YTN Committee Elections Nominations close 12th August We want you! Are you looking to gain experience in a leadership role? Do you want to expand your networks and contribute to the future of the tourism industry?Then nominate for the YTN committee today! Download a nomination form here.Committee nominations are NOW OPEN and we encourage our members to nominate themselves to […]
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On Wednesday 22 July YTN met at Melbourne’s largest and most iconic market, the Queen Victoria Market to enjoy the Winter Night Market. Matt Bell from the events and marketing team at the Queen Victoria Market spoke to the group about the Winter Night Market including details on the geo fencing technology installed to monitor
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On Monday 15 June around 30 YTN members and supporters were treated to discussions with three professionals in the digital space. Jodie Willmer and Rob Nagy- directors of Guest Ready, assisting hosts with their Airbnb listings, provided insights into the shared economy and the opportunities this presents. Jodie and Rob recently presented ‘Guest Ready Airbnb
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YTN catches up with tourism professional, Madelene McWha YTN: How are you involved in the Tourism Industry? MW: I teach and research tourism at Latrobe University and William Angliss Institute in Melbourne. YTN: What do you think is the best thing about Victoria’s Tourism Industry? MW: Every destination is unique – the diverse landscapes in
YTN catches up with guest speaker, Mel Neil YTN: What can we expect from the YTN Don’t Sell Yourself Short Event? MN: Being at our best is within everyone’s reach. We do, however find it difficult at times to do just that! This session is all about learning that for most things we strive for
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RACV Victorian Tourism Awards Young Achiever 2014, Monique Bayer Monique Bayer, owner and operator of Walk Melbourne Tours, was awarded the Young Achievers Award at the 2014 Victorian Tourism Awards. Young Tourism Network caught up with Monique to see what’s next for her business, and what advice she’s got other young members of the tourism
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Young Tourism Network Christmas Party Past, present and future YTN members joined together to celebrate Christmas on Wednesday December 3 at Slate Restaurant Bar. Another key highlight was the celebration and recognition of Chris Porter’s work with YTN as he recently stepped down from the Committee. Jess Derham, YTN Chair, and Dianne Smith, VTIC CEO
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Discovering Melbourne’s Diverse Accommodation Industry On Wednesday 24th September our professional development series concluded with a look into Melbourne’s accommodation industry. We welcomed guests from three very different organisations- Miranda Miller of Yarra Valley Lodge, Katie James from RACV and Christina Harris from YHA. In a round table format, each speaker presented information on their
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One-on-one networking event a hit On Wednesday 27th August, our professional development series continued with the latest installment focusing on the events and attractions sectors. Young Tourism Network welcomed Olivia Dal Bo of Peter Jones Special Events, Tracy Hore from Melbourne Star Observation Wheel, Natalie Duke from Melbourne Food and Wine Festival and Carla Phillips
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Welcome to the new home of the Young Tourism Network! We decided that our old site was starting to look a little past it, so we have spent some time rebranding and updating to 2013 standards. Some of the new features you will notice on this site are: Members section Online membership purchasing and renewal.
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