One last chance to experience the wonder of the Melbourne Aquarium… courtesy of VTIC and SEA LIFE.

Perhaps you joined us in June and just can’t get enough? Or perhaps you missed the last VTIC Mixer? Either way, you don’t need an excuse to join us at our July Mixer under the sea.

• Build your relationships
• Find opportunities for collaboration
• Share your challenges
• Learn from others …And, most importantly…
• Catch up with your peers in an informal environment

Happening the first Wednesday of every month, the VTIC Mixer Series will run February through to December in 2018. As always, no lengthy power-points, no pitches, just a chance to broaden your network – and have a great time!

This Mixer brought to you in conjunction with:

Does your business have a project that needs attention?

No time to finish that project?

Capture the best student talent before your competitors do! Consider our Internship Program.

We’ve heard from our members, universities and recruiters that there needs to be more paid work experience opportunities for students to ensure they’re work-ready when they graduate.

Our Internship program is turning this around by incentivising our members to employ an intern to build a highly skilled, adaptive and productive workforce for the future.

You’ll learn…

1. How to bring on an intern is 3 easy steps
2. The key benefits of participating in the program
3. How to access the member-only benefit of $3000 to support the cost, and
4. About our member experiences!

How can ground-breaking advancements in sports science transform athlete performance and the spectator experience?

Join the Victorian Chamber for the second event in the ignite series to hear from leading sports science experts from Victoria University (VU) for a discussion on this revolutionary field of research.

ignite is an exciting new collaboration between Victorian universities, business and government to present world leaders in innovation, new technology development and creativity.

VU is at the forefront of cutting-edge initiatives in sports science. Through partnerships with organisations such as Western Bulldogs, Tennis Australia, FIFA and Athletics Australia, VU is changing the way player tracking, movement mechanics, skill performance, data analytics and training prescription can be used to enhance athletic performance and how we enjoy sport.

While the contribution of science to Australian high-performance sport has been prominent since the opening of the Australian Institute of Sport in 1981, the role of technology and analytics in supporting high performance athletes has never been more significant than it is today. New technologies and data insights are now having a profound impact on the contribution sports scientists make to athlete and human performance – but in what ways might this change the future of sport for spectators?

VU sports science experts will discuss all this and more.

The speakers

Professor Damian Farrow, a joint appointment between VU and the Australian Institute of Sport, is a world-renowned sports scientist in the area of skill acquisition. Professor Farrow will discuss how science is revolutionising tennis through VU’s collaborative venture with Tennis Australia – the Game Insight Group.

Dr Alice Sweeting, a joint appointment between VU and the Western Bulldogs, delivers a range of customised sports science services to players and coaches at Bulldogs HQ. Dr Sweeting will highlight how technology can provide individualised training programs and monitoring for the players and how the data generated can be used to further enhance their performance.

Dr Karen Mickle is a joint appointment between VU and the Victorian Institute of Sport where she is the biomechanist for Athletics Australia’s middle-distance runners. An expert in foot mechanics and footwear, Dr Mickle will detail how she works with medical staff, coaches and athletes to help identify causes of injuries and get athletes back to peak performance.

Professor Rob Aughey is a world leader in the area of player tracking, a now ubiquitous aspect of professional team sports. Professor Aughey is leading research for FIFA on the accuracy of player tracking systems and what’s next for athlete tracking.

Following the event, you can get an exclusive tour of The Racquet Room – the world’s first racquet customisation service.

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We are all set to bring the best minds in tourism, events and beyond to the table for two dynamic days of dialogue, adventure, connection and knowledge.

Day 1 – Tourism is…YOUR Business

• Elevate your business potential
• Map out sustainable growth strategies
• Learn from relevant industry case studies
• Build relationships over dinner

Day 2 – Tourism is…OUR Business

• Gain takeaways from enriching workshops
• Problem-solve with fresh, interactive activities
• Unearth the latest trends
• Identify key disruptors and how they will affect our industry

From the grass roots to the innovation of tomorrow, the Vic Tourism Conference is designed to support and transform the tourism industry on all levels.

Enjoy a touch of luxury a literal stone’s throw from Flinders St Station.

Our friend’s at DoubleTree by Hilton Melbourne are generously opening their wonderful informal bar and restaurant area for us to enjoy.

