Destination Gippsland - A page for tourism businesses

Name: Destination Gippsland - A page for tourism businesses
Address: Mirboo North, VIC, 3971, AU
Telephone: +61356682141
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Destination Gippsland - A page for tourism businesses

Destination Gippsland is the Regional Tourism Board of Gippsland. Marketing
2. Industry Development
3. Investment

Destination Gippsland’s role is to inspire, influence and lead positive outcomes through partnerships across Gippsland. Our Desired Outcomes include:
• Increase overnight visitation
• Increase visitor expenditure
• Increase length of stay
• Increase dispersal (throughout Gippsland & across all months)
• Increase visitor satisfaction

Priority Areas for Destination Gippsland
1.

19/08/2025

Free Masterclass Series for Businesses in September.

In partnership with Federation University’s Morwell Innovation Centre, business advisor Aileen Day is delivering a free four-part program to help you strengthen your business foundations and adapt with confidence.

Attend one session or the whole series, registration is essential:

📆 Recruiting Talent for Business Success – Tue 2 Sept, 7.30–10.45am
Register here - https://events.humanitix.com/masterclass-series-for-business-recruiting-talent-for-business-success

📆 Succession Planning & Performance Management – Thu 4 Sept, 10.30am–2.00pm
Register here - https://events.humanitix.com/masterclass-series-for-business-succession-planning-and-performance-management-for-a-secure-future

📆 Funding Your Next Move – Mon 16 Sept, 4.45–8.00pm
Register here - https://events.humanitix.com/masterclass-series-for-business-funding-your-next-move

📆 Elevate Your Business With Great Customer Experience Design - Thu 18 Sep, 10.30-2.00pm
Register here - https://events.humanitix.com/masterclass-series-for-business-elevate-your-business-with-great-customer-experience-design

13/08/2025

Boost your cyber health with the Business Fitness Boot Camp.

This free webinar, presented by Business Victoria, will help you to protect your online presence in today's digital landscape. You'll learn practical tips and strategies to enhance the cyber security for your business.

📆 Tuesday 26 August, 11.00am - 12.00pm
Register here - https://www.melbourneinnovation.com.au/events/cyber-fitness-boot-camp-strengthen-your-small-business-cyber-security-3

11/08/2025

Want to learn how you can be part of the biggest growth market in tourism? .Join us for workshops on 19 August in Leongatha as Visit Victoria shares how the international market can provide significant benefits for your business.

After attending this workshop, you’ll understand:
- The potential of the International market, and the growth that we’re expecting
- How to engage with this market – why it works the way it does
- The nuances of specific markets
- How to adjust your rates and conditions to give you the greatest chance of international exposure
- How to work with Destination Gippsland and Sydney Melbourne Touring to maximise your exposure internationally

Workshop 1 - BEING PART OF INTERNATIONAL
For restaurants, wineries, distilleries, and attractions without a significant entry fee or limited availability opportunity.

📆 Tuesday 19 August, 10.00am - 12.00pm
Register here - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/visit-victoria-international-workshop-sg-being-part-of-international-tickets-1450982059399?aff=oddtdtcreator

Workshop 2 - WHY INTERNATIONAL?
For accommodation and large attractions.

📆 Tuesday 19 August, 1.00pm - 3.30pm
Register here - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/visit-victoria-international-workshop-sg-why-international-tickets-1451071196009?aff=oddtdtcreator

You will only need to attend one workshop of the two depending on your type of business.

08/08/2025

Last week, participants in the Ken H**e Tourism Mentoring Program (KHTMP) visited Phillip Island for a day of learning and connection. The visit highlighted a range of tourism experiences the region has to offer, including the chance to hear directly from passionate local operators.

Thank you to Wildlife Coast Cruises, Phillip Island Nature Parks and Phillip Island Chocolate Factory for welcoming our mentees and sharing your insights.

The Ken H**e Tourism Mentoring Program (KHTMP) supports the career development of emerging tourism professionals and new entrants across the Gippsland and Phillip Island regions.

If you're curious about the program or interested in getting involved in 2026, we’d love to hear from you.

Learn more about the program here - https://www.visitgippsland.com.au/destination-gippsland/industry-development/industry-training-events/ken-hore-tourism-mentoring-program

Bass Coast Shire Council Destination Phillip Island - regional tourism board for industry

07/08/2025

Latrobe City Council is launching new grants aimed at ‘tourism for all’ in Latrobe City.

The Universal Tourism Grant (UTG) is open to Latrobe City small businesses and not-for-profit groups, so they can provide improved accessibility within the tourism sector.

Join Ryan Smith from The Access Agency for an information night and grant launch. Discover the wide range of projects this grant program can support and how to get involved.

