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REGIONAL MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN<br />

2009-2010<br />

PHILLIP ISLAND<br />

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING PLAN 2009-2010 0


TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />

Introduction............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2<br />

Improving regional industry structures.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3<br />

Industry structures....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3<br />

Improving the supply <strong>and</strong> quality of tourism experiences.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4<br />

Investment <strong>and</strong> infrastructure............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4<br />

Signing.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4<br />

Increasing consumer dem<strong>and</strong> for regional tourism experiences............................................................................................................................................................................ 5<br />

Destination marketing............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5<br />

E- <strong>Marketing</strong>..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7<br />

Touring / Alliance marketing................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8<br />

Events .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8<br />

Research............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9<br />

Addressing skills, service st<strong>and</strong>ard <strong>and</strong> environmental sustainability..................................................................................................................................................................10<br />

<strong>Tourism</strong> Excellence...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10<br />

Sustainability...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10<br />

Activity schedule.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11<br />

Contact details.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................13<br />

Note:<br />

The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Marketing</strong> Program <strong>and</strong> <strong>Tourism</strong> Excellence Program are funded through grant allocations from <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Victoria</strong>. The<br />

activities from these programs are delivered by the relevant regional campaign committee or region tourism board <strong>and</strong> have not been<br />

included in the <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Marketing</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Development</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>s.<br />

Due to the timing of the draft <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Marketing</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Development</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>s, full detail of activities to be undertaken as part of the<br />

Bushfire Recovery have not been included. These will be included in the final plan to be released in April or updated plans to be<br />

forwarded to the industry in January 2010.<br />

To meet the January timeline indicated above, a review of plans will be completed during December.<br />

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING PLAN 2009-2010 1


INTRODUCTION<br />

<strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Victoria</strong> developed <strong>and</strong> recently released the <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Tourism</strong> Action <strong>Plan</strong> 2009-2012 which<br />

provides a roadmap to guide the future of <strong>Victoria</strong>’s regional tourism industry for the next three years.<br />

Following extensive discussions with regional stakeholders during the <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Tourism</strong> Action <strong>Plan</strong> 2009-<br />

2012 new <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Marketing</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Development</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>s (RMDPs) have been prepared to assist industry.<br />

The RMDPs provide the information required to adequately budget <strong>and</strong> plan for activity <strong>and</strong> will enable<br />

industry to more effectively leverage from, or participate in the proposed activity for <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Victoria</strong>.<br />

Additionally, it will ensure that the marketing spend of each region is maximised, coordinated <strong>and</strong> more<br />

consistent across stakeholders.<br />

The actions outlined in the RMDPs underpin the overall strategic commitments of the State<br />

Government’s 10 Year <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>and</strong> Events Industry Strategy <strong>and</strong> further support the direction of the<br />

<strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Victoria</strong> Business <strong>Plan</strong> 2008-2011 <strong>and</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Tourism</strong> Action <strong>Plan</strong> 2009-2012.<br />

Key actions for the next financial year are structured under the major priorities of the <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Tourism</strong><br />

Action <strong>Plan</strong> 2009-2012:<br />

Improving regional industry structures<br />

Improving the supply <strong>and</strong> quality of tourism experiences<br />

Increasing consumer dem<strong>and</strong> for regional tourism experiences<br />

Addressing skills, service st<strong>and</strong>ards <strong>and</strong> environmental sustainability<br />

While <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Victoria</strong> has made every effort to ensure activities are accurate the RMDPs are subject<br />

to change due to budget <strong>and</strong> market requirements. Current events such as the global financial crisis <strong>and</strong><br />

bushfire activity have reinforced the need to be adaptive <strong>and</strong> responsive to market forces. It is expected<br />

the RMDPs will be reviewed in December 2009 with updated RMDPs being made available to regional<br />

stakeholders in January 2010.<br />

We look forward to the continued partnership between the <strong>Victoria</strong>n tourism industry <strong>and</strong> <strong>Tourism</strong><br />

<strong>Victoria</strong> as we action <strong>and</strong> implement the key planks of the <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Tourism</strong> Action <strong>Plan</strong> 2009-2012.<br />

Gregory Hywood<br />

Chief Executive<br />

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING PLAN 2009-2010 2


IMPROVING REGIONAL INDUSTRY STRUCTURES<br />

INDUSTRY STRUCTURES<br />

Improving industry structures is important in enabling more effective coordination of tourism activities at a regional level. A new model has<br />

been developed in consultation with industry that involves the creation of a single peak regional tourism board in each campaign region.<br />

