Industry Strengthening Program

RevenYou - Sales & Marketing training series for Accommodators
 

Genevieve Matthews – Tourism Leadership Development Program

We will be running a 6-month Tourism Leadership Development Program starting in May.

The program has been designed specifically to help local tourism business owners and leaders navigate well-being, people leadership and business recovery challenges in the year ahead.

Program facilitator Genevieve Matthews has worked in the industry for 30+ years and is an experienced tourism leadership mentor specialising in business growth and people leadership.

Join a one-hour information session with Genevieve for business owners and leaders interested in joining the program on Wednesday 30 April at 10am.
This program requires a minimum of 8 businesses, and we have places for up to 24

Register your interest to attend by email now:
E: info@visitphillipisland.com.au

Ecotourism Australia - supported membership 

Victorian Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) 
- supported Quality Tourism Framework (QTF)

Destination Phillip Island is offering support and financial assistance for businesses wanting to join the Quality Tourism Framework (QTF) .

The Quality Tourism Framework (QTF) is run by VTIC and provides businesses with the necessary online tools and resources to ensure best practice management, customer confidence and ongoing sustainability.

The QTF incorporates three of Australia’s well-respected industry programs:

·        Quality Tourism Accreditation 

·        Star Ratings

·        Australian Tourism Awards, including the Victorian Tourism Awards

Register your interest with QTF by email: 
E: info@visitphillipisland.com.au

Typsy – hospitality online courses

Destination Phillip Island is offering 12-month supported financial assistance for hospitality businesses wanting to sign up to Typsy - online portal for staff, managers and owners to complete a range of courses online and earn certificates.

Typsy offers over 1000 lessons in a growing video library and it's all contained on a purpose-built platform.

Whatever your situation, whether you are looking for work or already work in the hospitality industry, Typsy has courses and lessons to help support your growth.

Register your interest to join up with Typsy by email: 
E: info@visitphillipisland.com.au

Isabelle Fennessy
Building Resilience & Wellbeing for business owners

A highly skilled tourism marketing professional and experienced business mentor, Isabelle Fennessy will deliver a 2-part Building Resilience & Wellbeing for business owners workshop and individual business mentoring sessions.

The series focuses on the concept of resilience, both on a personal level and from a business perspective. The interactive delivery consists of a balanced mix of research-based information, practical advice and exercises.

Part 1: Taking Care of Self
Tuesday 3 May

Part 2: Taking Care of Business
Tuesday 31 May 

Mentoring sessions
1 hour session and 30 minutes follow up session
Wednesday 4 May & Wednesday 1 June

Register your interest to join Building Resilience & Wellbeing for business owners by email:
E: info@visitphillipisland.com.au 

Catherine and Stephen Toms - Digital Marketing Accelerator, Building Digital Capability & Confidence    

Starting 9 May, this 3-month online and in-person program is designed specifically for small businesses in the travel and tourism industry.

Catherine and Stephen Toms will show you step-by-step how to create and implement a marketing strategy that drives growth and sustainability for your business.

You’ll walk away with plans to implement, clear goals to achieve and the confidence and skills you need to drive growth from your marketing efforts. 

Register your interest to join the Digital Marketing Accelerator program by email:
E: info@visitphillipisland.com.au 

Tania Jacobs, Tourism Ninja - Bundling and packaging workshop

Working together has many benefits for businesses including extending the reach of marketing efforts, access to larger audiences, improved yields and access to new distribution partners.

This workshop will include:

- the benefits of packaging;
- an overview of the distribution chain and pricing for nett rates;
- best practice examples; and
- a hands-on small group session.

Attendees will leave with a complete package, priced for third-party distribution and a one-page marketing plan summary for the package.

Bundling and packaging workshop - Wed 11 May

Register your interest to join the bundling and packaging workshop by email: 
E: info@visitphillipisland.com.au