by Tourism Geelong & The Bellarine | Jul 30, 2021 | 5 Minute Reads, COVID-19, Small Business Owners
Wed, 28 July Welcome to day one of reduced restrictions across Victoria. Today, the state government announced a series of grants as part of a $400 million support package jointly funded by the Commonwealth government. There are five funds, here’s a breakdown:...
by Tourism Geelong & The Bellarine | Jul 27, 2021 | 5 Minute Reads, COVID-19
Executive Director Update – 27 July 2021 Well done Victoria! It’s been hard, but we need to be proud of what we’ve achieved. Today, the Premier has announced that as of 11:59pm tonight, state wide restrictions will ease, with the updated changes to...
by Tourism Geelong & The Bellarine | Jul 23, 2021 | 5 Minute Reads, COVID-19
The Victorian Government has announced a range of new supports to bolster communities and businesses most affected by the current restrictions. An injection of $282.5 million means 90,000 businesses and sole traders will now share in up to $484.3 million in support...
by Tourism Geelong & The Bellarine | Jun 25, 2021 | 5 Minute Reads, Advertising & Marketing
One of the main benefits for tourism operators with a Tourism Greater Geelong & The Bellarine membership is their online profile. It tells visitors where you are, what you do and where to find you. By completing this one profile you will be seen on...
by Tourism Geelong & The Bellarine | Jun 9, 2021 | 5 Minute Reads, COVID-19
Update 9 June 2021 Photo credit – @leezajphotography Restrictions ease for Regional but still no Metro Melbourne visitors As of 11:59pm this Thursday night, lockdown restrictions will ease for metropolitan Melbourne and Regional Victoria. As expected, we will...
by Tourism Geelong & The Bellarine | Jun 8, 2021 | 5 Minute Reads, COVID-19
Monday 8 June 2021 Further Tourism Support It was announced yesterday that a $32.2 million Regional Tourism Support Package will be available to tourism and accommodation operators, in order to help manage the impact of recent restrictions across our state. This is in...
by Tourism Geelong & The Bellarine | Jun 4, 2021 | 5 Minute Reads, COVID-19
A List of Businesses that MUST check patrons are not from Melbourne Metro area: Accommodation facilities, where it is operated for the purpose of tourism (the requirement currently applies to a person who owns, controls or operates the facility as per the existing...
by Tourism Geelong & The Bellarine | Jun 4, 2021 | 5 Minute Reads, COVID-19
Locations within Metropolitan Melbourne Municipality Key locations Banyule Bellfield, Bundoora, Greensborough, Heidelberg, Ivanhoe, Montmorency, Rosanna, Watsonia Bayside Beaumaris, Brighton, Cheltenham, Hampton, Highett, Sandringham Boroondara Ashburton, Balwyn,...
by Tourism Geelong & The Bellarine | May 28, 2021 | 5 Minute Reads, COVID-19
Circuit Breaker Update – We know what to do. As of 11:59pm tonight, Thursday 27 May, a seven day, state-wide, circuit breaker lockdown will come into effect. Right now, plans need to be made to contact people with bookings, reservations and events (including...