As outlined in the <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Tourism</strong> Action <strong>Plan</strong> 2009-2012, it is not expected that industry structures will evolve in Phillip Isl<strong>and</strong> until 2010-<br />

2011.<br />

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING PLAN 2009-2010 3


IMPROVING THE SUPPLY AND QUALITY OF TOURISM EXPERIENCES<br />

INVESTMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE<br />

A number of priority investment <strong>and</strong> infrastructure projects were identified for Phillip Isl<strong>and</strong> in the recent <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Tourism</strong> Action <strong>Plan</strong> 2009-<br />

2012. The investment <strong>and</strong> infrastructure priorities were identified through a process of consultation with stakeholders <strong>and</strong> investor groups.<br />

<strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Victoria</strong> will continue to work with State Government agencies, Local Government, investors <strong>and</strong> industry to develop <strong>and</strong> facilitate<br />

proposals that seek to capitalise on the identified key priorities <strong>and</strong> market opportunities.<br />

Activity Overview Target market Cost to participate Timing<br />

Support development for the<br />

following projects:<br />

> Ongoing development of high<br />

quality accommodation facilities<br />

linked to Phillip Isl<strong>and</strong>’s key<br />

attractions;<br />

> Infrastructure upgrades of the<br />

Phillip Isl<strong>and</strong> nature parks <strong>and</strong><br />

associated private sector<br />

investment opportunities; <strong>and</strong><br />

> Cowes – Stony Point<br />

Passenger-Car ferry service<br />

project.<br />

Working with key investors to facilitate various<br />

regional accommodation investments.<br />

Assisting Department of Sustainability <strong>and</strong><br />

Environment <strong>and</strong> Phillip Isl<strong>and</strong> Nature Park with<br />

investment <strong>and</strong> feasibility issues.<br />

Assisting Bass Coast Shire Council <strong>and</strong><br />

Mornington Peninsula Shire Council with the<br />

scoping <strong>and</strong> process to achieve relevant<br />

approvals for the Cowes to Stony Point Car<br />

Ferry.<br />

$100,000 funding assistance.<br />

- - Ongoing<br />

- - Ongoing<br />

- - Approval process to<br />

commence in 2009<br />

SIGNING<br />

Improving signing in regional <strong>Victoria</strong> is important to assist tourists to navigate their way around the State. It is critical that the tourist signing<br />

in regional <strong>Victoria</strong> is effective <strong>and</strong> is able to provide reassurance to unfamiliar drivers. The Destination Pictorial Signing Project involves<br />

updating pictorial <strong>and</strong> trail-blazing signing at destinations of international <strong>and</strong> interstate significance (including Phillip Isl<strong>and</strong>). The project is<br />

expected to be completed by June 2009.<br />

<strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Victoria</strong> will continue to provide strategic advice on the placement of tourist signing within destinations <strong>and</strong> assist VicRoads in the<br />

implementation of the Statewide Tourist Signing Guidelines.<br />

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING PLAN 2009-2010 4


INCREASING CONSUMER DEMAND FOR REGIONAL TOURISM EXPERIENCES<br />

DESTINATION MARKETING<br />

The <strong>Victoria</strong>n Government’s 10 Year <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>and</strong> Events Industry Strategy recognises interstate <strong>and</strong> international markets providing future<br />

growth opportunities for <strong>Victoria</strong>. Given that many regional tourism businesses are small operators, there is limited capacity to undertake<br />

st<strong>and</strong> alone marketing activities. As such, <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Victoria</strong> provides a number of co-operative marketing activities to access key domestic<br />

<strong>and</strong> international markets.<br />

<strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Victoria</strong> is also raising awareness of regional destinations, attractions <strong>and</strong> experiences through a new integrated marketing strategy.<br />

The new approach will ensure a consistent <strong>and</strong> complementary interstate marketing framework is delivered for Melbourne <strong>and</strong> <strong>Victoria</strong>’s<br />

regions. It will comprise of a number of platforms which will provide new leverage opportunities for <strong>Victoria</strong>’s regional tourism industry as<br />

noted in figure 1.<br />

There will be opportunities for Philip Isl<strong>and</strong> to leverage the new nature-based campaign which will aim to raise awareness of <strong>Victoria</strong> as a<br />

nature-based tourism destination. There will also be opportunities to underpin the seasonal fashion, fun <strong>and</strong> outdoor campaign which will<br />

promote outdoor <strong>and</strong> coastal experiences. <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Victoria</strong> will advise Phillip Isl<strong>and</strong> of specific opportunities once the campaign platforms<br />

have been finalised.<br />

Figure 1. <strong>Marketing</strong> framework for regional <strong>Victoria</strong><br />

