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Get together with your industry peers for a ‘Tourism Excellence and Awards Information Session’ at the Tourism Award winning Royal Mail Hotel!

At the session, you will hear from this award winning business why they entered the Victorian Tourism Awards and why you should consider entering in 2017.

This event is a ‘must attend’ for past entrants who are intending to enter the Tourism Awards in 2017. You will also hear about the new ‘online system’ which has been implemented in 2017 for an easier and fairer entry process for everyone. Along with hints and tips from Judges and Mentors, you will be well equipped to get underway with your entry before it is due on Monday 4 September at 4pm.

All participants to this session will be welcome to join a FREE industry famil of Royal Mail’s latest experience – a Tour and Taste in the renowned wine cellar on conclusion of the formalities. Hear the story of the wine collection, see the 30,000 plus bottles and finish with a comparative tasting of local verses international wines, served with cheese and snacks. Complimentary to workshop attendees (valued at $25). Allow ½ hour. An optional quick visit to the Royal Mail Kitchen Garden will round out the afternoon. Allow 20 mins.

**Why not come for lunch prior to the information session at Royal Mail’s casual diner – Parker Street Project. Open for lunch from 12noon with participants extended a complimentary beer, wine or soft drink – please book and note you are attending the info session: (03) 5577 2241

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May was great, let’s make June even better at the 2017 VTIC Mixer Series!

Hi industry friends, we had a record attendance at our May Mixer and now we can’t wait to see you in June!

As always the VTIC Mixer will have no lengthy power-points, no pitches, just a chance to catch up with industry peers, make new connections, share ideas and hopefully, expand your business while enjoying some laughs and a couple of drinks.

Most nights we’ll have a special guest come along for a very quick chat as well as some fun ice-breakers.

So get your colleagues together, register and join us. Our good friends at The Flagstaff are putting on $6 beers and house sparkling, red and white and a few nibbles for the duration of our event which is amazing value. So hit the bar and get ready to build your network.

We can’t wait to see you there.

Find out more and register FREE now >

Get together with your industry peers for a ‘Tourism Excellence and Awards Information Session’ at the Grand Ridge Brewery, official beer partner for the Victorian Tourism Awards.

At the session, you will hear from this award winning business that demonstrates tourism excellence on why they entered the Victorian Tourism Awards in the past and why you should consider entering in 2017.

This event is a ‘must attend’ for past entrants who are intending to enter in 2017. You will also hear about the new ‘online system’ which has been implemented in 2017 for an easier and fairer entry process for everyone.

Along with hints and tips from Judges and Mentors, you will be well equipped to get underway with your entry before it is due on Monday 4 September at 4pm.

> Find out more and register here

The Melbourne LIVE Tourism Forum returns in 2017 for its second year, bringing the concepts of Leadership, Innovation and the Visitor Experience to the fore once again under the core theme of THINK ABOUT IT.

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We are excited to announce the venue and dates of the 2017 Victorian Tourism Conference. Returning to Melbourne after a successful edition in Bendigo the event will take place in the main grandstand of the famous Flemington Racecourse on Mon 24 and Tue 25 July 2017. Check out the venue announcement HERE.

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If you would like to be involved as a sponsor or have any ideas to contribute please feel free to contact us at info@vtic.com.au

The industry will always have elements of risk. It is crucial that all emergency response tactics, security measures and safety standards are well understood to support the visitor experience. So how do we ensure that appropriate processes are in place and that they are followed during a threat?

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