“Tasmania continues to strengthen its brand and reputation as a must-visit destination, and one that is becoming increasingly popular with both interstate and international travellers. “As the peak body representing our state’s tourism operators, it is moments such as these where we couldn’t be more proud of our island state and the incredible experiences the industry delivers.” All Tasmanian finalists who secured gold at the 2025 Tasmanian Tourism Awards in October earnt the opportunity to represent the state at the national awards.
Coordinated by TICT each year for and on behalf of the Tasmanian tourism industry, the Tasmanian Tourism Awards form part of the prestigious Australian Tourism awards program. By winning a Tasmanian Tourism Award in one of the 26 national categories, Tassie’s most outstanding local operators attain national recognition, automatically becoming a finalist in the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards. An additional eight state-based awards brings the category total to 34, ensuring there’s a category relevant to every tourism operator. Entrants complete a written submission, verification review, digital review, and most categories also have a consumer rating scoring element. TICT offers a comprehensive entrant support program inclusive of the entry fee, and all entrants are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this assistance to prepare their best possible entry. The introduction of a more streamlined entry process in 2025 has been further refined, guided by entrant and judge feedback from last year. Again, the focus has remained on reducing the workload for entrants while continuing to uphold the integrity and prestige of the awards. Key improvements include simplified questions and greater recognition for existing accreditations and completed programs. These updates aim to make process more manageable, allowing businesses to focus on showcasing their product, innovation, sustainability, and achievements. The Tasmanian Tourism Awards are sponsored by Tourism Australia. More information can be found at https://tict.com. au/tourism-awards-programs/tourism-awards/.
TASMANIA’S CONTINGENT AT THE TOURISM AWARDS
Nominations for the 2026 Tasmanian Tourism Awards are NOW OPEN The Tasmanian Tourism Awards are the premier awards program in the Tasmanian tourism industry. The awards are designed to encourage and recognise innovation, excellence, quality and sustainability in tourism, while providing a benchmark for industry best practice.
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