Nominations for the 2025 Tasmanian Tourism Awards will open in April. In the interim, you can register your interest in the program here.
Preparing for a 2025 Awards Entry
If you’re keen to make an early start, here are some tips to help you be as prepared as possible for the 2025 Tasmanian Tourism Awards (as well as benefiting your business!):
- Register your interest in the 2025 program by clicking the 'contact us' link above (this will ensure you receive awards-specific communications
- Register for the info session which will outline changes to the 2025 Awards program
- Achieve Sustainable Tourism Accreditation (or ensure it’s up to date). You can register and enrol, or check your status, via the Quality Tourism Framework (QTF) portal
- Register for a free ReviewPro account if you don’t have one already (login to the QTF portal and this option should appear under Pending Actions – click ‘request account’
- Ensure you are encouraging your visitors to leave an online review of their experience
- Consider completing additional QTF programs relevant to your business (these are free and are designed to help you develop specific areas of your business – enrol via the QTF portal)
- Risk Management
- Accessible Tourism Assessment
- Tourism Emissions Reduction
- Online Trade Distribution
- International Trade Distribution
- International Ready
- EcoStar
- Business Continuity
- Consider attending one of Brand Tasmania’s Storytelling workshops or Phone Photography for Service & Tourism Businesses to help you convey your passion and brand throughout your written submission and imagery
- Keep those social media posts regular and don’t forget to promote your local region too
- Review your website, google listing, and ATDW listings to ensure they are accurate and well-presented
- Wait patiently for the official 2025 Tasmanian Tourism Awards launch in April!
Once nominations have opened
Before you nominate you need to:
- Select a category that best suits your business.
- Read the rules for entry.
- Make sure you can access the national awards online portal (note: this is the same site you use for your accreditation, and you can use the same login details).
- Check out the Entrant Support Program and get the information session and workshops into your calendar!
*note links above will take you to the 2024 documents until the 2025 program has launched in April. Categories, rules, and dates are all subject to change.
If you have any questions about the Tourism Awards, please contact the Tourism Awards Program Manager, Kelly Luck on tourismawards@tict.com.au