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.
Story Foundations: The Art of Brand Storytelling
Brand Tasmania
This two-hour workshop, led by storyteller Penny Terry, shows you how to shape a compelling brand story and connect it to the Tasmanian brand in a way that builds trust and recognition, without losing your voice. You’ll learn how to uncover the story already sitting inside your work, shape it into something clear, powerful and Tasmanian, and use it confidently across your marketing and communications.
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Date: Tuesday, 3 March
Time: 4.00 - 6.00pm
Location: paranaple Convention Centre
Cost: $35
Own Your Voice, Shape your Story
Women in Leadership
Hospitality Tasmania's Women in Leadership Program is excited to bring you a workshop facilitated by highly respected and influential business professional, Barb McGregor. Barb equips people to find their voice, connect with purpose, ignite confidence and inspire others.
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Date: Wednesday, 4 March
Time: 9.30am - 1.30pm
Location: Anvers Tasmania
Cost: Free
Recycle Rewards Container Refund Scheme Webinar
TICT
Tasmania’s new Recycle Rewards scheme offers a 10¢ refund on eligible drink containers - a simple way for tourism and hospitality businesses to reduce waste costs and recover value from containers you’re already handling.
Join Recycle Rewards and the TICT for a short, practical webinar covering how the scheme works, how other tourism businesses are benefiting, and how to set up an easy collection process within your operations.
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Date: Wednesday, 4 March
Time: 11.00 - 11.45am
Location: online
Cost: Free (TICT members) | $25 (non-members/non-accredited operators).
The Women in Business Summit
Devonport Chamber of Commerce
Now in its second year, the Summit is a movement to empower women, foster leadership, and create meaningful change. The theme, “Lead the Change: The Power of Women in Leadership,” aligns with the global IWD 2026 campaign, “Give to Gain,” reminding us that when we give - knowledge, time, resources - we all gain.
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Date: Friday, 6 March
Time: 7.30am - 1.00pm
Location: paranaple Convention Centre
Cost: from $199
Off Season 2026 Industry 'Sneak Peek' Webinar
Tourism Tasmania
This webinar will be a preview of the Off Season 2026 campaign ahead of its launch in key markets across Australia.
The webinar will include:
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An overview of the campaign objectives and strategy for 2026
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Key target markets and media plan including TV, outdoor, digital, social and partnership activity
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A showcase of the creative executions that will appear across channels
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Date: Thursday, 12 March
Time: 1.00 - 1.45pm
Location: online
Cost: FREE
United States Market Insights Webinar
Tourism Tasmania
This webinar will provide operators with insights and updates on the United States visitor market. The US is Tasmania's largest inbound international market, with 48,400 visitors spending $98 million in the state during the year ending September 2025.​
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Date: Wednesday, 25 March
Time: 9.30 - 10.30am
Location: Online
Cost: FREE
2026 WxNW Regional Tourism Forum & Cocktail Party​
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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.
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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 6:00pm - 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)