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Talking Tourism Episode #63: COVID Special - 10 Free and Easy Tourism Marketing Tips with Green Hat Tourism's Sam Denmead

July 30, 2020 01:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MB

Sam Denmead is one of Tasmania's best known and experienced tourism marketing and business advisers, with twenty years of experience as an operator, tourism marketer, industry leader, and consultant. Sam is working with a number of operators right now in adjusting her business to COVID.  Sam has worked with TICT over the past few years as Coordinator of the Tasmanian Tourism Awards, and our go-to tourism marketing consultant for SME operators.  We've asked Sam to sit down with Amy Hills to...

Talking Tourism Episode #64 COVID Special - Planning for our Industry Recovery with Anne Greentree

July 30, 2020 01:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MB

With the final touches being put now on the T30 Recovery Plan to rebuild Tasmania's Visitor Economy, the Tasmanian Government's Director of Visitor Economy Strategy, Anne Greentree, sits down with Amy Hills to talk through how the plan is shaping, some of the major  recovery initiatives and priorities.  Anne also talks through the results of the recent industry survey on industry needs and priorities, and the Tasmanian Government and industry's response. 

Talking Tourism Episode #61: COVID Special - The National Outlook with the Australian Tourism Industry Council's Simon Westaway

June 29, 2020 23:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

The Australian Tourism Industry Council is the national federation of Australia's Eight State and Territory Tourism Industry Councils across the country, including TICT.  ATIC owns and oversees the national Quality Tourism Framework, including the Australian Tourism Accreditation Program, Star Ratings and the Australian Tourism Awards.  Simon Westaway is Executive Director of ATIC, and responsible for advocating the collective national agenda of the State and Territory Tourism Industry Cou...

Talking Tourism Episode #61: COVID Special - The National Outlook with the Australian Tourism Industry Council's Simon Westaway

June 29, 2020 23:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

The Australian Tourism Industry Council is the national federation of Australia's Eight State and Territory Tourism Industry Councils across the country, including TICT.  ATIC owns and oversees the national Quality Tourism Framework, including the Australian Tourism Accreditation Program, Star Ratings and the Australian Tourism Awards.  Simon Westaway is Executive Director of ATIC, and responsible for advocating the collective national agenda of the State and Territory Tourism Industry Cou...

Talking Tourism Episode #58 - Cultural and arts events in regional areas - with Travis Tiddy

June 29, 2020 23:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MB

Recorded-pre COVID, TICTs Sam Denmead sat down with the founder and Creative Director of Queenstown's wonderful biannual art and cultural festival, The Unconformity, Travis Tiddy. Travis talks through the creative challenges, opportunities and innovations needed to create quality arts and cultural events in regional areas.  The Unconformity won the 2019 Tasmanian Tourism Award for Festivals and Events. The biannual  three day event celebrates the rich heritage and creative energy of Tasman...

Talking Tourism Episode #59: COVID Special - Tasmania's Air Access Recovery with Hobart Airport's Matt Cocker

June 29, 2020 23:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

With Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein indicating Tasmania's border restrictions are expected to be lifted from July 24, TICT CEO Luke Martin sat down with Hobart Airport's Acting CEO, Matt Cocker, to learn more about planning underway to restore Tasmania's aviation access to Pre-COVID levels.  How many flights can we expect from late July? Who will be flying and where to? Where are things at with planning for a direct Trans-Tasman service to New Zealand?  Matt talks through the challenges f...

Talking Tourism Episode #59: COVID Special - Tasmania's Air Access Recovery with Hobart Airport's Matt Cocker

June 29, 2020 23:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

With Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein indicating Tasmania's border restrictions are expected to be lifted from July 24, TICT CEO Luke Martin sat down with Hobart Airport's Acting CEO, Matt Cocker, to learn more about planning underway to restore Tasmania's aviation access to Pre-COVID levels.  How many flights can we expect from late July? Who will be flying and where to? Where are things at with planning for a direct Trans-Tasman service to New Zealand?  Matt talks through the challenges f...

