REGIONAL TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
From humble beginnings in 2008, Tilma Group has become one of
Australia’s most respected regional tourism development agencies.
Led by Director Linda Tillman, Tilma Group’s small, agile team works with clients from across regional Australia,
from bustling destinations to ‘two-man towns’, thriving rural tourism businesses and lone operators to up-and-coming events.
We only take on projects we love and have the capacity to deliver in the trademark Tilma way - hands on, all in, and fully committed to the end!
We understand the unique challenges and opportunities rural and regional communities face.
We speak your language. We know our stuff and are ready and raring to support you with yours.
Local Government
Tourism and event planning, capacity-building and grant writing for Councils,
tourism organisations, and Chambers
Event committees
Strategic planning, mentoring, capacity-building and grant writing for event committees
Operators
Strategic planning, mentoring, tourism award submissions, and grant applications
for tourism businesses
Regional Tourism & Event Consulting
Our clients want realistic strategies,
a clear way forward,
support to get the ball rolling,
and RESULTS.
Capability Building
We help the hard work, passion and dedication of our clients pay off.
“Linda and her team painstakingly poked, prodded, interviewed and researched every corner of our region, leaving no stone unturned. Their efforts were rewarded with the epiphany of the ‘Explorers’ brand for our Shire. They stripped down all the information presented to them and recognised a common denominator between our visitors and the famous Burke and Wills story. This brand then became the focal point behind an insightful, detailed and honest approach to a practical and achievable tourism activation plan.”
Project Case Studies
Case Studies
“Tilma Group knows how to transform ideas into actions and make big visions become reality. Linda is one to dream big and see the big vision, but then she breaks it down into actionable steps to make these things achievable. Linda developed an event strategy and action plan which was our roadmap to follow. This plan enabled our event to secure funding. Without a doubt, this would have not been possible without Linda’s professional guidance.”
Our Values
☆ DOWN TO EARTH
Team Tilma is born and bred in rural Australia. We celebrate the uniqueness of regional communities, understand your frustrations and opportunities, and speak your language.
☆ BIG PICTURE THINKERS
Thinking globally as well as locally, not only are we in touch with the fabric of regional communities, but we are always looking at the bigger picture. We are on top of the latest trends and industry innovation.
☆ ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE
Our clients are located in some of the most environmentally and culturally rich locations in Australia. We are passionate advocates for responsible tourism and will never put an idea to clients without consideration of its cultural and environmental impacts.
☆ ALL ABOUT OUTCOMES
Our passion is seeing regional communities achieve great results from their investments in tourism. We don’t stop at the idea generation and planning; it’s supporting the achievement of results that excites us!
☆ FULL OF BEANS
We’re not sure if it’s the fresh country air, the morning sun rising over sunflower fields, or the hearty country brekkies, but our team of go-getters jump out of bed each day ready to take on big challenges and put in 100% every step of the way!
☆ INSPIRED
Team Tilma lives and breathes regional tourism and events. We attend festivals to talk to the volunteers and go on holidays to get some work done! There’s no doubt about it, we’re passionate and we’re proud of it.
☆ THE PERFECT AMOUNT OF CRAZY
At Tilma Group, we have just the right balance of common sense to curiosity, focus to free-thinking, and intuition to imagination.
☆ WE KNOW OUR STUFF
Tilma Group is an experienced team of highly-skilled over-achievers who are committed to not just deliver on your goals, but blow them completely out of the local watering hole.
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