Passionate tourism professionals, read on 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 why not nominate yourself for the YTN committee today! As a committee member you will be part of the team working behind YTN […]
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Event Wrap Up The room was buzzing at our second Young Tourism Network professional development event for the year. Students and young professionals gathered to hear from three insightful speakers. And it was all about growing and glowing in your career development. Peter Davey, Head of HR at Visit Victoria, discussed ways to perfect your
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George Josevski – Owner – Bunyip Tours Bunyip’s Managing Director, George Josevski, has devoted the past 33 years to working with group tours and international tourism. When George worked in backpacker industry he identified a gap for visitors who were seeking a more authentic and immersive Australian tour experience. In 1998 the popularity of Neighbours
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The Young Tourism Network is excited to announce a new partnership with globally recognised discount card ISIC – to allow our members great discounts on travel, dining, entertainment and attractions across the world! YTN is pleased to offer a GREAT PRICE for your ISIC (student), IYTC (youth) or ITIC (teacher) discount card to all YTN
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YTN member and Operations Manager at Melbourne Private Tours was the lucky winner of our giveaway to attend the Women in Travel and Tourism Leadership Summit. As part of YTN’s sponsorship with Liquid Learning, Kate was nominated by her manager to attend, Kate enjoyed a few days in Sydney attending the Summit and shares her
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Young tourism professionals check out MCEC YTN members had a sneak peek at the new, improved and expanded space at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC). Soni Barm, Business Development Specialist was delighted to guide us through the space and provided an insight into what the expansion means for the Melbourne tourism and major events industry. This
The Young Tourism Network Trusted Advisor Program is a free initiative focused on encouraging collaboration and peer assisted learning in the tourism industry. We recruited 16 stellar Advisors for the 2018 program and have matched them with eager tourism students ready to take the next step in their career journey. Meet and Greet Advisors, advisees
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This was no ordinary pub quiz! Travellers Aid annual trivia night brings together your everyday trivia novice with the experienced pub veteran for a night of laughs, prizes and fundraising all for a great cause. Travellers Aid provides support, advice and assistance to the travelling public including people with special requirements. Their work to provide
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Celebrating our amazing volunteers! It’s National Volunteer Week (NVW), 21-27 May 2018. This year, Volunteering Australia announced the theme – Give a little, Change a lot – to represent the millions of volunteers nation-wide who make a significant impact in their communities, industries and on society, by giving a little of their time. The Young Tourism
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“Be Excellent!“ That was the message that greeted the participants who attended Young Tourism Network’s first professional development event of 2018. It was a message that rang true throughout the night as those in attendance heard from Despina Karatzias and Lindsay Goding on the importance of understanding how to market yourself and your business to
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