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ENHANCED ENGAGEMENT FOR YOUR DIGITAL BUSINESS LISTINGS
Over the last few months a series of enhancements have been made to the region’s destination websites, which have delivered a significant improvement to the layout and engagement of business listings. The new look layouts improve the desktop, tablet and importantly mobile views of the listing – did you know that on average 62% of…
Read More$12 MILLION FOR MURRAY TO MOUNTAINS RAIL TRAIL
Cycle tourism in Victoria’s High Country has received a massive vote of confidence with a State Government commitment of $12 million during 2017/18 to extend, enhance and market the iconic Murray to Mountains Rail Trail. The funding boost was announced by Jaclyn Symes, Member for Northern Victoria, with the project forming part of a broader…
Read MoreVTIC Conference and Membership
Registrations are now open for the 2017 Victorian Tourism Conference – VTC17 – in Melbourne in July. The 2017 Victorian Tourism Conference is coming up on Monday 24 & Tuesday 25 July at Flemington Racecourse. The conference will offer an inspirational line-up of local, national and international speakers with a focus on building profitable, sustainable…
Read MoreHigh Country Welcomes Visit Victoria CEO
Tourism business operators recently took the chance to hear first hand Visit Victoria’s new CEO outline his vision for regional tourism at an All of Industry Networking Dinner at Brown Brothers. Around 90 tourism business operators had the chance to meet and hear Visit Victoria’s new CEO, Peter Bingeman, at a Tourism North East Industry…
Read MoreTrail Running Open For Business
Tourism North East is seeking submissions from suitably qualified individuals, companies, or organisations within the private sector interested in a commercial trail running business or event series in the High Country. TNE envisages this could include current outdoor activity providers looking to diversify their offering to include trail running, or potentially new operators to the…
Read MoreProfitable Small Producers in Mansfield
Small producers and landowners, tourism, food & beverage and agribusiness operators are invited to join in two days of industry networking, business mentoring and educational sessions at the Profitable Small Producers forum in Mansfield on 5 & 6 June. Join the Profitable Small Producers in Mansfield on Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 June to network…
Read MoreRegion Toasts Biggest Ever High Country Harvest
The region’s signature event, High Country Harvest, kicked off in fine style on 5 May with hundreds of happy visitors enjoying a superb Grand Opening Dinner, a progressive feast, an Autumn forage, a voyage around the Shiraz’ of the world and a masterclass in craft beer. With 53 events encompassing 75 industry partners, this year’s…
Read MoreKey Appointments Announced For New High Country Tourism Projects
Tourism North East has appointed the organisations which will scope the business cases for development of two new High Country experiences, Ned Kelly Alive and the Hume Aboriginal Cultural Trail. The first phase of work on two new tourism initiatives for the High Country is underway with the appointment of leading organisations to research and…
Read MoreEmbrace the Future
Join Tourism North East for a hands on, interactive workshop that brings to life global tourism trends and learn how this applies to your business. Find out how you can apply to your own tourism business insights into future tourism trends at these informative TNE presentations. The workshops will be rolled out region-wide from late…
Read MoreSpecial VTIC Membership offer
Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) is the peak body for Victoria’s tourism and events industry. TNE works collaboratively with VTIC to drive positive tourism outcomes for the High Country and the State as a whole. In recognition of the great working relationship that TNE has with VTIC, the organisation has developed a special membership offer…
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