There's plenty for the East Coast to celebrate, with Bicheno recently named Australia's number one town in Australian Traveller's 100 Best Towns in Australia to Travel To 2026. It's a fantastic recognition for a community that continues to deliver outstanding visitor experiences and contribute strongly to Tasmania's visitor economy.
For those of us who live and work here, it's no surprise. Bicheno's appeal comes from more than its beautiful coastline and wildlife. It's the local businesses, volunteers, producers, community groups and residents who help create the welcoming character that visitors remember long after they've gone home.
This award is a great result for Bicheno and recognition of the effort that goes into making the town a great place to live, work and visit. Congratulations to everyone who has played a part in its success.
Developed in collaboration with Glamorgan Spring Bay Council, industry and community stakeholders, the project has produced a prioritised Marine Precinct Infrastructure Blueprint and supporting Background Document. Together, these documents identify key infrastructure opportunities and provide a clear direction for future investment in Triabunna's port and waterfront precinct.
With the planning work now complete, ECTT will continue working closely with Council and stakeholders to advocate for funding and investment opportunities that can help bring these priorities to life.
Accessibility is one of the fastest-growing opportunities in tourism, and a free upcoming webinar will show operators how small changes can lead to better guest experiences, stronger bookings and increased revenue.
Join accessibility advocate and tourism entrepreneur Kerry Williams, founder of Accessible Accommodation, for practical insights into making your business more inclusive and commercially successful.
Who: Tourism Operators Welcome with a focus on Accommodation this session.
Kerry is a nationally recognised leader in accessible tourism, with award-winning businesses and a proven track record helping accommodation providers and tourism operators improve accessibility while achieving high occupancy rates. Her work has recently been strengthened through a new partnership between the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) and The Accessible Group, helping accredited operators showcase verified accessibility information to travellers searching for accessible experiences across Australia.
During the free webinar, Kerry will cover:
• The business case for accessibility, backed by real booking data • Supply and demand insights from the accessible tourism market • How accreditation drives bookings and guest confidence • Simple, low-cost ways to improve accessibility • Where to start if your business has limited accessibility features • Real success stories from accommodation and tourism experiences • How accessibility and design work together to increase revenue • Creating a practical accessibility action plan • Inclusion training and building an inclusive workplace culture
Accessibility is no longer a niche consideration, it represents a significant market opportunity for tourism operators.
The webinar is free, but registrationa are essential.
Channel 9's Today Show broadcast live from Tasmania as part of Tourism Tasmania's Off Season campaign. The week-long series featured destinations, experiences and operators from across the state, reaching audiences around Australia.
Tourism Tasmania's Off-Season campaign is free to participate in, and provides opportunities for operators to take part in statewide marketing activity designed to support visibility and engagement during the cooler months. To find out more about the program and current offers, visit Discover Tasmania Off Season.
Wineglass Bay UK Wanderlust Front Page
Wineglass Bay has been featured on the front cover of the latest edition of Wanderlust, one of the United Kingdom's leading travel magazines.
The publication's Antipodes Special includes a 14-page feature on Tasmania, highlighting destinations, experiences, food and wine from across the state. Earlier this year, Tourism Tasmania hosted Wanderlust Editor-in-Chief George Kipouros on a famil program that included the East Coast. The resulting feature showcases a range of Tasmanian visitor experiences and provides valuable exposure in an important international market.
We might be a little biased, but we think Wineglass Bay looks right at home on the cover. It's also great to see the article showcase a wide range of experiences from around Tasmania.
Paint The Town Red
Progressive Dinner Party
Dress in red and join Swansea's winter celebration as the town Paints the Town Red!
This progressive dinner experience takes guests on a journey from coastal canapés and drinks at Boomer Creek Vineyard, to a shared feast at Mayfield Estate, before finishing with cocktails, dessert, music and dancing back in Swansea at Alimento.
With return transport, local food and wine, lucky door prizes and best-dressed awards included, it's the perfect way to celebrate the winter solstice with friends and experience the best of East Coast hospitality. Tickets are selling here. Don't miss this unforgettable evening.
