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Victorian tax on short-stay accommodation will be rolled out after little consultation with the tourism industry. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/16908/victorian-government-must-consult-with-industry-over-new-short-stay-tax-rollout" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/media-release-twitter-1200x675-melb-2_1c59wp5u616vd.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> More airlines choosing Melbourne to launch inaugural international flights to Australia </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">19 August 2024</p> <p class="news-intro">VTIC celebrates today’s announcement that Juneyao Airlines will launch three weekly direct flights from Shanghai to Melbourne Airport. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/16799/more-airlines-choosing-melbourne-to-launch-inaugural-international-flights-to-australia" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/from-the-ceo-15-08-24.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">15 August 2024</p> <p class="news-intro">The last couple of weeks have been busy with key issues on the national stage that are critically important to our industry in Victoria. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/16753/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/media-release-twitter-1200x675-melb-2_1c59wp5u616vd_1v8sp2giv78rn.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> VTIC launches Tourism Emission Reduction Commitment Program </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">14 August 2024</p> <p class="news-intro">VTIC is excited to announce the launch of this groundbreaking initiative to drive sustainability across Victoria's tourism sector. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/16735/vtic-launches-tourism-emission-reduction-commitment-program" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/website-thumbnail-from-the-ceo_ohlm6w3qx9ct.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">01 August 2024</p> <p class="news-intro">This has been another tough week for the aviation sector in Australia, with REX announcing they have gone into voluntary administration, calling in EY to restructure the airline and hopefully salvage their future. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/16652/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/SD6_7679.JPG" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Victoria’s TAC Top Tourism Town Award winners for 2024 announced! </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">26 July 2024</p> <p class="news-intro">The winners of Victoria’s TAC Top Tourism Town Awards have been revealed, with Bendigo, Daylesford, and Timboon taking the top honours for 2024. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/16591/victorias-tac-top-tourism-town-award-winners-for-2024-announced" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/from-the-coo-18-jul.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the COO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">18 July 2024</p> <p class="news-intro">On Tuesday, the team headed to Echuca where, in partnership with Campaspe Shire Council, we were pleased to launch the Campaspe & VTIC Quality Tourism Business Program. The Program will support 20 businesses from the Campaspe region to become Quality Tourism Businesses. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/16509/from-the-coo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Untitled design (27).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> 2024 VTIC Student Entrepreneurial Award winners announced </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">25 June 2024</p> <p class="news-intro">Melbourne Polytechnic has been crowned the winner of the 2024 VTIC Student Entrepreneurial Award. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/16351/2024-vtic-student-entrepreneurial-award-winners-announced" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/ceos-message-20-06-2024.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">20 June 2024</p> <p class="news-intro">On Tuesday we were privileged to hold the inaugural Choose Tourism Careers Expo which proved to be an amazing success, with 50 exhibitors and over 750 attendees visiting the Melbourne Showgrounds throughout the day. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/16291/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/TTT_Vote_Now_RECTANGLE.png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Finalists announced for the 2024 TAC Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">04 June 2024</p> <p class="news-intro">17 towns across the state are vying for the prestigious accolade of Victoria's Top, Small and Tiny Tourism Town. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/16127/finalists-announced-for-the-2024-tac-victorian-top-tourism-town-awards" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/from-the-ceo-23_05.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">23 May 2024</p> <p class="news-intro">It’s been a huge week in Melbourne as our state shines on the global stage at the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) 2024. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/15996/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/media-release-fb-linkedin-1200x627-melb-2_1imwwimt9ab79_1mbp48ucx7n7b.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Regional Tourism Investment Fund will help to deliver new experiences for visitors to Victoria </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">16 May 2024</p> <p class="news-intro">VTIC welcomes the announcement of $62 million to support the continuation of the Regional Tourism Investment Fund (RTIF). <P></p> <a href="/news-item/15921/regional-tourism-investment-fund-will-help-to-deliver-new-experiences-for-visitors-to-victoria" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/parliament.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> FY2024-2025 Federal Budget Summary </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">15 May 2024</p> <p class="news-intro">Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down his third budget last night with an unsurprising focus on helping families under pressure in the current cost of living crisis, reducing inflation, and achieving a consecutive second-year budget surplus for the country. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/15897/fy2024-2025-federal-budget-summary" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/media-release-fb-linkedin-1200x627-melb-2_1imwwimt9ab79_1ahpq4o0pz9a3.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Regional Events Fund a big boost for Victoria's regions </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">13 May 2024</p> <p class="news-intro">VTIC welcomed the Allan Government’s announcement today of $38 million to support the continuation of the state’s highly successful Regional Events Fund. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/15865/regional-events-fund-a-big-boost-for-victorias-regions" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/media-release-fb-linkedin-1200x627-melb-2_1imwwimt9ab79.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Victoria's Budget makes regaining second place a tough task for our visitor economy </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">07 May 2024</p> <p class="news-intro">Today’s FY24-25 Victorian State Budget has delivered incredible challenges for the industry, as we look to regain our momentum on the national stage. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/15822/victorias-budget-makes-regaining-second-place-a-tough-task-for-our-visitor-economy" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/thumb-from-the-seo-24-04.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">24 April 2024</p> <p class="news-intro">It’s been a busy but rewarding couple of weeks in the world of VTIC with our 2024 Vision Summit on Tuesday last week and, last night, we held a regional Spotlight on a Member event at Pt. Leo Estate on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/15719/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/media-release-fb-linkedin-1200x627-melb-2_614h8d1jrxtl.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Victoria must go full throttle in driving demand to shift from third on the national ladder </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">02 April 2024</p> <p class="news-intro">Latest National and International Visitor Survey data to year-ending December 2023 released last week showed total tourism spend in Victoria has hit a record $37.8 billion, 117% of total spend by visitors at the same time in 2019 ($32.5 billion). <P></p> <a href="/news-item/15528/victoria-must-go-full-throttle-in-driving-demand-to-shift-from-third-on-the-national-ladder" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/thumb-from-the-ceo-2803.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">28 March 2024</p> <p class="news-intro">VTIC recently launched our Choose Tourism Careers Expo. This event will be our opportunity to tell the broader story of what a career in our industry looks like. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/15493/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/thumbnail-from-the-ceo-180324.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">18 March 2024</p> <p class="news-intro">Last week I had the honour of joining 70 Victorian operators in Darwin to celebrate Victoria’s winners at the 2023 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/15392/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles_1pez4dlc09iak.png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Victoria celebrates 12 wins at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">16 March 2024</p> <p class="news-intro">The nation's tourism industry came together for the announcement of the winners of the 2023 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/15420/victoria-celebrates-12-wins-at-the-qantas-australian-tourism-awards" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/from-the-ceo-16-02_17k6wxt7qgvam.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">29 February 2024</p> <p class="news-intro">The excitement is growing as we prepare to deliver our 2024 VTIC Vision Summit. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/15176/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/MTILP Students.