RESOURCES
Delivering with the support of our Program Partner, Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions.
Tourism Awards Webinars
Join us live:
- Tue 7 June – 1pm to 2pm: Masterclass – Marketing
- Thu 9 June – 11am to 12pm: Masterclass – Responsible Tourism
More to come – keep an eye out on this page!
Webinar Recordings
- Entering the Tourism Awards for the first time? (10 May)
- How to increase and leverage online reviews to boost your Tourism Awards submission and business. (12 May)
- Find out more about ReviewPro – please note: this webinar was recorded last year. Although the content is still relevant to the 2022 Awards, the dates mentioned were for the 2019 program.
- Support session for past entrants, including changes, key dates and hints and tips to make your submission even better. (18 May)
Support Program for Past Entrants
If you are a past entrant of the Victorian Tourism Awards, this program will help you improve your submission in 2022. Applications close on 27 May 2022.
Mentoring Program for First-time Entrants
Applications for this program closed on 15 May 2022. If you are a first-time entrant and require support with your entry, please contact programs@vtic.com.au
Business Standards Mentoring Program
If your business is not QTF Accredited and you need to complete the Business Standards pre-assessment for your Tourism Awards entry, this mentoring program can help you.
Receive up to 4.5 hours of support with one of the experienced business and tourism mentors from Small Business Mentoring Services (SBMS). Applications close on 31 May 2022.
Tools and Guides
- How to Nominate for the Victorian Tourism Awards – Step-by-Step Guide
- Rules and regulations
- Guide for the Tourism Awards online portal
- Portal troubleshooting
- Business Standards
- Accommodation Standards
- Consumer Rating Guide – via ReviewPro
Please note more resources to support your entry will be added in the coming weeks.
Templates & Other Resources
- Business Plan Guide and Templates
- Marketing Plan Guide and Template
- Business & Marketing Planning: a webinar delivered by one of our past judges
- Emergency Planning
- Risk Management
- VTIC Support Hub
Data & Insights
Visit the Data & Insights page for resources.
Accreditation
VTIC also encourages all tourism businesses to consider the Quality Tourism Framework Accreditation. Accreditation will ensure your business has policies and procedures in place to help you run your business and grow in a sustainable manner. Among some of the many benefits of accreditation include:
- Displaying the Quality Tourism Accredited Business logo provides a competitive marketing advantage and increased consumer confidence
- Business tools and templates to assist in best practice management
- Identify and establish development and improvement goals for your business
- Access to the exclusive, complimentary introductory verion of the ReviewPro Online Reputation Management Solution (valued at over $1000). ReviewPro collates all online reviews about your busines from 175+ websites into a seamless dashboard
- Discounted rates for all VTIC activities, events and training
- Extended three-year licencing for Commercial Tour Operators to operate on Victorian National Parks and other Crown land
- Promotion through a listing on the consumer website Trust the Tick
- Promotion through national marketing campaigns via the Quality Tourism Australia Facebook page, encouraging travellers to visit accredited businesses
- For Star Rated accommodation accreditation, listing on the national Star Ratings Australia website.
Find out more about Quality Tourism Accreditation or contact us on 03 7035 5719 or accreditation@vtic.com.au.
What can you get through VTIC?
If you are a VTIC member, remember to tap into the resources that come with your membership. You can access a library of business tools and templates, professional development and training programs and more.
Please note benefits vary depending on membership level.
If you are not a member and would like to know more, view the benefits of membership.
Industry Contacts
There are a number of tourism organisations that may be able to assist you or provide information and resources to help you develop your submission for the Victorian Tourism Awards. Consider checking:
Regional
Regional Tourism Organisations
- Bendigo
- Daylesford & the Macedon Ranges
- Gippsland
- Grampians
- Great Ocean Road
- High Country
- Mornington Peninsula
- Phillip Island
- The Murray
- Tourism Greater Geelong & The Bellarine
- Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges
State
- Visit Victoria
- Business Victoria
- Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions
- Department of Sustainability and Environment
- Environment Protection Agency Victoria
National
You may also want to consider:
- Business Associations
- Community Groups
- Event Committees
- Tourism Associations
- Visitor Information Centres
- Your Local Council
