THE Heathcote Tourism and Development Board met last week at the Heathcote Wine Hub.<\/p>\n
Members discussed new initiatives in regional tourism.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe met at the Heathcote Wine Hub which has seen an amazing transformation,\u201d said Heathcote Tourism and Development president Peter Young.<\/p>\n
\u201cAn asset to tourism in the area.<\/p>\n
\u201cTourism in the Heathcote region is expanding, and we have entered a new Visitor Economy Partnership (VEP).<\/p>\n
\u201cHeathcote, as part of the now former Bendigo Tourism Board, has transitioned to Destination Greater Bendigo Loddon.<\/p>\n
\u201cHDT has a representative on the VEP.\u201d<\/p>\n
VEPs are independent destination management entities recognised by government as peak official voices for the visitor economy in their region.<\/p>\n
VEPs work with the State Government, councils, regional tourism organisations and industry to support the growth of each region\u2019s visitor economy.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are looking forward to a strong collaboration,\u201d said Mr Young.<\/p>\n
\u201cThrough the VEP, more government funding will be available to promote tourism in the area.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a combined body we will be able to access and utilise funding to promote the attractions and features in our region.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
THE Heathcote Tourism and Development Board met last week at the Heathcote Wine Hub. Members discussed new initiatives in regional tourism. \u201cWe met at the Heathcote Wine Hub which has seen an amazing transformation,\u201d said Heathcote Tourism and Development president Peter Young. \u201cAn asset to tourism in the area. \u201cTourism in the Heathcote region is […]<\/p>\n