South Australia
Home ground. Wine, wildlife and regional stays, and the office on Kaurna Country that supports the rest of the country from.
See South Australia3,000+ tourism businesses across Australia
The desk for the visitor economy.
Launchpad for operators. Programs for regions. Consulting when the work is not a login. Built here, used in every state.
Starter is free through your region. No credit card to run the Altitude Score.
- Businesses supported
- 3,000+
- Regions and RTOs
- 20+
- States and territories
- 8
- Years in the field
- 5
Bookings, trade and the score. Not another login.
Altitude Score says what to fix. Trade tools say where to sell. The CRM keeps the sitting. One desk, built for a tourism week.
See LaunchpadOne place to run your tourism business
Trade, grants, marketing, listings and programs, together.
Step 1
One place to run your tourism business
Launchpad brings trade, grants, marketing, listings and programs together, built for Australian tourism.
Step 2
Every part of the business, working together
Trade, Grants, Marketing, Listings and Programs, each shown on the screens you get in Launchpad.
Step 3
Your action plan builds itself
Add the features you want to your action plan as you read. It becomes your own step-by-step start in Launchpad.
The product, as it ships
Marketing hub
A brand profile, social and blog drafts, a website audit and an SEO score, written for an operator with an hour a week rather than an agency with a retainer.
More on marketing hubGrants and funding
A live register of federal, state and regional grants, filtered to the business's state and type, with the application steps, documents and assessment criteria in one place.
More on grants and funding
Grants, live from the platform
68 tourism grants on the register, 25 open now. Updated weekly by the grants agent inside Launchpad, shown here by state.
- 3New South Wales
- 3Victoria
- 3Queensland
- 5Western Australia
- 6South Australia
- 8Northern Territory
- 3Tasmania
- 2Australian Capital Territory
Plus 40 national programs open to tourism businesses in every state.
Open now
ATEC Meeting Place famil program
The ATEC Meeting Place famil program offers Tasmanian tourism businesses a prime opportunity to showcase their products and experiences directly to key domestic and international travel trade buyers.
Tourism Tasmania Industry, State, TAS
- Funding
- Varies
- Status
- Open now
Queensland Destination Events Program (QDEP)
The primary purpose of the QDEP is to foster the growth of events that attract intrastate, interstate, and international visitors to Queensland, thereby stimulating regional economies and showcasing the state's diverse attractions.
Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ), State, QLD
- Funding
- $5,000 to $100,000
- Status
- Open now
South Australian Tourism Commission (SATC) - Tourism Industry Development Fund (TIDF)
Supports new and enhanced tourism products, services, and infrastructure across South Australia, encouraging innovation and investment in the tourism sector. This can include accommodation, attractions, tours, and digital offerings.
South Australian Tourism Commission (SATC), State, SA
- Funding
- Amount varies
- Status
- Open now
Tourism WA - Various programs (check website)
Support and develop the tourism industry in Western Australia.
Tourism Western Australia, State, WA
- Funding
- Varies
- Status
- Open now
Who it is for
Operators
Tours, stays, attractions. Bookings, trade and a score that says what to fix first, without another login.
Operator pathsRegions and RTOs
The operators in your patch, on one desk. Programs that actually get taken up, and a number you can take back to the board.
Where we workGovernment programs
Policy that reaches the counter. Delivery, reporting and a record of who did the work.
Programs
Every state and territory
Hover a point. Click through to the state.
Experiences on the platform
Listings from the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse, the national catalogue Launchpad keeps in sync for operators in every state.
Acacia Motor Lodge
Coonabarabran
Acacia Motor Lodge is a 23-room motel just 200 metres from the town centre, shops and cafes. Choose from single, double, queen and family rooms sleeping up to…
Alexandra Visitor Information Centre
Alexandra
Alexandra is a charming country town located in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range, 130 kilometres north east of Melbourne. Lake Eildon National Park,…
Airlie Beach
Destination Information, Airlie Beach
Airlie Beach is the vibrant hub of the Whitsundays and the ideal mainland base for fun and adventure in the Whitsundays. It is the perfect launching pad for…
Albany Motel and Apartments
Albany
Albany Motel and Apartments offers modern, renovated motel accommodation and self-contained holiday apartments. They are located just one block from the Albany…
Adelaide Convention Centre
Attraction, Adelaide
Located at the heart of Adelaide's vibrant riverbank precinct, Adelaide Convention Centre is a world-class business events venue renowned for its culinary…
Adelaide House Museum
Attraction, Alice Springs
Designed by Rev John Flynn (the man of the $20 note) and built-in 1926, Adelaide House was the first hospital in Alice Springs. Designed for the hot inland…
Aardvark Adventures Tasmania
Glenorchy
Aardvark Adventures is an adventure tourism business located in Hobart, Tasmania. With over 33 years in the industry, they specialise in abseiling, white water…
Ainslie Football and Social Club
Attraction, Ainslie
Stop by the Ainslie Football and Social Club for meals, drinks, poker machines, entertainment and internet access. Choose your meals from their all-weather…
Business tools
The plan, the budget and the pitch, written with the business's own numbers inside Launchpad.
- Digital Content Schedule
A comprehensive digital content schedule for Australian tourism businesses, designed to plan, organise, and execute engaging and effective content across various online platforms. This tool helps businesses streamline their content marketing efforts, improve brand visibility, and attract more customers.
- Booking Confirmation Template
Create professional booking confirmation emails that set clear expectations
- Business Operations Plan
A comprehensive plan outlining the day-to-day operational activities and processes of an Australian tourism business, ensuring efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
- Cancellation & No-Show Policy
Create a fair cancellation policy that protects your revenue while keeping guests happy
- Daily Operations Checklist
Create opening and closing checklists to ensure consistent daily operations
- Visual Merchandising Plan
A simple plan to improve visual appeal and drive sales in your Australian tourism business.
From operators we work with
“As a business you’re always looking for information and guidance that will help you with the improvement and running of your business. This has by far given me the most benefit. Rather than just telling you what you need to do it tells you how to achieve it.”
“I cannot recommend Tourism Accelerator highly enough! Hayden and his team provided me with outstanding advice and service, above and beyond what was required. I now have a beautiful, fully functional online store!”
“Tourism Accelerator supported our business with valuable industry insights to extend our distribution reach which has led to new connections and bookings. I highly recommend getting in touch with his team.”
Frequently asked questions
What does Tourism Accelerator actually do?
Consulting, coaching, trade, and Launchpad, the desk operators, regions and funded programs use. Services sit beside the platform; they are not a four-step journey.
What is Launchpad?
CRM, marketing, bookings, trade tools and the Altitude Score. Launchpad is $595 a year, Pro is $2,000 a year, feature packs $80 a month. Starter is free through your region or a funded program.
Where is Tourism Accelerator based?
167 Flinders Street, Adelaide. We work with operators in every state and territory.
Does Tourism Accelerator help with grants?
Yes. Launchpad keeps a live register of Australian tourism grants, updated weekly, with the application steps, documents and criteria for each one inside the platform. The grant finder on this site shows the register by state.
How do I get started?
Book a sitting, start on Launchpad, or write to hello@tourismaccelerator.com.au. We will look at the business and say what to do first.
Get started with Launchpad
Starter is free when your region or a funded program brings you on. Otherwise, book a sitting and we will walk the desk.
No credit card to run the Altitude Score.