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Green light for restart of Victoria’s cultural attractions a positive step forward, but still a long road ahead to restore business confidence

This morning’s announcement by Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley, that some of Victoria’s most iconic cultural attractions will reopen their …

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Victoria’s tourism industry has lift off!

Finally, the tourism industry in Victoria has a timeline for its reactivation, with Premier Daniel Andrews announcing today that the state’s …

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$2.7 billion construction blitz includes boost to build tourism experiences better than ever

The Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) welcomes this morning’s announcement by Premier Daniel Andrews of the State Government’s Building Works package, …

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A statement from Victoria Tourism Industry Council Chief Executive Felicia Mariani, regarding reopening of the state’s hospitality industry

The Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) welcomes today’s announcement by Premier Daniel Andrews on the reopening of the state’s hospitality industry. …

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$150 million lifeline for Victoria’s Sporting, Cultural and Experience Economies

Today’s announcement by the Andrews Government of a further $150 million support package for tourism, creative industries and sport, provides a …

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A bright future for Victoria’s events sector requires a coordinated response

The Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) is joining forces with some prominent figures in Victoria’s business event sector to ensure the …

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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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