Tasmanian Hospitality & Tourism Academy

The countdown to Dark M**o is officially on, and the THTA are ready to embrace the dark! 🩸

You may have noticed we’ve temporarily switched our logo to a deep crimson, and if you happen to pass our HQ in Battery Point at night, you’ll see our windows are glowing with a fresh splash of red lighting.

Why? Because we are officially joining Paint The Town Red!

Brought to you by Southern Tasmania, this is an open invitation for local businesses, venues, and the community to bring the Dark M**o spirit alive across the state. Whether it’s as simple as swapping out a lightbulb, creating a themed crimson menu, or going all out with a creative storefront display, it’s all about showing off our world-class Tassie hospitality.

Follow the link to learn how you can get involved: https://southerntasmania.com.au/marketing/paint-the-town-red/

We love showing off the hard work of our incredible facilitators and participants! 🏆

We were thrilled to welcome the Honourable Jane Howlett MP to the academy recently. It was a fantastic opportunity for the Minister to see firsthand how the THTA delivers industry-led training that prepares people to be shift-ready and grow within hospitality and tourism. Being owned by and connected to the industry, for the industry through the Tourism Industry Council Tasmania and Hospitality Tasmania, means everything we teach is designed to help our local Tasmanian venues and events thrive.

Thank you, Minister Howlett, for dropping by, speaking with our team, and backing the training that counts!

Tasmanian Hospitality & Tourism Academy is owned by industry through the Tourism Industry Council Tasmania and Hospitality Tasmania.

I was please to get out and meet with facilitators and students of the Events Skill Program to see how the organisation continues to deliver industry-led training to grow workforce attraction and build the profile of careers in the industry.

When you think of hospitality and tourism training, working at a gothic arts festival celebrating the winter solstice might not be the first job outcome that comes to mind... but it can be! 🩸

With the THTA, you get the training that counts.

👉 Visit our website to discover upcoming training sessions and courses: https://thtacademy.org.au/courses/upcoming-courses/

TICT is partnering with industry and government stakeholders to develop a clear, coordinated Industry Development Strategy for Tasmania’s visitor economy.️

This project aims to align existing strategies, programs and pathways, while identifying opportunities to strengthen capability development across Tasmania’s tourism sector. ✨📈

As part of this work, we’re seeking feedback from tourism businesses and stakeholders across Tasmania to better understand:
🔹 Current challenges
🔹 Opportunities for growth
🔹 Skills and workforce needs
🔹 Priorities for future industry support

Your input will help shape a practical, industry-led approach to:
💼 Workforce development
📚 Training and capability building
🏢 Business support
🌱 Long-term sector resilience

📝 The online survey takes approximately 10–15 minutes to complete and closes at midnight on Sunday 7 June.

We encourage all tourism operators and industry stakeholders to have their say! 🙌

🔗https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026TourismIDS

Paint The Town Red is an open invitation for Tasmanian businesses and the wider community to get involved in the Dark M**o spirit this June by adding a splash of red to businesses, homes, shopfronts, venues and public spaces.

For some, it might be as simple as red lighting. Others might go all out with creative displays, decorations, menus and activations.

To officially be part of Paint The Town Red, register via the DST website. Registered businesses will be included across Hobart & Beyond and Dark M**o promotional listings.

Thanks to Aurora Energy, the first 200 businesses to register will receive a $100.00 credit to their Aurora Energy account, (T+C's apply).

Full details here:
https://southerntasmania.com.au/marketing/paint-the-town-red/

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📣 WE ARE HIRING 📣

☕ We're looking for legendary, experienced BARISTAS to join our team of cafe super stars on Sundays at Farmy 🤩🤩🤩

Must have minimum 2 years barista experience ✅

👷‍♀️👷 We're also on the search for a TRAFFIC CONTROLLER (TC1 + TMI1 certified) to join the site crew team Sundays

If this is you, or you've got a mate that this sounds like, share and send your resume to us 👇
[email protected]

Your bar is only as efficient as your shift routines and trained staff. If you have a green bar team who have their RSA, it’s time to move them from entry-level to Bar Professionals ✨

In partnership with Rude Boy Hobart and Hospitality Distilled, we are offering training that deep dives into the hands-on hustle of elite bar operations.

Send specific members to public group training, or book a private training session for your team.

What they'll learn:

- Tailored Efficiency: We teach start-and-end-of-shift routines requested by Tasmania's most successful operators.

- Sustainability & Safety: Your team will learn to keep things running smoothly while keeping waste down and standards high.

- Technical Mastery: From prepping garnishes to polishing glass, we instil the discipline that makes your venue shine.

The Details:
Public Training Session: Tuesday, 26 May | 9:30am – 4:00pm - Booking is essential: https://linktr.ee/tashosptourismacademy

Private Bookings: We can come to you! Train your entire team onsite to ensure your venue is the Gold Standard of local hospitality.

📩 Enquire about a private group booking today: Email [email protected]

📸 Rude Boy Hobart

Hospitality Tasmania

We have few last minute spots available for the Introduction to Food and Beverage Service course with the Tasmanian Hospitality & Tourism Academy!

This $10 course is exclusive to international students in Hobart.

Join us for a hands-on, one-day course in Hobart on Tuesday, 19 May 2026 and gain practical skills and confidence to deliver outstanding customer service in the hospitality industry.

Register now: https://www.studytasmania.tas.gov.au/news-and-events/study-tasmania-hospitality-courses

If you’ve stepped into the award-winning Rude Boy Hobart for a Cocktail Masterclass, you’ve likely met Massie 🍸✨

With 23 years of industry experience, Rohan isn't just a Hobart business owner; he's a spirits and cocktail expert. As a co-owner of Rude Boy and Punch & Ladle, Rohan has spent the last decade passionately crafting unforgettable venue experiences right here in Tasmania.

Rohan’s dedication to the craft is backed by world-class credentials, including WSET Level 3 in Spirits and elite Educator Training. Now, he’s passing that knowledge down to the next generation of Tassie talent in partnership with our THTA programs.

Ready to learn from the best? Join Rohan for our upcoming May sessions:

🍗 Introduction to Food & Beverage Service
📍 19 May | 9:30am – 4:00pm
Master the art of table service, professional communication, and showcasing the unique Tasmanian vibe in every interaction.

🍹 Bar Operations 101
📍 26 May | 9:30am – 4:00pm
Take your RSA to the next level. Dive into the hands-on hustle of running a bar, from shift routines to sustainable drink prep.

Don’t just learn the job; learn the exact skills requested by Tasmania’s most successful operators.