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Applications to the Regional Tourism Investment Fund close on 19 July – just 3 weeks away. If you’re looking to apply to the fund and will be requiring a letter of support from Tourism North East, please complete the online form and allow 7 business days for our team to process your request.

The online Industry Forum on 12 June focussed on the latest international visitor trends, as well as Culturally and Linguistically Diverse audiences (CALD). As one of the most culturally diverse societies in the world, and among the fastest growing and most diverse states in Australia, there are significant opportunities for Victorian businesses to engage with CALD customers. Discover some tips on engaging with multicultural audiences.

The annual AITCAP conference provides an opportunity to learn how to cater to the valuable accessible and inclusive market to promote sustainable growth, and connect with other likeminded business to create momentum and contribute to the upgrowth of the sector. A 20% early bird discount is available now to Tourism Australia subscribers, so get in quick.

The Regional Tourism Investment Fund and Regional Events Fund have been launched, offering significant opportunities for boosting regional tourism. On June 18, Tourism North East will be hosting an in-person workshop with grants specialist, Sandy Keath from Grantable, to provide insight on eligibility, application and execution of grant funding.

The Distillery Door Tourism Sales Grant will support producers of spirits and brandy who add value by encouraging visitors to their distillery door, fostering enhanced visitor experiences, tourism, and local job creation. Closes 7 June 2024.

The Victorian Government’s recently announced Regional Events Fund supports a robust and sustainable calendar of events and one-of-a-kind experiences that bring significant economic benefits to communities across Victoria, delivering economic impact, creating jobs, and supporting local business.

Join the team from Tourism North East as we examine the global travel market, international visitation trends to Victoria, and the latest cultural research to understand how to meet market demands.

Join TNE and your tourism industry colleagues in a casual setting for drinks and discussion at our upcoming networking events across Indigo Shire. Supported by Indigo Shire Council, these sessions will feature a brief presentation about the region’s ‘Reimagining Visitor Servicing’ strategy, and how the strategy supports both industry and visitors. 

Launched 16 May, the Regional Tourism Investment Fund 2024 provides grants for new and innovative tourism infrastructure projects in regional and rural Victoria. Grants of up to $5 million per project are available. Applications close 19 July, 2024.

The Distillery Support – Safety – Hazardous Areas and Dangerous Goods Rebate will assist distillers of alcoholic beverages to invest in equipment and infrastructure to improve safety in distilleries.

Join TNE and the Victorian Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) in Mansfield next Wednesday evening 1st May to hear the latest updates on the new Typsy online tourism training program, the Quality Tourism Business Program, the Victorian Tourism Awards and more. Whether or not you’re a VTIC member, come along and join us for an information update – and a get together.

Don’t wait until bushfire season to get bushfire ready. CFA’s new Tourism Business Bushfire Plan can be tailored to your business’s situation.