Feel like you don’t have time to write a tourism award submission? You’re not alone. Here’s how to craft a winning entry with a clear structure, compelling story, and zero stress.

Tourism needs funding to thrive. From government grants to visitor levies and local business buy-in, this article explores the best ways regional communities can fund tourism development that lasts.

Tourism award submissions take time — so why not set yourself up for success? Our top tip for creating a winning entry is simple: write a business plan. In this blog, we share a free template, proven strategies, and the inside scoop on how to make your submission shine, based on years of award-winning experience.

Wondering which sustainability accreditation program is best for your needs?

Here’s a quick overview of the options for all types of tourism businesses to get you started!

You’ve won! What a feeling!

Now, how to leverage your award to get the most benefit out of it? You earned it; be proud and tell the world!

Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council near Wagga Wagga is one of Australia’s leading Councils for proactively developing agritourism.  

Here is what they have achieved with the support of grants and Tilma Group since 2018 - which was recognised with a national economic development award.

Linda’s key takeaways from the WA Tourism Conference

A series of Inspiring Agritourism webinars on best practice case studies to support agritourism development.

We’ve been mentoring a lot of agritourism operators over the last year.

Here we share examples of how our mentoring supported their business’ growth.

This is a tough topic that we hope a couple of recommended resources will help your business with. 

After the turbulence of the past few years now is a better time than any for tourism and event operators to tap into the expertise of a mentor.

Insider grant writing tips from tourism grant writers, and from the agencies that provide grants

Right now there is so much government investment via grant funding to revitalise domestic tourism, particularly for regions recovering from bushfire and drought, in addition to COVID-recovery. This is the time to prepare ‘shovel-ready’ projects for grant applications that will be announced in coming months.

For the second year I have had the pleasure of participating as a mentor in the Queensland Tourism industry Council (QTIC) Young Professionals Mentoring Program.

This year I had the absolute pleasure of working with Tennille Wendt from the Ironman Group, a young passionate events professional

Twelve months ago, I was very fortunate to be selected as one of 100 Rare Birds to receive a 12-month business mentoring program.

I cannot believe that it took me ten years to finally get myself a business mentor. Now I keep kicking myself for not doing it as soon as I started in business.