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> The 2024 Melbourne Tourism Leadership Program kicks-off </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">16 February 2024</p> <p class="news-intro">Last night, we celebrated the latest graduates of our Melbourne Tourism Leadership Program (MTLP) and welcomed the new cohort that are about to embark on their MTLP journey. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/15053/the-2024-melbourne-tourism-leadership-program-kicks-off" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/from-the-ceo-16-02.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">16 February 2024</p> <p class="news-intro">And the excitement begins… <P></p> <a href="/news-item/15054/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/thumb-from-the-ceo-010224.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">01 February 2024</p> <p class="news-intro">January 2024 will go down in the record books however, as the year that the Australian Open broke all previous attendance records – cracking 1.02 million people through its gates to witness the magic that is Melbourne’s version of a Grand Slam event. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/14945/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/media-release-fb-linkedin-1200x627-melb-2.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Victoria wins the battle to welcome direct services from Turkish Airlines to Melbourne </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">19 January 2024</p> <p class="news-intro">After many months of intense negotiations, Melbourne Airport has emerged victorious in the race to secure direct services from Turkish Airlines to our amazing state. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/14841/victoria-wins-the-battle-to-welcome-direct-services-from-turkish-airlines-to-melbourne" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/thumb-ceo-message-18-01-24.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">18 January 2024</p> <p class="news-intro">Summer fun has well and truly hit the city with the commencement of the 2024 Australian Open. Warmly regarded as the only #HAPPYSLAM on the international Grand Slam circuit, Melbourne knows how to bring this event to life like no other destination. And in true inimitable style, Tennis Australia has once again raised the bar of visitor experience to dizzying heights. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/14785/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/IMG_3900.jpeg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> New brand campaign takes Victoria to the World showing why we're every bit different </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">14 January 2024</p> <p class="news-intro">A new global campaign launched today by Visit Victoria creates an innovative platform that positions Victoria as an exciting and must-do travel destination. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/14743/new-brand-campaign-takes-victoria-to-the-world-showing-why-were-every-bit-different" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/from-the-acting-seo-21-12.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the Acting CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">21 December 2023</p> <p class="news-intro">Christmas is a great time of the year – a chance to catch up with family and friends and spend time with those who mean the most to us. It is also the start of hopefully a bumper summer period for many of our members who will be gearing up for their busiest period of the year. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/14659/from-the-acting-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/TAC.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> TAC and VTIC Partner with Visitor Information Centres to extend the state's 'Pause Stop' Program </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">20 December 2023</p> <p class="news-intro">The Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) has partnered with Victoria’s Transport Accident Commission (TAC) to extend the popular ‘Pause Stop’ program across Visitor Information Centres (VICs) throughout Victoria to be a permanent year-round resource for travellers on our roads. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/14661/tac-and-vtic-partner-with-visitor-information-centres-to-extend-the-states-pause-stop-program" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/from-the-ceo-7-12-23.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">07 December 2023</p> <p class="news-intro">As we step into December, it becomes a time for reflection as we inch ever closer to the end of yet another year. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/14548/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Accessible Conference.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Melbourne to host the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Conference Asia Pacific in 2024 </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">03 December 2023</p> <p class="news-intro">The Victoria Tourism Industry Council has been successful in its bid to host the 2024 Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Conference Asia Pacific (AITCAP) in Melbourne next year, shining a light on this critical segment for the Australian tourism industry. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/14674/melbourne-to-host-the-accessible-and-inclusive-tourism-conference-asia-pacific-in-2024" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/20231130_SDP-0369.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Three Victorian tourism operators enter the State's coveted Hall of Fame </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">01 December 2023</p> <p class="news-intro">Geelong Gallery, Bendigo Visitor Centre and Searoad Ferries claimed Hall of Fame status after winning gold in the same category for three consecutive years. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/14516/three-victorian-tourism-operators-enter-the-states-coveted-hall-of-fame" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/thumbnail-from-the-ceo-23-11.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">23 November 2023</p> <p class="news-intro">Over the past few weeks, we convened sessions with our Sector Roundtables and our Policy Advisory Council (PAC) to commence shaping the industry priorities that will form the backbone of our FY25 Victorian State Budget Submission. They were both incredibly productive sessions with highly engaged members who have really helped to inform our position and I want to personally thank all of those who participated. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/14388/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/thumbnail-from-the-ceo-10-11.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">10 November 2023</p> <p class="news-intro">While this past week has been one of excitement and energy as the city once again hosted the race that stops a nation and celebrated our glorious Melbourne Cup Carnival with all the colour and joy befitting this special major event, there has been a deep sadness in our hearts as we watched the tragedy unfolding in Daylesford at the start of our ‘unofficial’ long weekend. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/14299/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/website-thumbnail-from-the-ceo-26-10.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">26 October 2023</p> <p class="news-intro">Yesterday, we were excited to announce our finalists for the 2023 Victorian Tourism Awards. This year, we had 116 submissions to compete in this prestigious process, with 83% of those making it into the finalists arena. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/14189/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/website-thumbnail-from-the-ceo_pm1fiihh7gj6.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">12 October 2023</p> <p class="news-intro">On Wednesday 25 October VTIC is pleased to be hosting a special session in partnership with City of Melbourne to help you start your journey in delivering accessible tourism experiences for your guests. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/14033/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/website-thumbnail-from-the-ceo.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">28 September 2023</p> <p class="news-intro">It’s said that a week is a long time in politics and this past week has certainly borne that out. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/13909/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/155380-56.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Madeleine Sawyer awarded the 2023 Lynette Bergin Tourism Award </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">26 September 2023</p> <p class="news-intro">Madeleine Sawyer, Sustainable Destination Development Officer at Tourism Midwest Victoria is the 2023 Lynette Bergin Tourism Award recipient. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/13892/madeleine-sawyer-awarded-the-2023-lynette-bergin-tourism-award" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/media-release-twitter-1200x675-regional-3.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Short-stay tax plan will smash tourism just as regional spend slumps </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">20 September 2023</p> <p class="news-intro">The Andrews Government’s plans to tax holidaymakers 7.5 per cent on short stay accommodation platforms such as Airbnb and Stayz will exacerbate the emerging slump in regional tourism spending and stall tourism recovery in the state, according to the leading industry peak body. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/13819/short-stay-tax-plan-will-smash-tourism-just-as-regional-spend-slumps" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/ceo-14-09-23.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">14 September 2023</p> <p class="news-intro">As we edge closer to another peak holiday season, tourism staff and skills shortages continue to loom as critical issues for our businesses in preparing to service the growing demand. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/13785/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Group Photo_v2.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Ballarat, Aireys Inlet and Sorrento recognised in Australia’s Top Tourism Town Awards </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">14 September 2023</p> <p class="news-intro">Three outstanding Victorian tourism towns have been named among the nation’s best destinations in Australia’s Top Tourism Town Awards. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/13790/ballarat-aireys-inlet-and-sorrento-recognised-in-australias-top-tourism-town-awards" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/CHOOSE-TOURISM.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">11 September 2023</p> <p class="news-intro">Visitor Economy Careers Exchange Expo to be delivered by VTIC <P></p> <a href="/news-item/13746/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/AdobeStock_595069717-300.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">31 August 2023</p> <p class="news-intro">I wanted to bring a few critical issues to your attention this week in my message <P></p> <a href="/news-item/13640/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/From CEO Update.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">21 August 2023</p> <p class="news-intro">Today, VTIC has officially landed its position against the government’s proposed $5 Tourist Levy that was floated as a concept several weeks ago. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/13564/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles - 2023-01-03T095143.634_1nq7h4itt89bd.png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Visitor tax won't fix the housing crisis … it will hurt industry </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">20 August 2023</p> <p class="news-intro">Victoria’s hotel, motel and caravan park operators are astounded that the State Government would consider introducing a $5 “tourist levy” on ALL forms of accommodation across Victoria. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/13563/visitor-tax-wont-fix-the-housing-crisis-it-will-hurt-industry" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Eventbrite Image.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">18 August 2023</p> <p class="news-intro">It’s been an eventful couple of weeks that has delivered some promising news for our visitor economy industry in Victoria. Melbourne retains TOP SPOT as preferred holiday destination for Australians. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/13553/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles_1jl0vjasl1xtm.png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">03 August 2023</p> <p class="news-intro">In my last communication to you, we had just heard the devastating news that Victoria would no longer play host to the 2026 Commonwealth Games. At that time, we were engaging with government on the proposed allocation for a tourism and event support package within the overall $2 billion Commonwealth Games Support Package announced by the Premier. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/13440/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (3).jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Victoria’s TAC Top Tourism Town Award winners announced! </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">27 July 2023</p> <p class="news-intro">Winners of Victoria’s TAC Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards have been revealed, with Ballarat, Sorrento and Aireys inlet taking the top honors for 2023. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/13395/victorias-tac-top-tourism-town-award-winners-announced" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (2)_10di3ohf6xii4.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Commonwealth Games tourism support package is welcomed, but critical gaps need further consideration </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">19 July 2023</p> <p class="news-intro"> Support announced today by the Victorian Government for the state’s tourism industry to navigate through the cancellation of the 2026 Commonwealth Games was a much-needed investment to steady the ship after the shock of yesterday’s announcement. In unpacking the details provided, there are some key areas that require further investment to drive the required results. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/13350/commonwealth-games-tourism-support-package-is-welcomed-but-critical-gaps-need-further-consideration" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (1).jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Victoria needs support in wake of cancelled Commonwealth Games </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">18 July 2023</p> <p class="news-intro">As Regional Victoria reels from the cancellation of the much-anticipated 2026 Commonwealth Games, host cities will need to be supported as many now find their future plans in doubt. Victoria Tourism Industry Council CEO Felicia Mariani said that while the cancellation of the Games was disappointing, it was not a surprise. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/13333/victoria-needs-support-in-wake-of-cancelled-commonwealth-games" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/components-mental-wellbeing-healthyplace.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">13 July 2023</p> <p class="news-intro">Dear Colleagues, <P> I write to share with you some very positive developments with regard to the Partners in Wellbeing (PIW) Program. <P> Over the past 18-months, VTIC has been fortunate to be one of the selected industry groups to participate in the PIW, which has provided much-needed and highly valued mental health support to operators in the tourism industry via a dedicated clinician embedded within our team. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/13307/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Copy of Website News Tiles.png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> FROM THE CHAIR </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">10 July 2023</p> <p class="news-intro">Dear Colleagues, It is with pleasure that I write this message to advise you of four new skills-based Directors that have been appointed to the Board of VTI Ltd. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/13295/from-the-chair" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/vta2023-edm-banner - Copy.png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> City of Melbourne and VTIC join forces to celebrate the state's vibrant visitor economy for the third year running </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">06 July 2023</p> <p class="news-intro">The peak industry body representing Victoria’s $35 billion visitor economy, the Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC), announced today that its critical partnership with City of Melbourne as Presenting Partner in the delivery of the prestigious Victorian Tourism Awards will continue for the third consecutive year in 2023. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/13281/city-of-melbourne-and-vtic-join-forces-to-celebrate-the-states-vibrant-visitor-economy-for-the-third-year-running" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (2).jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">06 July 2023</p> <p class="news-intro">Dear Colleagues, <P> This week, VTIC had the pleasure of hosting our Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, Steve Dimopoulos, at a very special Chairman’s Lunch series held at the beautiful Langham Melbourne property. <P> It was a highly engaged and informative discussion with the Minister about the key issues that continue to confront the industry and critical initiatives that would assist the continued growth of the sector. The Minister acknowledged the important role that VTIC has played in engaging with Government throughout the recovery process, and we assured him that we will continue that tradition as we navigate the journey through this next important phase for our growth. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/13287/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/edm-media-release_13ycynoada9f1.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Victoria smashes tourism spend target for 2024, more than a year ahead of schedule </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">28 June 2023</p> <p class="news-intro">Victoria has achieved record performance in total tourism spend to end-March 2023, hitting ambitious targets that were set for end-June 2024. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/13208/victoria-smashes-tourism-spend-target-for-2024-more-than-a-year-ahead-of-schedule" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> FROM THE CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">23 June 2023</p> <p class="news-intro">Dear Colleagues, <P> I’m not sure about you, but I’m hearing from so many right now who are feeling the stress of demands on our operations. <P> <P></p> <a href="/news-item/13160/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/media-release-twitter-1200x675-melb-2.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> TAC announced as the Naming Partner for the Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards as finalists are revealed. </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">01 June 2023</p> <p class="news-intro">This year, the Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards also count on the support of the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) as the newly announced Naming Partner for the awards. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/13627/tac-announced-as-the-naming-partner-for-the-victorian-top-tourism-town-awards-as-finalists-are-revealed" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/MBAR_18-08-09_0508 XL - Copy.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> FROM THE CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">25 May 2023</p> <p class="news-intro">As the mercury drops outside, and winter takes hold, our minds turn to that other season of holidays In Victoria – snow season! <P></p> <a href="/news-item/12937/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/edm-media-release.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Victoria’s visitor economy sector loses much-needed investment in 2023-24 Victorian Budget </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">23 May 2023</p> <p class="news-intro">The predictions of a challenging budget were realised for Victoria’s visitor economy, after key investments to support the industry’s full recovery were sorely lacking. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/12913/victorias-visitor-economy-sector-loses-much-needed-investment-in-2023-24-victorian-budget" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/eureka2.jpeg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">11 May 2023</p> <p class="news-intro">With the Federal Budget handed down this week, it was a sobering outcome for the nation’s visitor economy, and sadly may be a premonition of things to come at the state level. