First thing’s first: to help our readers get to know you, tell us a bit about yourself and your career journey so far. What/where did you study? Did you always want to go into tourism and events marketing or is that something you fell into? I am currently the Director of Marketing at the Melbourne […]
Chit Chat Series: Jenny Mitten Read More »
On the evening of Thursday 11th June 2020 YTN members and friends joined Madeleine Sawyer (from Caravan Industry Association of Australia) and Stacey Barnes (from Greater Hamilton Shire Council) for an insightful webinar discussing domestic travel, regional events, and the push and pull to increase the dispersal of locals throughout Victoria and Australia. Guests were
Domestic tourism has sprung into the limelight in 2020 in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis and the direct implications it has had on international travel in the medium term. However domestic tourism has always been a large, yet somewhat undervalued, part of the Australian tourism system. In 2019, overnight domestic tourism was responsible for
Domestic Tourism post Covid19 Read More »
Young Tourism Network welcomes today’s announcement that the Victorian Government will be providing $45M in economic relief to International students who are in a vulnerable financial position. Register your interest here.
International Student Emergency Relief Fund Read More »
Dear valued members and stakeholders, It’s with deepest regret that we announce the postponement of our Professional Development Event – Catastrophe, which was scheduled on 26 March 2020. Supporting the tourism industry is our mission, and the safety and well-being of event participants is our critical priority. The rapid escalation of the COVID-19 pandemic and the recommendation
COVID-19 Update from YTN Read More »
Melbourne Cellar Door was full of excitement and good cheer on December 14 as The Young Tourism Network (YTN) and Young Australian Tourism Export Council (YATEC) committees, members and guests came together to celebrate the holidays and the end of 2019. The Christmas Party is not only for celebrating the holidays, but also for reflecting
The Victorian Tourism Industry came together Thursday evening for another successful RACV Victorian Tourism Awards presented by the Victorian Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) and hosted by comedian and TV star Claire Hooper. The tourism awards are a way for the Victorian tourism community to come together and reflect on their hard work and dedication
RACV Victoria Tourism Awards 2019 Read More »
At the end of YTN’s 2019 Trusted Advisors Program, five student participants feel better prepared to begin their careers in tourism. Claudia (Monash University), Hayley (William Angliss Institute), Jacqui (Holmsglen Institute), Rajat (Victoria University) and Thao (The Hotel School) met with industry professionals in their workplace to learn about their roles in entrepreneur, hospitality, digital,
2019 Trusted Advisor Program Wrap Read More »
“Some people went home and played hairdresser, I went home and played travel agent” 2019, Oct. 16 – YTN’s 2019 Trusted Advisor Program held its last session Tuesday morning in Melbourne CBD with Expedia Group, Senior Market Manager, Clare West. West talked about the journey that brought her to where she is today in
Trusted Advisor – Session 5: Business Development Read More »
Tourism professionals and students joined YTN’s industry famil in Ballarat, Victoria last Sunday to gain valuable insights from local industry professionals about regional tourism. Melissa Diamond, general manager of Kryal Castle; Peter Freund, marketing and public programs officer at the Art Gallery of Ballarat; and Vanessa Wilson-Browne, founder of Red Duck Beer and Kilderkin Gin