EDITORIAL
Minister for Hospitality and Events Nic Street
Summer has finally arrived, and a jam-packed schedule of events is ahead of us in Tasmania.
realising our dream of a Tasmanian AFL team. Like all great teams, it will need a great home. We know that an entertainment, arts and sporting precinct in the Hobart CBD will provide that as well as being a gamechanger for the state’s visitor economy. I couldn’t be more excited for what that precinct would mean for the state, not only in the thousands of jobs created during construction but importantly the economic opportunities it will unlock in the hospitality and events industry. Our projections are telling us that we’re looking at 350,000 additional bed nights each and every year as a result of the development, with an extra $162 million in consumption annually. The major events that will be held at Macquarie Point will lead to full cafes and restaurants, which is key to the industry’s success. The Premier and I have been blown away by the messages of support we’ve received regarding the AFL team and the Macquarie Point development. We look forward to continuing to work with the sector to unlock the immense opportunities it will bring for Tasmania.
I’ll begin by recognising five tremendous Tasmanian businesses that were successful at the recent Australian Hotels Association National Awards for Excellence. Devonport Cellarbrations began the night being named the Best Retail Liquor Outlet, with the Furneaux Restaurant in St Helens then taking home the Best Regional Restaurant category. The Cove scored the gong for Best Tourism Initiative, while Saffire Freycinet continued its history of delivering extraordinary experiences by securing the Best Luxury Accommodation title. The Tasman, which only opened its doors last December, finished the record haul by claiming Overall Hotel of the Year in the Accommodation Division. Overall, 22 Tasmanian businesses were nominated for awards which is a testament to the ongoing excellence of the sector in the State and in no small part due to the strong leadership of the THA. In the last few weeks, the Tasmanian Government has reached in-principle agreement with the AFL on the key commercial terms for a standalone AFL team for Tasmania. More work remains to be done but this significant agreement brings us another step closer to
All the best for the festive season.
MOOD FOOD THE ULTIMATE TASMANIAN ROADHOUSE
A lot has changed since the first Mood Food store was built in 1973, but the core Mood Food values remain the same. Mood Food are committed to providing a variety of high quality, tasty and nutritious food choices. We have a passion for great quality products; from our trained baristas and the magic they weave with local coffee brand TasCaffe, to our gourmet sandwich flavour combinations, and even our range of premium Ampol fuels, we promote quality throughout the Mood Food brand. These quality products along with our extensive menu, family friendly store, free wifi, and spotless facilities, make Mood Food the ultimate Tasmanian Roadhouse. We are building a network of stores throughout Tasmania with a focus on energy – providing the energy sources and services to keep Tasmanian locals and explorers moving throughout their travels around our beautiful island state. We are so excited to launch new stores under the Mood Food brand to give customers an assurance of the quality products they have come to expect from Mood Food. We look forward to serving you soon.
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