The easing of further restrictions in the state follows a record 17 days without a new case of coronavirus.

Premier Peter Gutwein announced on Tuesday stage two restrictions would be in place a week earlier than planned.

Stage three restrictions might also be in place earlier, depending on if cases continue to drop and new cases remain at zero.

While this is a welcome shot in the arm for the tourism sector, with overnight visits back on the agenda, tourism operators will be likely bracing for an influx of tourism.

Tasmania's East Coast and tourism regions across the state will be bracing for an influx of visitors, and it will be up to the visitors to make sure that coronavirus is not spread. So while the news of restrictions easing is promising, it is clear the government has more to do on providing clarity and assurance to the tourism sector, a vital economic driver. One thing that tourism operators deserve transparency is the future of Tasmania's summertime events calendar.

A staple of summer tourism in the state many events like the Taste of Tasmania and the agricultural show circuit remain under a cloud due to a myriad of things such as border controls and social gathering restrictions. Planning for these events happens now, during the off-season, so it's clear there is more work to do here.

However, control, or relative control, over the coronavirus is not just up to the state government. While businesses are responsible for the conditions imposed on them, there will be many families who flock to reserves, parks and other popular areas.

If you are planning a trip for the long weekend, make sure you take heed of public health advice as you go about your weekend in those areas.

Please, if you are travelling this weekend, exercise caution and use your common sense. If an area you plan to go to is busy, then maybe rethink it or go at another time. We all have a part to play to make sure our control over this virus remains that way.