industry, for the homeless in Tasmania.

 

You can make a secure online donation right now using your credit card. Click on the link: http://my.salvationarmy.net.au/danielhanna?SID=285140

 

 

 

 

Registrations for the 2010 Australian Regional Tourism Convention are now open!

 

Australia’s largest regional tourism event will be held 16 – 20 August in the Yarra Valley & the Dandenong’s region of Victoria. Themed ‘Australia’s Regions ~ Ready, Resilient & Robust’, the 2010 Australian Regional Tourism Convention will explore what it takes to thrive in our ever changing economic, social and natural environments.

 

The Convention Program features a stellar line up of presenters, as well as a hands on itinerary of field trips, workshops and networking functions.

 

For further information please visit the convention website http://www.regionaltourism.com.au/ARTN/events.html

 

 

 

 

The Australian Tourism Accreditation Program is an important initiative of the Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania. The program is designed to raise the professionalism of the industry through the implementation of business management practices and standards.

 

A complete list of accredited operators is available on the TICT website . This can be referred to when recommending other quality tourism accredited businesses to visitors.

 

Further information on tourism accreditation...

 

 

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Snapshots is produced by the Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania. If you have tourism industry news you wold like to appear in Snapshots please email it to Cassandra Smith, Industry Services Coordinator cassandra.smith@tict.com.au

 

Dear Industry Colleague,

 

In this edition:

• 2010 Tasmanian Tourism Conference
• Tasmanian Experience
• Qantaslink Cradle Coast Regional Tourism Forum
• Tasmanian Travel & Leisure Expo
• Business Boost Online - Free Workshops
• Advertising with the Launceston Travel & Information Centre
• New Tourism Accreditations

 

 

The Tasmanian Tourism Conference was held on Tuesday 6th July at the Country Club Tasmania. The annual conference featured exciting presentations by Tasmanian industry professionals on the core elements of the Tasmanian experience. The tradeshow again featured new and exciting tourism ventures and promotional opportunities, and I’m sure many can attest to a delicious dinner served with beautiful Tassie wine and good company.

 

Keep an eye on your inbox next week for a special conference wrap-up edition of Snapshots, featuring photos from the event, answers to your panel questions, trade promotion prize winners, as well as all the inside news.

 

 

 

Tasmania now has its own showcase of accredited tourism businesses – Tasmanian Experience.

 

For those of you who missed the launch at the 2010 Tasmanian Tourism Conference, here’s your chance to secure television promotion of your business.

 

Tasmanian Experience is a dynamic and contemporary television advertising campaign which provides accredited tourism businesses with the opportunity to market their business in a high quality media platform via a 6 week state wide television campaign for broadcast on Southern Cross Television & 7TWO.

 

The offer is exclusive to TICT accredited tourism businesses and clients can advertise in a segment featuring their accredited tourism business during the commercials as one of four even duration segments.

 

Examples of the commercials can be viewed at www.tasmanianexperience.com.au

 

To showcase your accredited tourism business on Tasmanian Experience please contact Remi Barley or Mike Davies at Creative Ad Solutions on 03 6231 6611 or email advertise@tasmanianexperience.com.au

 

 

 

28-29 July

Ulverstone Civic Centre

 

The Qantaslink Cradle Coast Regional Tourism Forum is your opportunity to hear inspiring and insightful presentations and network with tourism industry professionals from State and Local Government, tourism operators, and suppliers and associated industries.

 

This year’s theme is “The Art of Partnerships: Leveraging relationships to grow your business”. Events include the welcome cocktail function, with a special presentation by TICT CEO Daniel Hanna, keynote address by Australian Executive Woman of the Year Catherine DeVrye and the announcement of the Advocate Cradle Coast Regional Tourism Award winners.

 

For further information contact Leanne Bonney at the Cradle Coast Authority on 03 6431 6285 or lbonney@cradlecoast.com

 

 

 

September 10th – 12th Hobart City Hall

 

The Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre would like to remind you the Tasmanian & Leisure Expo is on again in Hobart. This year's event will build on the success of last year, with more than 3,000 people expected to attend. The expo aims to encourage intrastate travel by local residents, through showcasing the amazing holiday experiences that can be found in our own backyard.

 

This year the expo will kick off Friday night, with a cocktail party for tourism businesses and industry representatives, opened by Lord Mayor Rob Valentine.

