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About Tourism Alliance Victoria Tourism Alliance Victoria is the peak industry body in Victoria created from the merger of two well recognised tourism organisations - Country Victoria Tourism Council (CVTC) and the Victorian Tourism Operators Association (VTOA). Tourism Alliance is focused on developing an increasingly dynamic tourism industry in Victoria. Its strong and diverse member base gives the organisation a statewide perspective on all issues affecting Victorian tourism, as well as a precise understanding of specific local requirements. This powerful alliance provides a unique range of services for businesses and regions special interest groups and representation for our 650+ strong member network. Click here to find out more about Tourism Alliance Victoria. Click here to become a member of Tourism Alliance Victoria. Tourism Alliance Victoria supports our members in leading a professional and sustainable tourism industry. |
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| Tourism Alliance Board Members | ||
Roger Grant (Chairman) Roger Grant is the Executive Director of the regional tourism body Geelong Otway Tourism (Hall of Fame 1999 Victorian Tourism Awards) and is also currently a director of Great Southern Touring Route (Victorian Tourism Awards winner 2000). In 2004, Roger was awarded the Victorian Tourism Award for Outstanding Contribution By An Individual. Prior to his present position, Roger was the Tourism Manager for what is now Parks Victoria for seven years. During this time Roger was awarded both Anzac and Churchill fellowships to study tourism issues in North America and New Zealand. Roger has a Master of Arts degree from the University of Alberta Canada in addition to Education and Physical Education Degrees. Roger has been a board member for the past four years. |
Terry Robinson Terry Robinson currently is the Cheif Executive Officer of Destination Gippsland. Destination Gippsland provides a sustainable platform for the development of tourism in the region Previously Terry was the Operations Manager of the Phillip Island Nature Park, which includes attractions such as the Penguin Parade, Nobbies Centre and Koala Conservation Centre. He was also the Director of Marketing at the Park for three years. Prior to the Nature Park he was the Manager of Tourism and Economic Development for the Indigo Shire Council, based in Beechworth, a position he held for five years. Terry has been on the Tourism Alliance Board for four years.
Terry has a Bachelor of Economics Degree from Monash University as well as post graduate qualifications in tourism and marketing also from Monash and has been involved in regional tourism for 12 years having previously worked in Cobram Barooga and Yarrawonga.
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David Eaton David is the Marketing Manager for the Puffing Billy Railway; Board Member and Life Member of Tourism Alliance, Past Committee Member of the Destination Yarra Valley Dandenong Ranges Committee of Management, past Chairman, Victorian Tourism Operators Association; Past Chairman, Yarra Valley, Dandenongs and the Ranges Tourism Board; Committee Member of the Dandenong Ranges Gardens Trust; Foundation Member of the Melbourne Attractions Promotions Group; past Executive Committee Member, Yarra Valley, Dandenongs and the Ranges Campaign Committee; past Chairman and Treasurer of Dandenong Ranges Tourism Inc. and past Chairman of the Marketing Sub-Committee, Yarra Valley, Dandenongs and the Ranges Campaign Committee and Senior Vice President of the Upwey/Belgrave RSL sub-branch.
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Sue O'Brien Sue is the General Manager for Chateau Yering Historic House Hotel – Australia’s only Relais & Chateaux hotel. Her role includes hotel management and marketing the property on the local, interstate and international stage. Sue regularly hosts visiting media organizations from countries such as China, Japan, India, France, UK, USA, Singapore and Hong Kong.
Sue has been working in the Victorian tourism industry since the late 80’s and has been involved with many projects and organizations including:
Sue has also been involved on many committees and programs within the Yarra Valley Region including:
Since 2005, Sue has been a Board member of Tourism Alliance Victoria Ltd. Sue has a passionate desire to see Victoria continue to realize its full potential as a tourism destination and is willing to use her network of contacts grow tourism in Victoria.
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Bryan McGoldrick Bryan is currently employed with William Angliss Institute as the Manager of the Resort Management Department. He is responsible for the Diploma of Resort Management courses which have a Spa, Dive or Marine focus which continue to provide graduates to the Resort and Hotel Industries throughout the world. Bryan liaises with operators within the tourism and hospitality industries from Australia and overseas assisting with operational requirements. This work has provided Bryan with a broad understanding of the complexities that businesses face on a day to day basis.
Prior to Bryan’s employment with William Angliss, he was heavily involved in tourism and hospitality as a business owner/operator. This experience provided Bryan with first hand knowledge of what is required to be successful in the competitive areas of retail services, travel and training.
Bryan has experience with interacting and liaising with government, industry and statutory bodies through past and current positions. Currently he holds the following positions:
Through Bryan’s experience, he is aware of the importance of having strong representation in dealing with government and semi-government authorities. Also as most operators within the Tourism Industry have limited budgets and available time to properly promote and represent their businesses it is important to have the benefit, support and resources of a representative body like Tourism Alliance Victoria.
