Tourism Talk – Industry Newsletter

11 Agust 2009

Destination Visitor Survey Program – Tasmania

In late 2008, Tourism Research Australia, in conjunction with local councils and Tourism Tasmania, undertook surveys in five Tasmanian communities to examine the perceptions of the host residents towards tourism within these communities.

The program undertook surveys in Dorset, Richmond, Bruny Island, Flinders Island, and King Island.

A report containing a summary of the findings of the Tasmanian community surveys is now available.

See Destination Visitor Survey Program, Strategic Regional Research – Tasmania [PDF 1.54MB]

Blooming Tasmania Brochure Launch and AGM

Blooming Tasmania Association, is holding its Brochure Launch, Annual General Meeting and Workshop Day on Saturday, 29 August at ‘Somercotes’ heritage property near Ross, commencing at 10.30am.

The day will include the launch by Lesley Kirby from the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens of the new Blooming Tasmania 2009 – 2010 Guide.

Blooming Tasmania has produced a total of 150,000 copies of the Blooming Tasmania Guide. Of these, 120 000 will be inserted into the spring issue of Gardening Australia magazine, out 12 August, and distributed nationally to a targeted audience of garden enthusiasts.

The brochure will also be available as a download on www.discovertasmania.com and www.bloomingtasmania.com .

For further information contact Jennie Chapman, Chair of the Blooming Tasmania Association on telephone 6244 6233 mobile 0419 584 667 or email jennie.chapman@nationaltrusttas.org.au

Northern Tasmania Regional Tourism Forum 2009

Northern Tasmania Development is presenting Right Here Right Now, Northern Tasmania Regional Tourism Forum 2009, on Tuesday 1 September. Minister for Tourism, Michelle O'Byrne will open the forum.

The key note speaker at the forum will be Ross McLennan, Operations Manager for Hidden Valley Cabins in northern Queensland. His family business was Australia's first carbon neutral resort and tour company to operate on 100% solar power.

Well known Tasmanian Tourism industry representatives will also share valuable knowledge and information to help operators keep up with the ever changing tourism industry and will provide practical ideas to ensure tourism businesses are relevant - right here, right now.

To view the forum program or download a registration form visit www.northerntasmania.org.au

Those interested in attending should register before Tuesday 25 August.

Maria Island Walk Wins Telstra Business Award

The Maria Island Walk has won the Small Business Award at the Tasmania Telstra Business Awards, held last Tuesday 4 August. Managing director, Ian Johnson, is a leader in environmental and socially responsible tourism, and says the win is a result of the walk's good reputation, high standard of customer service and a clear vision.

Mr Johnson says feedback from both guests and staff has been the best method to improve the company's service.

Tourism Award Submission Workshops

Tourism Tasmania recently held workshops to help operators prepare submissions for the Tasmanian Tourism Awards.

The workshops aimed to give operators the best chance of achieving success at the State and National level, by providing advice in how to prepare a winning entry.

Materials from these workshops are now available online on the Tourism Tasmania Corporate website at http://www.tourismtasmania.com.au/industry/tourism_awards

Hoax Accommodation Email

Operators should be wary of a hoax email currently doing the rounds. The email makes an initial request for accommodation and, if responded to, results in a request to process a massive credit card bill.

TigerTOUR Update

There are no recent additions to TigerTOUR.

Tourism Tasmania’s Product Consultants can help you update your business details. For more information email TigerTOUR@tourism.tas.gov.au or phone: (03) 6230 8229.

Coming Events

Taste of the Tamar
A celebration of wine and food from the Tamar Valley
Saturday, 12 September 2009

See all events

 

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