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.
TICT's Skilled in Sixty Webinar Series
Fuel, Freight & Flow On: Managing the Impact on Your Tourism Business
Ongoing global disruptions continue to place pressure on fuel prices and freight costs, with impacts also being felt through disrupted travel plans, creating a challenging environment for Tasmania’s tourism operators. Join experienced business adviser, Warren Moore from Braddon Business Centre, who also delivers the Tasmanian Government’s New Business Support Service and the Tasmanian Business Advice Service. Warren has analysed many of the direct and anticipated indirect impacts of the current situation that have the potential to effect revenues and costs for tourism businesses in Tasmania. Warren will share how you can analyse your most affected business costs and ways to manage the impact on your business operations now and into the future. By using a range of revenue and expenditure scenarios, it will assist you to identify how to manage risks, consider the scale of potential impacts and options to respond.
Date: Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: Online
Cost: FREE
TICT's Skilled in Sixty Webinar Series
Cash Flow, Costs & Control: Tourism Financial Essentials
A key to not only surviving but thriving in volatile environments requires successfully managing finances in your tourism business with a focus on strict cash flow monitoring, proactive management of seasonal fluctuations, and robust cost control. Join experienced business adviser, Warren Moore from Braddon Business Centre, who also delivers the Tasmanian Government’s New Business Support Service and the Tasmanian Business Advice Service to learn about tried-and-tested financial management practices that can help you not only meet the current challenges but grow into the future. Tools and methods will include understanding financial reports, profit and cash forecasting and, costing and pricing your business’ visitor offerings.
Date: Wednesday, 6 May 2026
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: Online
Cost: FREE
2026 WxNW Regional Tourism Forum & Cocktail Party
Our annual Regional Tourism Forum is a chance to come together, gain insights, explore industry trends, and discuss key developments - all under this year’s theme of opportunity. It will unpack where the Visitor Economy is heading and what that means for your business. From demand trends and agritourism to AI, events and new access opportunities, you’ll leave with sharper insight, practical ideas, and the confidence to act on the opportunities in front of you.
We will hear from Tourism Tasmania, Tourism Industry Council Tasmania, Spirit of Tasmania and more, highlighting the latest developments and news within the region. It promises to be a lineup that will inform, and inspire but also provide actionable insights for you and your business.
FORUM DETAILS
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When: Tuesday, 19th May, 2026
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Location: paranaple Convention Centre, 137 Rooke St, Devonport
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Time: 12:00pm for 12:30pm start - 5:30pm
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Dress Attire: Casual Business (Forum + Cocktail)
This will be followed by our Cocktail Party. It is always a great time to bring the industry together to connect, relax, celebrate and discuss the future of the region and state.
COCKTAIL PARTY DETAILS
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When: Tuesday, 19th May, 2026
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Location: Island State Brewing, 17 Oldaker St, Devonport
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Time: From 5:30pm - 9:00pm
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Dress Attire: Casual Business (Forum + Cocktail)
PRICING
Forum Only: $45.00 (light refreshments included)
Cocktail Party Only: $85.00 (dinner and drinks included)
Forum + Cocktail Party: $110.00 (food and drinks included)