Bryan welcomes the opportunity of working closely with the other Board members to ensure that every opportunity is taken to advise, promote and represent the Victorian Tourism Industry and its individual operators at all levels.
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Matthew Noble With qualifications from William Angliss Institute in Hospitality Management, Matthew pursued a career in the restaurant industry which led him to a passion for wine and culinary tourism. Matthew has also toured many of the world’s renowned food and wine destinations over a number of years.
Returning to Melbourne in 1998, Matthew founded the Australian Wine Tour Company and has been the sole director for the past 10 years. During his time in tourism, Matthew has been very active within the industry and is currently on the board of the Victorian Food & Wine Tourism Council and is an invited representative for tourism operators on the Tourism Excellence Steering Committee. Matthew also freely gives up his time to act as a mentor to a number of Tourism Operators.
Matthew has previously been involved with Destination Yarra Valley Dandenong Ranges Tourism, Commonwealth Games 2006 - Backpacker Reference Advisory Group/Tourism Victoria, Backpacker Operators Association of Victoria and Yarra Ranges Regional Marketing Limited.
The Australian Wine Tour Company has been a supporter of Tourism Alliance as a member since 1999. Other memberships include VECCI, Backpacker Operators Association of Victoria, Australian Sommeliers Association and the Australian Tourism Export Tourism Council. The Australian Wine Tour Company has also been a winner at the 2004 Victorian Tourism Awards receiving the Significant Tour & Transport Operator Award. Other achievements include Certificate of Accreditation with the Better Business Tourism Accreditation Program (now ATAP), Department of Infrastructure Bus Operations and Parks Victoria. The Australian Wine Tour Company were also winners of the 2006 Great Wine Capitals of World ‘Best of Award’ for services to Wine Tourism.
Matt is passionate about Tourism Industry and ensuring the highest professionalism standards are maintained and would like to take this opportunity to assist in Tourism Alliance’s further advancement as a leading industry provider of professional services.
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Tracy Hore Tracy has worked within the Tourism & Hospitality Industry for more than 20 years, commencing her career within the outbound wholesaling market before spending 15 years within Hotels in both Business Development and Marketing positions for organisations including The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Mirvac Hotels and Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts. Tracy has run her own hospitality consultancy business, specializing in working with boutique hotel operators. Tracy moved into Tourism Attractions in 2006, joining AFL World in the role of Sales & Marketing Manager and managing the attraction on a day-to-day basis, also becoming a member of the Peter Rowland Leadership Group. Upon the decision to relocate elements of AFL World to the new National Sports Museum located at the MCG, Tracy joined the Melbourne Cricket Club as a consultant to the National Sports Museum in both marketing and operational delivery. |
Tony Hogarth Tony Hogarth is the General Manager Victoria and General Manager Network Sales for Prime Television Limited, which is part of the publicly listed media organization - Prime Media Group Limited. Prior to his current role Tony has held the position of General Manager of Golden West Network in Western Australia and Western Australian Manager for Seven Affiliate Sales. His experience in the media industry is over a period of 23 years, with 17 years in senior management positions. He has been a judge for the Western Australian ‘Top Tourism Town Awards’ and through business association has worked closely with the tourism industry in both Western Australia and Victoria.
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Louise Conley Louise Conley is the Chair of the Young Tourism Network, and currently works at the City of Melbourne in the Events Branch, managing sponsorships of events, where her passion for sport, events and people come together.
Louise started her career in Tourism after a four year degree at RMIT in Tourism Management, working as Marketing Coordinator for International Exchange Programs, promoting the benefits of overseas working holidays to students. In 2005 Louise was recruited to the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games as the Tourism Coordinator, where she coordinated and delivered the Tourism program including seven international marketing campaigns, national marketing campaigns, visitor services and industry liaison programs. The Games delivered over 120,000 dedicated tourists, the most successful events tourism program in Victoria’s history. Louise recognised the importance of the new entrants to the Tourism industry and with some industry colleagues founded the Young Tourism Network, with the aim of connecting young and new entrants to the Tourism industry.
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Tom Smith (Observer) Tom has worked in many senior positions within the tourism industry including General Manager - Marketing and Public Affairs at Melbourne Aquarium, CEO of Ballarat Tourism and Shipwreck Coast Tourism and was instrumental in establishing Great Ocean Road Marketing and the highly successful Great Southern Touring Route.
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| Tourism Alliance Staff | ||
Chief Executive Contact for member services, project management, operational direction and feedback. Anthony McIntosh Born in Melbourne, Anthony's qualifications include a Bachelor of Science (botany major) at the University of Melbourne, Diploma in Human Resources (Monash University), and a Master of Tourism (Monash University). From 1993 he commenced working in the telecommunications sector in various human resources capacities, including project management and management consultant roles. A five year career with the City of Melbourne commenced in 2002 initially as a human resources consultant. A series of project roles followed, including managing the City's local laws team through structural change, and devising and implementing the 'Workforce Management Strategy' for Council's Commonwealth Games Unit. In June 2005, he moved into Council’s Tourism Melbourne team in the role of Program Manager Operations involving overseeing the City's seven visitor information programs, inclusive of the Melbourne Visitor Centre (Federation Square), the Melbourne Visitor Booth (Bourke Street Mall) and the City Ambassador Program. His tourism interests include fostering a sustainable, collaborative and vigorous industry, as well as establishing tourism as an industry that competes successfully against other industries for talent.