Talking Tourism Episode #60: COVID Special - What's the future of Business Events in Tasmania? With Marnie Craig, CEO of Business Events Tasmania

June 29, 2020 23:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

Tasmania's lucrative Business Events Sector has been hit hard by COVID with nearly all conferences and business events scheduled for 2020 cancelled or rescheduled to 2021. TICTs Luke Martin sits down with the Chief Executive of Business Events Tasmania, Marnie Craig, who explains that not all is as bleak as it seems for the Business Events market, and how 2021 is shaping as a strong recovery for the sector. Marnie also outlines some of the ways different tourism operators can share in th...

Talking Tourism Episode #60: COVID Special - What's the future of Business Events in Tasmania? With Marnie Craig, CEO of Business Events Tasmania

June 29, 2020 23:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

Tasmania's lucrative Business Events Sector has been hit hard by COVID with nearly all conferences and business events scheduled for 2020 cancelled or rescheduled to 2021. TICTs Luke Martin sits down with the Chief Executive of Business Events Tasmania, Marnie Craig, who explains that not all is as bleak as it seems for the Business Events market, and how 2021 is shaping as a strong recovery for the sector. Marnie also outlines some of the ways different tourism operators can share in th...

Talking Tourism Episode #57: COVID Special - Operators Reopening with RACT Destination's Andrew Paynter, and Blue Derby Pods, Tara Howell

June 16, 2020 03:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB

With tourism businesses across the State gearing up for re-opening, initially for Tasmanian's, and soon for interstate visitors, we thought it would be insightful to hear the lived experience of re-opening for a couple of prominent tourism operators with very different types of businesses.  Chief Operating Officer of RACT Destinations, Andrew Paynter, speaks on the first day of his businesses’ reopening about his team’s journey, why he believes his team is coming out of COVID-19 stronger an...

Talking Tourism Episode #57: COVID Special - Operators Reopening with RACT Destination's Andrew Paynter, and Blue Derby Pods, Tara Howell

June 16, 2020 03:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB

With tourism businesses across the State gearing up for re-opening, initially for Tasmanian's, and soon for interstate visitors, we thought it would be insightful to hear the lived experience of re-opening for a couple of prominent tourism operators with very different types of businesses.  Chief Operating Officer of RACT Destinations, Andrew Paynter, speaks on the first day of his businesses’ reopening about his team’s journey, why he believes his team is coming out of COVID-19 stronger an...

Talking Tourism Episode #56: COVID Special - Market Insights with Tourism Tasmania's Research Guru, Dr Allison Anderson

June 16, 2020 03:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

Tourism Tasmania’s research and insights guru, Dr Allison Anderson, takes us through what she has been learning about customer behavior, wants and needs coming out of COVID-19 and how operators might be able to respond in their own business. Dr Anderson also shares the key insights on recent on the Tasmanian intrastate visitor market, based on research influencing Tourism Tasmania's new Intrastate Marketing Activities. To access Tourism Tasmania's market research insights visit www.touris...

Talking Tourism Episode #56: COVID Special - Market Insights with Tourism Tasmania's Research Guru, Dr Allison Anderson

June 16, 2020 03:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

Tourism Tasmania’s research and insights guru, Dr Allison Anderson, takes us through what she has been learning about customer behavior, wants and needs coming out of COVID-19 and how operators might be able to respond in their own business. Dr Anderson also shares the key insights on recent on the Tasmanian intrastate visitor market, based on research influencing Tourism Tasmania's new Intrastate Marketing Activities. To access Tourism Tasmania's market research insights visit www.touris...

