Year: 2020

Roadmap out of lockdown remains uncertain for tourism and events industry

Premier Daniel Andrews’ announcement today of the Roadmap to Reopening provided no relief for the state’s critical tourism and events industry, …

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Impending Grand Final loss highlights Victoria’s events challenge

The Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC), the peak industry body for Victoria’s tourism and events sector, described the looming loss of …

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Opinion Piece as published in Herald Sun on Saturday 29 August 2020

It was great to see our opinion piece picked up in the Herald Sun on Saturday 29 August. The AFL Grand …

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New ABS research release – Household Impacts of COVID-19 Survey

Thanks to our partners at the Tourism, Events and Visitor Economy Branch of the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions, you …

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Click for Vic launched by Visit Victoria

Yesterday the Premier launched Visit Victoria’s new campaign, Click for Vic, encouraging Victorians to support our tourism industry by connecting consumers …

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Coronavirus Member Update

If you would like to receive these updates along with other VTIC communications straight to your inbox, now is the time …

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JobKeeper 2.0 offers welcome relief, but 2020 has already been written off by many in Victoria’s tourism sector

The Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) welcomes today’s announcement by Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, of the changes to eligibility for the …

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Victorian tourism operators will need a special reboot to survive latest lockdown

Today’s announcement that Victoria will move to a combination of Stage 3 and 4 restrictions will further devastate the state’s ailing …

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ABS data reflects bleak reality of Victoria’s tourism industry

The Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) sees the latest figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) as a stark …

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JobKeeper 2.0 the lifeline to keep tourism, hospitality and events alive

The Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) is thrilled by today’s official announcement by Prime Minister Scott Morrison that the JobKeeper Program …

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