Kangaroo Island Tourism Alliance

01/04/2026

‼️Last call for membership everyone‼️

We are currently finalising our membership renewals, with all renewals due by Friday 10 April.

After this date, your business listing will be removed from the KITA website and regional maps, and you will no longer have access to the full range of membership benefits. These include:

⭐​ Inclusion in KITA’s destination marketing activities and campaigns
⭐​ Discounted advertising opportunities in the Kangaroo Island Visitor Guide
⭐​​ Access to industry workshops, training, and capacity-building programs
⭐​ Participation in trade, distribution and experience development programs
⭐​ Networking opportunities and member events
⭐​Access to research, insights and industry data
⭐​Representation and advocacy on key tourism issues affecting Kangaroo Island

As outlined in our Membership Prospectus, KITA plays a key role in promoting Kangaroo Island as a must-visit destination and supporting the growth and sustainability of our visitor economy, working in partnership with our members and stakeholders.

To renew, log in here: https://kita.tidyhq.com/member/memberships

If you have any questions or would like to discuss your membership, please do not hesitate to contact Megan or Cat. Payment plans are also available and can be arranged with our team. We understand that rising costs make it more challenging for businesses to manage expenses, and we are happy to work with you to find a suitable option.

20/01/2026

Join the South Australian Tourism Commission’s Industry Webinar on 17 February for the latest updates on our tourism industry with SATC’s Executive team.

This is a chance for you to stay informed about what is happening across our industry and ask questions in real time.

Register now to join the webinar at 10am on Tuesday 17 February via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cXMicxvYTRCaLolfxMwy_g #/registration

12/12/2025

Kangaroo Island Tourism Alliance Launches 2026 State Election Priorities

https://www.tourkangarooisland.com.au/news/kangaroo-island-tourism-alliance-launches-2026-state-election-priorities

27/11/2025

🎄🎄CHRISTMAS 2025 🎄🎄

If you’re open on Christmas Day, trading around the festive period, or planning any special Christmas offerings, please let us know so we can update our ‘Christmas on KI’ webpage. Post in the comments here, or email [email protected]

Thank you!

26/11/2025

Bushfire Ready for Tourism

This is somewhat relevant, given the events of this week. Fire Danger Season is here and now is the time to make sure your business is ready.

TiCSA is proud to partner with the CFS to deliver a Bushfire Ready for Tourism webinar tailored to tourism operators and regional businesses.

Tourism businesses can be heavily affected by bushfire, from infrastructure and operations to staff and visitors. This webinar will help you understand your risks, strengthen your planning, and protect your business so you can continue to operate safely and confidently throughout the season

When: Thursday 4 December | 10am - 11:30am
Where: Online
Cost: Free

Webinar: Bushfire Ready for Tourism at Online (Zoom) on Thu Dec 4 2025, 10:00am: Where: Webinar (You will receive the webinar link immediately after...

21/11/2025

New Algal Bloom Event Support Fund

The South Australian Tourism Commission has announced that applications for the $750,000 Algal Bloom Event Support Fund are now open. Submissions will be accepted from Friday, 21 November 2025 until 5:00pm ACDT, Sunday, 1 March 2026, or until funds are fully allocated, whichever is earlier.

The Fund, which forms part of the Summer Plan, is designed to support event organisers deliver vibrant event experiences in South Australia’s metropolitan and regional coastal destinations impacted by the algal bloom.

Grants of up to $20,000 (ex GST) will be made available to existing events, not new events, in eligible metropolitan and regional coastal areas to stimulate visitation, drive economic recovery, and foster community connection.

The Fund will support events staged between 1 December 2025 to 31 March 2026 in eligible postcodes, and may include leisure events, council events, and community events.

Check out the website here for more information, and get in contact if you have any questions.

Events and festivals play an essential role in the South Australian visitor economy. They are a great way to showcase the personality of a region, build community pride and social connections, and are important drivers of visitation and economic development.

21/11/2025

KITA is pleased to share the latest insights from the 2024–25 national cruise tourism report published by the Australian Cruise Association, alongside a snapshot of Kangaroo Island’s cruise performance and future priorities.

While cruise continues to contribute to our local economy, we recognise the increasing importance of planning for sustainable growth. Read what KITA has planned to address this for the future.

https://www.tourkangarooisland.com.au/edm/kangaroo-island-cruise-tourism-performance-forward-priorities

21/11/2025

The Tourism Optimisation Management Model (TOMM) Committee is pleased to announce the release of the 2024/5 Visitor Exit Survey.

Check out what the Committee has to say about this year's data, and what they are planning for the future to make the data more accessible.

The Tourism Optimisation Management Model (TOMM) Committee is pleased to announce the release of the 2024/5 Visitor Exit Survey.

04/11/2025

Tourism plays a vital role in our Island’s economy, lifestyle and community. Every two years, we ask residents to share their thoughts and experiences through the Kangaroo Island TOMM Resident Survey, and 2025 is our next opportunity to hear from you.

The Tourism Optimisation Management Model (TOMM) is a community-led initiative that helps us measure how tourism impacts our Island – environmentally, economically, socially, and culturally. Your feedback helps shape decisions that ensure tourism benefits everyone and supports our long-term sustainability.

We love to hear about when things are working, but when something’s not working, TOMM helps identify the issue and guides action. Your responses help inform what needs to change, how we can fix it, and who’s best placed to deliver those changes.

If you’ve ever thought, “Someone should do something about that”, this is your chance to be that someone.

Complete the 2025 Resident Survey now and help protect what makes Kangaroo Island special.

Complete the Survey Here 👉 https://mcgregortan.questionpro.com.au/1288111?src=10&Custom15=1

Thank you for helping us grow tourism in a way that sustains our community, our environment, and our shared Island life.

03/11/2025

📸 CALLING KI PHOTOGRAPHERS 📸

We're putting together a new series for the Authentic Kangaroo Island Facebook and Instagram pages, and we'd love your help to show the world what we locals already know, that our beaches are world-class! 🌊

After a few months of nature doing its thing, we want to show that our beaches are clean and safe to be at. It's a great time to capture our coastlines at their best: crisp, clear, and utterly breathtaking.

If you're out and about with your camera – or have some recent favourites that show off our shores – we’d love to see them. Real, unfiltered moments. Wide angles. Drone shots. Natural light. That unmistakable Island magic.

Selected images will be featured on our social channels (with credit, of course!), sharing the beauty of our beaches through the eyes of those who live and work here.

Drop your shots in the comments below or send us a message if you'd prefer to share privately. Thank you in advance!

23/10/2025

Join us for a practical and insightful online session with Dani Ruiz from Carbon Halo, tailored specifically for Kangaroo Island tourism operators.

This session introduces the Tourism Emissions Reduction Program, providing you with the tools and knowledge to measure and reduce your business's carbon footprint using the Carbon Halo platform.

Why attend?
• Learn how to calculate your carbon emissions accurately
• Understand what data you need and how to input it
• See real examples from tourism operators already using the platform
• Discover how carbon reduction can strengthen business resilience and meet visitor expectations

WHEN: Thursday 30 October 2025
TIME: 10:00am to 11:30am ACDT
WHERE: Online , register 95df8b81-2114-42e5-8e6a-3cf0ad03730f@ec070406-d085-4736-b855-54b8fd254040" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/95df8b81-2114-42e5-8e6a-3cf0ad03730f@ec070406-d085-4736-b855-54b8fd254040

This is a valuable opportunity for all operators aiming to align with global sustainability trends and contribute to a low-impact, high-value visitor economy for Kangaroo Island.