Development Retainer

Advance notice — not yet open for submissionsExpected tender release: 31 December 2026 — indicative and subject to change

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Tourism Australia is seeking a provider for a Development Retainer. This opportunity covers hospitality, travel, and tourism services, including tourism development consulting, management advisory services, and management consulting. The retainer will support Tourism Australia's work across multiple regions spanning Western Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory, and Tasmania. For enquiries, contact Gill Lynam at tenders@tourism.australia.com.

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Tourism Australia is seeking a provider for a Development Retainer to support tourism development consulting, management advisory services, and management consulting activities.
This retainer covers multiple regions across all Australian states and territories, including Perth Metropolitan, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Darwin, Hobart, Canberra, and numerous regional areas.
The services include hospitality and travel tourism, tourism development consulting services, management advisory services, and management consulting.
Tourism Australia is the agency seeking a provider for this Development Retainer.
For enquiries about this opportunity, contact Gill Lynam at tenders@tourism.australia.com.
The reference number for this opportunity is PROCFY27018.

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