Talking Tourism #53: COVID Special - Insights into the Tasmanian Intrastate Market with Federal Group's Daniel Hanna

June 02, 2020 01:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

Federal Group is Tasmania's largest tourism and hospitality operator, as operators of Tasmania's two Casino resorts, Hobart's award-winning MACq01 and Henry Jones Hotels, the luxury Safire Freycinet Resort, and several hotels in key tourism nodes across Tasmania.  Dr Daniel Hanna is Director of Corporate Affairs and Regulations for Federal Group. Daniel is a well-known figure within the Tasmanian tourism and hospitality sectors, as a former CEO of Tourism Industry Council Tasmania, and the ...

Talking Tourism Episode #54: COVID Special - Marketing Tasmania to Tasmanians with Emma Terry

June 02, 2020 01:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

Tourism Tasmania's Director of Marketing, Emma Terry, sits down with Amy Hills to explain the forthcoming intrastate marketing strategy Tourism Tasmania will be rolling out over coming weeks as local restrictions ease, and locals are invited to 'Make themselves at Home'.  For further details visit www.tourismtasmania.com.au 

Talking Tourism Episode #54: COVID Special - Marketing Tasmania to Tasmanians with Emma Terry

June 02, 2020 01:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

Tourism Tasmania's Director of Marketing, Emma Terry, sits down with Amy Hills to explain the forthcoming intrastate marketing strategy Tourism Tasmania will be rolling out over coming weeks as local restrictions ease, and locals are invited to 'Make themselves at Home'.  For further details visit www.tourismtasmania.com.au 

Talking Tourism #53: COVID Special - Insights into the Tasmanian Intrastate Market with Federal Group's Daniel Hanna

June 02, 2020 01:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

Federal Group is Tasmania's largest tourism and hospitality operator, as operators of Tasmania's two Casino resorts, Hobart's award-winning MACq01 and Henry Jones Hotels, the luxury Safire Freycinet Resort, and several hotels in key tourism nodes across Tasmania.  Dr Daniel Hanna is Director of Corporate Affairs and Regulations for Federal Group. Daniel is a well-known figure within the Tasmanian tourism and hospitality sectors, as a former CEO of Tourism Industry Council Tasmania, and the ...

Talking Tourism Episode #51: COVID Special - Tips and tricks to make money (or not lose more money) in restricted Accommodation markets with David Reed

June 01, 2020 23:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

For many years, David Reed has been TICTs go-to industry guru on tourism yield management - knowing the true of cost of selling your product and pricing your service accordingly to make money. David has presented to operators across the State for years about the principles of yield management in tourism.  With many accommodation operators gearing up for the lifting of restrictions and wanting to get a piece of the local intrastate market, David takes us through some of the considerations ev...

Talking Tourism Episode #51: COVID Special - Tips and tricks to make money (or not lose more money) in restricted Accommodation markets with David Reed

June 01, 2020 23:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

For many years, David Reed has been TICTs go-to industry guru on tourism yield management - knowing the true of cost of selling your product and pricing your service accordingly to make money. David has presented to operators across the State for years about the principles of yield management in tourism.  With many accommodation operators gearing up for the lifting of restrictions and wanting to get a piece of the local intrastate market, David takes us through some of the considerations ev...

Talking Tourism Episode #52: COVID Special - Regional Tourism Leadership with Kym Goodes and Paul Seaman

June 01, 2020 23:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

Amy Hills sits down for a chat with the Chairs of two of Tasmania's four Regional Tourism Organisations; the East Coast RTO Chair, Kym Goodes; and Tourism Northern Tasmania's Chair, Paul Seaman.  Kym and Paul have been at the coalface over the past few weeks in their regions, engaging with local operators about the priorities for industry through the COVID shutdown, and voicing those priorities to Tourism Tasmania, TICT and other State bodies.  They also consider the ongoing role of Region...

Talking Tourism Episode #49: Covid Special: Covid Safe Plans and the Responsibilities of Businesses with WorkSafe Tasmania Acting-CEO, Robyn Pearce

May 19, 2020 00:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB

The Acting CEO of WorkSafe Tasmania, Robyn Pearce, sits down with TICT CEO Luke Martin to explain the new regulations and responsibilities for all businesses as they resume operating. WorkSafe Tasmania is responsible for workplace standards in Tasmania. Robyn explains what a Covid Safe Plan is, where to find advice and help, and what must every business operator do to keep themselves safe, their employees and customers. For more information on Tasmania's COVID Safe arrangements visit: ...

