A number of valuable resources is available to the tourism industry, whether you are a looking to start up a business or want to expand into the international market. Here you will find detailed information on a range of resources from Tourism Victoria and the broader industry.

Tourism Excellence

The Tourism Excellence program helps tourism businesses and destinations get the best from their workforce, deliver the best possible visitor experience, grow tourism by working together and ensure a sustainable industry.

Business Development

Whether you are planning to start a new tourism business, have recently opened or have been in operation for several years, you will find valuable information about developing you business in this section.

Victorian Tourism Awards

The Victorian Tourism Awards celebrate and acknowledge tourism businesses and individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and success.

Marketing Opportunities

Tourism Victoria provides a range of marketing opportunities. This section includes information on marketing your business online, Tourism Victoria's regional marketing activities, Regional Campaign Committee Contacts and details on how to become involved in the international familiarisations program.

Regional Brand Guide Books

Incorporate brand elements into your own marketing by using the Regional Brand Guide Book for your region.

Being Bushfire Smart this Summer

International and domestic visitors are being advised to follow simple bushfire safety tips to ensure their visit to regional Victoria this summer is safe and enjoyable. While the local community are well informed on the risks, visitors are often unaware of the nature of bushfires. A brochure Travelling in the Great Outdoors has been developed by Tourism Victoria to increase visitor awareness of the risks of bushfires in Victoria and encourage all visitors to be bushfire smart.

Crisis Management and Communication

Tourism Victoria has developed the Crisis Communications Handbook for Regional and Local Tourism to assist local and regional bodies to plan for, respond to, and recover from crisis events both man-made and natural.

Working with the Media

Tourism Victoria's Media Guide is geared to help you understand what the media is, how it works and how you can better promote your product, service or event through a variety of media channels.

TQUAL Grants

TQUAL Grants is a highly competitive merit-based grants program administered by the Australian Government, which aims to stimulate sustainable growth in the Australian tourism industry.

Signage

Learnabout Tourist Signing Guidelines and download application forms for tourist signs.

Ordering Brochures

Find out how to request bulk quantities of Victorian tourism-related brochures

Industry Events Calendar

The trade shows calendar features upcoming national and international tourism and travel industry trade shows.

Tourism Industry Contacts

A list of national, state and local tourism contacts.

Sustainable Tourism

Tourism Victoria in consultation with Sustainability Victoria has developed tips on how to create a sustainable business.