GREAT OTWAY NATIONAL PARK RECOGNISED IN TOP 10
Australian Traveller recently published an article showcasing Australia’s 10 most underrated national parks. Writer Steve Madgwick selected 10 National Parks that he felt deserve as much attention as some of the big guns like Kakadu and the Daintree. We were not surprised to see our very own Otway National Park make the list and be recognised for its location, beauty and close proximity to delicious local produce. Find out more
DO YOU HAVE A GREAT PHOTO TO SHARE?
Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism are currently updating their image library and are looking for high-resolution images from across the region that represent your business and your local destination. If you are happy to provide up to 5 good quality images that can be used by Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism for marketing purposes, please send these images through to info@gort.com.au
If you would like to book a photography package from the Business Services prospectus, please call us on 03 561 7894.
MAY IS AUSSIE WINE MONTH
The 4th annual Aussie Wine Month will take place this May making it the country’s biggest celebration of Australian wine. With 65 Australian wine regions to choose from, there’s plenty for the wine lover to discover. Aussie Wine Month will have wineries and regions hosting tastings, dinners, winery walks, festivals and pop-up cellar doors while a range of pubs, bars and restaurants will have an all-Australian wine-by-the-glass list for the month of May. For a full list of events visit here.
If you have a wine story to share contact Tourism Australia’s wine PR Contact: Charmaine Glase charmaine.glase@wineaustralia.com
RACV VICTORIAN TOURISM AWARDS NOMINATIONS
To register your intent to enter the 2015 RACV Victorian Tourism Awards, please access the eAwards portal to nominate. Follow in the footsteps of industry leaders such as our very own Drift House with the chance to win not only a state award but also be in the running for national recognition.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILTY FOR BUSINESS
In our beautiful part of the world we are always thinking about the environment and we encourage business to do so too. Business Victoria has a fantastic tool available - the Environmental Sustainability Hub which provides all sorts of information for business. An example is this great waste management app, Wise Up On Waste for professional kitchens to conveniently monitor and track food waste. The app helps you to identify when and where you are generating the most food waste and what the potential cost saving to your business can be if you reduce your waste by 20%. There are also case studies covering topics such as cost control, green initiatives, environmental sustainability and sustainable business materials and provide great tips for you to use in your business. Find out more
KEEPING THE PASSION ALIVE IN YOUR BUSINESS
The life of an entrepreneur can be a gruelling one, with little down time and the weight of the business success or failure resting on your shoulders. Red Balloon founding director and Shark Tank judge Naomi Simson has a valuable tip for all business owners to keep the passion alive in their business: reading customer stories. “As soon as I read them, I work out that I made a difference to their lives,” Simson says. For tourism businesses this is easy as tools like Tripadvisor and social media channels provide a platform for customers to share their stories. Read more
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GORRT MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
To showcase what the region has to offer we invite you to participate in the GORRT marketing programs. The GORRT team are keen to help you build a personalised program to grow your business. To get an overview of some of the current marketing opportunities available visit our website. To book a visit with our team or to discuss what your business needs and have us tailor you a program please call Cassie or Lauren on 03 5561 7894.
SOCIAL MEDIA
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GREAT OCEAN ROAD TRAFFIC ALERT
Towards the end of May, VicRoads contractors will commence work to prevent rocks falling on to the Great Ocean Road between Fairhaven and Lorne. These activities will involve temporary road closures for up to 10 minutes at a time and speed restrictions will apply. Traffic controllers will be on site to ensure the safety of road workers and road users. Drivers are asked to plan their journey and allow for extra travel time, as delays should be expected. Find out more
JETSTAR DECISION A BIG WIN FOR TOURISM
The recent State Government announcement that Jetstar will continue operating at Avalon Airport for a further ten years is a win for Victorian tourism. It is positive to see that the agreement will mean the continuation of Avalon Airport’s passenger operations, saving 200 jobs from being lost, and the expansion of Jetstar’s services. Jetstar will increase flights at Avalon from five to seven daily and introduce flights to two new domestic destinations over the next 18 months.
Avalon’s location is of great advantage for visitors wanting to explore regional tourism destinations such the Great Ocean Road. The expansion will see the arrival of approximately 700 more visitors in the region each week, which will be a positive for the local tourism industry. International travel to Australia is forecast to grow by more than 2 million people annually by 2019, which highlights an expected increase in demand for aviation services.
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WHAT’S ON
BUSINESS EVENTS VICTORIA REGIONAL ROADSHOW
Business Events Victoria is excited to deliver this inaugural event, created specifically to provide event organisers with the opportunity to speak directly with over 25 venues from across the state in one central location. The event is free to attend and there will be great food and wine on offer. There will also be some fantastic prizes to be won and the chance to mingle with other business event organisers and Business Events Victoria members and share ideas and stories.
Wednesday, 20 May 2015 from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Rydges Melbourne, 186 Exhibition St, Melbourne, 3000
Register now or find out more about Business Events Victoria
LORNE ARTS FESTIVAL 2015 PREVIEW AND LAUNCH
Showcasing established and emerging artists across a range of genres including dance, comedy, music, theatre and visual arts the Lorne Arts Festival will take place Friday 28 - Sunday 30 August. Enjoy a sneak peak of the festival at the launch on Sunday 7 June from 4pm - 5.30pm at QDOS Arts, Allenvale Road, Lorne. All welcome RSVP - info@lovelorne.com
FUN4KIDS CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL - TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Fun4Kids Festival is Australia’s BEST children’s festival made up over 80 live performances and an incredible array of kids activities throughout our amazing zones....everyone in the family will be entertained! With so many things to do in one location, you can choose your own adventure and enjoy the Festival at your own pace. Hosted at various venues in Warrnambool from 10am - 5pm daily 28th June til 4th July 2015. Find out more
2015 VICTORIAN TOURISM CONFERENCE
Registrations are now open for the 2015 Victorian Tourism Conference, being held 20-21 July at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. This year’s conference will offer a diverse program of local, national and international speakers with a focus on building profitable, sustainable and resilient businesses. Find out more
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