We all know Tasmania is a special place but no matter how well travelled some of us may be within our island home, there’s always more we can explore, uncover and enjoy. Our job, as Tasmania moves through the phases of recovery, is to encourage Tasmanians to get out safely and do just that. John Fitzgerald CEO, Tourism Tasmania
WINTER | 2020 | ISSUE 2
SUPPORTING OUR INDUSTRY’S REBUILD THROUGH ENTICING TASMANIANS TO EXPLORE THEIR OWN BACKYARD
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he tourism and hospitality industry has been impacted greatly by the controls that have been put in place to control the spread of COVID-19. As restrictions ease, we are now challenged to ensure that the hard work we have all done has not been in vain. The Premier has spoken about a phased recovery over the coming months. For this approach to work, we must all continue to do the right thing to reduce the risk of outbreaks.
This path will not be easy but there are signs of hope that we are on the way to recovery for our community and industry. Tasmanians will soon be able to travel around the state and accommodation will be able to reopen. Our hospitality businesses are already slowly increasing in the number of patrons they can serve.
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