Talking Tourism Episode #50: Covid Special: Industry development and training opportunities with TICTs Luke Martin

May 19, 2020 00:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

TICT CEO Luke Martin take listeners through the business development and training opportunities being made available to tourism and hospitality operators over the winter months and the CVOVID recovery. TICT is launching some exciting programs pitched to operators wanting to spend the time developing their tourism and business skills, and re-set their business. Luke also talks through TICTs changings mindset around crisis to recovery, and the policy development and planning underway acros...

Talking Tourism Episode #48: Covid Special: Industry insights with Industry Leaders, Clint Walker and Kath McCann

May 19, 2020 00:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MB

Some of our most downloaded COVID podcasts are those featuring the insights and lived experiences of tourism operators and stakeholders working through the different stages of the crisis.  In this episode, TICT CEO Luke Martin, sits down with his two Deputy Chairs, Clint Walker, and Kathryn McCann, who share their insights on the COVID crisis from two very different perspectives.  Clint Walker is the CO-Proprietor of Stanley Seaview Inn, Horizon Deluxe Apartments and Burnie CBD Apartments....

Talking Tourism Episode #48: Covid Special: Industry insights with Industry Leaders, Clint Walker and Kath McCann

May 19, 2020 00:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MB

Some of our most downloaded COVID podcasts are those featuring the insights and lived experiences of tourism operators and stakeholders working through the different stages of the crisis.  In this episode, TICT CEO Luke Martin, sits down with his two Deputy Chairs, Clint Walker, and Kathryn McCann, who share their insights on the COVID crisis from two very different perspectives.  Clint Walker is the CO-Proprietor of Stanley Seaview Inn, Horizon Deluxe Apartments and Burnie CBD Apartments....

Talking Tourism Episode #49: Covid Special: Covid Safe Plans and the Responsibilities of Businesses with WorkSafe Tasmania Acting-CEO, Robyn Pearce

May 19, 2020 00:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB

The Acting CEO of WorkSafe Tasmania, Robyn Pearce, sits down with TICT CEO Luke Martin to explain the new regulations and responsibilities for all businesses as they resume operating. WorkSafe Tasmania is responsible for workplace standards in Tasmania. Robyn explains what a Covid Safe Plan is, where to find advice and help, and what must every business operator do to keep themselves safe, their employees and customers. For more information on Tasmania's COVID Safe arrangements visit: ...

Talking Tourism Episode #50: Covid Special: Industry development and training opportunities with TICTs Luke Martin

May 19, 2020 00:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

TICT CEO Luke Martin take listeners through the business development and training opportunities being made available to tourism and hospitality operators over the winter months and the CVOVID recovery. TICT is launching some exciting programs pitched to operators wanting to spend the time developing their tourism and business skills, and re-set their business. Luke also talks through TICTs changings mindset around crisis to recovery, and the policy development and planning underway acros...

Talking Tourism Episode #47: Covid Special - The Road Map Ahead with Tourism Tasmania's John Fitzgerald

May 18, 2020 23:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

Tourism Tasmania CEO John Fitzgerald takes listeners through the Tasmanian Government's Road Map to Recovery from COVID 19, as it relates to the Tasmanian visitor economy.  John also shares insights into Tourism Tasmania's planning ahead around activating the Tasmanian intrastate market, and what operators can do to now in planning for the recovery ahead.  For more information visit:  www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au www.tourismtasmania.com.au  www.business.tas.gov.au 

Talking Tourism Episode #47: Covid Special - The Road Map Ahead with Tourism Tasmania's John Fitzgerald