Phillip<br />

Isl<strong>and</strong><br />

<strong>Victoria</strong>’s<br />

High Country<br />

Daylesford & spa campaign<br />

Major interstate campaign featuring Daylesford<br />

as <strong>Victoria</strong>'s hero village <strong>and</strong> spa <strong>and</strong> well-being<br />

destination.<br />

Mornington<br />

Peninsula<br />

Ski<br />

villages<br />

<strong>Victoria</strong>’s<br />

High Country<br />

Gippsl<strong>and</strong><br />

FOOD & WINE<br />

ENTREPRENEUR CAMPAIGN<br />

NATURE-BASED<br />

CAMPAIGN<br />

DAYLESFORD &<br />

SPA CAMPAIGN<br />

Daylesford <strong>and</strong> Macedon Ranges<br />

Mornington Peninsula<br />

<strong>and</strong> other spa regions<br />

Great Ocean Road<br />

<strong>Victoria</strong>’s High Country<br />

Phillip<br />

Isl<strong>and</strong><br />

Grampians<br />

Goldfields<br />

The<br />

Murray<br />

Yarra<br />

Valley<br />

Nature-based campaign<br />

Building awareness of <strong>Victoria</strong> as a credible<br />

nature-based tourism destination by<br />

highlighting the Great Ocean Walk <strong>and</strong> other<br />

key products.<br />

Food & wine entrepreneur campaign<br />

Using food & wine entrepreneurs to promote<br />

key destinations across <strong>Victoria</strong>. First year will<br />

feature destinations (yet to be determined)<br />

within <strong>Victoria</strong>’s High Country.<br />

Food & wine adventures seasonal campaign<br />

<strong>Marketing</strong> regional <strong>Victoria</strong>’s product strength<br />

in food & wine.<br />

Cultural discovery seasonal campaign<br />

Promoting arts, theatre <strong>and</strong> cultural heritage as<br />

well as <strong>Victoria</strong>n ski villages.<br />

Fashion, fun & outdoor seasonal campaign<br />

Leveraging <strong>Victoria</strong>n summer calendar of<br />

events with focus on outdoor <strong>and</strong> coastal<br />

experiences.<br />

VILLAGES OF VICTORIA<br />

Various destinations across <strong>Victoria</strong><br />

Villages of <strong>Victoria</strong><br />

The Villages of <strong>Victoria</strong> initiative will promote<br />

the unique <strong>and</strong> varied village experiences<br />

throughout the State. The initiative will aim to<br />

build consumer confidence of regional<br />

experiences <strong>and</strong> provide a vehicle to underpin<br />

all the campaign platforms.<br />

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING PLAN 2009-2010 5


Activity Overview Target market Cost to participate Timing<br />

Major marketing activity<br />

<strong>Regional</strong> marketing program<br />

A funding grant will be allocated to Phillip Isl<strong>and</strong><br />

via the $6 million <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Marketing</strong> Program<br />

2009-2012.<br />

Various marketing opportunities such as print,<br />

online <strong>and</strong> radio advertising, collateral may be<br />

available through Destination Phillip Isl<strong>and</strong>.<br />

Interstate<br />

Intrastate<br />

- June 2009 – July 2010<br />

Funding allocations will be<br />

announced following<br />

application <strong>and</strong> planning<br />

requirements<br />

Please contact Destination Phillip Isl<strong>and</strong> for more information.<br />

Backpacker<br />

Using the concept of Leisure <strong>and</strong> Work Hubs, it is<br />

anticipated that a regional backpacker campaign<br />

will be created.<br />

Intrastate<br />

Interstate<br />

International<br />

$5,000 To be confirmed<br />

There will be online opportunities to underpin<br />

this but at this stage there are no further details.<br />

Adventure Travel <strong>and</strong> Backpacker Expo in Sydney<br />

<strong>and</strong> Melbourne.<br />

$3,000 - $5,000<br />

per expo<br />

November 2009<br />

Sydney<br />

<strong>Regional</strong> backpacker products will be invited to<br />

attend <strong>and</strong> promote their regions <strong>and</strong> product.<br />

