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With warmer and drier conditions expected this spring and summer, is your business prepared for a natural disaster? The possibility of a natural disaster can be overwhelming but planning ahead is easier than you think.

Many businesses and communities continue to work through the longer-term impacts of the 2022 Victorian floods. There are new and ongoing supports available for businesses including the Business Recovery Advisory Service, Mental Health and Wellbeing Support, as well as Recovery Grants for Business Groups.

The Murray to Mountains Rail Trail Enhancements Project will see the introduction of a series of world-class public art installations, experiences and infrastructure improvements designed to increase visitation by offering one of a kind, “must-see” moments that are engaging, shareable and repeatable.

In response to feedback that employers would like to work closer with young people entering the future workforce, GOTAFE is hosting a free industry networking breakfast in Wangaratta on 12th October. An expert panel will cover topics including workforce attraction and retention, industry trends such as ‘Grow your own’ and ‘Earn as you learn’.

  Expressions of Interest are now open for the Victoria’s High Country Nature for All – Accelerator Program.   The Accelerator Program is an initiative managed by Tourism North East designed to support the development and acceleration of inclusive and iconic nature based High Country experiences to improve the region’s product offering to ensure that our…

Practical strategies matter a lot to how we handle our stress and build or deplete our wellbeing. With spring in full bloom and many businesses turning their attention to hiring, we want to recap some great learnings shared by Catherine Bell from our Tourism Workforce Summit regarding employee wellbeing.

Want to learn more options to help promote your business online via the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse? This free, online tutorial will show you how a well-crafted ATDW listing can attract more customers to your business.

Join the TNE team on 11th October to hear about our upcoming marketing campaign, set to roll out in early-mid November. You’ll also receive an update on our newly launched Victoria’s High Country App, and the upcoming availability of supporting collateral.

We are thrilled to announce that the Victoria’s High Country Visitor App has now officially launched, and is available to download from the App Store and Google Play. The App represents a stress free and simple way for visitors to dream, book and explore Victoria’s High Country with confidence. The launch coincides with the distribution of the brand new Victoria’s High Country Official Visitor Guide, a comprehensive printed whole of region guide that will be available at Visitor Information Centres and tourism businesses around the region. 

At our July Industry forum, we heard from Nathaniel Ganeson of the HR Legal team, with proactive commercial employment advice for businesses and tips on how to navigate the ever changing legal requirements in hospitality and tourism. If you missed it, you’ll find some of the key takeaways here.