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Top Five Transformational Travel Trends for 2021
By Jo Surkitt - January 2021 The world has changed irrevocably since COVID hit and some people might argue that it’s changed for the better in some ways. The environment is healing. People are finding new joy in their local areas, and home countries. We’ve all been...
Face masks and Return to the office update
From Monday 18 January 2021 more office workers will be able to make a partial return to the office. In line with previous announcements, up to 50 per cent of office workers who are not in the public service will be able to return to on-site work as well as up to 25...
Victoria’s new permit system for all domestic travel into the state
Keeping Victoria COVIDSafe - Victoria’s new permit system for all domestic travel into the state From 5:59pm on Monday 11 January 2021: Victoria will establish a new permit system for all domestic travel into the state to support Victoria’s rapid contact tracing...
Updated New Years Eve Restrictions
From 5pm tonight the following restrictions will be in place in Victoria: The limit of people gathering in the home will be reduced to 15 from 30. Masks will be mandatory indoors. If you are planning to leave your home take a mask and it needs to be worn any time you...
Creating a COVIDSafe Summer
Helping Victorian businesses stay safe and stay open COVIDSafe Summer - Briefing for Businesses The Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions hosted an online briefing for businesses in the Barwon South West region on Victoria’s COVIDSafe Summer arrangements on...
Latest update from Victorian Tourism Industry Council
Travellers from NSW Victoria has introduced further measures to restrict entry from New South Wales due to the recent outbreak in the State. As of 11.59pm on Sunday 20 December: Greater Sydney and the Central Coast have been designated as a ‘red zone’. This means...
Commonwealth Arts Funding and Support Programs
Commonwealth Arts Funding and Support Programs Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund Funding of $75,000 to $2 million is available to organisations in the arts and entertainment sector through RISE. RISE supports cultural and creative events or...
‘Twas a Team Tourism Christmas – TGGB 2020 Christmas Video
Well, 2020 certainly was a 'special' year, but we made it. Merry Christmas from everyone at Tourism Greater Geelong and The Bellarine!
TGGB – COVID-19 Update
Executive Director Update - Monday 7 December Welcome to COVIDSafe Summer, Team Tourism! Yesterday the Premier announced a range of updates, these changes will serve as the last stage until 2021, giving us all some much needed stability over the busy summer season....
QR Code – Latest update from Victorian Tourism Industry Council
New check-in system for businesses across Victoria The Victorian Government has released a free QR code service that can be used by businesses and venues to keep records of visitors. All data collected through the Victorian Government QR code is securely stored,...