Tourism taking off right around the State

The Liberal Government is backing our tourism and hospitality industries to grow and create jobs, and we are starting to see results right around the State.

While there is still a lot of work to be done, the fact that occupancy rates are up right around the State is a very positive sign.

This comes on the back of record visitor numbers to Tasmania in the 12 months to September 2014 and if these occupancy rates are any indication, 2015 is shaping up to be even better than last year.

Strong visitor numbers and occupancy rates are driving a construction boom right around the State as investors and developers seize on the opportunities that the tourism and hospitality industries present.

Of course, more construction equals more jobs and growth, which benefits the entire economy.

The Government is working hard to bring more visitors to Tasmania through strategic partnerships with Flight Centre and also Jetstar.

We’re already investing an extra $16 million into marketing, we’re opening up our national parks and World Heritage Area to new, exciting and sensible developments to attract even more visitors and we’re encouraging investment and development in the tourism and hospitality industries by cutting red and green tape, fixing the planning system and supporting the growth in confidence that has emerged since the last election.
Will Hodgman, Premier