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The Young Tourism Network (YTN) is a Victorian member based networking group that aims to connect young and new people in the Victorian tourism industry and businesses such as travel, leisure, hospitality, marketing, events, attractions, tour operators and other tourism business operators.

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may

Tourism in the world… wide web

15may6:00 pm8:00 pmFeaturedTourism in the world… wide web6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Overwhelmed by the amount of digital content and different platforms out there? The Young Tourism Network has joined with the experts to tell you all about the

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Overwhelmed by the amount of digital content and different platforms out there?

The Young Tourism Network has joined with the experts to tell you all about the latest online trends in tourism. From marketing and partnerships, to the vast array of social media channels and challenges, join us to discover how you can make the ‘digital world’ work for you.

Speakers include: Despina Karatzias from Institute of Excellence and Lindsay Goding from GAO Group International (Read on below for more information).

Tuesday 15th May, 6- 8pm
Victoria University, Flinders St

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Join YTN for our first Professional Development Event for the year!

Networking opportunities will follow.

PRESENTERS:

Despina Karatzias

Founder of Institute of Excellence

Driven by a mission to ignite excellence in people, Despina is best known for her inspired training solutions at her school for small business greatness, Institute of Excellence. She is a Certified Trainer, qualified business coach, author and digital marketing professional with over fifteen years’ experience in the tourism industry.

Besides her business training and development work on InstituteofExcellnce.com, she is a regular tri-caster/social media presenter. She has used live broadcasting to engage, support and grow social media communities across many networks and brands. Most recently, Despina was the social media presenter at the Victorian Tourism Awards and Qantas Australian Tourism Awards. This involved bringing interviews and winner announcements live to their respective social media audiences and resulting in 35,000 percent increase in engagement.

Outside of the training room Despina loves dreaming, planning or experiencing new holiday adventures.

Lindsay Goding

Director of GAO Group International

Lindsay Goding is Director of GAO Group International, a global strategy and marketing agency. Specialising in the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions, GAO offers a range of strategy, marketing and creative solutions for clients looking to grow their business in the international market place. An experienced international management and marketing professional, Lindsay has spent nearly 15 years working with the international tourism markets through GAO Group and previous roles with Tourism Victoria and Phillip Island Nature Parks. Lindsay currently spends his time between GAO’s head office in Melbourne and offices in Asia helping clients to explore and develop new international business opportunities.

Lindsay also facilitates the Destination Melbourne’s 6-month Check-in to China program, an immersive experience in cultural understanding, language classes and professional development.

Time

(Tuesday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location

Victoria University, Flinders Street

Organizer

Young Tourism Networkinfo@youngtourismnetwork.com.au

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Melbourne LIVE – Under the Skin

31mayalldayMelbourne LIVE – Under the Skin(All Day: thursday)

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Melbourne LIVE is presented by Destination Melbourne and in 2018 it will focus on creating meaningful experiences for our visitors, through the thoughtful use of design, story, digital harmony, empathy,

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Melbourne LIVE is presented by Destination Melbourne and in 2018 it will focus on creating meaningful experiences for our visitors, through the thoughtful use of design, story, digital harmony, empathy, play and meaning. Let’s delve under the skin and explore how to use these elements to surprise and captivate our visitors.

Time

All Day (Thursday)

Location

Arts Centre Melbourne

Organizer

Destination Melbournemichelle@destination.melbourne

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june

VTIC Mixer Series SEALIFE Melbourne Aquarium Corner King & Flinders Streets

06jun6:00 pm8:00 pmVTIC Mixer Series6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Corner King & Flinders Streets

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Happening the first Wednesday of every month, the VTIC Mixer Series has no lengthy power-points and no pitches, just a chance to broaden your network – and have a great

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Happening the first Wednesday of every month, the VTIC Mixer Series has no lengthy power-points and no pitches, just a chance to broaden your network – and have a great time!

Time

(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location

SEALIFE Melbourne Aquarium

Corner King & Flinders Streets

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august

Grow and Glow

15aug6:00 pm8:00 pmGrow and Glow6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Get ready to grow and glow - become career ready with advice on interviewing and resume writing, as well as great ways to build your experience and add

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Get ready to grow and glow – become career ready with advice on interviewing and resume writing, as well as great ways to build your experience and add to your CV.

Wednesday 15th August
Victoria University, Flinders St

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(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location

Victoria University, Flinders Street

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