Tasvanlife's Hidden Gems Map helps connect travellers with authentic local experiences, businesses, attractions and lesser-known destinations across Tasmania.
The map has already attracted more than 68,000 views and is shared directly with visitors planning their Tasmanian adventures.
Participation is free, with opportunities ranging from a simple map listing to collaborative experiences, special offers for travellers, and features in Tasvanlife's visitor resources. Reach out to Tasvanlife for more information on how you can get involved. Link below.
Tourism industry representatives from across Tasmania will gather in Launceston on 28–29 July 2026 for the Tasmanian Tourism Conference.
As the state’s leading tourism industry event, the conference brings together operators, businesses, government and industry partners to share ideas, strengthen connections and discuss opportunities shaping Tasmania’s visitor economy.
The two-day program will feature keynote speakers, industry updates, practical sessions and networking opportunities designed to provide delegates with insights into current trends, emerging markets and the future direction of tourism in Tasmania.
The conference will also host the presentation of the Tassie’s Top Tourism Town Awards, celebrating communities that are delivering exceptional visitor experiences and making a significant contribution to Tasmania’s tourism industry.
Tourism Industry Council Tasmania (TICT) is partnering with industry and government stakeholders to develop a clear, coordinated Industry Development Strategy for Tasmania’s visitor economy. The project aims to align existing strategies, programs and pathways, and identify opportunities to strengthen capability development across the tourism sector.
As part of this work, TICT are seeking feedback from tourism businesses and stakeholders across Tasmania to better understand current challenges, opportunities, skills needs, and priorities for future industry support via an online survey. Your input will help inform a practical, industry-led approach to workforce development, business capability, training, and long-term sector resilience.
The survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete and closes at midnight, Sunday 7 June: LINK
Tasmanian women in hospitality and tourism, this is your moment.
Our 2026 Women in Leadership Scholarships are officially open, offering 13 courses across leadership, finance, project management, Cert IV and Diploma qualifications.
Whether you’re starting out or stepping up, there’s a course for you.
Events Tasmania's 2026–27 grant programs are now open, offering funding to support events that attract visitors, encourage regional dispersal and boost local economies.
Programs available include:
Championships Grant Program – for sporting events, competitions and championships.
Touring Grant Program – for touring activities that drive regional visitation and overnight stays.
Marketing Grant Program – helping established events grow their reach and attract more visitors.
Applications remain open until 20 May 2027, or until available funding is fully allocated.
This is an opportunity to help shape future advocacy and ensure the signage system better supports visitor access to tourism businesses and experiences.
They would like to hear about: • Challenges with applying for or maintaining tourism signage • Locations where existing signage is ineffective • Gaps in current signage coverage • Opportunities to improve business visibility and visitor wayfinding
If you have feedback or experiences to share, please contact Anita directly at anita@tha.asn.au.
ECTT has worked with TTIC for many years, including through recent Winter Famil Programs, where they have been a strong supporter in helping promote travel to the East Coast. They continue to be a valuable partner in sharing information and encouraging visitors to explore the region.
The prospectus outlines a range of affordable advertising options that give operators the opportunity to increase their visibility and connect directly with visitors at a key point in their travel planning. Operators who are interested are encouraged to reach out directly to the TTIC team for more information, and to fill in the Online Application Form.
There are a number of industry grants and funding opportunities now available to help support your business visit the website
The Tasmanian tourism industry acknowledges the Tasmanian Aboriginal people and their enduring custodianship of lutruwita / Tasmania. We honour 40,000 years of uninterrupted care, protection and belonging to these islands, before the invasion and colonisation of European settlement. As a tourism industry that welcomes visitors to these lands, we acknowledge our responsibility to represent to our visitors Tasmania’s deep and complex history, fully, respectfully and truthfully. We acknowledge the Aboriginal people who continue to care for this country today. We pay our respects to their elders, past and present. We honour their stories, songs, art, and culture, and their aspirations for the future of their people and these lands. We respectfully ask that tourism be a part of that future.
East Coast Tasmania Tourism Inc, PO Box 115, Bicheno, Tasmania 7215, Australia
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