Year: 2020

2020 Victorian Tourism Awards

The start to 2020 will surely be one our industry will never forget, with the devastating bushfires in January, giving way …

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More movement to support the reanimation of Victoria’s visitor economy

Today’s announcement by Prime Minister Scott Morrison of the resources being developed to support the reanimation of the nation’s visitor economy …

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Emergency Relief Fund for Victoria’s international students welcomed by state’s peak tourism industry body

The Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) welcomes today’s announcement by the Andrews Government that international students in need will receive a …

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$95 million relief package for zoos, aquariums and wildlife parks welcome relief for a struggling sector

The Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) today welcomes the announcement of a $95 million relief package by the Federal Government to …

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Virgin Australia needs to own one market – And the logical market is Melbourne

With the international market expected to remain largely in shutdown for the next 12-18 months, Australia is anticipating a domestic-led recovery …

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Victoria’s visitor economy can support the super-charging of our recovery

Following this week’s release of new unemployment modelling by the Department of Treasury and Finance, the Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) …

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Federal Government delivers much needed support to keep our airlines flying

The announcement by the Federal Government to provide $165 million backing to allow Qantas and Virgin Australia to reinstitute key domestic …

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$130 billion JobKeeper package is what tourism has been waiting for

The Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) today welcomed the announcement from the Prime Minister and Treasurer introducing a $130 billion JobKeeper …

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VTIC calls on Governments to deliver hibernation and wage subsidy package immediately

The Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) is calling on the State and Federal Government to immediately agree to elements of the …

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$66 billion lifeline to business will support our industry’s survival

The Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) welcomes the Prime Minister’s announcement of a $66 billion economic recovery package with a focus …

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