May 18, 2020 23:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

Tourism Tasmania CEO John Fitzgerald takes listeners through the Tasmanian Government's Road Map to Recovery from COVID 19, as it relates to the Tasmanian visitor economy.  John also shares insights into Tourism Tasmania's planning ahead around activating the Tasmanian intrastate market, and what operators can do to now in planning for the recovery ahead.  For more information visit:  www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au www.tourismtasmania.com.au  www.business.tas.gov.au 

Talking Tourism Episode #43 - Covid-19 Special: Our Tourism Outlook with Rebecca White MP

May 04, 2020 21:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

The Hon Rebecca White MP is Tasmania's Shadow Spokesperson for Tourism, and Leader of the Labor Party in the Tasmanian Parliament.  Rebecca's sprawling electorate of Lyons is also one of the most tourism-dependent electorates in the country, stretching across central Tasmania and onto the East Coast  and Tasman Peninsula.  Rebecca sits down with TICT CEO Luke Martin, to share her thoughts on the COVID-19 emergency. The outlook ahead for Tasmania and its visitor economy, and her aspirations...

Talking Tourism Episode #46 - Covid-19: Operator Insights with Gary & Lorraine Ashdown, and Simon McDermott

May 04, 2020 21:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

Every fortnight we check-in with tourism operators across the State, sharing their experience with Covid-19, and how they're planning for the future.  In this fortnight, Tourism Tasmania's Amy Hills sits down with the operators of two very different tourism businesses, with very similar stories of resilience and loss.  In March, Gary & Lorraine Ashdown, won the Australian Tourism Award for Hosted Accommodation for their Dover B&B, Ashdowns of Dover.The Ashdown's share their dramatic impact...

Talking Tourism Episode #44 - Covid 19 Special: Insights from Brett Godfrey

May 04, 2020 21:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

Brett Godfrey is one of the leading lights in Australian tourism and travel industries. The co-founder of Virgin Blue, Brett, now wears many hats across our visitor economy. He is a co-owner of the Tasmanian Walking Company, operators of the iconic Cradle Huts Walk, Bay of Fires Lodge, and Three Capes Lodge.  He is Chairman of Queensland Tourism & Events, and recently stepped down as a Director and former Chair of Auckland Airport. Brett has also spearheaded the latest push to secure a Ta...

Talking Tourism Episode #43 - Covid-19 Special: Our Tourism Outlook with Rebecca White MP

May 04, 2020 21:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

The Hon Rebecca White MP is Tasmania's Shadow Spokesperson for Tourism, and Leader of the Labor Party in the Tasmanian Parliament.  Rebecca's sprawling electorate of Lyons is also one of the most tourism-dependent electorates in the country, stretching across central Tasmania and onto the East Coast  and Tasman Peninsula.  Rebecca sits down with TICT CEO Luke Martin, to share her thoughts on the COVID-19 emergency. The outlook ahead for Tasmania and its visitor economy, and her aspirations...

Talking Tourism Episode #46 - Covid-19: Operator Insights with Gary & Lorraine Ashdown, and Simon McDermott

May 04, 2020 21:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

Every fortnight we check-in with tourism operators across the State, sharing their experience with Covid-19, and how they're planning for the future.  In this fortnight, Tourism Tasmania's Amy Hills sits down with the operators of two very different tourism businesses, with very similar stories of resilience and loss.  In March, Gary & Lorraine Ashdown, won the Australian Tourism Award for Hosted Accommodation for their Dover B&B, Ashdowns of Dover.The Ashdown's share their dramatic impact...

Talking Tourism Episode #45 - Covid-19 Special: Social Media Strategy with Liza-Jane Sowden

May 04, 2020 21:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

Liza-Jane Sowden is Tourism Tasmania's own social media guru, overseeing content on the State's own social media channels through the Covid-19 emergency. Liza-Jane shares her insights on the social media trends through the current shutdown period, what platforms are generating interest, and what kind of posts are generating most  engagement. She also shares her practical tips and ideas for content that tourism businesses of all sizes can apply in maintaining your profile and engagement wi...

