SCOTT BACON Opposition Spokesman for Tourism and Hospitality Opposition Report
I recently had the pleasure of attending the Cradle Coast Regional Tourism Awards night in Burnie with my colleague from Braddon, Shane Broad. From the moment we walked through the doors of the Burnie Arts & Function Centre, we were treated to the best of what the region has to offer. The team from Southern Wild Distillery in Devonport had people lined up to try their world-class gin. The business is a classic example of the explosion of high quality beverages on offer across Tasmania. Whether you look at wine, beer, cider, whisky or gin - Tasmania is making products on par with anything in the world. It’s further enhancing the reputation of our hospitality sector and Tasmanians are taking great pride in drinking home-grown products. Of course the whole night was a celebration of the region and the menu showed off some of the food the Cradle Coast is famous for. Petuna salmon, Hursey lobster from Stanley and lots of other local delicacies were enjoyed throughout the evening. The awards themselves were a great snapshot of the experiences being offered, not just in the region but right across Tasmania.
And the winners were a cross section of established tourism and hospitality icons and newcomers making their mark on the sector. From the revitalised West Coast Wilderness Railway to newer businesses like Roosters Rest at Port Sorell, the winners all share a passion for looking after visitors to Tasmania. On behalf of Labor Leader Rebecca White and all of the Labor team, I would like to congratulate all the winners and nominees for the enormous contribution they make to tourism and hospitality in Tasmania and the broader economy. I’d also like to thank the organisers and sponsors of the event who put together a terrific evening. You only had to listen to the passion in the voices of people like Marcos Ambrose (Thousand Lakes Lodge) and Anthony O’Hern (Cradle Mountain Canyons) to know the sector is in very safe hands. Labor is committed to investing in regional tourism and we are excited about listening to and talking to as many Tasmanians as possible about their priorities for the sector and what we can do to help. From investing in infrastructure to making sure we have a skilled workforce to help the sector expand, Labor is committed helping hospitality and tourism in Tasmania grow.
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