Tasmania’s stellar reputation as a world-class tourism destination of choice has once again been confirmed, with Hobart voted as Travel + Leisure reader’s Best City in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.
Acting Minister for Tourism Michael Ferguson hailed this outstanding result, with Hobart also making the top 25 of readers’ favourite cities in the world.
“There’s no doubt Tasmania is the place to be, and this latest accolade again confirms that tourists love coming here to see what we have to offer,” Minister Ferguson said.
“Tourism has boomed in Tasmania since our Government was elected, and we are supporting iconic events like the Taste of Summer, Dark Mofo and the Festival of Voices that help make our Island State great.
“With these unique events and Hobart’s natural beauty, it’s easy to see why visitors worldwide have fallen in love with Tassie.
“It’s fantastic to be recognised by such a prestigious travel brand – however, we aren’t resting on our laurels as we deliver our bold and ambitious plan for the future to ensure our visitor economy continues to provide the most positive impact for Tasmania.
“We’ll continue to protect the things that make Tasmania different while growing the value of the visitor economy, delivering for industry, our regional communities and our State as a whole.”
Travel + Leisure is one of the USA’s biggest travel media platforms, with an affluent audience of 9.9 million. Hundreds of thousands of Travel + Leisure readers shared their thoughts on cities across the world, rating them on their sights and landmarks, culture, cuisine, friendliness, shopping, and overall value.
Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards are an essential, trusted source for inspiration and guidance as travellers make plans to set out on trips around the globe.
