UPCOMING INDUSTRY EVENTS
We regularly host and/or facilitate forums, training, networking and other events for our region's tourism industry. Read below for details and registration.
2026 Tasmanian Tourism Awards Gala
The Tourism Industry Council Tasmania invites you to the 2026 Tasmanian Tourism Awards Gala!
Join TICT for Tassie tourism’s night of nights - an evening celebrating outstanding achievement and the exceptional people and businesses that bring our visitor economy to life.
Date: Friday, 6 November 2026
Time: 6.00 - 11.55pm
Location: Wrest Point
Cost: from $225
AI Workshops | King Island, West Coast and North West
WxNW has teamed up with The Van Diemen Project to deliver this practical 90-minute session to help our industry better understand AI and explore how it can genuinely help you and your business.
KING ISLAND
Date: Tuesday, 11 November 2026
Time: 4.00-5.30pm
Location: Currie
Cost: FREE
WEST COAST
Date: Tuesday, 17 November 2026
Time: 12.00-1.30pm
Location: Zeehan
Cost: FREE
NORTH WEST
Date: Wednesday, 18 November 2026
Time: 3.30-5.00pm
Location: Currie
Cost: FREE
Burnie Cruise Pre-Season Briefing 2026/2027
The session will provide an overview of the cruise sector, the role Burnie plays within the industry and how local businesses, tourism operators and community organisations can help create a positive visitor experience and maximise the benefits of cruise tourism.
Participants will have the opportunity to hear from industry representatives, ask questions, and gain a better understanding of what to expect during the season.
You will hear from:
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West by North West Tasmania
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Tourism Tasmania
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Australian Cruise Association
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Burnie City Council
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TasPorts
Date: Wednesday, 25 November 2026
Time: 10.00am-12.00pm
Location: Burnie
Cost: FREE
Following on from the morning Cruise Industry Information Session, this year, the Burnie Volunteer Information Session will be solely focused on volunteers, with a new, separate Markers Market Information Session being held concurrently in a different room (more info in the link)
Buzz EXPO at Hive
Business, ideas, connections and plenty to buzz about! Celebrate Central Coast business with an evening of inspiration at Hive.
This expo brings together businesses from across retail, tourism, professional services, health, government and more for a relaxed evening of stalls, stories, practical ideas and inspiration.
Date: Wednesday, 18 November 2026
Time: 5.30-9.00pm
Location: Hive, Ulverstone
Cost: FREE
TCCI's Lunchtime Lowdown Series
The TCCI Lunchtime Lowdown is a series of 30-minute bite-sized online information and training sessions hosted by the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI). Designed for business owners, managers, and employers in Tasmania, these sessions cover key workplace relations and human resources topics.
Topic: The employer's end of year checklist
Date: Thursday, 26 November 2026
Time: 12.00-12.30pm
Location: Online
Cost: FREE - $50
Topic: Fixed term contracts
Date: Tuesday, 1 December 2026
Time: 12.00-1.00pm
Location: Online
Cost: FREE
Topic: Discrimination claim - what happens next?
Date: Thursday, 10 December 2026
Time: 12.00-1.00pm
Location: Online
Cost: FREE