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Categories: BUSINESS · CULTURE
Tasmania tourism town awards
Entities: Deloraine · Des Brown · Stanley · Tracey Mallett · Clint Walker
Overview
In late July 2026 Tasmania announced the winners of its annual Top Tourism Town awards. Deloraine was named the state’s Small Tourism Town for a second year running, praised for its short‑walks, arts scene and heritage charm. Devonport and Stanley also received recognition – Devonport for its revitalised foreshore and cultural attractions, and Stanley for its community‑driven People’s Choice award.
The awards highlighted a broader trend of growing visitor numbers in northern Tasmania, with officials noting a 23 % rise in tourism over the previous two years. Both Deloraine and Devonport will move on to compete in the national Australia’s Top Tourism Town Awards later in the year, underscoring the region’s increasing profile as a destination.
Local business owners and tourism officials attribute the success to coordinated community effort, clear local identity and ongoing renewal, likening the process to coaching a sports team.
Timeline
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7 days ago
[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesDeloraine, Tasmania Wins Small Tourism Town Award for 2026Deloraine, Tasmania, earned the Small Tourism Town award for 2026, marking its second straight win and boosting regional visitor numbers.
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9 days ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesTasmania's Deloraine, Devonport and Stanley win top tourism town awardsDeloraine, Devonport and Stanley win 2026 Tassie's Top Tourism Town awards, highlighting community collaboration and local identity; both Deloraine and Devonport will compete for national honours.
Sources
examiner.com.au · malaysiagazette.com · northerndailyleader.com.au · theadvocate.com.au