Tourism Talk

Issue 305 – 22 November 2010

In this edition:

Survey Confirms Challenging Times for Tasmanian Tourism Businesses

TICTThe Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania (TICT) has released its inaugural Sentiment Survey. The survey confirmed another poor quarter for many tourism operators and a pessimistic future outlook. TICT Chief Executive Officer Daniel Hanna said the survey confirmed a disappointing September quarter for most tourism businesses, especially for small and micro businesses in all regions of the State.

The strong Australian dollar, rising interest rates and the growth of cheap overseas holidays are having an impact on tourism businesses across the country with similar results emerging from national surveys and reports by the Tourism and Transport Forum and Tourism Australia. Tourism Tasmania is working on a range of strategies to help as many operators as possible succeed in these challenging times. These include the development of an extensive Autumn and Winter campaign for early next year that will have a significant conversion focus, turning people who are thinking about a holiday in Tasmania into people booking a holiday in Tasmania. 

See the TICT website for more information on the Sentiment Survey.

Jetstar announces new Gold Coast Service

Jetstar is introducing a new daily direct service from the Gold Coast to Hobart beginning on 22 December. The extra 128,000 seats provided by the new service is good news for Tasmania with tourism, hospitality industry, retailers and other businesses to benefit from this increase in visitor numbers.

The new service follows Jetstar's earlier announcement of a 40% increase in flights to Launceston from Sydney and Melbourne and a 30% increase in flights to Hobart from Sydney and Melbourne, also beginning next month. Not only is Jetstar the only airline to operate a new direct route from the Gold Coast to Tasmania, the service also establishes a link to Tasmania from its international direct flights to the Gold Coast from Osaka and Tokyo.

See Media Release

New Huon Valley Visitor Centre – Market Your Product

LandscapeThe Huon Valley Council is soon to open a new visitor information centre. The new Huon Valley Visitor Centre will promote all experiences available within the local region and statewide, ranging from food and wine, bushwalking and outdoor activities, to arts and cultural experiences, heritage and historical influences, as well as water-based and maritime activities.

The centre is located at the gateway to the region and is perfect for visitors travelling to a wide range of destinations.

Opportunities are currently available to purchase display space in the centre. Display costs are based on the period December 2010 to June 2011. Interested operators should contact Sara Woolley on 6264 0313 or email mailto:slwoolley@huonvalley.tas.gov.au

State of the Industry 2010 Report

State of the Industry Report 2010Tourism Research Australia has released its State of the Industry 2010 Report, an outcome of the implementation of the National Long-Term Tourism Strategy.

The report is the first of an annual series of State of the Industry publications that will assess the current performance of the tourism industry and highlight longer-term issues affecting its performance.

The report includes a summary of the priorities for the industry based upon the analysis contained in the report.

See the State of the Industry 2010 Report.

TigerTOUR Updates

The following new products have been added to the Tourism Tasmania TigerTOUR database.

Accommodation:

Attractions:

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

Glenorchy Carols By Candlelight
Tasmania's premiere outdoor music venue, Tolosa Park hosts this popular community carol event
Sat, 11 Dec 2010
Tolosa Park, Glenorchy.

Christmas with the TSO
Welcome the festive season with the Tasmania Symphony Orchestra
Sat, 11 Dec 2010
Federation Concert Hall.

See all events

Contact Us

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