“Gong hei fat choy” & "xin nian kuai le" Happy Chinese New Year and wishing everyone great happiness and prosperity in 2019, the year of the Pig!
At the end of 2018 we said farewell to David Osborn who has been the GT Chair for the last 6 years and with David's departure we welcome our new Chair - Paul Hooper who was a Councillor with the Ararat Rural City having served as Mayor for 6 terms and is an experienced business operator.
We are extremely excited to announce the appointment of Sarah Myers as our new Marketing & Brand Manager for Grampians Tourism. Sarah is an experienced industry professional who will help GT navigate the latest in marketing and business strategy.
Grampians Tourism has created an exciting new Business Development role to drive business revenue and grow the visitor economy in the Grampians Region. Do you know someone who might be looking to experience life unleashed “The Grampians Way” and keen to be involved in one of the fastest growing visitor economies in the State? Download a copy of the Position Description.
More Australians are discovering the Grampians Region than ever before as visitor stats for the year ending September 2018 show that Grampians Region leads the state in increases in domestic visitor nights (+34.4%) and visitor expenditure (31.9%) and third in the state for growth in domestic visitor numbers (+15.4%). Some excellent results for our region and well done to all the hardworking Grampians tourism operators!
Our team will be based in Horsham on the 21st February and if anyone is interested in learning more about Grampians Tourism or have ideas to help promote our destination please drop into the Horsham Visitor Information Centre and say G'day.
Our region continues to deliver amazing events with the Grampians Music Festival (GMF) being held from the 15-17 February. GMF is bringing the best new up-and-coming bands from across the country to the sunny valley in Halls Gap. Expect big mountains, huge sounds, new mates and a whole lot of dancing “The Grampians Way”.
We have an exciting year ahead and we’re looking forward to building closer relations with our industry and trade partners and continuing to increase visitation across our region.
Marc Sleeman
Chief Executive Officer
Grampians Tourism
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GRAMPIANS TOURISM WELCOMES NEW BOARD CHAIR, PAUL HOOPER
Former Ararat Rural City Council mayor Paul Hooper will take on the position as board chair.
Mr Hooper has significant experience serving on boards, serving as East Grampians Health Service director, sitting on the Lake Fyans committee of management as well as serving six terms as the Ararat Rural City mayor in a lengthy council career among other notable roles.
“It is a marvelous part of the world we live in and it will be great to help in bringing more and more people here,” he said.
He said the “sky is the limit” as to how much tourism in the Grampians region can grow.
“Ultimately tourism is a great economic driver for our part of world, the more tourists the more opportunities for employment and exposure and for betterment of the broader community,” he said.
Please join us in welcoming Paul to his new role at GT.
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GRAMPIANS TOURISM WELCOMES NEW MARKETING/BRAND MANAGER, SARAH MYERS
We are extremely excited to announce the appointment of Sarah Myers as our new Marketing & Brand Manager for Grampians Tourism. Sarah is an experienced senior professional who will help GT navigate the latest in marketing and business strategy.
Sarah has always had an interest in business and brands and she is especially intrigued by the ‘why’ behind brands. After completing a Bachelor of Business in Marketing at RMIT and travelling the world, she worked for over a decade to create, develop and grow brands within large organisations in Melbourne, learning and developing from some of the best in the business.
Sarah is a strategic marketer with a proven ability to deliver, through the development of marketing and business plans that are based on insightful consumer and commercial understanding. She brings strong leadership skills and experience, and the capability to develop meaningful strategic plans that result in commercial success.
Some of the brands Sarah has previously worked for include Cadbury, Cottee’s, Penfold’s, Wynns Coonawarra Estate, MARS Confectionery, Visit Ballarat and Sovereign Hill to name a few.
Sarah is looking forward to the challenge of working alongside Grampians Tourism partners including winemakers, food producers, accommodation providers, attractions and local government where she will be able to apply core marketing principals with innovative, strategic thinking.
Please join us in making her feel welcome to her new role at Grampians Tourism!
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GRAMPIANS TOURISM IS HIRING!
Awaken your sense of adventure and experience life unleashed - The Grampians Way!
Grampians Tourism has created an exciting new Business Development role to drive business revenue and grow the visitor economy in the Grampians Region.
If you are looking for a new adventure and keen to be involved in one of the fastest growing visitor economies in the State then it's time to consider a move to the Grampians!
To obtain a full Position Description containing further details regarding employment and remuneration please contact: ceo@grampianstourism.com.au
Applications close next Friday 15th February 2019.
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YOUR DOG'S HAPPY SPACE - THE GRAMPIANS WAY
Did someone say road trip? Ears flapping, wind in your fur… Find your dog's happy space the Grampians Way!
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THE URBAN LIST
THIS MUST-DO LOCAL ESCAPE IS ALL ABOUT PAIRING ART AND WINE
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HOLIDAYS WITH KIDS
CARAVAN AND CAMPING WITH KIDS 2018 TOP 10 AWARDS
Featuring Grampians Tourism partners Halls Gap Lakeside Tourist Park
"Discover all the magic of the Grampians at this stunning holiday park, with views of the mountains and abundant wildlife all around. You’ll find a variety of accommodation to suit all family sizes and budgets, including spacious campsites, glamping and cabins...." AND A STUNNING BRAND NEW POOL!
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WEEKEND NOTES
THE GLORIOUS GRAMPIANS ARE CALLING: 5 FUN THINGS TO DO IN THE GRAMPIANS THIS WEEKEND
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BENDIGO ADVERTISER
WINEMAKERS FROM ACROSS THE GRAMPIANS ON SHOW AT FALLEN GIANTS VINEYARD'S POP-UP EVENT
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ARARAT ADVERTISER
NINE THINGS YOU MUST VISIT IN THE GRAMPIANS OVER SUMMER
Featuring National Park attractions The Pinnacle, Mackenzie Falls and more...
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THE AUSTRALIAN
REDISCOVERED ROCK ART REVEALS AN ANCIENT MONSTER
Featuring our treasured
Gariwerd story and our partners, Parks Victoria
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2019 VTIC VISITOR ECONOMY FORUM
As 2019 kicks into gear, share in the insights from our new Tourism Minister, State and National industry leaders and key stakeholders! Join VTIC and Tourism Australia for their annual Visitor Economy Forum and Tourism Australia Industry Briefing on Tuesday 26 February 2019.
VTIC will present their new three-year strategic direction, and key partners will be providing updates and insights into their activities for the coming year. The event this year will be the first official address to the industry by the Hon. Martin Pakula MP, Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events. This forum is an important start to each new year and is a not-to-be-missed event for industry to gather early insights and learnings to support your efforts.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday 26 February 2019
Time: 8.30am – 3.00pm
Where: Clarendon Auditorium, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf
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EOY SEPTEMBER 2018 NATIONAL VISITOR SURVEY RESULTS
Visitor stats for the year ending September 2018 have been released by Tourism Research Australia (TRA) and the Grampians region continues to experience the strongest domestic visitor nights (+34.4%) and expenditure (31.9%) year-on-year growth rates for the state and third in the state for growth in total visitor numbers (+15.4%).
Some excellent results and well done to all the hard working Grampians tourism operators!
Worth celebrating!
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