• Build your relationships
• Find opportunities for collaboration
• Share your challenges
• Learn from others …And, most importantly…
• Catch up with your peers in an informal environment

Happening the first Wednesday of every month, the VTIC Mixer Series will run February through to December in 2018. As always, no lengthy power-points, no pitches, just a chance to broaden your network – and have a great time!

Get ready to grow and glow – become career ready with advice on interviewing and resume writing, as well as great ways to build your experience and add to your CV.

Wednesday 15th August
Victoria University, Flinders St

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Driving the Visitor Experience

The Victorian Visitor Information Services (VIS) Summit is the yearly meeting place for all VIS personnel, economic development staff and regional tourism bodies. Delving deep into the customer experience, the Summit program features professional development sessions, case study presentations, keynotes and opportunities to learn from others.

Held from Wed 22 to Fri 24 August 2018 in inimitable City of Greater Bendigo, delegates will discover how the region provides an abundance of diverse visitor experiences.

The 2018 Summit program will delve deep into what makes an accredited VIS successful by exploring what future visitor information servicing will look like, how customer connection will remain front and foremost and how you can drive economic growth to your region.

For the complete package, delegates will benefit from the multi-choice workshops along and regional study tours showcasing the host region to gain product knowledge, share ideas, experiences and best practice.

Register HERE to secure your place at this years Summit.

PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES:

WEDNESDAY 22 August                                                                                                                                                          

Join one of our full day Regional Study Tours showcasing the best of the Bendigo Region
9:00 am – 5:00 pm

All tours depart from the Capital Theatre,  View Street, Bendigo and will come together at the unique Bendigo Art Gallery welcome drinks before an exclusive tour of the gallery spaces. Coaches will return to the three profiled hotels (The Barclay on View, The Quest Bendigo Central and The Quest Schaller Hotel) where delegates can dine at leisure.

Tour 1 | Heritage Evolution

Experience Heritage Evolution, delve deep beneath the surface at Central Deborah Gold Mine, sit back and relax on a Bendigo Blues Tram taster, hear from local legends converting a manufacturing business into a tourism mecca at Bendigo Pottery, experience a little piece of China right here in Bendigo at the Golden Dragon Museum, enjoy a sumptuous morning tea and learn how a grocery store became a local café hotspot at Percy & Percy, be swooned at Bendigo’s award winning steak house and redgum char-grill for lunch @ The Woodhouse.

Tour 2 | Local Legends 

Meet our Local Legends, beginning with the Bendigo Art Gallery discover how they consistently punch above their weight, hear the stories of local makers at fashion, homeware and collectible stores, discover the secrets behind the success of the La Trobe Visual Art Centre, Living Arts Space and Post Office Gallery, take an Artist Walk Tour to unearth street art and eclectic shopping in the heart of the CBD, enjoy a magnificent morning tea at The Gallery Cafe and be warmly welcomed at Rocks on Rosalind to enjoy share platters featuring local produce that will rock your world.

Tour 3 | Grand Architecture Produce

If Grand Architecture and Produce, is your thing, then this is the tour for you. Behind the scenes tours of three Bendigo architectural masterpieces, the Historic Post Office, Town Hall and Ulumbarra Theatre will leave you gasping in wonder and stories to share Meet the makers behind our local food stores, taste their best creations, from fresh cheese and nuts to chocolate to coffee to sourdough and don’t forget lunch at the award winning Mason’s of Bendigo.

THURSDAY 23 August             

9:00 – 9:30 – Welcome to Bendigo

Cr Jennifer Alden – Councillor, City of Greater Bendigo

9:30 – 10:30 – Customer Focus Vs Customer Service

Rum Charles – Human Communications Specialist

10:30 – 11:00 – MORNING TEA

11:00 – 12:00 – PechaKucha Time!

A new concept for the Summit, a PechaKucha gives each region a chance to share what they have been up to – with only 2 minutes and 4 slides each!

12:00 – 12:45 – The Challenges of Volunteer Management

Panel Session featuring Puffing Billy, Volunteering Victoria and more.

