Tourism Alliance's Fact Sheet Series
These fact sheets were produced with the assistance of Tourism Victoria. They provide a set of tools designed to assist Local and Regional Tourism Organisations, tourism operators and Local Government in the management and development of tourism within their regions.
Other Publications by Tourism Alliance
Tourism Organisations
Who does what? Tourism Alliance Victoria, Tourism Victoria and VECCI.
Tourism Structures
Provides an overview of tourism structures in Victoria and Australia.
Why Local Government should invest in Tourism
Why should they?
Why Local Government should invest in Tourism Fact Sheet
Economic Impact of Tourism
Provides a snapshot of the economic benefits tourism can provide to a local community and local government area.
Functions of a Regional Tourism Organisation
Outlines the specific roles and responsiblities of a Regional Tourism Organisation.
Functions of a Local Tourism Association
Outlines the specific roles and responsibilities of a Local Tourism Organisation.
Section 86 Committees
Outlines the specific role of a Section 86 Committee in Tourism.
Grant and Funding Opportunities
A list of the funding and grant that exist for tourism businesses.
VIC's Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about Visitor Information Centres. Includes an explanation of accreditation, the VIC brand and brand value.
Best Practice Touring Routes
Best practice recommendations for the development of self drive touring routes. Summary of a report undertaken by Tourism Alliance with support from the Commonwealth Regional Tourism Development Program.
Search Engine Optimisation
Web tips to help get your business noticed.
Search Engine Optimisation Fact Sheet
10 Reasons why websites fail
Hints on improving your website.
10 Reasons why websites fail Fact Sheet
Setting up an Accommodation Business
Are you prepared?
Setting up an Accommodation Business Fact Sheet
Holiday Accommodation - A guide for providers and booking agents
Outlines some key responsibilities
that can become part of better
business practice for accommodation
providers and booking agents in the
tourism industry.
Holiday Accommodation - A guide for providers and booking agents Fact Sheet
Customers who want to cancel
Guidance for Tourism Businesses on cancellations and customer service.
Customers who want to cancel Fact Sheet
Differential Rates
Are they a Regional Tourism Dream or Nightmare?
Local Government Tourism Health Check Project Brief
A snapshot of the Tourism Health Check.
Local Government Tourism Health Check Project Brief Fact Sheet
Crisis Communications Handbook
This publication was developed to assist Regional Tourism Managers in handling a crisis such as bushfires, floods, blue green algae or drought.
A guide to printing and design that doesn’t cost the earth, literally!
Simple advice to help you do your bit to preserve our precious environment and still get your message out, on budget.
A guide to printing and design that doesn't cost the earth, literally! Fact Sheet
Establishing a Municipal Tourism Policy
A tourism policy needs to be integrally linked to Council’s planning functions. Here are some tips on establishing a Municipal Tourism Policy.
Advice for Regional and Local Tourism Organisations – Helping businesses become more sustainable
Here are some practical but effective ideas to help RTOs and LTAs working with tourism businesses.
Environmental and Sustainable Policy
What can you do as a tourism business to reduce the rate of climate change?
Environment and Sustainable Policy
Crisis Essentials
Crisis Management for tourism businesses preparing for the unexpected, responding to a crisis and recovering from a crisis.
Tourism Alliance also produces other publications including:
Tourism Alliance Victoria - 2009 Annual Report
Tourism Alliance have again gone green - We have produced our Annual Report electronically! Should you wish to receive a hard copy of the Annual Report, please contact the Tourism Alliance office on Phone: 03 9650 8399 or email info@tourismalliance.com.au
Click here to see a copy of the 2009 Tourism Alliance Annual Report
Tourism Alliance Victoria - 2008 Annual Report
Click here to see the 2008 Tourism Alliance Annual Report
Local Government Tourism Health Check Research 2008
Following on from the 2002 and 2005 Tourism Health Check research, Tourism Alliance Victoria has once more conducted research into Local Government's managment of tourism.
Local Government Tourism Health Check 2008
Tourism Alliance monthly Member newsletters
These are archived in the Member's only section Click here