The promise by the Hodgman Liberal Government to grow visitor numbers in national parks is another example of ensuring Tasmania is open for business.
Liberal Candidate for Rosevears Don Morris said that sensitive and appropriate development in and around parks and reserves will unlock the potential of our iconic tourist destinations.
“There is a huge potential to tap into international eco-tourism, especially from Europe, and Tasmania is being left behind.
“Tasmania’s natural beauty is well known, so this way we can add to its visitor appeal through eco-tourism,” Don Morris said.
“I would hope that this is at least one issue my opponent at the 3 May election can agree on for the benefit of Tasmanian jobs and investment.
“The new government will encourage development in our national parks by calling for expression of interest from tourism investors and operators for low-impact eco-tourism experiences”.
The Tasmanian Liberals want to grow the number of visitors to the state to 1.5 million by 2020, which the industry says represents 8000 new jobs.
“Opening national parks to sensible development is one important way this can be achieved,” Don Morris said.
Don Morris, Liberal for Rosevears
