Local Government Tourism & Events Support

At Tilma Group, we proudly partner with local governments across Australia to drive regional growth through strategic tourism development, event activation, and visitor economy planning. We understand the unique challenges councils face—limited resources, the need for strong community buy-in, and the delicate balance of supporting both local businesses and visitors. That’s where we come in.

Whether you're a regional council, economic development team, or destination marketing unit, our team brings hands-on experience and deep regional expertise to help you unlock your area’s tourism potential.

Who we work with

  • Local and regional councils

  • Economic development and planning teams

  • Destination marketing organisations

  • Events and tourism officers

  • Visitor information centres

How we help local government

Regional tourism and visitor economy strategies

We create practical, achievable strategies that drive visitation and support sustainable economic outcomes. Our strategies are tailored to your community, grounded in research, and focused on activation—not just sitting on a shelf. Learn more

Tourism activation plans

We work with you to identify realistic, high-impact projects that bring your tourism vision to life. From branding and experience development to product readiness, our plans are built to deliver results. Explore activation plans

Event support and approval process reviews

We help councils streamline internal processes and provide the right support to community events—reducing friction, improving collaboration, and boosting event outcomes. Read about event strategies

Strategic mentoring

Our mentoring ensures your strategy doesn't end at delivery. We support your team with quarterly check-ins, practical tools, and expert guidance to keep your projects on track and your community engaged. See how mentoring works

Grant writing

We’ve helped secure millions in government and industry funding. From concept to application, we develop compelling business cases, benefit narratives, and budget justifications that give your project the best chance of success. Find out about grant writing

Solving common challenges for Councils

We understand the pressure councils are under. You’re often stretched thin across priorities, with limited funding and the responsibility of satisfying both residents and visitors.

That’s why we:

  • Design strategies that are realistic and ready for action

  • Ensure community engagement is baked into the process

  • Focus on projects that deliver economic and social benefits

  • Support your internal teams every step of the way

From revitalising underperforming visitor information centres to launching brand-new tourism precincts, our work supports councils to achieve real outcomes - without the overwhelm.

Let’s talk about your region

If you're ready to strengthen your region’s tourism, events, or visitor economy - but aren’t sure where to start - let’s have a chat. We’d love to explore what’s possible for your community.