Premier Peter Gutwein released the state's reopening plan and COVID spread modelling on Friday, with Launceston Airport chief executive Shane O'Hare confident the decision would allow passengers to plan and book trips with confidence from December onwards.

"Flying is a crucial part of what keeps us connected to the mainland, and to the people we love, so today's border announcement is significant for the community and for all of the businesses that rely on frequent flights to other major cities," he said.

"Victoria and NSW represent our busiest markets and having them return is a huge step towards normality."

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Tourism Industry Council Tasmania chief executive Luke Martin said the arrangement would give tourism operators the ability to develop a plan for the future.

"The tourism industry welcomes the Tasmanian government announcing a hard date for Tasmania's borders re-opening," he said.

"We asked for a firm date to enable businesses to start planning with certainty and confidence, particularly around their staffing levels over summer, and today provides that."

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The Property Council of Australia executive director Rebecca Ellston said the Tasmanian government's plan to re-open interstate would provide a welcome economic boost for the state.

She said opening the borders would provide much-needed certainty and confidence for businesses, retailers and tourism operators who can now plan for the festive season and beyond.

The Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief executive Michael Bailey said the next few months would be critical in learning to live with COVID.

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He said Tasmanians had done well through COVID, but reconnecting to the mainland would present its challenges.

"I've always said it would be much more difficult coming out of the COVID restrictions than it was going into them," he said.

"The business community is looking forward to a strong summer season without the risk of lockdowns on either side of Bass Strait and once again, we encourage everyone to get vaccinated."

Mr Gutwein said once the borders were open, they would not be closed again.

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