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Each year our Scholarship Interview Panel unearths talented, professional and committed young women, each studying hard to fulfil their aspirations for a career in tourism and hospitality. This year was no different. Meet our 2023 Student Scholarship winner, Upuli Prabhashini Pathirana, who particularly stood out. Upuli is currently studying a Certificate III in Hospitality at TasTAFE, on a pathway to a Bachelor of Business – Hospitality Management at UTAS. She has a passion for customer service, beginning her career in 2008 as a Travel Assistant. She rose to a professional level to become a Training Specialist in Hospitality and Tourism […]

We are delighted to announce that Emily Hopwood has been reappointed to the TICT Board of Directors for a second term, representing WITH Tas in the Associations College. Emily's reappointment is confirmation of the important role WITH Tas plays in representing women across the tourism and hospitality sectors in Tasmania. Thank you to all TICT members who voted for Emily, recognising her experience, expertise and passion for diversity across our industry. Congratulations Emily and thank you for your support of WITH Tas - we look forward to working with you again over your next two year term. “The last two […]

Emily Hopwood has represented WITH Tas on the Board of the Tourism Industry Council Tasmania (TICT) under the Associations College for the past two years. Emily seeks re-election for a second term and we are delighted to again endorse her nomination. We firmly believe her ethos on equality and diversity, as well as her experience in regional tourism, brings a much-needed perspective to the highest level of industry representation in the state. If you are a financial member of the TICT and are eligible to vote in their board election, please support a continuing voice for WITH on the TICT […]