Talking Tourism Episode #44 - Covid 19 Special: Insights from Brett Godfrey

May 04, 2020 21:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

Brett Godfrey is one of the leading lights in Australian tourism and travel industries. The co-founder of Virgin Blue, Brett, now wears many hats across our visitor economy. He is a co-owner of the Tasmanian Walking Company, operators of the iconic Cradle Huts Walk, Bay of Fires Lodge, and Three Capes Lodge.  He is Chairman of Queensland Tourism & Events, and recently stepped down as a Director and former Chair of Auckland Airport. Brett has also spearheaded the latest push to secure a Ta...

Talking Tourism Episode #42 - Covid 19 Special: Collins SBA Adviser Rob Cameron answers your questions on Job Keeper

April 20, 2020 22:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

Rob Cameron from Hobart Business Advisers and Accounting Firm, Collins SBA, works through the Frequently Asked Questions by many tourism and hospitality operators about the Australian Government's Job Keeper Package. Is it all-in, or all-out for all your employees? When can we expect the money to hit bank accounts? What's the situation for sole traders? Rob offers the best of his understanding is clarifying some of the many questions employers and business owners have about the Job Keepe...

Talking Tourism Episode #42 - Covid 19 Special: Collins SBA Adviser Rob Cameron answers your questions on Job Keeper

April 20, 2020 22:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

Rob Cameron from Hobart Business Advisers and Accounting Firm, Collins SBA, works through the Frequently Asked Questions by many tourism and hospitality operators about the Australian Government's Job Keeper Package. Is it all-in, or all-out for all your employees? When can we expect the money to hit bank accounts? What's the situation for sole traders? Rob offers the best of his understanding is clarifying some of the many questions employers and business owners have about the Job Keepe...

Talking Tourism Episode #39 - Covid-19 Special: Resilient Tourism Businesses with David Inches

April 20, 2020 21:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

Tasmanian-raised and now Cairns-residing, David Inches, is Tasmania's go-to tourism product development and marketing specialist. David has been engaged by some of Tasmania's leading tourism operators and organisations to guide product conception, development, and market positioning. In this special Covid-19 podcast, David speaks with Amy Hills about the positive things all tourism operators can be doing right now to ready their business over coming weeks and months for the eventual recover...

Talking Tourism Episode #40 - Covid-19 Special: Tasmanian Premier & Tourism Minister, the Hon. Peter Gutwein MP

April 20, 2020 21:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

On Monday 20 April, Tasmania's Premier and Tourism Minister, Peter Gutwein MP, stepped away briefly from his demanding role overseeing Tasmania's management of the Covid-19 crisis, to speak directly with Tasmanian tourism and hospitality operators about the outlook for our industry. The Premier speaks candidly about his expectations for when visitor activity could return in the State and border controls lifted; and the need for industry to be geared-up around business safety and 'Covid-rea...

Talking Tourism Episode #41 - Covid 19 Special: Tasmanian Tourism Stalwarts Ian Rankine & Simon Currant

April 20, 2020 21:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

As much as anyone, Ian Rankine and Simon Currant have shaped and guided the growth and development of Tasmanian tourism over the past 40-years. The two Tasmanian Tourism Champions join TICT CEO Luke Martin, to share their thoughts on the Covid-19 crisis, their perspective from past industry disruptions, and the measures they have undertaken over the past month in securing their own businesses.  Ian Rankine is Managing Director of Innkeepers Tasmania and TasVacations, two of the largest ret...

Talking Tourism Episode #41 - Covid 19 Special: Tasmanian Tourism Stalwarts Ian Rankine & Simon Currant

April 20, 2020 21:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

As much as anyone, Ian Rankine and Simon Currant have shaped and guided the growth and development of Tasmanian tourism over the past 40-years. The two Tasmanian Tourism Champions join TICT CEO Luke Martin, to share their thoughts on the Covid-19 crisis, their perspective from past industry disruptions, and the measures they have undertaken over the past month in securing their own businesses.  Ian Rankine is Managing Director of Innkeepers Tasmania and TasVacations, two of the largest ret...

