The Tweed Tourism Company is the official tourism management and marketing organisation for the Tweed region, funded by the Tweed Shire Council.
We’re proud to lead, and partner with the region’s many local businesses to drive a sustainable, dynamic and prosperous tourism industry, delivering benefits for all in the community.
Guided by our action-focussed Destination Management Plan, we deliver targeted and affordable opportunities for tourism operators across destination marketing and media, experience development, skills training, major event promotion and visitor information services.
Current Operator Opportunities
With the current COVID-19 crisis means a difficult period for tourism operators, and TTC are supporting industry with range of programs.
Workshops: operators are invited to participate in fully subsidised programs including a resilience leadership training program or an 8 Week Challenge by local wellness consultancy GreenX7. For more information please go to the Industry Resources page.
Love the Tweed: if your tourism-related business has a specific COVID-19-friendly initiative underway, we want to hear from you. Learn more by CLICKING HERE with this free promotion aiming to connect Tweed locals with local business initiatives that are working within the Government’s guidelines through this crisis. To participate or ask further questions, please get in touch with our team via partnerships@thetweed.com.au or 1800 674 414.
We’re a passionate and experienced team with a mission to empower our fantastic tourism operators – from coast to river and valley through hinterland – to learn, innovate, thrive and ultimately benefit from the economic growth that tourism can bring to our incredible region.
Promoting our distinctive and diverse experiences – from beautiful beaches and ancient green landscapes, to scenic hikes and artistic endeavours, foodie delights to aquatic adventures – we work in partnership with businesses and the community in welcoming visitors to love The Tweed as much as we do.
We run three visitor information centres across the region, in Kingscliff, Murwillumbah and Tweed Heads, staffed by passionate and friendly local volunteers who assist with tour and accommodation enquiries, drive itineraries, events and more.
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We’ve teased you about our upcoming 8 Week Challenge with GreenX7. Here’s the low down from Tim and how to register!
vimeo.com/401086216
Register here ➡️ www.eventbrite.com.au/e/8-week-wellness-challenge-tickets-101689578266
In further tourism industry news, the Federal Government yesterday announced an extra $48.9 million into the Export Market Development Grants Program.
For those operators working in the international trade space, check out the details here ➡️ www.austrade.gov.au/Australian/Export/Export-Grants
Tropical Fruit World, Catch a Crab, Mount Warning Tours, Tweed Eco Cruises – hopefully of interest to you?
Some of our operators are turning to the online ordering service Bopple as they pivot their restaurants into the takeaway and delivery spaces. Here’s an article you might find handy…
www.broadsheet.com.au/brisbane/food-and-drink/article/meet-bopple-brisbane-app-s-helping-save-cit…
Meet Bopple, the Brisbane App Helping Local Restaurants Pivot to Takeaway
www.broadsheet.com.au
Some of our very best operators are turning to the online ordering service as they launch into the takeaway and delivery spaces.
Tourism Australia have commenced weekly webinars to stay connected with industry.
This week’s guest speaker will be the Prime Minister, who will provide the tourism sector with a direct update on the current state of play and his perspectives.
This will be followed by senior representatives from the ATO and Services Australia to talk about the support available for individuals and businesses.
Tourism Australia Webinar, Friday 3 April at 3pm. Registrations are essential here -> bit.ly/2WZOqdy
Image credit: Scott Morrison Facebook
We use these channels to create conversations, inspire visitors, update media and build a tribe of Tweed followers.
Our team is here to help all tourism operators in the Tweed region and we are looking forward to talking to you and visiting your business.
Sally Scott
TTC Industry Liaison
sscott@thetweed.com.au
0459 025 896
The Tweed Tourism Company wishes to recognise the generations of the local Aboriginal people of the Bundjalung Nation who have lived in and derived their physical and spiritual needs from the forests, rivers, lakes and streams of this beautiful valley over many thousands of years as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands.
