The Liberal Government is taking action to transform Tasmania into the environmental tourism capital of the world.
Our Expressions of Interest process will open up our National Parks and World Heritage Area to sensible and appropriate tourism.
Almost 100 enquiries and requests for additional information have been received and we’re confident it will result in a strong number of Expressions of Interest.
Several Tasmanians have shown interest in the unique opportunity and we want to make sure they take the next step.
It was encouraging today to meet with 20 Tasmanian operators and investors who see the Expressions of Interest process as a chance to take even more tourists off the beaten track.
I thank the Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania for organising today’s event and providing an opportunity to talk to the industry about how it can expand and create new ventures through the EOI process.
I also congratulate the TICT on the launch of the Ecotourism Investment Profile, which provides a valuable sales pitch to investors.
The prospectus for investors was co-funded by the TICT and the State and Federal Government and will act as a blueprint of opportunity for development in our unique wilderness areas.
The Liberal Government is committed to building on our competitive strengths, especially tourism.
We have set the target of attracting 1.5 million visitors to our state every year by 2020, which the industry says will create 8,000 jobs.
We’re already seeing encouraging signs with a record 51,700 tourists travelling from our major Asia markets in the year to June according to the Australian International Visitor Survey.
Will Hodgman, Premier Minister for Tourism, Hospitality and Events
