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Oct 2025
Devonport: Award-Winning Charm and Events Hotspot
Devonport’s star is rising on the business events scene. Fresh off a Silver win in the 2025 Top Tourism Town Awards, this vibrant Tasmanian city is turning heads as an emerging conference destination. It offers a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural richness and modern infrastructure that give event organisers the best of both worlds – a scenic, award-winning locale with all the amenities needed for a successful meeting or conference.
“Our island state is brimming with knowledgeable and charismatic individuals. We can connect you directly with these Tassie characters and assist with their involvement in your conference or incentive event.”
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Oct 2025
Frogmore Creek Wins Top Pinot Noir Honour
With sweeping vineyard views, seasonal menus, and award-winning wines, Frogmore Creek continues to impress. The Cambridge winery recently added another accolade to its list — the 2025 Tasmania Trophy for its 42 Degrees South Pinot Noir — further cementing its reputation as a standout destination for premium events and incentive experiences.
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Oct 2025
Meet a Local: Anna Terry
Just a short coach ride from Launceston, The Truffle Farm Tasmania invites delegates to experience something truly Tasmanian — an authentic blend of agriculture, storytelling and culinary excellence. Set among rolling hills in Deloraine, the farm is not just home to Australia’s first black truffles but also to one of agritourism’s brightest talents, Anna Terry.
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Oct 2025
Entertainment & Speakers: Engaging Options to Elevate Your Tasmanian Event
When planning a conference or corporate gathering, the right entertainment or speaker can transform an event from ordinary to unforgettable.
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Sep 2025
Historic Charm, Modern Events: Lutruwita / Tasmania’s Heritage Venues
Lutruwita / Tasmania offers event planners the best of both worlds – historic conference venues with modern amenities, set amid heritage sites brimming with stories. From convict-era estates to vintage theatres and repurposed wharf warehouses, these venues give conferences and meetings a sense of living history.
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Sep 2025
Explore Wild Tasmania: Nature‑Based Team Building Experiences
Lutruwita / Tasmania offers more than just a backdrop for events – it provides an immersive wilderness playground for team building and corporate retreats. From untamed coasts to ancient forests, this island’s natural beauty inspires fresh perspectives and deep connections
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Sep 2025
Crowne Plaza Hobart Unveils Centurion Sky – Newest Event Space
Business event organisers looking for a distinctive new venue in Hobart now have an elevated option to consider. On 28 August 2025, Crowne Plaza Hobart officially unveiled Centurion Sky – a spectacular new event space designed to impress delegates with panoramic views, contemporary design, and Tasmanian hospitality at its finest.
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Aug 2025
Manky Sally’s – A Salamanca Taphouse Twist
When you’re not weighing into Tassie’s parochial Northern “Boag’s Draught” vs Southern “Cascade Draught” debate, you’re drinking Moo Brew. And when you want to feel like you’re drinking Moo Brew or participating in Moo Brew’s innovative experimental approach to testing its newest brew (you’re the tester, by the way), you go to Manky Sally’s.
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Aug 2025
New & Noteworthy: Winter 2025 Edition
Discover the latest news shaping Lutruwita/Tasmania’s business events scene — from award-winning venues and sustainable hospitality to groundbreaking innovations and immersive cultural experiences. Our Winter 2025 roundup showcases what’s new, noteworthy, and inspiring across the island.
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Aug 2025
Chat with a Local: Lauren Cameron – Carbon and Sustainability Advisor, Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania
As Australia’s first Carbon and Sustainability Advisor to be working within a tourism industry association, Lauren Cameron plays a pioneering role in guiding local tourism operators toward more sustainable practices and lower emissions.
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Aug 2025
Explore Northern Tasmania’s Hidden Gems: West Tamar
With sweeping vineyards, premium venues, and world‑class food and wine, West Tamar offers business events that are immersive, creative and truly memorable. Located just a short drive from Launceston, the region combines easy accessibility with experiential richness—making it ideal for conferences, retreats, incentives, or corporate celebrations.
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Aug 2025
Visionaries in Action: Anne Gigney
Thanks to BET Visionary Anne Gigney, the 38th CIBD Asia Pacific Convention brought global brewers and distillers to Hobart, showcasing Lutruwita/Tasmania’s world-class expertise, local networks, and authentic hospitality.