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.
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
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)
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
Travel quirk: Taking photos of everything
Favourite travel movie: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
My guilty pleasure: Social media scrolling
Travel quirk: Visiting the local supermarket
If I had a cruise ship, I would name it: Seas the Moment
My guilty pleasure: Online shopping
Must pack travel item: Mario Badescu Face Spray
Favourite travel show: Chefs Table
Me in 3 words: Honest, Stubborn, Kind
Must pack travel item: Film camera
Me in 3 words: Social, Creative, Ambitious
My guilty pleasure: Indulging in reality TV
Must pack travel item: Black shirts
Travel quirk: Searching for the best local coffee spots
Favourite travel movie: Castaway
Travel quirk: Never put a suitcase on the bed!
Me in 3 words: Passionate, Creative, Loud
My guilty pleasure: Watching Disney movies
Must pack travel item: Battery packs
Favourite travel movie: Emily in Paris
My guilty pleasure: Booking holidays on the spur of the moment
Must pack travel item: DSLR camera
Favourite travel show: Travel Man: 48 Hours in…
My guilty pleasure: Rewatching my comfort shows
Must pack travel item: Noise-cancelling headphones
If I had a cruiseship, I would name it:
The Gourmet Escape
My guilty pleasure: Reading comics
Must pack travel item: Eloise Tapscott and Vegemite
My guilty pleasure:
Apple juice
Me in 3 words:
Tall, Sleepy, Clumsy
Must pack travel item:
Chewing gum
Me in 3 words: Driven, Resilient, Reflective
My guilty pleasure:
Always down for a sweet treat
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
Must pack travel item:
Muesli bars, lip balm & probiotic vitamins
Favourite travel movie: Under the Tuscan Sun & The Lizzie Maguire Movie
Me in 3 words: Bubbly, Enthusiastic, Warm
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’