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/12819/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles - 2023-04-14T101426.110.png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">14 April 2023</p> <p class="news-intro">Wow...what a tremendous start to the 2023 Autumn Season in Victoria! <P></p> <a href="/news-item/12611/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles - 2023-01-05T171404.116_k60guk0lyj1u.png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Victoria brings in almost as many tourism dollars as pre-pandemic levels, but visitors still lagging </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">05 April 2023</p> <p class="news-intro">New data shows tourism generated $31.5 billion for Victoria in the year to Dec 2022, yet visitors only at 83% of pre-pandemic result. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/12566/victoria-brings-in-almost-as-many-tourism-dollars-as-pre-pandemic-levels-but-visitors-still-lagging" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles - 2023-03-30T093238.089.png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Victorian Budget must invest in visitor economy to continue strong trajectory of recovery </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">30 March 2023</p> <p class="news-intro">VTIC today released its pre-budget submission for the 2023-24 Victorian Budget, calling for investments to drive and sustain growth. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/12516/victorian-budget-must-invest-in-visitor-economy-to-continue-strong-trajectory-of-recovery" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles - 2023-03-18T080737.707.png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Victoria celebrates eleven wins at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards in Sydney </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">18 March 2023</p> <p class="news-intro">Victoria has brought home a massive haul of eleven medals, including four Gold awards, at the 2022 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/12437/victoria-celebrates-eleven-wins-at-the-qantas-australian-tourism-awards-in-sydney" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles - 2023-03-16T093820.295.png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the Acting CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">16 March 2023</p> <p class="news-intro">Awesome Autumn is well and truly underway, with Melbourne and regional Victoria coming alive with a trove of must-attend events. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/12424/from-the-acting-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles - 2023-03-03T141754.659.png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">03 March 2023</p> <p class="news-intro">Yesterday was a huge day as VTIC hosted it’s 2023 Vision Summit. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/12324/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles - 2023-02-16T163821.857.png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">16 February 2023</p> <p class="news-intro">Once again, Melbourne and Victoria have rolled out the red carpet, welcoming hosted buyers and media from across Australia and the world. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/12217/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles - 2023-02-02T104256.340.png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> VTIC and MCEC join forces to support thriving future for tourism and events in Victoria </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">02 February 2023</p> <p class="news-intro">VTIC and MCEC have built a new industry partnership to support the tourism and business events sector. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/12141/vtic-and-mcec-join-forces-to-support-thriving-future-for-tourism-and-events-in-victoria" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles - 2023-02-02T121016.171.png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">02 February 2023</p> <p class="news-intro">It’s been a marvellously busy couple of weeks in Victoria, and our city has truly shined on the global stage. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/12145/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles - 2023-01-05T171404.116.png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Events in Greater Melbourne receive $3 million boost through new grants program </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">31 January 2023</p> <p class="news-intro">VTIC welcomes today’s announcement of a $3 million grant program to support small to medium events across metropolitan Melbourne. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/12123/events-in-greater-melbourne-receive-3-million-boost-through-new-grants-program" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles - 2023-01-20T115147.867.png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">20 January 2023</p> <p class="news-intro">Welcome to 2023! <P></p> <a href="/news-item/12066/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles - 2022-12-08T121156.710_1x5wj92000xos.png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Overhaul of working holiday VISAS in Australia must go beyond just 'flittering around the edges' </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">30 December 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">It's welcome news that changes are being considered to activate Working Holiday Visas to deliver short-term relief of staffing pressures. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/11929/overhaul-of-working-holiday-visas-in-australia-must-go-beyond-just-flittering-around-the-edges" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles - 2023-01-03T095143.634.png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Victoria welcomes influx of visitors for bumper peak season </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">21 December 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">New visitor data reveals Victoria’s tourism industry has rebounded beyond expectations, with operators preparing for a bumper peak season. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/11932/victoria-welcomes-influx-of-visitors-for-bumper-peak-season" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles - 2022-12-08T121156.710.png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Twelve months on, it's looking like a much merrier Christmas for Victoria's tourism industry </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">08 December 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">The summer period is shaping up to be a very different peak holiday season for the tourism industry compared to last year. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/11822/twelve-months-on-its-looking-like-a-much-merrier-christmas-for-victorias-tourism-industry" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles - 2022-12-08T125849.745.png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">08 December 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">Ministerial portfolios were finalised on Monday, seeing the Hon Steve Dimopoulos MP reappointed as Minister for Tourism Sport and Major Events. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/11823/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles - 2022-12-05T152850.036.png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Tourism and events sector welcomes reappointment of Minister </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">05 December 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">VTIC welcomes the announcement that the Hon Steve Dimopoulos MP has been reappointed as the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/11794/tourism-and-events-sector-welcomes-reappointment-of-minister" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div 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role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles - 2022-11-28T165100.566.png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> VTIC congratulates Andrews Government for winning historic third term </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">27 November 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">VTIC looks forward to working with the re-elected Labor Government to promote Victoria’s visitor economy and continue its growth. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/11753/vtic-congratulates-andrews-government-for-winning-historic-third-term" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles - 2022-11-25T103836.869.png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">25 November 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">It’s been a very interesting four weeks of campaigning since caretaker conventions commenced on 1 November. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/11697/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles - 2022-11-10T155552.460.png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">10 November 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">It’s a busy period for all of us as we power toward December and the event calendar at VTIC is equally full. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/11537/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span 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class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles - 2022-10-13T144403.680.png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">13 October 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">Our advocacy campaign is in full swing as we head toward the November election, with the launch of our #tourismmatters digital toolkit. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/11377/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles - 2022-09-29T105034.640.png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">29 September 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">Last week we launched two upcoming critical panel discussion luncheons dedicated to outlining visitor economy priorities from both major parties. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/11298/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info 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href="/news-item/11287/world-tourism-day-celebrated-with-record-growth-in-regional-victorian-tourism" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles - 2022-09-19T092622.221.png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">19 September 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">It’s been an incredibly busy week for tourism in Victoria, with much to reflect on and celebrate. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/11249/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles - 2022-09-19T093518.095.png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Bendigo, Port Fairy and Mount Macedon winners in Australia’s Top Tourism Awards </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">13 September 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">Bendigo has been awarded silver in the National Top Tourism Town Awards 2022, with Port Fairy and Mt Macedon both taking out Bronze. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/11218/bendigo-port-fairy-and-mount-macedon-winners-in-australias-top-tourism-awards" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website-News-300x200px.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> State Election policies to supercharge visitor economy </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">07 September 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">VTIC today launches its 2022 State Election campaign, #tourismmatters, which outlines a five-point plan to create jobs and support businesses. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/11195/state-election-policies-to-supercharge-visitor-economy" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (98).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">01 September 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">On Tuesday, VTIC CEO Felicia Mariani attended the Tourism Jobs Summit in Canberra. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/11171/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (97).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">19 August 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">As many of you will be aware, the Federal Government will host a Jobs and Skills Summit on 1-2 September in Canberra. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/11112/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (96).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">04 August 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">It’s been an incredibly busy time for many of us, with demand continuing to grow as our visitors look to reengage with our wonderful state. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/9431/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (94).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Fed Square and Farmer’s Daughters launch new culinary experience, Victoria by Farmer’s Daughters </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">21 July 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">Victoria by Farmer’s Daughters is a new, 250-seat restaurant transporting diners from Melbourne’s CBD to Victoria's regions. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/9367/fed-square-and-farmers-daughters-launch-new-culinary-experience-victoria-by-farmers-daughters" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (95).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">21 July 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">Over the past week, we conducted four Sector Roundtable sessions, which culminate with a meeting of our Policy Advisory Council. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/9377/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (93).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">07 July 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">Last night was a marvellous night celebrating all that is wonderful about our regional towns and centres across Victoria. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/9305/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (92).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Victoria’s Top Tourism Town Award winners announced </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">06 July 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">Winners for Victoria’s Top Tourism Town Awards have been revealed, with Bendigo, Port Fairy and Mount Macedon taking the top honours for 2022. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/9304/victorias-top-tourism-town-award-winners-announced" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (91).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Victoria University's RESET report released </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">01 July 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">The launch of the Resilient Enterprises and Sustainable Employment in Tourism (RESET) report took place last night at Victoria University. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/9296/victoria-universitys-reset-report-released" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (89).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> TAC and VTIC enter into an exciting partnership to extend the state's Pause Stop Program </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">29 June 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">With the increase in self-drive holidays across the State, VTIC has today announced an exciting new partnership with TAC. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/9256/tac-and-vtic-enter-into-an-exciting-partnership-to-extend-the-states-pause-stop-program" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (88).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Holmesglen tops VTIC's Student Entrepreneurial Award </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">27 June 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">Five tertiary institutions competed last week for the top honour in the 2022 VTIC Student Entrepreneurial Award. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/9260/holmesglen-tops-vtics-student-entrepreneurial-award" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (90).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> New requirements for recreational businesses in Victoria </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">27 June 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">The Australian Consumer Law and Fair Trading Regulations 2022 commence today. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/9293/new-requirements-for-recreational-businesses-in-victoria" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (87).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">23 June 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">It’s been a big week this week with the delivery of the Destination Victoria 2022 Conference at CENTREPIECE. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/9231/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (86).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Hannah Code awarded 2021 Lynette Bergin Tourism Award </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">21 June 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">Zoos Victoria's Hannah Code was announced as the recipient of the 2021 Lynette Bergin Tourism Award at the VTIC Conference Dinner on Monday. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/9214/hannah-code-awarded-2021-lynette-bergin-tourism-award" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (85).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">09 June 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">It’s been a busy time for everyone, including VTIC... <P></p> <a href="/news-item/9159/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (84).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">26 May 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">The weekend delivered some sweeping results across the nation which saw Labor take power and Anthony Albanese installed as the 31st Prime Minister of Australia. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/9090/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (83).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Contact VTIC's Business Wellbeing Service </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">25 May 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">VTIC has been working with Partners in Wellbeing to offer extra support to businesses since early 2021. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/9076/contact-vtics-business-wellbeing-service" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (82).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Tourism industry welcomes Australia Labor Party's $48 million tourism package </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">17 May 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">The Australian Labor Party has commited to spend $48 million to assist in the recovery of Australia’s $150 billion tourism industry. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/9044/tourism-industry-welcomes-australia-labor-partys-48-million-tourism-package" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (81).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">12 May 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">The buzz of confidence is well and truly back right across the state. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/9026/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (80).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Victoria’s Top Tourism Town Finalists Announced </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">07 May 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">Finalists for the Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards have been announced, with 18 towns vying for the prestigious accolade. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/8989/victorias-top-tourism-town-finalists-announced" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (78).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Budget invests in the visitor economy, but jobs crisis remains the Achilles heel </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">03 May 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">The Victorian State Budget includes encouraging investments to support the recovery of the visitor economy, but doesn’t address the jobs crisis. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/8968/budget-invests-in-the-visitor-economy-but-jobs-crisis-remains-the-achilles-heel" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (79).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Jobs crisis must be addressed in Victorian State Budget </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">02 May 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">VTIC says tomorrow’s State Budget must address the jobs and skills crisis confronting Victoria’s tourism and events industry. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/8964/jobs-crisis-must-be-addressed-in-victorian-state-budget" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/phil-mosley-wOK2f2stPDg-unsplash.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Finally, the handbrake is off as COVID-19 restrictions lift </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">20 April 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">Tourism and hospitality businesses are thrilled at the Victorian Government’s decision to lift more COVID-19 restrictions. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/8898/finally-the-handbrake-is-off-as-covid-19-restrictions-lift" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (77).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">14 April 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">Over the past weekend, Melbourne put on a spectacular show delivering the most successful Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix in history. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/8886/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (76).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> And the winner is...Victoria! </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">12 April 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">Victoria has won the right to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with the Games to be conducted predominantly in key regional centres. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/8870/and-the-winner-isvictoria" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (75)_1pm1rab3ns2e3.png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">31 March 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">It’s been a fortnight full of activity since my last message to you, with Victoria charging ahead on many fronts. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/8796/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (74).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Federal Budget a step towards visitor economy recovery </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">29 March 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">The Morrison Government’s 2022-23 Budget includes wide-ranging investments that will assist the nation’s $160 billion visitor economy. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/8778/federal-budget-a-step-towards-visitor-economy-recovery" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (73).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Victoria strikes Gold at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">19 March 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">Victoria has secured five Gold awards in the 2021 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards, a national celebration of tourism business excellence. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/8712/victoria-strikes-gold-at-the-qantas-australian-tourism-awards" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (72).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">17 March 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">The gods of the universe were smiling on us this weekend, after two years of missing just about every school holiday period and public holiday. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/8695/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (69).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Nominations are open for the 2022 Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">08 March 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">VTIC is now calling for nominations for the 2022 Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/8640/nominations-are-open-for-the-2022-victorian-top-tourism-town-awards" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (67).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">03 March 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">This week VTIC hosted the first meetings of the new year with our four Sector Roundtables and the Policy Advisory Council. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/8604/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (68).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Business Events Reference Group meets with Minister Pakula </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">02 March 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">Victoria's Business Events Reference Group today met with the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/8605/business-events-reference-group-meets-with-minister-pakula" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (66).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Industry applauds a $200 million investment to reboot Victoria’s visitor economy </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">21 February 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">A $200m package to kick-start the state's tourism, events, and hospitality industry was welcomed news for the industry today. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/8533/industry-applauds-a-200-million-investment-to-reboot-victorias-visitor-economy" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (65).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">17 February 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">It’s been a week of big announcements that the industry has waited two long years to hear. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/8499/from-the-ceo" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (64).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Victoria's Commonwealth Games bid will deliver much-needed boost to visitor economy recovery </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">16 February 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">The Victorian Government has entered into exclusive negotiations with the Commonwealth Games Federation to host the event in 2026. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/8497/victorias-commonwealth-games-bid-will-deliver-much-needed-boost-to-visitor-economy-recovery" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (63).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> New resources to support Victoria’s commercial tenants and landlords </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">15 February 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">Regulations have been made following the Government's extension announcement of the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme . <P></p> <a href="/news-item/8493/new-resources-to-support-victorias-commercial-tenants-and-landlords" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (62).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Victoria celebrates tourism excellence and resilience at industry awards </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">04 February 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">Victoria’s tourism and events industry has come together to honour business excellence and performance. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/8423/victoria-celebrates-tourism-excellence-and-resilience-at-industry-awards" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Enews Tiles (24).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO, February 2022 </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">04 February 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">Last night we celebrated the industry achievements of the past two years at the 2021 Victorian Tourism Awards Gala Ceremony. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/8426/from-the-ceo-february-2022" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (60).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> From the CEO, January 2022 </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">20 January 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">At this point in our COVID experience, it is important to come together to acknowledge the industry's strength and fortitude. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/8332/from-the-ceo-january-2022" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (59).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Density restrictions will be a blow to already struggling businesses </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">06 January 2022</p> <p class="news-intro">Today’s announcement by the Victorian State Government to reinstitute some density quotients will present further challenges for businesses. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/8276/density-restrictions-will-be-a-blow-to-already-struggling-businesses" target="_blank" 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btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (56).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> 250,000 reasons to make your way to the city this holiday season </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">13 December 2021</p> <p class="news-intro">The Victorian Government has today announced 250,000 free public transport travel vouchers to support the city's ongoing recovery. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/8206/250000-reasons-to-make-your-way-to-the-city-this-holiday-season" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (58).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Accessible Accreditation launches </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">08 December 2021</p> <p class="news-intro">The new module will help businesses evaluate and improve how inclusive their experience is for people with a disability. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/8224/accessible-accreditation-launches" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (55).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Finally! Victoria to start 2022 with confidence </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">18 November 2021</p> <p class="news-intro">VTIC has welcomed today’s announcements of the further easing of restrictions in Victoria. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/8011/finally-victoria-to-start-2022-with-confidence" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (54).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Victoria's tourism and events industry finally gets its freedom day </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">24 October 2021</p> <p class="news-intro">VTIC is beyond thrilled that from 6pm on Friday, Victoria will finally become one under the same settings. