Day: June 7, 2017

In partnership with VTIC members Sherry Link Communications, and digital marketing company Webfirm, VTIC will stage another free webinar on Wednesday 18 September at 10.30am entitled “Smarten up your Chinese Marketing Strategy”.

Australia is receiving phenomenal tourism and education growth from China. The education growth in particular has meant that more and more Chinese students are living and studying in Australia, adding to existing residents with the result being a burgeoning Chinese community in Australia.

It is important that the Victorian tourism industry does not ignore this growing (local) market segment – there are many opportunities for business growth. This one hour webinar will assist you in making the Chinese residents your brand ambassadors and how you can leverage them to reach the overseas market in mainland China.

The webinar will cover:

* The importance of reaching Chinese residents and international students;
* Latest Chinese Market Trends;
* Recommendations on how to engage Chinese residents;
* How to capture Chinese visitors when they arrive; and
* How to integrate Chinese Social Media and Payment Facilities into your strategy

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Facilitator Greg Adkins from Travellers Aid in association with William Angliss Institute, will provide essential training to ensure your business is welcoming and inclusive to all members of the community.

The training will give participants confidence to:

• Interact with and assist people who are living with a disability
• Improve the workplace delivery of equitable, consistent and person-focused customer service
• Provide leadership that encourages positive behavioural adaptations to service quality
• Understand the legal responsibilities of service providers to make reasonable adjustments to their place of business.

Cost: $150 incl. GST

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Thinking like a visitor when designing your communication channels will ensure you’re providing consistent messaging and relevant information across all platforms to provide a welcoming and seamless experience for visitors.

There are three elements to focus on: signage and way finding, marketing collateral and brand positioning, key product/service information.

This forum will provide you with examples of how to communicate with your visitors so that they have a seamless and enjoyable experience and share positive reviews about your product and our destination.

Our guest speakers will provide you with the tools you need to design and implement effective communication to ensure the visitor experience is seamless and consitent from the moment they first connect with your business to the moment they depart.

Cost: $60 incl. GST

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This workshop is uniquely designed to equip business owners and Board Directors with the key information needed to increase their awareness of cyber threats, personal liabilities and what they need to do to improve their resilience.

Utilising a range of subject matter experts, it will cover all you need to know, including technology exposures, risk assessment and management, threat monitoring, governance and legal compliance, workplace policies and procedures, and cyber insurance.

This workshop will increase your knowledge of:

• Where the primary threats originate and the basic principles of technology exposure and mitigation
• The elements of sound governance practices and tools to employ with respect to cyber resilience in the workplace
• Current and forthcoming legislation requirements and personal liabilities
• The key questions to ask your executives and management teams to assess your business’s cyber resilience readiness.

This workshop will provide opportunities to discuss your specific business issues with the various speakers and to have these questions answered.

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Lets get together to network and discuss what is coming up for the remainder of 2017.

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. We’re still confirming the venue but save this date to join us for some cheap drinks and nibbles and get ready to build your network.

We can’t wait to see you.

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In partnership with AusIndustry (the business support agency within the Australian Government’s Department of Industry, Innovation and Science), the Australian Government’s Department of Employment and digital marketing company Webfirm, VTIC will stage another free webinar on Wednesday 22 November at 10.30am entitled “Government grants – we can show you where to look!”

Hear from the experts – AusIndustry’s Assistant State Manager John Macdonald (as he overviews the Australian Government’s information, support and grants that could suit your business needs) and the Department of Employment’s Su-Li Kwa (who will provide an overview of the Australian Government’s recruitment services that makes finding the right people easy, including financial incentives and other supports available).

Maybe you’re seeking to invest in capital, boost the productivity of your staff, perhaps wanting to increase your business competitiveness or looking to find the right staff for your business? If so, this is the webinar for you. You will learn the best places to search for the right government grant for you, standard eligibility criteria for grants; and some hints and tips on what makes a grant applications successful.

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Unite with your industry friends and colleagues to help celebrate Victoria’s tourism and event leaders at the 2017 RACV Victorian Tourism Awards Gala Ceremony.

Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) with RACV and the Victorian Government, are pleased to announce that the 2017 RACV Victorian Tourism Awards Gala Ceremony will again be held at the Palladium at Crown. This prestigious black-tie event will recognise our state winners across 27 business and three individual categories.

Be entertained by Master of Ceremonies Rob Mills, now recognised as one of Australia’s leading stage talents (Ghost, Wicked) and more recently for his title role in Jesus Christ Superstar.

Enjoy world-class catering from leading chefs of the Palladium at Crown matched with award-winning Pizzini Wines, beers from Bright Brewery and also Grand Ridge Brewery. Don your dancing shoes, there will be an assortment of entertainment and music all night long.

The Victorian Tourism Awards is now in its 33rd year, attracting over 100 entries and around 1000 industry representatives at the Gala Ceremony.

VTIC Members: $214.50 (Table of 10: $2,145)
Non-members: $269.50 (Table of 10: $2,695)

To book a table of 10 contact the Victorian Chamber on 03 8662 5333.
Ticket price includes pre-dinner drinks, three course meal, accompanying beverages and GST.

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You are invited to attend the 2017 Tourism Industry Christmas Party!

Get ready to be dazzled at the VTIC, Destination Melbourne and Melbourne Convention Bureau Christmas Party. This year our event takes place at Metropolis Events – Melbourne’s newest and most exciting function space with the city’s most impressive views. Gaze out over the river and city skyline as you network with industry professionals, indulging in the finest selection of drinks, canapés and food station items, whilst having the opportunity to take home some fabulous prizes.

VTIC or MCB Members: $90.00 pp
Non Members: $125.00 pp
Dress code: smart casual

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