Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC)

Our Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) Board Director and Regional Director of Marketing with Langham Hospitality Group, André Jacques, spoke with Sky News Australia this morning to share his insights on tourism in our great city over the holiday season. With international numbers and spend on the rise, new flights from China touching down this week, the Australia v India #BoxingDayTest and the imminent arrival of our much-loved Australian Open …. #melbourne is buzzing and our operators are ready to help guests create magical memories. #tourismmatters #melbourne #Victoria #EveryBitDifferent

🎄✨ Holiday Hours Announcement ✨🎄 Our office will be closing at 3 PM today and will reopen on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a joyful New Year! 🎅🎁 Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to connecting with you in 2025! 🎉 From all of us at the VTIC Team, enjoy the festive season! 🌟 #MerryChristmas #HappyNewYear #HolidayHours #VTICnews #SeasonGreetings

We're thrilled to welcome and congratulate our new VTIC Quality Tourism Businesses! Please help us congratulate: ⭐️ AllTrails Tours ⭐ Chocolate Gannets ⭐ Best Westlander Motor Inn ⭐ Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort & Spa ⭐ The Goods Shed Events Hall ⭐ Balgownie Estate Bendigo ⭐ Coombe Yarra Valley ⭐ Eden Yarra Valley ⭐ Eerie Tours ⭐ Geelong Arts Centre ⭐ Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street ⭐ Hotel Vera Ballarat ⭐ Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium ⭐ Tasman Holiday Parks – Bendigo ⭐ The Q Train ⭐ The Trawool Estate ⭐ The Victoria Hotel Rutherglen ⭐ Port Fairy Folk Festival ⭐ Ballarat International Foto Biennale ⭐ RISING Melbourne ⭐ Live Wire Park ⭐ No 1 William Street These businesses represent the pinnacle of excellence in Victoria's tourism sector. Becoming a VTIC Quality Tourism Business enhances credibility, ensures quality, and drives business growth. The team at VTIC welcome all Victorian tourism businesses to prioritise becoming a VTIC Quality Tourism Business in 2024. Want to become a Quality Tourism Business today enquire here https://bit.ly/4bxU8pM #VTICQualityTourismBusiness #QualityTourism #BusinessExcellence

VTIC recently hosted a fantastic Hotel Concierge Night, bringing together Melbourne's Hotel Concierge and Front of House teams for an unforgettable evening! They were treated to the global smash hit musical, Sister Act, at The Regent Theatre. Get ready to be blown away by this heavenly production, now playing and the must-see new musical of the year. For more information, check out the show’s official website here. #VTICnews #VTICpartner #HotelConciergeNight #SisterAct #MelbourneTheatre #RegentTheatre #SisterActMusicalAU Steve White Jessica Barrett Jane Ross

We're thrilled to welcome and congratulate our new VTIC Quality Tourism Businesses! Please help us congratulate: ⭐️ Darlot Motor Inn ⭐ Ashmont Motor Inn & Apartments ⭐ Tesselaar ⭐ Port Albert Motel ⭐ Comfort Inn Capital Horsham ⭐ La Trobe University Bendigo (Sport) ⭐ La Trobe Sport (Bundoora Campus) ⭐ RAW Travel ⭐ Hit the Road Tours ⭐ Bridges On Argyle ⭐ Big4 Yarra Valley Park Lane Holiday Park ⭐ The International Apollo Bay ⭐ Kirkhope Aviation ⭐ Mallacoota Foreshore Holiday Park ⭐ Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa ⭐ Sofitel Melbourne on Collins ⭐ Alto Hotel on Bourke ⭐ Rubicon Hotel Motel ⭐ Best Western Governor Gipps Motor Inn ⭐ RACV Healesville Country Club ⭐ Golden Palms Motel ⭐ Mansfield Apartments These businesses represent the pinnacle of excellence in Victoria's tourism sector. Becoming a VTIC Quality Tourism Business enhances credibility, ensures quality, and drives business growth. The team at VTIC welcome all Victorian tourism businesses to prioritise becoming a VTIC Quality Tourism Business in 2024. Want to become a Quality Tourism Business today enquire here https://bit.ly/4bxU8pM #VTICQualityTourismBusiness #QualityTourism #BusinessExcellence

We're excited to welcome  The Ascott Limited (Ascott) as VTIC’s newest partner! 🎉 The Ascott Limited (Ascott), headquartered in Singapore, defines global living through a diversified portfolio of serviced apartments, hotels and co-living properties with over 950 properties across 14 brands, including Citadines, lyf, Oakwood and Quest Apartment Hotels in its Australian portfolio. Serving 230+ cities, Ascott caters to diverse travellers, redefining living with rich experiences to enhance work, stay, and play worldwide. #VTICnews #VTICpartner The Ascott Limited David Mansfield Anthea DIMITRAKOPOULOS

MCEC Crowned Australian Venue of the Year Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre has proudly taken home Venue of the Year at the inaugural Australian Business Events Association Awards. This win celebrates their reputation for hosting world-class events, welcoming millions of visitors, and shaping Melbourne’s vibrant cultural scene. It also highlights their commitment to cutting-edge technology, sustainability, and delivering unforgettable experiences! Chief Executive, Natalie O'Brien AM, said it best: “Business events play a pivotal role in Australia’s economic, social and cultural landscape and we’re proud to contribute to the growth and success of the industry. To be recognised by the industry’speak body is a true honour. This award is testament to MCEC’s commitment to innovation, cutting-edge technology and the hard work and dedication of our team in delivering memorable experiences for every visitor.” #VTICpartner #VTICnews

Intrepid Travel ANZ had it's biggest month in their 35 year history and they would like to say HUGE thanks to their agent partners, There're offering daily prizes until 20 December, including a trip to Japan, copies of The Intrepid List, and a life-sized Key Partnerships Manager at your office – ready to stock shelves, run coffee, or lead a training session! Check out their dedicated agent platform Agent Hub for how to enter and for terms and conditions -https://lnkd.in/g_MZEJPA Winners will be announced daily on the Agent Hub and Facebook, with a new prize each day. #VTICpartner #Intrepid #Travel

To combat fatigue-related road accidents, we are delighted to partner with Transport Accident Commission (TAC). Travelers are encouraged to plan ahead and take breaks during their journeys to ensure everyone arrives safely. Share these important road safety messages with your guests, visitors, and community via social media, booking emails, websites, and more. Take breaks, stretch your legs, and explore the unique offerings of each local region. Visit the VTIC website for the full stakeholder kit and more assets to share across your channels: https://lnkd.in/gwRQ4R7Q #VTICnews #VTICpartner #TACPauseStop

✨ Exploring The Recently Completed Anzac Station! ✨ Last week, the VTIC team experienced a guided tour of the recently completed Anzac Station near the Shrine of Remembrance. It was an engaging and eye-opening experience that showcased the incredible progress of the Metro Tunnel project. A big thank you to Metro Tunnel Project for giving us a tour. #MetroTunnel #AnzacStation #TeamVTIC #VTICnews