2025 Tourism Collective for International Women's Day

The TICT invites you to its seventh edition of the Tourism Collective Luncheon. This important event for our industry is hosted during the week of International Women's Day, and is about celebrating, honouring, and challenging the role of Tasmanian women in tourism, as well as the industries which connect with and support it.

To explore the IWD2025 theme of #AccelerateAction, we will hear from two incredible speakers - Dr Terri Simpkin and Amanda Rose. 

Amanda will delve into the opportunities and challenges within small business and the female leadership journey. We’ll then hear from Dr Terri Simpkin who will flip the narrative on imposter syndrome (which she refers to as imposter phenomenon) and instead focus on the societal pressures and expectations as well as the efforts that workplaces can take to foster positive environments. Plus, you'll have the chance to have your questions answered in an audience Q&A facilitated by TICT CEO, Amy Hills.

TICT is honoured to have a longstanding relationship with Dress for Success Tasmania as the charity partner for this event. You can make a donation at checkout when purchasing your ticket and we'll also be running a raffle at the event. Tickets can be purchased on the day (Eftpos only). If you are interested in donating a raffle prize, please contact TICT's Bella Alcorso via email: bella.alcorso@tict.com.au

EVENT DETAILS:

• Wednesday 5 March 2025
• The Atrium, Henry Jones Art Hotel
  
• 12:30pm - 3:30pm

TICKET PRICE INCLUDES:

• Two-course lunch and premium Tasmanian beverages.
• Audience Q&A with our two guest speakers.
• Plenty of networking opportunities with like-minded tourism and hospitality operators and stakeholders.

MEET AMANDA ROSE:

Amanda Rose (#BossLady) is an advocate for women in business, a media commentator, keynote speaker and an entrepreneur. Appearing weekly on Sunrise and SkyNews and contributing regularly to the Australian Financial Review, the Daily Telegraphh and SmartCompany, Amanda applies compassionate critical thinking to disseminate complex issues affecting everyday Australians. 

Amanda is the Founder and CEO of Entrepreneurial & Small Business Women Australia (ESBWA) and the Founder and CEO of Western Sydney Women. She founded and sold Business Women Media, the first platform of its kind to advocate for small business women. As a mentor and advisor to women in executive roles and SMEs, Amanda is known for her strategic, practical approach to leadership and business. 

The TICT is proud to bring Amanda to the state with thanks to the THA's Women in Leadership Program. 

MEET DR TERRI SIMPKIN

Terri is an Associate Professor in Management, Founder and Director at Mischief (UK & Aust), and founder of For Fake Sake.Org. She has enjoyed a broad international career in the education sector, and prior to this she held multiple private sector leadership roles in human resources, strategy and business development.Terri spent almost two decades working in the hospitality sector, moving into hospitality management education; proudly delivering the award-winning Drysdale Hotel Grant Chancellor Hotel School programme for more than five years.

As a consultant, she has worked extensively across government agencies, SMEs, and other corporate institutions focusing on the complexity of contemporary workforces and emergent leadership challenges. She is known as an authority on the imposter phenomenon reflecting her professional interest in contemporary inclusive practices and global workforce challenges. Terri has been named as one of the fifty most influential women in the data economy for her work.