Your opportunity to join the Tasmanian Young Tourism Network Education Tour and grow as a future tourism leader

As part of the Tasmanian Young Tourism Network, supported by Pennicott Wilderness Journeys and the TICT, Tasmania's young and/or emerging leaders are being given the chance to attend an educational tour through some of Victoria's most successful tourism regions.

Building on the success of last year’s inaugural initiative, this is an incredible opportunity designed to support and develop emerging tourism leaders. Participants will gain valuable insights, build networks, and bring knowledge back to Tasmania to help shape the future of the industry.

Participants will explore iconic destinations, while learning directly from industry counterparts about best practice, innovation and visitor experience.

This is an investment in our people, our skills and the future of tourism in Tasmania.

Dates:

Tuesday 26 May 2026 - Friday 29 May 2026

If selected, you will:

• Over 4 days/3 nights, explore the Great Ocean Road, the Grampians and Ballarat to experience products, attractions and experiences and have face to face interactions and learning opportunities with emerging and seasoned tourism operators.
• Network and travel with other young and/or emerging leaders within Tasmania's tourism industry.
• Compile your learnings and common themes to bring back to Tasmania to share with your employer/business and present them to Tasmania's tourism leaders for further development.

To be eligible to apply, as part of the EOI process you must:

• Demonstrate you are over 18 years of age and currently employed in the Tasmania tourism or hospitality industry;
• Have support from your employer to have an absence from your workplace for four days, three nights in May 2026;
• Have support from your employer who will be required to sponsor you by covering your travel to and from Victoria along with providing $500 towards your education program;
• Be willing and able to share learnings from the tour across a range of channels within Tasmania, including within your own workplace.

Expenses

Through the support of Pennicott Wilderness Journeys, the following costs will be covered under the program:

• The organisation of experiences and attractions as part of the program.
• Travel while in Victoria (except airfares)
• Accommodation while on tour.

*The following costs are not included:

• Personal expenses

Expression of Interest

Please complete an Expression of Interest Form here.

Open until Friday, 1 May 2026, 5:00 pm.

*Limited places apply.

*Subject to change.