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High Country Harvest 2017 Event Submissions open
High Country Harvest 2017 will take place from 5 – 21 May 2017. The 2017 Prospectus has now been released, and Tourism North East requires ideas for Hero events, warmers and Harvest menus submitted by 21 October. High Country Harvest 2017 – download the prospectus here To submit a Hero Event for 2017 please…
Read MorePedal to Produce 2016-17 Launch
Pedal to Produce is great tourism product that targets the foodie market, connecting and highlighting the key food, wine and craft beer offerings associated with the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail. It showcases the townships along the Trail and their various farm gates, wineries, cafes and more, offering visitors to the region a unique culinary…
Read MoreHigh Country Food and Wine Guide New Edition
The Food and Wine Guide is one of the region’s premier pieces of collateral, featuring the rich array of food, wine, craft beer and spirits experiences available in the High Country. The Guide is used to both inspire food and wine lovers to visit the region, and also piece together an exceptional tourism experience once…
Read MoreTourism Demand Driver Infrastructure Funding Announced
A new round of the Tourism Demand Driver Infrastructure (TDDI) program has been announced that provides funding on a matched dollar-for-dollar basis for the development of tourism infrastructure. In particular, the program supports projects that contribute to achieving the Commonwealth’s Tourism 2020 objectives and the Victorian Visitor Economy Strategy. TDDI funding is available to tourism…
Read MorePhase 2 Wander Victoria Campaign
The Wander Victoria campaign delivered by Visit Victoria is designed to encourage Melbourne residents to get out of the city and experience what the rest of Victoria has to offer. The campaign is all about slowing down and having a different type of travel experience – one where you take the time to connect, rather…
Read MoreTNE is looking for new Skills-based Directors
Tourism North East (TNE) is the peak regional tourism organisation for Victoria’s High Country, charged with developing the long-term strategic vision and direction for the region and its visitor economy. TNE is an independent non-profit organisation, formed through a partnership between local councils, alpine resort management boards, Visit Victoria and the tourism industry. It is…
Read MoreNew Regional Partnerships Program
Nine new Regional Partnerships have been established by the Victorian Government across the State to give regional communities greater say about what matters to them and ensure their voices reach the heart of government. These partnerships aim to significantly increase collaboration between communities, industry, businesses and government to address the most important challenges and opportunities…
Read MoreSee High Country Facebook update
See High Country is the official Facebook page for the region, providing the ideal platform for people to learn about and share their travels throughout the High Country. To ensure that the See High Country page continues to engage and motivate existing and potential visitors, TNE has shaken things up through the addition of new…
Read MoreHigh Country Harvest delivers strong performance
Positioning Victoria’s High Country as the State’s premier food and wine destination is a key objective of TNE, and High Country Harvest is central to these efforts. High Country Harvest is a 10-day event program that showcases the very best food, wine and craft beer offering that this region is so renowned for. The 2016…
Read MoreNew TNE Staff
TNE is pleased to welcome several new staff to the Beechworth-based team who bring a wealth of knowledge and diverse skill-set to the organisation. Eddie Wilson has been appointed as the new Industry & Product Development Manager, working across the product pillars of Cycle Tourism, Nature-based Tourism and Snow in a full-time capacity. Eddie brings…
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