Here at YTN, we’re passionate about guiding young people toward rewarding careers within Victoria’s thriving tourism industry. Our Tourism Ambassador Program spotlights diverse career pathways in tourism to inspire the next generation of industry leaders.
The YTN Ambassador Program aims to showcase and promote career opportunities in the tourism industry, through in person panel discussions, workshops or keynote speaking events. The program will feature a broad spectrum of profiles, spanning diverse backgrounds, career pathways and roles within the industry.
We are looking for tourism ambassadors to get involved and share their career story to inspire the next generation of tourism professionals and make a positive impact on the industry.
For this iteration we hope to showcase the Experience Victoria 2033 5 product pillars – First Peoples-led experiences, Wellness, Arts and Culture, Food and Drink and Nature. Don’t worry if you don’t fit into one of these pillars – we still welcome your input!
How will my story be shared
Interactive events Each event will include one or more ambassadors to deep dive into your career journeys (including challenges faced and achievements), engage in panel discussions, or conduct workshops focused on your expertise. These events will provide an opportunity for attendees to learn firsthand from industry experts and gain practical insights.
Digital content We aim to feature our tourism ambassadors across our digital channels. This may be in the form of social media posts, short videos or interviews.
How much time do I need to commit to be an ambassador?
Content creation – up to 1 hour Online interview with a YTN marketing team member, or a short video Q&A before or after an event
Tourism Ambassador events Pre-event check in (up to 30 minutes online) Event (one to two hours)
Selection Criteria
Residing in Victoria Have been working in the Tourism, Hospitality and Events Industry for at least 5 years
Expressions of Interest are now open!
APPLY NOW!
Meet our 2024 Tourism Ambassadors
Jonathon Lee
Founder – Hop It
Jon Lee shares his tips on finding and using transferrable skills in your career.
