By Dianne Smith
VECCI is disappointed with an independent panel’s decision to abandon important tourism projects planned for the Great Ocean Road. These projects would have created jobs and been a positive development for the local tourism industry.
Opportunity lost for key Great Ocean Road developments
January 30, 2012
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Victoria’s events go from strength to strength
December 8, 2011By Dianne Smith and Peter Jones
The peak policy council representing Victoria’s events industry – VEIC – congratulates Museums Victoria on its record breaking Tutankhamun and Golden Age of the Pharaohs exhibition.
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A redeveloped Flinders Street Station a great opportunity
November 28, 2011By Dianne Smith
The Victorian tourism and events industry says the plan to redevelop Flinders Street Station is a fantastic opportunity for the city and would be another feather in Victoria’s cap.
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Aussie rules: why criticism of Australian tourism is off the mark
October 28, 2011By Dianne Smith
Renowned travel writer David Whitley wrote a piece in The Age yesterday about why Australian tourism will never be able to compete with famous European destinations, which is generating a spirited online debate.
As advocates for and fierce defenders of the Australian tourism industry, we disagree with many of the points and comparisons Whitley makes in his piece.
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