Nominations for the 2025 Tasmanian Tourism Awards are now closed. Register your interest in the 2026 program here.
Preparing for a 2026 Awards Entry
Here are some tips to help you be as prepared as possible for the 2026 Tasmanian Tourism Awards (as well as benefiting your business!):
- Register for the 2026 Awards Information session. This webinar will cover the basics of the Tasmanian Tourism Awards program. Learn about the benefits and process of entering the awards, what's new this year, how judging works, and the free Entrant Support Program opportunities. (Details/link released in March/April)
- 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, particularly via google or Tripadvisor (currently Airbnb reviews won't contribute to the Consumer Rating score)
- 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 (additional points awarded)
- Tourism Emissions Reduction (additional points awarded)
- Online Trade Distribution
- International Trade Distribution
- International Ready
- EcoStar
- 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
Once the 2026 program is announced, 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!
Ready? Nominate Now! If you're an existing user, login and click the 'Nominate' tile at the top right of your Quality Tourism Framework dashboard and follow the prompts. Otherwise, you'll need to register as a New User to access the programs.
You will not have full access to your awards application/s or supporting resources until the $249 entry fee has been received.
If you have any questions about the Tourism Awards, please contact Kelly Luck, Manager - Industry Development & Strategy.