Tourism Industry Council Tasmania presents

Our third annual

Tourism Collective

Celebrating, honoring and challenging the role of Tasmanian women in tourism.

For International Women’s Day 2021

Friday, 5 March 2021
Woolmer’s Estate, Longford
12.30 – 3.30pm

Includes:

McDermott’s Coaches return transport from Launceston CBD (departing Inveresk Precinct Car Park at midday)

Two course Lunch. Gin and Cheese. Tasmanian Sparkling and Beverages.

Featuring addresses on the theme of International Women’s Day 2021 # Choose to Challenge from two exceptional women in tourism:

Hon Kate Jones MP

In October Kate retired from the Queensland Parliament at the age of 41 one of the most popular and universally respected figures in Australian politics.

First winning her seat in Parliament as a 27 year old. Kate lost her seat, and then won it back again, famously unseating then-Queensland Premier, Campbell Newman.

For the last five-years Kate has served as the Queensland Minister for Tourism & Events, as well as Minister responsible for the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

Kate has retired from politics to raise her young children, and as quickly taken on senior roles, including being named the youngest ever Commissioner of the Australian National Rugby League.

Kate will share her experiences as a young woman breaking barriers in politics in politics and tourism, and choosing

Kim Seagram AM

The undisputed first lady of Tasmanian hospitality, Kim Seagram has been trailblazer for Tasmanian women in tourism for nearly 30-years.

As an award-winning restauranter, developer, board director and tourism advocate, Kim has paved the way for a generation of female and male Tasmanian tourism and hospitality professionals and entrepreneurs.

With Kim and husband, Rod, having recently ‘retired’ from the restaurant game, Kim will share some of her her insights as a woman in Tasmanian tourism who has always ‘chosen to challenge’ the status quo of what’s possible in Tasmania.

Cost $109 Accredited Operators & TICT Members (GST inclusive)
$129 for General (GST inclusive)

$990 – Table of 10

$10 from every ticket sold will be donated to Dress for Success Hobart and Launceston.

Dress for Success is a global movement that empowers disadvantaged women to achieve economic independence including preparing and presenting for employment opportunities, networking and mentoring support.

With thanks to our partners