Why Tasmania

Small Island | Big Experiences

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Why Tasmania?

An opportunity to take a different look at the world; to stop, breathe in, and exhale. That’s what Tasmania offers. The locals here challenge those who visit to expand their perspectives and challenge the status quo. You will be welcomed by a culture where the people can’t help but connect to this place, to each other and to what truly matters. It won’t take long before you too feel connected to this place and will be aching to return. 

Business Events Tasmania specialises in catering for small meetings, large conferences (from 10 to 1,100 people) and trade shows that provide a world-class business event experience. 

Tasmania’s two major cities Launceston and Hobart are accessible via direct flights from many major cities or a 50-minute flight from Melbourne. 

The experience on offer will delight the senses and captivate your mind, from stunning views to expertly crafted spirits characterized by the state itself. The incentive programs are hand crafted by expert operators to ensure exclusive experiences that are sure to inspire, motivate and reward. 

The accommodation and venues on offer allow for conference and incentive groups of varying sizes to explore and discover the many offerings of our state with both major cities acting as hubs to explore the surrounding regions. 

Mona – Paul Redding Photography

The Museum of Old and New Art. Australia’s largest private museum, Mona hosts arguably one of the most acclaimed private collections of modern art and antiquities in the world.

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Conferences

Whether it’s a large conference in the capital or a business event in a regional area, we can help you to produce the right experience for your delegates, connecting you to the accommodation, venue, hospitality and production partners you require.

Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart, Paul Redding Photography

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Incentives

Tasmania is an island of dramatic beauty and world-class outdoor experiences. It’s where you’ll find unspoiled wilderness, farm-fresh produce and award-winning wines. With an ever-growing reputation as a must-see destination on the world map, Tasmania provides enviable, accessible experiences set amongst breathtaking scenery – sure to impress even the most discerning group.

Pennicott Wilderness Journeys

Incentives

DISCOVER AN ISLAND OF POSSIBILITIES

Osborne Heli Tours

Cradle Mountain Hotel

Gordon River Cruises

Quamby Estate

Josef Chromy Wines

The Sebel

Freycinet Lodge

Saffire

Tasmanian Wild Seafood Adventures

Glen Albyn Estate

Flint Kitchen

Roaring 40°s Kayaking

Our regions

North West & West Coast

The wilds of the West Coast. Lands of untouched wilderness and home to a culture of people who for generations have been pioneers connected to the land and each other. When you arrive in the west coast you will be hit by the cleanest air in the world, helping your thoughts begin to flow at the pace they were meant to. Capable to cater for up to 150 delegates, the Tasmanian North West has more to offer than your typical conference experience. Learn more about what the West Coast has to offer by clicking the link below.

North West & West Coast

Osborne Heli Tours

Cradle Mountain Hotel

Gordon River Cruises

“Tasmania has some of the best photographers and artists in the world and some of the best material to work with. Sitting on the edge of the Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair region, artists are drawn to the wilderness and we want to work with them to celebrate this and show it and their work to the world.”

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Our regions

Launceston & North

Launceston - A gateway to the North. Once you take your first step into Launceston you will be surrounded by a city that entrancingly interweaves elegant colonial and Victorian architecture and a beautiful natural landscape of ravines and cliff grounds. Upon meeting the people, you will be exposed to a culture of pragmatic and courageous doers - people who believe that surface level thinking just won’t cut it. Containing a variety of venues, Launceston is an easy to navigate, walkable city with a capacity to host up to 500 delegates. Discover more about what the North has to offer for your next event by clicking the link below.

Launceston & North

Quamby Estate

Josef Chromy Wines

The Sebel

“People don’t just want to attend a conference anymore. They want to experience and interact with people, place and culture.”

– Scott Curran

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Our regions

East Coast

East Coast – Giving you the space to discover what truly matters. Home to the volcanic coloured, lichen-cloaked boulders of Bay of Fires and the pristine white sand beaches of the Freycinet Peninsula, the East Coast gives you direct access to a culture that refuses to let life be regular. Here you will be able to take a breath and gain a change in perspective. Perfect for smaller events and incentive groups the East Coast gives delegates an opportunity to experience Tasmania’s warm beaches and coastal culture. Discover more by following the link below to learn more about the East Coast as a business event destination.

East Coast

Freycinet Lodge

Saffire

Tasmanian Wild Seafood Adventures

“Somewhere really special away from the distractions of the bustling city? The head to the Freycinet Peninsula on Tasmania’s east coast where the raw natural beauty is sure to re-energise and refresh.”

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Our regions

Hobart & South

Hobart and South – Eyes on the Sky. A gateway to Antarctic, home to the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) and some of the clearest skies in the country. A place where perspectives are expanded and some of the brightest minds come to share. The state’s capital is an oasis for innovation and the arts. Here you will find a city that elegantly blends the old with the new; one that acknowledges its deep history while also looking to the future. Equipped with conference facilities for up to 1,100 delegates Hobart and the south is ready to host business events of all sizes and forms, from trade shows to corporate incentive groups. Find out more about this business event destination here.

Hobart & South

Glen Albyn Estate

Flint Kitchen

Roaring 40°s Kayaking

“To speak of the Tasmanian spirit is to speak of passionate people who’ve persisted, pushed through, and found ways to thrive. Of innovators, entrepreneurs, and disrupters who have all backed themselves in and pursued their own goals no matter what stood in their way.”

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Key Industries

The Tasmanian Government and Business Events Tasmania are dedicated to supporting business events that will have long lasting benefits to the state. The Tasmanian Business Events Attraction Fund (BEAF) allows Business Events Tasmania to offer financial support at the critical bidding stage, to help secure strategic national and international conferences that align with Tasmania’s key industry sectors.

 

Agriculture in Tasmania

Key Industries

Sustainability

Business Events Tasmania recognises the value of sustainable practices for meeting organisers and delegates and is very supportive of Tasmania’s capacity for delivering sustainable events.

We understand the importance of being a sustainable state that considers its economic, social and ecological footprint as it moves into the future. Our major cities and local councils are committed to finding practical and effective ways to improve energy use throughout the organisation and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

There is an increasing public consciousness around the reduction of waste recycling and business events are no exception. Providing a waste conscious service at business events will not only have benefits for the natural environment but can also enhance the profile of your business or event and has the potential to save you money.

We encourage the use of recyclable, refillable and reusable products, support the promotion of your sustainable message and recommend sharing waste management reports to inform future planning. Together we can make a difference in reducing waste and taking responsibility for the future of our environment.

Honeymoon Bay, Freycinet Lodge

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Mar 2024

Business Events Tasmania Magazine – March Edition

The March Edition of the Business Events Tasmania Magazine is now live!

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Mar 2024

2023 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards

An annual event the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards recognises and celebrates the best of the tourism industry from across the country. This year saw Tasmania take home 7 Golds, 3 Silver and 1 Bronze!

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Mar 2024

Episode 2 of the BET Visionary Spotlight

Wherever you visit in Tasmania you are sure to come across locals who work tirelessly to advocate and progress our state’s leading industries. They’re courageous doers who work passionately and have become leaders not because they sought prominent positions but instead because they’ve done remarkable things and ended up as leaders along the way.

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