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The WITH Tas Committee was delighted to announce Nilarach (Joy) Varahakaporn as our 2019 scholarship winner and introduce her to guests at the recent wine-tasting event at Cool Wine. Interviewers were very impressed with Joy’s dedication to her chosen path in hospitality and enthusiasm for her new home state of Tasmania. After growing up in Thailand, Joy also studied in the USA and China, gaining a Bachelor of Communication Arts with Major in Public Relations as well as Chinese language qualifications. Three years ago her dream of becoming a chef became overwhelming so she quit her marketing job and moved […]

The 11th April saw a lively group of WITH Tas members and guests gather at Cool Wine in Criterion Street and begin the evening sipping on a delicious Chartley Lavinia sparkling while catching up with industry colleagues. Just before delving further into the world of wine, we were introduced to a new locally made product from the Tasmanian Tonic Company. Inspired by the fabulous range of gins now being produced throughout the state, Dina Gregson decided they deserved a tonic that complemented their flavours rather than one that masked them with sweetness. The new tonic comes in four floral flavours: […]

Thank you to all who responded to our survey late last year. The Committee was delighted to have such constructive feedback to use as a base for 2019 planning. Some of the comments about what WITH provides included: "an informal, welcoming, non-judgemental atmosphere to connect." "networking with like-minded women in a non gov / non training session is really important" "I find WITH is much more personal than the other agencies and easier to approach members to discuss anything on my mind related to my business." The feedback on our Leaders Breakfast was also excellent so we hope you'll enjoy […]

WITH Tas was founded to provide support, mentoring and networking opportunities to all women in our industries. This scholarship of $1,000 aims to encourage and support young Tasmanian women to commence or continue their tourism/hospitality studies. Whilst the scholarship is paid at the end of 2019, throughout the year the scholarship winner is offered mentoring by the WITH Tas committee and invited to all our events and committee meetings. Download the 2019 Scholarship guidelines and application form here APPLICATIONS FOR 2019 CLOSE 5pm  MONDAY 25 MARCH. For further information please contact WITH via email womenintourismtas@hotmail.com or phone WITH Committee Member, […]

Each year Women in Tourism & Hospitality Tasmania awards a $1,000 Scholarship to a young woman studying for a career in our industry. To help raise funds for this, our generous donors are offering these wonderful prizes: A Pennicott Wilderness cruise for two people A Grape Pickers Lunch and wine tasting for two people at Puddleduck Vineyard One night's accommodation at Apartments on Fraser Bicheno Two nights' accommodation on a weekend at at Roxburgh House One night's accommodation at the The Old Woolstore Apartments A Mosquito Net and Lifestraw from Travel With A Cause A delicious Tasmanian Chocolate Bouquet A […]

Our Annual General Meeting is being held at 5.30pm on the 19th September at the Hobart Town Hall. The formalities include our 2017-2018 President's Report and presentation of Women in Tourism & Hospitality Tasmania's annual financial report. The Management Committee is also announced and takes over for the next twelve months. The positions are: President Vice President Secretary Public Officer/Treasurer Membership Co-ordinator Plus three general committee members If you'd like to join the Committee, you can download the WITH Tas 2018-2019 Committee nomination form here Contact us if you'd like to discuss the responsibilities, rewards and experience that can come […]