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/7853/victorias-tourism-and-events-industry-finally-gets-its-freedom-day" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (53).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Quarantine-free travel will draw international carriers back to Melbourne </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">22 October 2021</p> <p class="news-intro">The Victorian Government’s will remove all quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated international arrivals from 1 November. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/7847/quarantine-free-travel-will-draw-international-carriers-back-to-melbourne" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Dja Dja Wurrung Tram.jpg" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Tourism industry welcomes vaccinated economy trials in Regional Victoria </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">26 September 2021</p> <p class="news-intro">The government will run technology trials to find the best ways for businesses to establish the vaccination status of patrons. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/7669/tourism-industry-welcomes-vaccinated-economy-trials-in-regional-victoria" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (52).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Roadmap finally gives state's visitor economy a restart date </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">19 September 2021</p> <p class="news-intro">Victoria’s Roadmap out of lockdown offers visitor economy businesses some hope, giving the industry a restart date of 5 November. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/7626/roadmap-finally-gives-states-visitor-economy-a-restart-date" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (51).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> City of Melbourne and VTIC join forces to celebrate innovation and resilience </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">17 September 2021</p> <p class="news-intro">VTIC has announced an exciting new partnership with City of Melbourne to present the 2021 Victorian Tourism Awards. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/7620/city-of-melbourne-and-vtic-join-forces-to-celebrate-innovation-and-resilience" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (50).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Lockdown lifts in regional Victoria but tourism businesses continue to suffer </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">08 September 2021</p> <p class="news-intro">Today’s announcement that lockdown will end for most parts of regional Victoria from Friday is welcome news for communities and businesses. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/7579/lockdown-lifts-in-regional-victoria-but-tourism-businesses-continue-to-suffer" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (49).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Visitor economy needs a step change in support as lockdown 6.0 extends </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">29 August 2021</p> <p class="news-intro">Premier Daniel Andrews’ confirmation today that Lockdown 6.0 will extend beyond 2 September signals a new low for the state’s visitor economy. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/7462/visitor-economy-needs-a-step-change-in-support-as-lockdown-60-extends" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (48).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Regional support package welcome but visitor economy needs a longer lifeline </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">22 August 2021</p> <p class="news-intro">VTIC today welcomed a $146.6 million support package for regional businesses entering lockdown. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/7370/regional-support-package-welcome-but-visitor-economy-needs-a-longer-lifeline" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (47).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> State's visitor economy losing $1.34 billion a month as lockdown extended </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">16 August 2021</p> <p class="news-intro">Melbourne’s lockdown extension has frozen tourism businesses across metropolitan and regional Victoria, shattering any hope of recovery. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/7345/states-visitor-economy-losing-134-billion-a-month-as-lockdown-extended" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (45).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Three-Point Tourism, Events and Hospitality Plan to avoid a knock down from lockdowns </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">10 August 2021</p> <p class="news-intro">The peak tourism industry bodies of all state and territories have issued an urgent call-to-action to the federal and state/territory governments. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/7314/three-point-tourism-events-and-hospitality-plan-to-avoid-a-knock-down-from-lockdowns" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (44).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> VTIC welcomes news that regional Victoria will be released from lockdown tonight </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">09 August 2021</p> <p class="news-intro">Today’s announcement is a welcome relief for businesses that have suffered through the last five days with no virus in their communities. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/7299/vtic-welcomes-news-that-regional-victoria-will-be-released-from-lockdown-tonight" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (46).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Media statement regarding announcement of Victoria's sixth lockdown </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">05 August 2021</p> <p class="news-intro">VTIC has expressed deep concern for the ability of the state’s tourism and events operators to survive yet another lockdown. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/7323/media-statement-regarding-announcement-of-victorias-sixth-lockdown" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (43).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> $400 million Federal and State Government Business Support Package welcomed </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">28 July 2021</p> <p class="news-intro">VTIC has today welcomed the release of a $400 million package to support businesses affected by COVID-19. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/7227/400-million-federal-and-state-government-business-support-package-welcomed" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (40).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> State support welcome but national solution needed to support business </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">21 July 2021</p> <p class="news-intro">VTIC today welcomed a further $282 million in support for businesses, but called for a national solution to address the crises businesses face. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/7160/state-support-welcome-but-national-solution-needed-to-support-business" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (41).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Business needs sustained support beyond lockdowns </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">20 July 2021</p> <p class="news-intro">The extension of Victoria’s 5-day lockdown for another week has placed immeasurable pressure on businesses that support the visitor economy. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/7150/business-needs-sustained-support-beyond-lockdowns" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (38).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Victoria’s Top Tourism Towns Announced </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">15 July 2021</p> <p class="news-intro">The winners of Victoria’s inaugural Top Tourism Town Awards have been revealed, with Ballarat and Port Fairy taking top honours for 2021. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/7131/victorias-top-tourism-towns-announced" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (37).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Formula 1 Grand Prix and Moto GP cancellations another blow to Victoria </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">06 July 2021</p> <p class="news-intro">Victoria’s reputation as a global sports destination will be severely challenged with the cancellation of the Formula 1 Grand Prix and MotoGP. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/7066/formula-1-grand-prix-and-moto-gp-cancellations-another-blow-to-victoria" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> 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tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (42).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Tour Guides Australia launch from amalgamation </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">01 July 2021</p> <p class="news-intro">Guiding Organisations Australia (GOA) and the Professional Tour Guides Association of Australia (PTGAA) have finalised their amalgamation to create Tour Guides Australia. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/7175/tour-guides-australia-launch-from-amalgamation" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (35).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Eased restrictions deliver school holiday certainty for tourism </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">23 June 2021</p> <p class="news-intro">Tourism businesses across the state have welcomed moves to ease COVID-19 operating restrictions ahead of the school holidays. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/7013/eased-restrictions-deliver-school-holiday-certainty-for-tourism" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (34).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Easing of restrictions is positive, but the damage continues </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">16 June 2021</p> <p class="news-intro">VTIC today said the flow-on impacts of the state’s latest lockdown will continue, despite the easing of restrictions announced today. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/6959/easing-of-restrictions-is-positive-but-the-damage-continues" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (32).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> End of lockdown and easing of restrictions welcomed </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">09 June 2021</p> <p class="news-intro">VTIC CEO, Felicia Mariani, said ending lockdown and easing restrictions are critical to the industry’s survival. