Tasmanian Hospitality Review - April/May 2026

Corporate Partnerships Update

Resilience, numbers and the Q4 home stretch

The venues winning today are the ones that have moved past “gut feel.” Success in 2026 is about knowing your numbers inside and out and staying flexible enough to change your strategy when those numbers tell you to, plus working closely with suppliers who can help you streamline processes and reduce costs.

We’ve officially hit the home stretch of FY26. Q4 always brings a specific kind of pressure; we’re balancing the seasonal shift into the slower winter months while racing toward the June 30 finish line. Global markets might be unpredictable, but the connection found in our venues is more essential than ever. The human connection found in our pubs, clubs, bars, and restaurants is more important than ever. Seeing the energy at the recent AHG Expo in Brisbane and during our most recent roadshow around the north of Tasmania was a powerful reminder of exactly that. Growth: Welcoming Solstice Energy as Gold Corporate Partner

We are excited to welcome Solstice Energy to our Corporate Partner network. Following our long- standing relationship with TasGas Networks (part of the Solstice Group) and the strong “Energy ROI” results delivered for our members, Solstice Energy joins us to further bridge the gap between our members and key energy players. We thank the Solstice Group for their continued support and look forward to working together.

The reality of the AHG Expo

March was a productive month. Our Corporate Partner Manager attended the Hospitality & Gaming Expo and beyond catch ups with partners like Bepoz-Oolio, Aristocrat, and Tanda, and watching our best talent compete in the Diageo Cocktail Competitions, one theme stood out: Resilience isn’t enough anymore.

Northern Roadshow and Gateway to Growth dinner Our first roadshow around the north of the state was a massive success. The engagement during our Gateway to Growth dinner proved how much

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Tasmanian Hospitality Review April/May Edition

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