📆 Monday 11 August 2025 from 6.00pm-7.30pm, Gippsland Performing Arts Centre in Traralgon.
Register here - https://www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/The_Universal_Tourism_Grant_UTG

06/08/2025

See the latest Gippsland Industry update for 6 August here.
https://bit.ly/3J3F5eH

- Visit Victoria International Workshops - South Gippsland, 19 August
- Stargazing Gippsland event success
- Help shape Visit Victoria's 2030 strategy
- Gippsland Tourism Forum - Save the Date 21 October
- Gippsland Business Awards finalists announced
and more in this month's update

04/08/2025

Don't miss Visit Victoria's international workshops on Tuesday 19 August in Leongatha. Understand how you can play your part in enhancing the international profile of Gippsland.

Workshop 1 - BEING PART OF INTERNATIONAL
For restaurants, wineries, distilleries, and attractions without a significant entry fee or limited availability opportunity.

📆 Tuesday 19 August, 10.00am - 12.00pm
Register here - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/visit-victoria-international-workshop-sg-being-part-of-international-tickets-1450982059399?aff=oddtdtcreator

Workshop 2 - WHY INTERNATIONAL?
For accommodation and large attractions.

📆 Tuesday 19 August, 1.00pm - 3.30pm
Register here - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/visit-victoria-international-workshop-sg-why-international-tickets-1451071196009?aff=oddtdtcreator

You will only need to attend one workshop of the two depending on your type of business.

02/08/2025

The Heyfield Traders & Tourism Association is looking for a Heyfield Adventure Hub Coordinator (part-time, 15 hours per week, contract to 30th June 2027) to lead the development and delivery of the Heyfield Adventure Hub project.

This is an exciting opportunity for a community-minded and project-orientated individual to support local tourism by driving a dynamic calendar of events and activities, as well as managing promotional and stakeholder engagement activities across the region.

Learn more about the role here - https://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/HeyfieldCommunityRC2/adventure-hub-coordinator-heyfield

Visit Heyfield Region Wellington Shire Council

01/08/2025

Starting a new business? Business Victoria is delivering a practical free webinar designed for small business owners and entrepreneurs ready to build strong foundations for success.

In this session, you’ll learn how to:
• set up your business so you can reach your goals
• pick and register the perfect business name
• choose the right shop, office and online platform
• protect your business with the right insurance

You'll also create a business outline to showcase your products or services and develop a step-by-step action plan to guide your journey from idea to launch.

📆 Tuesday 12 August, 5.30pm - 8.30pm
Register here - https://business.vic.gov.au/learning-and-advice/workshops-and-small-business-bus/view?id=E25364

30/07/2025

Gippsland tourism businesses are invited to the following workshops share their thoughts on how Visit Victoria can help the industry.

Ahead of the sessions, we invite you to review the discussion paper to spark your ideas and insights on the key issues and opportunities that are important to your business.

📆 20 August, 10.00am - 12.00pm Leongatha RSL
Register here - https://events.humanitix.com/visit-victoria-2030-consultation-leongatha

📆 21 August, 10.00am - 12.00pm Lakes Entrance, The Palmer Corporate Centre at East Gippsland Shire Offices
Register here - https://events.humanitix.com/visit-victoria-2030-consultation-lakes-entrance

Discussion paper -https://assets-corporate.visitvictoria.com/documents/Visit-Victoria_5-Year-Strategy-Discussion-Paper-2025.pdf

If you are unable to join us, you can provide your feedback via this anonymous short survey, open until 29 August 2025 - https://bit.ly/3ILz3PP

Alternatively, you can provide written feedback to [email protected].

26/07/2025

Are you looking to grow your online presence?

This free webinar, presented by Business Victoria, will help you develop a practical social media and content marketing plan to attract more customers and support your business goals.

You'll learn how to:
- Choose the right platforms for your audience
- Create content that connects and engages
- Improve your content marketing skills
- Use Google Business Profile to boost your visibility
- Take a strategic approach to content creation and social media that delivers real results.

📆 Tuesday 29 July, 9.30am - 12.30pm

Register here - https://business.vic.gov.au/learning-and-advice/workshops-and-small-business-bus/view?id=E25363

25/07/2025

First Peoples Tourism Growth Program

Victorian Aboriginal-owned tourism businesses can apply for grants of up to $125,000 to support training, product development, cultural heritage projects, and tourism-related equipment or assets.

The program is part of a $10 million investment to strengthen Aboriginal cultural tourism in regional Victoria and supports projects across four key areas:

- Workforce development
- Industry excellence and planning
- Cultural heritage stewardship
- Asset investment

📆 EOIs close 5pm Friday 8 August 2025.

Learn more - https://business.vic.gov.au/grants-and-programs/first-peoples-tourism-growth-program

Address

Mirboo North, VIC
3971

Telephone

+61356682141

Website

https://www.visitgippsland.com.au/destination-gippsland

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