Foo Fighters\u2019 successful visit to Geelong l<\/a>ast year.<\/p>\n$60 million will go towards regional tourism infrastructure, which the government indicated would help businesses like wineries and breweries add accommodation.<\/p>\n
Primary producers would have support from a $10-million kitty to boost exports, $5 million will go towards developing skills and workforces of regional tourism businesses and a further $5 million would be available for multicultural festivals.<\/p>\n
The government will also tip $20 million into marketing spend aimed at attracting more visitors from Victoria, interstate and abroad.<\/p>\n
Mr Andrews said the grants would help showcase what regional Victoria had to offer.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur investment will continue to showcase everything that regional Victoria has to offer \u2013 creating new jobs and attracting more visitors from across Victoria, Australia and the world.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ms Marchant said the fund would support the expanding tourism offering in her Bellarine electorate.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Bellarine is home to spectacular attractions and experiences, and we\u2019re so proud to support our world class local businesses like Oakdene Winery \u2013 right here in Marcus Hill.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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