National Tourism & Events Excellence Conference – Operator workshop offer

Join us at Fast Forward Speed Networking sponsored by Joval Wine Group.

There’s no better way to grow your business, meet new leads and make new connections, all whilst having a great time, than taking part in our successful Networking event.

Join us on Wednesday 20 March and meet a huge bunch of like-minded individuals over two rounds of speed networking.

You won’t be locked into a long conversation with anyone as you only get two minutes to chat before moving onto the next business contact. So all you need is a brief, punchy narrative about why you are here and what makes your business great, and remember to swap business cards, of course!

After the formal networking rounds, you still have plenty of opportunity to continue the conversation with your new contacts over canapés and drinks.

To ensure we get a great mix of companies, we limit this event to only two people from each business.

So who’s coming from your organisation? Hurry – this event always sells out!

The positioning of Aboriginal tourism as an urban and accessible experience, both as a stand-alone experience and as an integral component within the broader tourism industry, may not always be straightforward. Tourism businesses face a unique set of cultural considerations in finding connection between tourism and the Aboriginal culture and community.

This workshop will provide you with some knowledge around Aboriginal culture in Victoria from a business perspective, enabling you to respectfully approach Aboriginal communities and organisations and craft an authentic Indigenous component to your event or experience.

When – Tuesday 26 March, 9am to 5pm

Venue – Holiday Inn Melbourne on Flinders

At this month’s Spotlight on a Member we get closer at Melbourne’s most exciting attraction!

SEA LIFE Melbourne takes you on an interactive ocean adventure filled with amazing discovery around every corner. Discover your inner adventurer as you dive through the depths of the ocean, before waddling your way to the icy cool waters of Antarctica, home to the regal King and cheeky Gentoo penguins.

SEA LIFE Melbourne is now keeping the good vibes going after dark with VTIC’s newest member Party Higher where we experience some silent team building following by a silent disco to dance the night out without disturbing the sealife creatures

Start your night entering the Underwater World of SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium with your complimentary canapes on arrival. Enjoy drinks at happy hour prices while connecting with your industry colleagues.

VTIC Members please enter your promotional code you will receive in your membership email to receive your FREE tickets or call us on 8662 5425 and we’ll assist you with this.

Join Dr Joanne Pyke, Director of the Victoria University’s newly launched School for the Visitor Economy and Rohish Gupta, VTIC’s Policy Manager as they discuss skills of the visitor economy.

The day after handing down the state budget, Tim Pallas MP, Treasurer of Victoria, will join the Victorian Chamber and Melbourne Press Club to outline the key features of the 2019-20 budget and its impact on business competitiveness, jobs and investment.

This is an exclusive opportunity to engage with the Treasurer and find out more about the budget, including:

> What the budget means for business
> If the new budget will cut taxes
> What infrastructure will be funded
> How the budget supports employment, trade and investment
> Victoria’s economic prospects for the year ahead

Location to be advised

VTIC Members please keep an eye out in the near future in your membership email  for your promotional code to use to receive your FREE tickets

Webinar topic to be advised closer to date.

The Melbourne LIVE Tourism Forum returns in 2018 for its third year, bringing the concepts of Leadership, Innovation and the Visitor Experience to the fore once again under the central theme, UNDER THE SKIN.

Melbourne is renowned for being a bold, creative city with depth and edge. When visitors get under the skin of our city and its diverse neighbourhoods, they will encounter rich layers of multicultural history, fascinating locals and unique stories. Dig deep and visitors will discover authentic local experiences that create an emotive connection to both place and to self.

As we move into a future of automation and potential social disconnection, finding the balance between human connections and technology is increasingly important.

This year, Melbourne LIVE will focus on creating meaningful experiences for our visitors, through the thoughtful use of design, story, digital harmony, empathy, play and meaning. Let’s delve under the skin and explore how to use these elements to surprise and captivate our visitors more than ever before.

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VTIC Members please keep an eye out in the near future in your membership email  for your promotional code to use to receive your FREE tickets

Webinar topic to be advised closer to date.