Visitor Economy Support

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Located in Melbourne’s North, Hume City is a significant player in the tourism landscape of Victoria, boasting diverse attractions, cultural richness and a commitment to sustainable development.

The Visitor Economy is one of Hume City’s largest economic drivers, with an output of over $7 billion and over 12,000 jobs, contributing to the economic prosperity of the city and state.

Hume City Council actively supports the Visitor Economy through a range of strategic pillars, in line with the State Government’s vision, including – the facilitation of diverse tourism investments and business expansion/growth, destination marketing, business engagement and development, employment support and advocacy.

How we can help

There are a range of dedicated resources, grants, information and support to help your tourism business grow and thrive in Hume City.

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Discover Hume on Instagram

@discoverhume is Council’s key call to action for the Visitor Economy. To be considered for inclusion in @discoverhume, please follow and tag us #discoverhume, or send us a direct message.

If you are a food related business, you must have your current Food Act certificate to be considered for inclusion on the page. 

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Apply for tourism grants

Visit the tourism grants portal, your one-stop shop for available Federal and State Government grants to help your tourism business to succeed.

For council business and event grants visit Grants, awards and funds

Tourism training and events

Stay up to date with industry knowledge and skills through a range of dedicated tourism events and conferences throughout the year.

Get the latest tourism data and statistics

Understand the trends and issues impacting the Visitor Economy and make better data-led decision-making.

Visit REMPLAN for local tourism statistics and data

Visit Research and insights | Tourism and Events for state information

Visit Economic research and industry reports | Tourism Research Australia


Tourism industry bodies and associations

Get connected with key tourism industry bodies and associations to support your business:

Tourism Australia

Tourism Australia is the Australian Government agency responsible for international tourism marketing. Visit Tourism Australia for the latest updates, including weekly webinars.

Tourism Victoria

Visit Tourism Victoria for useful information on a range of topics including starting a tourism business in Victoria, tourism excellence, business development, sustainable tourism, marketing opportunities, tips on working with the media and crisis resources. 

Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC)

VTIC is the peak tourism industry body in Victoria designed to help members enhance their tourism businesses. They arrange workshops, forums, conferences and business networking events including the state Tourism Awards. VisitVictoria Tourism Industry Council website to become a member.

Restaurant & Catering Association of Australia (R&CA)

Restaurant & Catering Australia is the peak industry membership body representing over 55,000 cafes, restaurants and catering businesses, catering companies, takeaway businesses and function centres across Australia.

Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC)

Australian Tourism Export Council website is the federal peak industry body representing Australia's tourism export sector. Member services include B2B opportunities, industry advocacy and development, education and business capacity building, local and national networking events and conferences.

Young Tourism Network

The YTN is a Victorian member-based networking group that aims to connect young and new people


List your business and events on ATDW

The Australian Tourism Data Warehouse is the national tourism database and distribution platform for tourism products and events. By listing a product or event in the ATDW database, operators benefit from being listed on their State or Territory Tourism Organisation’s (STO) consumer websites.


  

For more information on how Council can support your existing tourism business, contact 9205 2200 and ask to speak to our Senior Visitor Economy Advisor, or email discoverhume@hume.vic.gov.au

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