Young Tourism Network Professional Development Event
YTN are holding a Professional Development Event on the 26th of October for Conflict resolution – Dealing with difficult people in the workplace.
Have you ever wondered how to deal with difficult customers in the workplace? Want to learn valuable skills on managing conflict? Come along to this informative event to learn how.
The session will be facilitated by Mel Neil, an organisational and personal development coach and facilitator. Mel has a strong background in the tourism industry both as a small business operator and with Local Government and is the current facilitator of the Melbourne Tourism Industry Leadership Program.
Don’t forget that tickets include a tour of the Immigration Museum, as well as drinks and canapés over networking.
| When: | Tuesday 26th October |
| Time: | 5:15pm – 8pm (5:15pm for a 5:30pm start) |
| Where: | Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne |
| Cost: | YTN Members $25 | Non-Members $40 |
| RSVP: | Registrations close 21st October |
Download a registration form from our website www.youngtourismnetwork.com
October 18, 2010 at 3:18 pm | General | No comment
Comfort Inn & Suites Blazing Stump amongst finalists in National Accommodation Industry Awards
Comfort Inn & Suites Blazing Stump, Wodonga was selected as a finalist for the award of best 4 ½ STAR Motel – Luxury Accommodation at the Hotel Motel & Accommodation Association’s 2010 National Accommodation Industry Awards for Excellence which took place at RACV Royal Pines on the Gold Coast on Friday 24th September.
The glittering function was attended by over 200 leaders and representatives from the tourism and accommodation industries in addition to the newly appointed Shadow Minister for Tourism, Regional Development and Federal Member for Paterson, the Hon. Bob Baldwin MP. McLeod’s Daughters and Home and Away actress, Sophie Cleary, performed the role of MC at the event with the assistance of former Sydney Swans player Jared Crouch.
“The HMAA National Accommodation Industry Awards for Excellence are all about achieving and maintaining the highest standards in the accommodation industry”, said Lorraine Duffy, HMAA’s Chief Executive. “HMAA understands and rewards the vital contribution of accommodation operators in creating, inspiring and promoting tourism, through providing the highest standards of service to their guests”.
The Hotel Motel & Accommodation Association (HMAA) is the representative body for the Australian accommodation industry and members include hotels, resorts, motels, motor inns, holiday apartments, bed & breakfasts, guesthouses, caravan parks, backpackers, time shares, chains and independent operators in metropolitan and regional Australia, comprising some 60,000 guest rooms across the country.
“Reaching the finals of this prestigious competition is a great credit to us, our hardworking staff, fantastic owners and the accommodation industry of Wodonga”, said Darran and Cellina Little, Property Managers at Comfort Inn & Suites Blazing Stump.
“Gaining finalist position in the National HMAA Awards tops off a great year after also winning Comfort Franchisee of the Year in 2009 with Choice Hotels Australasia, reaching Finalist position in the 2010 Comfort Hotel of the Year with Choice International and receiving Finalist position in the 2009 Victorian Tourism Awards”
“After a $750,000 upgrade of 56 studio and two bedroom suites, we were able to move from an attractive 4 STAR rated motel to a fantastic 4 ½ STAR rated motel, apartment and conference complex. We have been so fortunate to have local owners who understand the needs of our guests and our hardworking team and then allow us to grow and upgrade this wonderful motel complex” said Darran and Cellina Little, Property Managers at Comfort Inn & Suites Blazing Stump.
“I’d like to congratulate and thank all finalists for their efforts in pursuing excellence in accommodation standards, it is extremely important that we continue to do this as an industry. In some cases, the margin between winning properties and other finalists was very narrow. I hope this will act as an incentive for operators to continue to strive towards self improvement,” concluded Lorraine Duffy.
October 11, 2010 at 4:04 pm | General | No comment
Mountain-Top Spa Chalets – Offical Opening
Russell Northe MLA, Member for Morwell will offically open Mountain-Top Spa Chalets on Wednesday, 20th October 2010, 11:00am at Mountain Rivers Lodge, Rawson.
Ron & Andrea Camier with Geoff & Tasha Heyblom are pleased to invite you this exciting event – you can find the official invite here.
The opening will be followed by a ‘look through’ and light refreshments. All persons registering by RSVP will go in the draw to win a Gift Voucher (two nights’ mid-week accommodation)
Discounted Gift Vouchers will also be available to purchase on the day (great Christmas gift idea).
RSVP Andrea on 5134 6876 by Monday 18th October if you wish to attend.
October 6, 2010 at 2:44 pm | General | No comment
YTN Professional Development Event – Conflict Resolution
Have you ever wondered how to deal with difficult customers in the workplace? Want to learn valuable skills on managing conflict? The Young Tourism Network would like to invite you to our upcoming professional development event: Conflict resolution-dealing with difficult people in the workplace.
The session will be facilitated by Mel Neil, an organisational and personal development coach and facilitator. Mel has a strong background in the tourism industry both as a small business operator and with Local Government and is the current facilitator of the Melbourne Tourism Industry Leadership Program.
When: Tuesday October 26, 2010
Time: 5:15pm – 8pm (5:15pm for a 5:30pm start)
Where: Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne
Cost: YTN Members $25 | Non-Members $40
Includes a tour of the Immigration Museum and drinks and canapés.
To register your interest visit www.youngtourismnetwork.com or download the registration form here and return to Tourism Alliance.
October 6, 2010 at 2:40 pm | General | No comment
Celebrate Victoria’s Tourism Heroes
RACV 2010 Victorian Tourism Awards - Gala Tickets On Sale Now
Tourism Victoria and RACV are delighted to invite you to the RACV 2010 Victorian tourism awards presentation and gala ceremony to celebrate and acknowledge those who have demonstrated high standards of professionalism in their chosen sector of the Victorian tourism industry.
Enjoy pre-dinner drinks followed by a three-course meal, accompanied by premium wines from Hanging Rock Winery and our premier showcase of entertainment.
If you would like further details on the RACV Victorian Tourism Awards download the official invite or visit www.victoriantourismawards.com.au.
October 1, 2010 at 4:21 pm | General | No comment
1000 reasons to vote for your best tourism experience
Victorians have the opportunity to cast their vote to determine the winners of two new People’s Choice awards in this year’s RACV Victorian Tourism Awards.
Just by voting for their favourite Victorian accommodation provider for guest satisfaction or for service, consumers will have the chance to win one of three $1000 RACV Travel vouchers.
RACV, the major sponsor of the Victorian Tourism Awards, is running an online campaign on its website racv.com.au/travel.
For a chance to win, RACV members and consumers simply need to post a guest review for any Victorian accommodation property they have stayed at recently.
Eligibility for these two awards will be restricted to accommodation properties recording more than 50 entries during the campaign period, which runs from 22 August to 3 November.
The promotion closes on Wednesday 3 November at 5pm and the winning tourism businesses will be announced at the gala Awards night in Melbourne on November 15.
Full terms and conditions of the campaign are available at racv.com.au/travel.
