our projects
ATDW Enhancement Project
The ATDW powers tourism in Australia - fueling operator listings in search engines and publications in every state. The ATDW Data Enhancement Project was aimed at improving listing numbers and quality across Tasmania.
National study of overnight walking
A nationally representative study of more than 5,000 Australians, revealing who goes on multi-day walks, what they want from them, and what stops others from walking.
Destination Perth destination management plan
A 10-year plan for tourism across Perth and Surrounds, a region of seven subregions and more than 5 million overnight visitors a year, subcontracted by TRC Tourism to lead and deliver the project.
West Coast Adventure Tourism Prospectus
An investment prospectus inviting adventure tourism entrepreneurs to Tasmania’s West Coast, setting out evaluated opportunities from sand boarding to floating saunas and cultural experiences.
Australia’s Golden Outback destination management suite of plans
A 10-year tourism plan for a region covering more than half of Western Australia, with four regional tourism development strategies. episteme was subcontracted by TRC Tourism to lead and deliver the project.
Australia’s Coral Coast destination management suite of plans
A 10-year tourism plan for Australia’s Coral Coast, shaped by 655 stakeholders, with regional strategies for the Gascoyne, Mid West and Wheatbelt, subcontracted to lead the project by TRC Tourism.
Abalone Victoria (Central Zone) interim CEO
Working with Abalone Victoria as Interim CEO. Overseeing the recruitment of a new CEO, engaging with key stakeholders and members, ensuring governance is robust and ensuring ASIC compliance over the period.
Benchmarking fisheries staffing across Australia
A national study for NRE Tasmania comparing how every Australian state and territory resources its fisheries management, to help plan for a changing fisheries workforce.
Wellington Park Trust visitor and recreation strategy
A 10-year strategy for an inspiring, connected visitor experience of Wellington Park and kunanyi/Mount Wellington, co-designed with more than 1,000 people for the Wellington Park Management Trust.
Experience Victoria 2033
Co-leading, with TRC Tourism, Victoria’s ten-year visitor economy masterplan during lockdown, built on regenerative principles and published as Experience Victoria 2033.
Make Yourself at Home: evaluating Tasmania’s travel voucher program
An evaluation of Tasmania’s COVID-era intrastate travel voucher program, which generated $3.18 in spending for every dollar claimed and helped tourism businesses through 2020.
Table Cape Loo with a View: independent review
Who knew that public toilets are a window to a town’s soul? Probably all of us. An independent review of whether a landmark lookout and toilet at Table Cape could solve a practical problem and become a must-see attraction in its own right. It has now been supported by Waratah Wynyard Council.
Mountain biking market analysis – Tropical North Queensland
A market analysis for Tourism Tropical North Queensland exploring how Cairns can grow mountain bike tourism by appealing to both holiday riders and dedicated mountain bikers.
West x North West Data Hub
Developing a Regional Data Hub for West x North West Regional Tourism to bring all of the currently avaialble data into one platform.