12:45 – 13:15 – Visit Victoria Visitor Servicing Review

13:15 – 14:00 – LUNCH

 14:00 – 14:45 – Breakouts: Round 1

1.       Local Government Health Check (Paul Albone – DEDJTR & Kate Rickwood – VTIC)

2.       Rethinking Funding Sources – Traditional, Social, Community and Cuteness (Peter Abbott – Bendigo Heritage Attractions)

3.       Visitor Information Servicing Survey Results (Grace Maynard – Australian Tourism Accreditation Program)

14:45 – 15:15 – Parks Victoria

Industry Update

15:15 – 15:45 – AFTERNOON TEA 

15:45 – 16:15 – Transforming Visitor Services

Rob Kelly – City of Melbourne

16:15- 18:00 – Return to hotels and prepare for dinner

18:00 – 18:30 – Shuttle bus collects all from designated hotels

18:30 – 23:00 – DINNER

Venue: Villa Fortuna. Theme: Gatsby Style. What lies ahead? A night of fun, laughter and reinforcing your industry relationships.

23:00 – Shuttle bus returns to hotels

FRIDAY 24 August             

9:00 – 9:45 – Onsite Visitor Information Centre Case Study

Live and interactive – Bendigo Visitor’s Centre (Award Winning)

10:00 – 10:45 – Visitor Information Servicing = the match.com of Tourism

Peter Turner – CUSTOMER FRAME

Karen Oliver – Murray Regional Tourism

10:40 – 11:00 – MORNING TEA

11:00 – 11:45 – Breakouts: Round 2

Select your second choice from the three session offering

11:45 – 12:15 – Transport for Victoria Industry Update

12:15 – 13:15 – Reference Group Workshop

Your opportunity to formally join the Reference Group-led workshop to express your ideas, concerns and areas for growth.

13:15 – 13:30 – Closing formalities

We will snap a last minute pic of the group, grab a lunchbox to take away and begin the journey back home.

REGISTRATIONS:

Registrations are now OPEN – Click HERE to register now.

ACCOMMODATION:

The Bendigo Visitor Centre team are proudly supporting the VIS Summit and have secured great rates for delegates, all within walking distance of the Summit venue. Choose from three participating hotels – The Barclay on View, The Quest Bendigo Central or The Quest Schaller Hotel. For those that require something a little different or have special needs, call the friendly team to secure something suitable.

Special ‘Summit-Only’ rates are available for 1, 2 or 3 night stays and can be processed online via the link below or call the Bendigo team if you need to process via a purchase order on 1800 813 153.

Click HERE to book.

ENQUIRIES:

Olivia Bowden
VTIC Relationship Consultant and Events Manager
E: OBowden@vtic.com.au
Ph: 8662 5343

Enjoy a touch of luxury a literal stone’s throw from Flinders St Station.

Our friend’s at DoubleTree by Hilton Melbourne are generously opening their wonderful informal bar and restaurant area for us to enjoy.

• Build your relationships
• Find opportunities for collaboration
• Share your challenges
• Learn from others …And, most importantly…
• Catch up with your peers in an informal environment

Happening the first Wednesday of every month, the VTIC Mixer Series will run February through to December in 2018. As always, no lengthy power-points, no pitches, just a chance to broaden your network – and have a great time!

Get smart with your emotions

In a session not to be missed, Mel Neil (our favourite positive psychology consulant) joins us for the final professional development session of the year.

Mel will help us to understand Emotional Intelligence (EI), and how we can identify and use our own emotions and how they impact on our performance, decisions and behaviour.

Tuesday, 16th October
Victoria University, Flinders St

P.S Join us for some networking after the event. The first drink is on us!

This event will be held at VU City Flinders Campus. The campus is located at 300 Flinders Street, between Elizabeth and Queen Street. Enter the elevator lobby off Flinders St or via the University Arcade. The conference room is on level 9. Click here for a map.

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Unite with your industry friends and colleagues to help celebrate Victoria’s tourism and event leaders at the 2018 RACV Victorian Tourism Awards Gala Ceremony.

Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) with RACV and the Victorian Government, are pleased to recognise our state winners across 27 business and three individual categories at this prestigious black-tie event.

The Victorian Tourism Awards is now in its 34th year, attracting over 100 entries and around 1000 industry representatives at the Gala Ceremony.