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/6897/end-of-lockdown-and-easing-of-restrictions-welcomed" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (31).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Tourism industry welcomes $32.2 million package </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">06 June 2021</p> <p class="news-intro">VTIC has today welcomed the $32.2 million Tourism Support Package, but said the key to recovery was a roadmap to re-open tourism. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/6865/tourism-industry-welcomes-322-million-package" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (30).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Victoria lockdown update - media alert </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">02 June 2021</p> <p class="news-intro">VTIC welcomes the expansion of the Victorian Government’s Circuit Breaker Business Support Package by a further $209 million. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/6859/victoria-lockdown-update-media-alert" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (29).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Industry welcomes $250 million assistance package </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">30 May 2021</p> <p class="news-intro">VTIC today welcomed the $250 million Circuit Breaker Business Support Package, but said the key to recovery was national collaboration. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/6813/industry-welcomes-250-million-assistance-package" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (28).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> A fourth lockdown in Victoria will devastate a fragile industry </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">27 May 2021</p> <p class="news-intro">Victoria's seven-day circuit-breaker lockdown is a blow to the state’s beleaguered visitor economy. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/6790/a-fourth-lockdown-in-victoria-will-devastate-a-fragile-industry" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (27).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Investing in reinvigorating Victoria's Visitor Economy </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">20 May 2021</p> <p class="news-intro">The 2021-22 Victorian Budget focuses on revitalising Melbourne, attracting business events, training, and encouraging regional dispersal. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/6760/investing-in-reinvigorating-victorias-visitor-economy" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (26).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Victoria's tourism sector faces barriers to recovery </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">18 May 2021</p> <p class="news-intro">A new report investigating the double impact of bushfires followed by the pandemic on Victoria’s tourism sector paints a challenging future. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/6758/victorias-tourism-sector-faces-barriers-to-recovery" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (25).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> $260 million investment to revitalise our Melbourne! </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">09 May 2021</p> <p class="news-intro">VTIC welcomes the announcement by the Andrews Government and City of Melbourne to invest $260 million in revitalising Melbourne. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/6676/260-million-investment-to-revitalise-our-melbourne" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (24).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Victoria’s Top Tourism Town Finalists announced </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">06 May 2021</p> <p class="news-intro">Finalists for the new Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards have been announced, with 22 towns across the state vying for the award. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/6663/victorias-top-tourism-town-finalists-announced" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (23).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Visitor Economy Recovery and Reform Plan released </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">21 April 2021</p> <p class="news-intro">Today’s launch of the Visitor Economy Recovery and Reform Plan is a vital roadmap to the industry's revival and recovery. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/6563/visitor-economy-recovery-and-reform-plan-released" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (22).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Tourism recovery blueprint launched </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">31 March 2021</p> <p class="news-intro">VTIC has today released a blueprint for recovery designed to rescue jobs and rebuild a sector decimated by the ongoing challenges of COVID-19. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/6398/tourism-recovery-blueprint-launched" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (21).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Half price flights won't help Victoria's tourism industry </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">11 March 2021</p> <p class="news-intro">VTIC says today’s announcement by the Federal Government is a half-way support package for the tourism industry, and will disadvantage Victoria. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/6287/half-price-flights-wont-help-victorias-tourism-industry" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (19).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Industry welcomes $143 million circuit breaker support package </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">21 February 2021</p> <p class="news-intro">VTIC today welcomed the Victorian Government’s $143 million Circuit Breaker Support Package for businesses affected by the latest five-day lockdown. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/6172/industry-welcomes-143-million-circuit-breaker-support-package" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (18).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> New survey shows businesses need targeted support to survive </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">17 February 2021</p> <p class="news-intro">New research from VTIC highlights the urgent need for further support to the tourism and events sector. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/6150/new-survey-shows-businesses-need-targeted-support-to-survive" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (17).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Cancellation of Victoria’s preeminent exhibition trade show </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">25 January 2021</p> <p class="news-intro">The cancellation of AIME today heralds another blow to Victoria’s struggling business events sector. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/6035/cancellation-of-victorias-preeminent-exhibition-trade-show" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> 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class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (14).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Eased restrictions a major step forward </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">06 December 2020</p> <p class="news-intro">Event venues and attractions can return to 75 per cent seated capacity, and 50 per cent unseated capacity, up to 1000 people from tomorrow. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/5875/eased-restrictions-a-major-step-forward" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (13).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> State Budget recognises visitor economy can drive recovery </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">24 November 2020</p> <p class="news-intro">VTIC today welcomed billions of dollars of State Government investment designed to kick-start the industry. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/5856/state-budget-recognises-visitor-economy-can-drive-recovery" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (12).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Tourism industry welcomes $14 billion investment </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">21 November 2020</p> <p class="news-intro">VTIC today welcomed major commitments that will improve airport access and help visitors travel to our regions. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/5855/tourism-industry-welcomes-14-billion-investment" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (11).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> $465 million bonanza for Victoria’s tourism industry </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">18 November 2020</p> <p class="news-intro">VTIC today welcomed the $465m Victorian Tourism Recovery Package as a bonanza that will support the sector to rebuild. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/5854/465-million-bonanza-for-victorias-tourism-industry" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (10).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Game changing tourism investment will speed recovery </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">16 November 2020</p> <p class="news-intro">VTIC welcomes today’s announcement of $15.2 million to drive visitation and spend in the critical Murray and Mallee tourism regions. <P></p> <a href="/news-item/5853/game-changing-tourism-investment-will-speed-recovery" target="_blank" class="news-page-open btn btn-info btn-xs"><span class="read-more-label" tabindex="0" role="button">Read More</span> <span class="fa fa-external-link"></span></a> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <dl class="dl-horizontal"> </dl> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row news-item-wrapper" v-show="isInSelectedContentCategories([])"> <div class="col-md-3 news-intro-image"> <img src="/public/123/system/newsImages/Website News Tiles (9).png" alt="news item image"> </div> <div class="col-md-9 panel panel-primary news-main"> <div class="panel-heading panel-heading-buttons clearfix"> <h3 class="panel-title"> Victoria’s tourism industry finally on the road to recovery </h3> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p class="news-date">08 November 2020</p> <p 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