Talking Tourism Episode #38: Covid-19 Special - Collins SBA Andrew Pearce on the 'Job Keeper' Wage Subsidy

April 06, 2020 22:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

TICT CEO Luke Martin sits down with Andrew Pearce, Executive Director and Business Adviser with leading Tasmanian accounting and business coaching service, Collins SBA, to discuss the Australian Government's 'Job Keeper' Wage Subsidy.  The $1,500  'Job Keeper' Wage Subsidy is being made available to Australian employers and sole-traders to pay their staff through the Coronavirus shutdown. This is designed to help businesses retain their valued staff through the shutdown and gear-up when the...

Talking Tourism Episode #37: Covid-19 Specials: Tasmanian Government Business Support with Mark Bowles

April 06, 2020 22:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

TICT CEO, Luke Martin, sits down with Mark Bowles from the Tasmanian Government's Department of State Growth, to talk through the package of grants, loans and concessions the Tasmanian Government is making available now for businesses impacted by the Coronavirus shutdown.  For details on all the Tasmanian Government's Business support packages discussed in the podcast, and to register for support, visit the Business Tasmania website. 

Talking Tourism Episode #37: Covid-19 Specials: Tasmanian Government Business Support with Mark Bowles

April 06, 2020 22:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

TICT CEO, Luke Martin, sits down with Mark Bowles from the Tasmanian Government's Department of State Growth, to talk through the package of grants, loans and concessions the Tasmanian Government is making available now for businesses impacted by the Coronavirus shutdown.  For details on all the Tasmanian Government's Business support packages discussed in the podcast, and to register for support, visit the Business Tasmania website. 

Talking Tourism Episode #36: COVID-19 Special: Tourism Tasmania's John Fitzgerald

April 06, 2020 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

Tourism Tasmania CEO, John Fitzgerald, sits down with Amy Hills to discuss the latest government support and stimulus support being made available to Tasmanian tourism operators and businesses in the visitor economy in response to the COVID-19 crisis. John also offers insights into the post-crisis recovery, the activities already underway by Tourism Tasmania to secure our brand, and his thoughts on what kind of visitor market we'll see at the other side of this. For more information on a...

Talking Tourism Episode #36: COVID-19 Special: Tourism Tasmania's John Fitzgerald

April 06, 2020 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

Tourism Tasmania CEO, John Fitzgerald, sits down with Amy Hills to discuss the latest government support and stimulus support being made available to Tasmanian tourism operators and businesses in the visitor economy in response to the COVID-19 crisis. John also offers insights into the post-crisis recovery, the activities already underway by Tourism Tasmania to secure our brand, and his thoughts on what kind of visitor market we'll see at the other side of this. For more information on a...

Talking Tourism Episode #35: COVID 19 Specials - Daniel Leesong and Kim Seagram AM talk Tourism and Business Resilience

April 06, 2020 22:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

Two of Tasmania's leading tourism and hospitality operators and industry leaders share their personal perspectives on the Covid-19 crisis, and the practical steps they are undertaking in their own businesses to weather the storm. Daniel Leesong is Chair of Tourism Industry Council Tasmania, and Managing Director of Coal River Farm, a tourism and manufacturing business based out of Cambridge. Daniel is one of Tasmania's leading tourism identities, with twenty years experience in the industry...

Talking Tourism Episode #34 - Covid-19 special - THA and industrial relations

March 23, 2020 23:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB

Hear from Merv Saltmarsh from the THA (Tasmanian Hospitality Association) talk with David Reed about your obligations in the area of Industrial Relations and the support that is available to you and your staff during the crisis of Covid-19. After listening you might like to give him a call, his number is 0407 869 924.