 

The Tasmanian Travel and Leisure Expo is a great opportunity for the Tasmanian Tourism industry to showcase their products to residents from the Hobart and Southern Tasmania region. This year the expo has secured 2 Major Sponsors, 7HOFM and the Mercury, both are committed to making this the premier tourism marketing event in Tasmania in the future.

 

If you would like to become an exhibitor, or perhaps share a booth with similar experiences, we urge you to book now, as spaces are filling fast & extremely limited.

 

Please email: Anne McVilly at the Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre anne.mcvilly@hobarttravelcentre.com.au

 

 

 

Business & Employment is conducting a series of four IT workshops which help participants understand what e-business is, the benefits of using the internet to sell products and services and how to implement e-business marketing. The four workshops are intended to provide the basics of getting started online and growing an online business.

 

Business Boost Online is presented over a number of weeks from 15 July to 9 September 2010. Each workshop builds upon the learning from the previous. This allows for businesses to think about and implement learning in a staged approach.

 

• Thursday 15th July – Getting your business online
• Thursday 5th August – Enhancing your web presence
• Thursday 26th August – The web as part of you marketing strategy
• Thursday 9th September – Engaging in e-business

 

Launceston Aquatic Centre, 6:30pm – 8:30pm

 

For further information or to register please call 1800 709 552 Register online at www.businessandemployment.biz

 

 

 

The Launceston Travel and Information Centre have several great new advertising options for retailers and tourism businesses to encourage them to work with the visitor market and give our tourists a great range of product online and in the centre.

 

Tourism businesses can choose the location of their promotion; City Centre, Launceston Airport and the destination booking website, as well as the format of that promotion; brochure display, poster display, datatrax touchscreen, special of the week board, online banner ad and more.

 

For a copy of the new advertising prospectus, enquiries or assistance please contact the Launceston Travel and Information Centre on 03 6336 3133

 

 

 

Congratulations to the following businesses that have recently achieved tourism accreditation:

 

Apartments on Star is located within easy walking distance of Sandy Bay shopping, Wrest Point Casino, Historic Battery Point, Salamanca Market, the University of Tasmania & the city centre.

 

Hide-Away Cottage Retreat is a rural spa hideaway retreat on the road to Cradle Mountain, convenient to the Tarkine Wilderness area, yet only 8km from Burnie CBD Fully self contained, very private and sleeps up to six people.

 

Island Eden is situated at the gateway of the beautiful east coast and frecinet region of Tasmania. Gaze at one of the best sea views in Tasmania. Watch the sun rise over Maria Island across Spring Bay. Fish, boat, golf, surf or beach comb.

 

Nandroya Cellar Door located at Margate is the perfect place to stop off and sample quality Tasmanian wines, specialising in Sav Blanc and Pinot Noir.

 

 

A complete list of accredited operators is available on the TICT website . This can be referred to when recommending other quality tourism accredited businesses to visitors. 

 

The Australian Tourism Accreditation Program is an important initiative of the Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania. The program is designed to raise the professionalism of the industry through the implementation of business management practices and standards.

 

Further information on tourism accreditation...

 

 

 

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Snapshots is produced by the Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania. If you have tourism industry news you wold like to appear in Snapshots please email it to Cassandra Smith, Industry Services Coordinator cassandra.smith@tict.com.au

 

 

 

Dear Industry Colleague,

In this edition

• Nature Tourism? Food & Wine Experiences? Ask the experts...
• Calling all Tour and Transport Operators
• There's Nothing like Australia
• Isle of Spirits
• TICT Mates Rates - Kids Stay Free
• New Tourism Accrediations

 

 

 

The 2010 Tasmanian Tourism Conference held on July 6 at the Country Club Tasmania, will feature 2 panels; Nature Tourism and Food & Wine Experiences. This is your chance to ask the experts specific questions relating to these aspects of the Tasmanian tourism industry and pick their brains as to how your business can cater to these different tourism markets.

 

The nature tourism panel will feature Ian Johnstone of the Maria Island Walk, Rob Pennicott of Pennicott Wilderness Journeys (Bruny and Tasman Island Cruises), Vica Bayley of the Wilderness Society, and Peter Mooney from the Parks and Wildlife Service.

 

The food and wine panel includes Winsor Dobbin, renowned food and wine journalist; Daniel Alps, executive chef at Strathlynn; Kim Seagram, owner of Stillwater River Cafe and Black Cow Bistro; and Graeme Phillips, writer of Guide to Tasting Tasmania.

 

If you have questions you would like one or all of the panellists to answer, here’s your chance!

