November 2019
EDA VIC WEBINAR: Are you truly measuring your tourism dollar?
Gain insight into best practice in maximising the community and economic benefits of events and tourism expenditure. Finding reliable data and measurements for assessing events and local tourism trade is never easy. The following industry experts will provide you with an update on trends and best practice in measuring tourism, as well as providing examples of how tourism is measured in Geelong, Victoria. SPEAKERS Denise Ulbrick | Research Manager, Tourism Events and Visitor Economy, Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions Denise…
Find out more »Chasing a unique experience: changing trends in the night-time economy
Celebrate the end of a busy year with fellow Economic Development Practitioners on a tour of the Carlton Brewhouse. Learn about the beer industry and what it takes to make the perfect beer. Hear from Patrick Donovan, CEO Music Victoria, on the changing trends in Victoria's Night-time Economy and how Music Victoria has protected Melbourne as a "music city" Networking, drinks and canapes are available upon arrival and then again at the conclusion of the tour and presentation. Ticket price…
Find out more »December 2019
The Night Time Economy
Join us as we talk all things Night-time Economy. The night-time economy involves social, cultural and business activities that take place from 6pm – 6am. The night-time economy is a key driver of growth, and a significant contributor to the economy, employing around 1.17 million people across Australia and generating over $127b nationally. Hear from a range of subject-matter experts as they demonstrate the benefit of encouraging the night-time economy from their frame of reference. SPEAKERS: Evan Alexander: Managing Director…
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