Future Tasmanian Tourism Game-changers

You will have read the media headlines, but this is your opportunity to hear directly about a number of game changing projects in the pipeline and how they will change the tourism landscape in Tasmania and encourage regional travel across the state.

Tourism pioneer, Simon Currant AM, will outline his plans for the new Chocolate Experience at Cadbury, and Peter Walker, Director/Principal Architect at Cumulus Studio, will share how we can continue developing sustainable and authentic world class products and experiences. You'll also hear from former Tasmanian Premier, Peter Gutwein, as he shares many valuable insights into renewable energy, Tasmania's sustainability status, and the migrant workforce and the untapped potential this has as a future tourism workforce gamechanger.

About Peter Walker

Director/Principal Architect - Cumulus Studio

Peter uses design to better understand the world around him. Insatiably curious, he sees each project as a chance to dive into something new, be it place, culture, material or experience. For Peter, architecture is best practiced with a light-hearted, playful and open mindset.

He believes architecture is as much art and poetics as it is engineering or construction and is inspired to create spaces that evoke an emotional response. Peter has always been interested in philosophy, and felt drawn to create spaces that communicate, reinforce and support values - whether they be those of a person, business or culture.

Awarded nationally and internationally for his high-profile tourism project portfolio, Peter’s work includes transforming sensitive heritage sites like Pumphouse Point and The Apple Shed as well as iconic projects such as Saffire, Devil’s Corner, Dove Lake Viewing Centre and Callington Mill. His work always has a clear, central idea which informs each design and construction decision. Peter is a past winner of the Timber Design Association’s Timber Awards, the Tasmanian Emerging Architect Prize and a graduate of the RAIA/Dulux Study Tour program for Emerging Architects.

About Simon Currant AM

Principal - Simon Currant & Associates

Simon is a highly successful tourism investor, developer and operator with thirty-four years of tourism development, consulting and operational experience. Simon’s hands on experience in tourism ranges from product concept development through to design, construction and operation. Integral to Simon’s success is his ability to identify, develop and operate exceptional destination experiences.

Simon’s developments at Cradle Mountain, Lake St Clair, Hobart, Bruny Island, and Strahan have between them won 14 state and 10 national tourism awards for excellence in the areas of accommodation, training, food and beverage, and marine tours and transport. His latest project current underway is to create the Worlds Greatest Chocolate Experience at the Cadbury Claremont site.

Simon has won national and state Best Small Business awards, a Churchill Fellowship, was state winner and national finalist in the 2004 Entrepreneur of the Year, and was the 2004 Tasmanian of the Year. In 2006 Simon was honoured with a Member of the Order of Australia Award, for service to the community and the Tasmanian tourism industry.

About Peter Gutwein

Former Tasmanian Premier, Keynote Speaker, Chairman and Non-Executive Director, and Strategic Advisor.

Peter is the former Tasmanian Premier and Treasurer who chose to leave politics recently after a distinguished career serving the people of Tasmania.

He has more than 20 years’ experience in the Parliament of Tasmania representing the needs of Tasmanians. As a former Premier, Treasurer and Senior Minister he understands our community and the economic and social challenges we face, as well as the opportunities that abound here in Tasmania.

As a member of the National Cabinet, he was one of the 8 State and Territory leaders who, along with the Prime Minister, set the broader national policy response to the pandemic.

He is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (MAICD), a company director and was a senior manager and a qualified financial planner prior to entering the Parliament.

Currently, Peter serves as Chairman of the Migrant Resource Centre, Non-Executive Director at Countrywide Hydrogen and Sport & Surf, as well as a Strategic Advisor to Incat Tasmania and Sea Forest.

He enjoys spending time with his family and enjoys Australian rules football, reading and staying fit.

This session is proudly brought to you by Bishopp Outdoor Advertising - a 2024 Tasmanian Tourism Conference Partner.