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Tourism Talk
7 May 2026

Published 7 May 2026
Link Airways aircraft on the tarmac after landing at Launceston Airport from Canberra

Link Airways flight from Canberra, Launceston Airport

Launceston Airport

In this newsletter:

The first direct flight between Canberra and Launceston, operated by Link Airways, has touched down, marking the start of a year-round service that will better connect ACT visitors with northern Tasmania.

Plus, join us for a three-part AI webinar series in May and June, hosted by our Chief Technology and AI Officer, Jen Robb, exploring how AI can work for your tourism or hospitality business.

Plus more industry news including: the 2026 Tasmanian Tourism Awards nominations closing soon, voting for Tassie's Top Tourism Towns, registrations for Paint the Town Red, agritourism resources for new businesses, and Australia Marketplace South East Asia 2026.