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The Southern branch of Women in Tourism & Hospitality Tasmania (WITH Tas) offers a scholarship to encourage study aimed at professional development and career progression. Whilst the funds are paid on successful conclusion of the study year, WITH Tas provides peer support throughout the year with the successful applicant attending a specified number of events, including one Management Committee meeting. Dates for WITH Tas 2020 Scholarship: Applications close 5pm, Monday 30th March. Assessments done and interviews held in following fortnight. Download the application here > Winner announced in April at a WITH Tas function and in the following issue of […]

WITH Tas has turned 10 years of age and to mark the milestone, Hobart Lord Mayor, Alderman Anna Reynolds, has offered a Civic Reception this Wednesday 18th September following our AGM. We’re very honoured and excited – stay tuned for the photos! Read more in the press release here>

Nominations are now open for the WITH Tas Management Committee (South). If you'd enjoy meeting and helping others in our industry, please consider joining our small band. All contributions and new ideas are always appreciated. To find out more email info@withtas.com or you can download the WITH Tas 2019-2020 Committee nomination form. Nominations close Monday 10th September 2019 at 5pm. Find out more about our current 2018-2019 Committee  >

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 […]