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Industry - Newsletter
Tourism Talk Edition 239
FREE ACCESSIBLE TOURISM WORKSHOP
A free one-day workshop will give insights and practical advice on providing accessible tourism services for travellers with disabilities.
About 19 per cent of the Australian population have special needs due to a physical, intellectual or other disability and the figure more than doubles with the addition of those with temporary disabilities.
Co-hosted by Tourism Tasmania, the workshop has relevance to all tourism operators interested in improving access and services for the growing disabilities visitor market.
The free workshop will include an explanation of the accessible tourism market, case studies, tips and fact sheets, and a self-assessment template for your business.
When: Tuesday 19 February 2008, 10.00am until 4.30pm
Where: Devonport Entertainment and Convention Centre, 145-151 Rooke St, Devonport
There is no cost to participants and lunch is provided.
Bookings are essential.
Please register before 15 February by contacting Robyn Geason on 6230 8360 or by email Robyn.Geason@tourism.tas.gov.au.
The Hawthorn Football Club returned to Tasmania last week for a series of community-based events across the State ahead of their pre-season match against the Sydney Swans in Launceston on Sunday, 17 February.
The entire Hawks playing list, as well as coaching and support staff, was in Tasmania from 4-8 February to take part in football clinics and fundraising events as part of the AFL’s 2008 Community Camps.
Six groups of players travelled to Currie, Hobart, Burnie, St Helens, Queenstown and Devonport to conduct community-based activities with groups such as Police Youth Services, the Down Syndrome Association and the Edmund Rice Foundation.
The team then travelled to Launceston for the remainder of the camp, which included training at Aurora Stadium and a visit to Hollybank Treetops Adventure.
Hawks captain Sam Mitchell told local media on Thursday that the team was well aware of what the Tasmania deal meant to the Club and that they wanted to give back to the Tasmanian community.
“It is a significant financial investment that they put into our footy club, one that we have to do all we can to make sure they get it back,” he told the Mercury newspaper.
This weekend’s match at Aurora Stadium is one of five games the Hawks will play in Tasmania in 2008.
The first home match of the AFL 2008 Premiership Season will be played at Aurora Stadium on 13 April.
HOMECOMING FOR BRITISH TV AND RADIO STAR
British television and radio actor and self-proclaimed “occasional journalist” Tim Bentinck has been in Tasmania for two weeks on a visit supported by Tourism Tasmania.
The son of British immigrants, Tim was born in Tasmania and spent the first two years of his life on a sheep farm in Campbell Town before his family returned to the UK.
Tim has spent the last two weeks travelling around Tasmania researching a travel article for the Mail on Sunday (the UK’s biggest circulating newspaper) about his return to the state of his birth.
Tim – who is also the Earl of Portland – is best known for his long-running starring role in the hugely popular BBC Radio 4 series, The Archers, in which he plays farmer David Archer.
Interviewed on ABC Radio (Northern Tasmania) last week, Tim spoke highly of the Tasmanian places, people and food.
“Culture – we’ve got a lot to learn from you, that’s what I’m going to be saying, that’s what I’m going to be writing about,” Tim told Afternoons presenter Hilary Burden.
“I’ve had the best food in last week than I’ve had for years and years.
“Young Tasmanians are churning out the most fantastic food, really top class,” he said.
The interview concluded with ABC listeners phoning in to suggest must-see Tasmanian destinations for Tim to visit.
Queensland’s Gold Coast will play host to the sixth National Conference on Tourism Futures from 2-4 June 2008.
Tourism Futures brings together key industry players – the operators, infrastructure builders, investors, policy makers, researchers and marketers – to discuss opportunities and trends in the coming decade.
Keynote speakers will provide the latest information on industry performance, trends and forecasts, as well as giving a global perspective on future directions for the tourism industry.
Delegates will also be invited to contribute to discussions on key conference themes.
For more information on the Tourism Futures National Conference and to register visit:
www.tourismfutures.com.au.
DESTINATION MARKETING HEAD APPOINTED
Tourism Tasmania has appointed Christopher Griffin to the role of Group Manager, Destination Marketing.
Chris brings to Tourism Tasmania a wealth of experience in the New Zealand and Australian travel and tourism industries, most recently as head of marketing at Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism in New Zealand.
Chris has developed relationships with a wide range of professionals including regional and national tourism organisations, travel agency chains, inbound and wholesale agencies, accommodation groups, visitor attractions, airlines and land transport companies.
Chris officially commenced his new role yesterday, Tuesday 12 February.
Email: Chris.Griffin@tourism.tas.gov.au
Tourism Tasmania’s TigerTOUR database feeds information about tourism product directly into the consumer website discovertasmania.com.
Here’s a summary of recent additions to the TigerTOUR database. Tourism Tasmania’s Product Consultants can assist you updating your business details, email: TigerTOUR@tourism.tas.gov.au or phone: (03) 6230 8229.
New tourism product added to TigerTOUR
Tours:
- Aqua Taxi, Coles Bay
- Hobart Paddle, Hobart
Hire:
- Casual Cruisers, Port Sorell.