We have created a list of resources that can help you with your submission for the Tourism Awards, but also with the development of your business.

Resources

Guides and templates available to support your business and submission:

• Business Plan Guide
• Business Plan Template
• Customer Service Procedures
• Emergency Management Recovery Plan Template
• Marketing Plan Guide and Template
• Risk Management Assessment Form

Accreditation

VTIC also encourages all tourism businesses to consider the Quality Tourism 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
• Discounted rates for all VTIC activities, events and training
• 60% off your Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) listing
• Promotion through national marketing campaigns

Find out more about the Quality Tourism Accreditation here or contact us through 03 8662 5387 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 be accessing*:

• The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI)’s library of online manuals, tools and templates;
• VCCI consulting services;
• Professional development and training programs and more.

*Different levels of benefits depending on your membership.

If you are not a member and would like to know more, please contact Robert Ratcliffe on RRatcliffe@vtic.com.au 

Industry Contacts

There is a number of tourism organisations that may be able to assist you with developing your submission for the RACV Victorian Tourism Awards. Consider contacting the following:

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, including the Tourism Excellence website
• Business Victoria
• Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions
• Department of Sustainability and Environment
• Environment Protection Agency Victoria
• Australian Tourism Accreditation Program (ATAP)

National

• Australian Bureau of Statistics
• Tourism Australia

You may also want to consider:

• Business Associations
• Community Groups
• Event Committees
• Tourism Associations
• Visitor Information Centres
• Your Local Council