Membership

"Sanctum Boutique Apartments took up membership of Destination Southern Tasmania in early 2020 and it ranks among the best business decisions we have made. The assistance, advice and support we received from DST pre and during the early months of COVID assisted our business to navigate what was to become one of the most difficult periods in our business life. We especially enjoy the Know Your Neighbour and Tips & Tipples events where we have engaged with the DST staff and other tourism operators, enabling us to sharpen our skills and share information and experiences." Paul and Lynne Wagner Owners, Sanctum Boutique Apartments

"DST provides an invaluable resource for all tourism operators. They champion an industry based on collaboration through their work across advocacy and industry development and are a direct line to both our industry’s peak bodies and its deep member networks. Mona has collaborated with DST on several industry partnership initiatives and their role in Paint the Town Red has become an important part of Dark Mofo each year."

"Of all the groups we are members of or work with, Destination Southern Tasmania is by far the best value for money, the most supportive and the most active in promoting our industry. For many years now, DST has advocated on our behalf, driven investment in our region, helped grow regional dispersal, developed destination action plans and helped us survive as a business through the COVID-19 pandemic. I would recommend that any tourism-related business become a member of Destination Southern Tasmania."

"During traumatic challenging COVID-19 times, DST has been a cheerful tower of helpful and flexible support; they are always prompt to get back with responses; and they genuinely champion regional dispersal. The Know Your Neighbour famils were a productive innovation instigating powerful collaborations for Rathmore. Tips and Tipples, either on Zoom or in gorgeous venues, are always excellent, fun and productive. We look forward to working with DST for the post COVID-19 travel renaissance, rebuilding visitation and shaping Tasmania as a premiere destination."

"As a new small tour operator, the value I have gained from my DST membership has been fantastic. Even before I launched, I gained great advice on the industry quirks, how I might further differentiate my offerings and who might be important to collaborate with. Since launching, they have been great at keeping me informed about industry changes and connected with other businesses through regular events. One of the biggest value-adds has been their help wrangling the media during various product launches."

"Over the past few years, I have had the pleasure of dealing with the DST team in a number of ways: as a consultant working on projects and strategies; as a mentor to many; and as a director of various organisations and projects, both small and larger entities in different stages of development and design. I have found Alex, Nat and the DST team the most valuable resource for my southern projects. Always accessible, professional, well informed, dedicated and extremely passionate about their members and the tourism industry. They say that tough times show the true colours of organisations, and these guys truly went beyond through our difficult Covid times. A DST membership would be the first, and most essential thing I would recommend for anyone starting out, or operating in the tourism industry."

"Tourism Tasmania is a proud supporter of Destination Southern Tasmania. Regional tourism is vital to growing Tasmania’s visitor economy and dispersing its benefits throughout the state. Destination Southern Tasmania works hard for its members and stakeholders to help increase visitor awareness of the rich tourism offerings in all parts of the region. This encourages visitors to stay longer and spend more while they are in the state. Since its inception, Destination Southern Tasmania has delivered many benefits to tourism operators and councils, including brand development, marketing, and guidance in working with the cruise industry. The activities of Destination Southern Tasmania complement the work of Tourism Tasmania and the Department of State Growth. We hope the tourism industry in Southern Tasmania will join us in giving it their full support."

"In 2012 the Tourism Industry was presented with the opportunity of forming a new regional industry body. The establishment of DST provided us with the opportunity of harnessing the resources of more than 600 businesses, eleven councils, and the State Government through Tourism Tasmania and the Department of State Growth, and of contributing to the tourism experience we offer in this region and the way it is presented to potential visitors. Since its inception DST has consolidated its leadership role, enlisted contributions from a wide representation of industry operators and coordinated the regional tourism activities of local government, all with the intention of boosting the overall visitor economy. There is no doubt DST’s partnership with Tourism Tasmania and the Department of State Growth has greatly enhanced the coordinated approach to attract more visitors and increase their length of stay. Your continued membership support helps DST to be successful in achieving these objectives.