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Membership & Events Co-ordinator Contact for all aspects of membership and major member events held by Tourism Alliance Victoria. Position currently not filled
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Industry Development Co-ordinator Contact for regional development, planning and strategies, consultancy services, business development and member services. Anita Donnelly Anita started her tourism career in international student exchange programs, promoting the benefits of studying overseas following on from personal experiences. Anita's qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts (International Studies) at RMIT University and a Master of Tourism at Monash University. Through her studies Anita travelled and worked in The Netherlands, Thailand and Estonia. Whilst completing her undergraduate degree, Anita worked at The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) in the areas of marketing and tourism. Following this role she moved into event management with roles at ParaQuad Victoria and Racing Victoria Limited which saw her managing major national events.
Joining Tourism Alliance Victoria in December 2007, Anita looks forward to the challenges ahead and to making Victoria’s tourism industry even stronger. |
Advocacy, Policy & Project Co-ordinator Contact for tourism research, general information collation and the My Business My People program. Kristina Burke Kristina’s appointment to the role of Advocacy, Policy and Project Co-ordinator is an important step in her transition into the tourism industry. Whilst working in executive support roles in financial services, Kristina commenced her career change in 2005 by undertaking the Master of Tourism part-time at Monash University. Now in her final year, she is writing a thesis on international students and VFR travel. Prior to joining TAV, Kristina gained valuable industry experience as a member of the Marketing and Events team at Federation Square where she was involved in a wide range of activities, including coordinating the 2008 Earth Hour public event, managing the guided tour program and producing the weekly e-newsletter. She lived and studied in Germany for a number of years and during this time she worked at the Australian Pavilion at the Hanover Expo in 2000.
Her current role involves research into tourism issues and policy development, as well as the coordination of the My Business My People Program.
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Industry Development Officer Contact for local and regional tourism associations, the Visitor Information Centre program, attraction group and statistics. Fiona Brooke Fiona Brooke, BA (Languages) Hons- Italian (Monash University), Master of Tourism (Monash University) has been working in the tourism industry for the past four years. Her first job in the industry was with The AOT Group in their Melbourne office where she worked as an inbound reservations consultant. She then made the move to their Brisbane office where she took up a position in their sales department managing the famil program for the company’s three domestic brands, Sunlover Holidays, NSW Holidays and Travelpoint Holidays. Her current role as Industry Development Officer involves the coordination of the Visitor Information Centre program. |
Project Co-ordinator Contact for general information, the Regional Victoria Conference Group and the Cruise Ship Program. Tamara Ristevski Tamara started work with Tourism Alliance Victoria after studying for her Advanced Certificate in Office Administration from Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE. She has been with the organisation since 1998 and has developed sound skills in marketing administration, project co-ordination and financial management.
Tamara has also followed her interests in finances by recently completing a course in Office Bookkeeping at the Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE.
Her role at Tourism Alliance Victoria has changed significantly over the years first starting out providing administrative and office support to the jigsaw campaign committees as part of the Regional Cooperative Marketing Program then moving onto a more Project Coordination role within the organisation.
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Project Officer Contact for general information, the Regional Victoria Conference Group and the Cruise Ship Program. Chris Porter In 2002 Chris graduated with a Bachelor of Viticultural Science, thus his formal training and background lies within the wine industry. Since graduating Chris further developed his skills working as a cellar hand for 18 months, advancing his knowledge of the wine making process. Employment with the Australian Wine Tour Company (AWTC) for nearly 4 years presented Chris with an opportunity to enter the tourism industry whilst applying his current wine knowledge by leading winery tours to the Yarra Valley and also becoming strongly involved in the Sales/Marketing division for the company. Through his experiences at AWTC an interest in Victorian Tourism was sparked and Chris is now an active member of the Young Tourism Network. Late in 2006 Chris was awarded the Lynette Bergin Tourism Fellowship with a focus on understanding and strengthening Victorian Tourism within the Japanese market.
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Office Co-ordinator Front line contact for general information on membership activities, projects and services. Monica Lougoon Monica holds a Certificate 5 in Business Administration at the Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE. Prior to working at Tourism Alliance Victoria, Monica was offered a traineeship as an administration assistant at Tourism Training Victoria and went on to win the Trainee of the Year award for the year 1999/2000. Monica moved to Tourism Alliance Victoria in May 2001 to take on the role of Office Co-ordinator. In this role she looks after the day to day running of the organisation, which includes the handling of enquiries, Membership, Starting Up In Tourism Seminars and more.
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