Who are we?
Launched in May 2006, the Young Tourism Network (YTN) is a non-profit networking group for the Victorian tourism, travel, hospitality and events 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 core values
Contribution, collaboration, connection, learning and growth.
The Young Tourism Network exists to:
- Empower students, new entrants and experienced professionals of all ages to connect, learn and grow, ultimately leading to increased personal and professional development and career enhancement.
- Encourage collaboration and strengthen the relationship between the education sector and operators in the industry.
A 14-person, member-elected volunteer committee, who all work within and/or study tourism-related fields, runs operations, events, programs and communications that facilitate connections and collaboration between our members, students and industry professionals.
YTN would not exist without the support from the industry and our amazing Partners!
Our Committee
Madeleine Sawyer
Chairperson
Maureen Pillon
Deputy Chair
Melissa Adamson
Website & Content Coordinator
Isabel Hurley
Trusted Advisor Program Coordinator
Emma Stock
Marketing &
Social Media Coordinator
Natalie Babic
Membership Coordinator
Olivia Salsbery
Communications Coordinator
June O’Brien
Industry Partnerships Coordinator
Lexi Connors
Uni & TAFE
Partnerships Coordinator
Kate Rickwood
Secretary & Treasurer
Jake Whitney
Professional Development Events Team
Phoebe Graham
Professional Development Events Team
Hugh Fitzpatrick
Social Events
Team
Alyssa Anderton
Social Events
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’