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 […]
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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.
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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
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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
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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
We have never done this before and we are very excited to announce our first regional famil to one of Victoria’s most popular regions: Ballarat. We have partnered up with a group of local businesses to enjoy a beautiful spring day by the countryside to learn more about what tourism in Ballarat is all about and
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Join us on the YTN Committee Are you looking to gain experience in a leadership role? Do you want to expand your networks and contribute to the future of our tourism industry? Here is your chance… Join our awesome Committee and help us shape the industry while learning great skills. Nominations close on Friday 13
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In our everyday life, we tell our friends the things we like. We can’t help it. We’re hardwired to pass on important information. Well, this is one of those you can’t miss telling your friends. If you are an active member of YTN and refer a friend to become member, you both get a 25% discount
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Throughout the last week of June international delegates were in Melbourne for the Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRA)’s 50th conference, held at the Grand Hyatt. Researchers, users, and vendors of research in travel and tourism were brought together to discuss the latest studies, as well as hear from a variety of speakers (including the
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YTN attended the VU Business School annual Student Awards to recognise the outstanding achievement of 2019 students. The student awards are typically sponsored by close partners of the Victoria University Business School and the broader University. Sponsors include alumni, employers, Work Integrated Learning host organisations, professional bodies aligned with the School. This year, Eliza Jones was the
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