About Us​

The Young Tourism Network (YTN) is Victoria’s recognised peak body representing the young voices of the visitor economy.

We forge vital connections between students, industry professionals and Government, guiding young people towards rewarding careers within Victoria’s thriving tourism industry.

Our Mission

To foster career development and professional excellence of students and professionals of all ages in order to grow and strengthen the Victorian tourism industry.

Our Values

Contribution, collaboration, connection,
learning and growth.

YTN launched in May 2006 as a non-profit networking group for the Victorian tourism, travel, hospitality and events industry. Today YTN continues to deliver networking events, professional development experiences and more.

Our Committee


Monica Arklay

Chairperson

Eloise

Eloise Tapscott

Deputy Chair

Eloise

Brigitte Nottingham

Secretary/Treasurer

Vanessa

Vanessa Lauricella

Programs and Events Lead

Chervil

Chervil Tan

Programs and Events Team

Natasha

Natasha Bounyaphol

Programs and Events Team

Satya

Satya Ramandha

Programs and Events Team

Lenny

Lenny Lim

Marketing and Member Communication Lead

Giorgia

Giorgia Todesco

Marketing and Member Communication Team

Madeline Tester

Marketing and Member Communication Team

Tami

Tami Utami

Marketing and Member Communication Team

Lucy

Lucy Dewhurst

Business Development and Partnerships Lead

Aru

Aru Narayan

Business Development and Partnerships Team

June O’Brien

Business Development and Partnerships Team

Victoria

Victoria Clark

Business Development and Partnerships Team

Vanessa

Must pack travel item: Lip mask

Travel quirk:  I always pack a (small) board game

If I had a cruise ship, I would name it: Tom (full name Tom Cruise-Ship)

Monica Arklay

Chairperson

Chervil

Must pack travel item: Victoria Clark and a good book

If I had a cruise ship, I would name it:
Oh Buoy

Me in 3 words: Warm, Approachable, Fun

Eloise Tapscott

Deputy Chair

Brigitte

Travel quirk: Taking photos of everything

Favourite travel movie: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

My guilty pleasure: Social media scrolling

Brigitte Nottingham

Secretary/Treasurer

Vanessa

Travel quirk: Visiting the local supermarket

If I had a cruise ship, I would name it: Seas the Moment

My guilty pleasure: Online shopping

Vanessa Lauricella

Programs and Events Lead

Chervil

Must pack travel item: Mario Badescu Face Spray

Favourite travel show: Chefs Table

Me in 3 words: Honest, Stubborn, Kind

Chervil Tan

Programs and Events Team

Must pack travel item: Film camera

Me in 3 words: Social, Creative, Ambitious

My guilty pleasure: Indulging in reality TV

Natasha Bounyaphol

Programs and Events Team

Must pack travel item: Black shirts

Travel quirk: Searching for the best local coffee spots

Favourite travel movie: Castaway

Satya Ramandha

Programs and Events Team

Must pack travel item: My Wonderboom 2 speakers

Favourite travel movie: Expedition Happiness

My guilty pleasure: KFC’s mashed potatoes

Lenny Lim

Marketing and Member Communication Lead

Travel quirk: Never put a suitcase on the bed!

Me in 3 words: Passionate, Creative, Loud

My guilty pleasure: Watching Disney movies

Giorgia Todesco

Marketing and Member Communication Team

Must pack travel item: DSLR camera

Favourite travel show: Travel Man: 48 Hours in…

My guilty pleasure: Rewatching my comfort shows

Madeline Tester

Marketing and Member Communication Team

Must pack travel item: Noise-cancelling headphones

If I had a cruiseship, I would name it:
The Gourmet Escape

My guilty pleasure: Reading comics

Tami Utami

Marketing and Member Communication Team

Must pack travel item:
Bathers

Favourite travel movie: Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

Me in 3 words: Enthusiastic, Creative, Practical

Lucy Dewhurst

Business Development and Partnerships Lead

Must pack travel item:
Chewing gum

Me in 3 words: Driven, Resilient, Reflective

My guilty pleasure:
Always down for a sweet treat

Aru Narayan

Business Development and Partnerships Team

If I had a cruise ship, I would name it: Sea U

Favourite travel movie: National Lampoon

My guilty pleasure: ‘It’s All About Me’ days

June O’Brien

Business Development and Partnerships Team

Must pack travel item: Eloise Tapscott and Vegemite

My guilty pleasure:
Apple juice

Me in 3 words:
Tall, Sleepy, Clumsy

Victoria Clark

Business Development and Partnerships Team

Awards


Victorian Tourism Awards

In 2017, YTN won the RACV Victorian Tourism Award for ‘Outstanding Contribution by a Volunteer/s’

Victorian Tourism Awards

In 2010, YTN won the RACV Victorian Tourism Award for ‘Outstanding Contribution by a Volunteer/s’

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