 

Email your questions to cassandra.smith@tict.com.au, by Friday 2nd July. Be sure to include which panel session your question is for and who it is directed to. All questioners will remain anonymous.

 

A full conference program can be found on the TICT website.

 

 

 

A travel experience isn’t complete without seeing the sights, guided by knowledgeable locals, and using a reliable transport operator can make or break a holiday. Every holiday-maker knows this, and it’s time for these industry service providers to shine!

 

The Tasmanian Tourism Awards recognise the significant contribution made through the provision of tour guiding services and transport services. Nominating in the Tour and / or Transport Operators category is a great way to promote your business, build brand awareness and acknowledge those people who have contributed to your success.

 

To enter the 2010 Tasmanian Tourism Awards head to the TICT website and follow the link to nominate through the eAwards portal.

 

Closing date for nominations is July 9

 

For further information about the Tasmanian Tourism Awards, see the TICT website or contact Cassandra Smith at the TICT office on 6224 1930 or cassandra.smith@tict.com.au .

 

 

 

Australia’s new global tourism campaign launches in the UK this week hitting cinema screens across the country. The 90 second video will be seen in cinemas from 18 June and supported by online advertising on major search engines such as Yahoo! and MSN and travel portals including Trip Advisor. The campaign will be seen by more than 2.7 million cinema goers and 13 million will be exposed to the online activity, inspiring them to visit Australia on holiday. This is the first time the new campaign will be used outside of Australia.

 

The campaign began by inviting Australians to share their holiday experiences, with fantastic prizes on offer. To see the ad, view the 29,000 entries and vote for your favourite finalist go to www.nothinglikeaustralia.com

 

 

 

The Isle of Sprits distillery expo is on again in Hobart, and has expanded in 2010 to include a Master Class focussed on matching spirits with food. Tasmania’s most comprehensive distillery event will again be conducted by the Drysdale Link, a student run business unit of the Tasmanian Polytechnic.

 

This year the Isle of Spirits will feature the Lark Distillery, Nant Distillery, Tasmania Distillery, Strait Brands and Hellyers Road. Guests will be treated to tastings, food matching, as well as the opportunity to chat with the distillers themselves.

 

The Isle of Spirits

Monday 26 July

Master Class 5:45 – 7:30pm, General Admission 7:30 – 9:30pm

Drysdale House, 59 Collins Street, Hobart

$40 Master Class $10 General Admission

 

Tickets for the Master Class can be purchased by contacting the Drysdale Link – Isle of Spirits Team on (03) 6233 2777 or by email alanna.porter@students.polytechnic.tas.edu.au  registrations for this event close Monday 19 July. General admission tickets may be purchased at the door.

 

 

 

Plan a winter getaway with the family this July and August without having to budget for the kids, thanks to BIG4 Holiday Parks’ hottest winter promotion – ‘Kids Stay Free’.

 

Pay nothing for the kids between 1 July and 31 August for stays of two nights or more at participating BIG4 Holiday Parks. There are over 50 BIG4 Parks participating nationwide, Tasmanian locations include: Coles Bay, Cradle Mountain, Devonport, Ulverstone, Hobart, Hobart Airport, Hadspen, St Helens and Strahan. Visit www.big4.com.au to browse the participating Parks.

 

To take advantage of this offer this winter, simply visit www.big4.com.au, check the terms and conditions, browse the participating Parks and enter the promo code ‘kids4free’.

 

 

 

Congratulations to the following businesses that have recently achieved tourism accreditation: 

 

Burnie Makers Workshop Discover Burnie's unique history of making. Paper, burrows, cheese, whisky and many other wonders await.

 

Strathlynn Restaurant located at Ninth Island Vineyard offers a fine dining experience coupled with award winning wine and majestic views.

 

Waterfront Cafe is located in Dunalley, enjoy a scruptious bite at the gateway to the Tasman Peninsula.

 

Westella House is a magnificent 1885 period homestead, perfect as your base while exploring Ulverstone and Northern Tasmania.

 

A complete list of accredited operators is available on the TICT website . This can be referred to when recommending other quality tourism accredited businesses to visitors.

 

 

 

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The Australian Tourism Accreditation Program is an important initiative of the Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania. The program is designed to raise the professionalism of the industry through the implementation of business management practices and standards.

 

Further information on tourism accreditation...

 

 

 

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Snapshots is produced by the Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania. If you have tourism industry news you wold like to appear in Snapshots please email it to Cassandra Smith, Industry Services Coordinator cassandra.smith@tict.com.au .