Two page editorial feature for Phillip Isl<strong>and</strong> in the<br />

new Safari Pete’s Melbourne <strong>and</strong> <strong>Victoria</strong><br />

guidebook.<br />

February 2010<br />

Melbourne<br />

$2,000 May 2010<br />

Publication is a pilot aimed at international<br />

backpacker <strong>and</strong> student market.<br />

Trade marketing<br />

Domestic trade co-operative<br />

marketing<br />

Domestic trade training<br />

opportunities<br />

Domestic Travel Industry<br />

eNewsletter<br />

<strong>Regional</strong> Spotlight<br />

Qantas Holidays (possibly Jetstar) Families<br />

Campaign encouraging interstate families to<br />

experience Melbourne <strong>and</strong> a region.<br />

Campaign will feature 3 regions in close proximity<br />

to Melbourne.<br />

Update of Travel Academy Training module<br />

(travelacademy.com.au) for Phillip Isl<strong>and</strong>.<br />

eNewsletter sent to premium retail partners,<br />

domestic wholesalers <strong>and</strong> airline product <strong>and</strong><br />

marketing staff showcasing Phillip Isl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />

bookable product in the region.<br />

Interstate $2,000 March 2010<br />

- - July 2009<br />

- - To be confirmed<br />

Public relations <strong>and</strong> destination communications<br />

Domestic promotional activities<br />

Domestic familiarisations<br />

Other public relations<br />

opportunities<br />

International<br />

Cooperative marketing campaigns<br />

Trade shows/missions<br />

Opportunity to highlight new product, new tours,<br />

accommodation <strong>and</strong>/or deals in monthly media<br />

bulletin - Pieces of <strong>Victoria</strong>.<br />

Individual familiarisation opportunities are being<br />

discussed with Tyrrell Public Relations company<br />

(Destination Phillip Isl<strong>and</strong>) <strong>and</strong> Cox <strong>Marketing</strong><br />

(Phillip Isl<strong>and</strong> Nature Park).<br />

Familiarisations with Sunday Herald Sun (focus on<br />

accommodation <strong>and</strong> overnight stay) <strong>and</strong> The Age.<br />

Sponsorship opportunity for new television<br />

program – Postcards Australia. Will broadcast<br />

across the WIN network dedicated to Australian<br />

travel <strong>and</strong> air on Saturday afternoons.<br />

Trailfinder campaign with brochure support. Done<br />

in conjunction with Yarra Valley <strong>and</strong> Mornington<br />

Peninsula.<br />

Law<strong>and</strong> Brochure Support – participation in the<br />

Law<strong>and</strong> <strong>Tourism</strong> Destination Directory.<br />

DTN – drive brochure for the Stella trade Group.<br />

Australia’s <strong>Tourism</strong> Exchange (Australia) –<br />

Australia’s premier tourism trade events to<br />

showcase product, meet overseas contacts <strong>and</strong><br />

negotiate business deals.<br />

<strong>Regional</strong> Sales Mission United Kingdom Europe –<br />

in market sales mission involving trade training of<br />

travel agents <strong>and</strong> meetings with product<br />

managers.<br />

National<br />

media<br />

Intrastate<br />

Interstate<br />

- On request<br />

Stories provided one month<br />

prior to distribution<br />

- To be confirmed<br />

Intrastate As required To be confirmed<br />

Interstate<br />

Intrastate<br />

$7,000 per 5.5<br />

minute segment<br />

March 2009<br />

Show commences<br />

United kingdom –<br />

direct to consumer<br />

magazine<br />

$5,000 December 2009<br />

Gulf market $1,000 November –<br />

December 2009<br />

United States of $4,000 To be confirmed<br />

America<br />

Eastern <strong>and</strong> western $7,000 June 2010<br />

hemisphere<br />

UK/Europe –<br />

product managers &<br />

agents<br />

$15,000 September – October<br />

2009<br />

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING PLAN 2009-2010 6


Oz Talk New Zeal<strong>and</strong> – annual workshop<br />

incorporating two trade days <strong>and</strong> one consumer<br />

day.<br />

Corroboree Europe 2010 (Australia) – trade<br />

training event for 320 travel agents from across<br />

UK/Europe/South Africa, held in Australia.<br />

New Zeal<strong>and</strong> mega familiarisation workshop<br />

(Australia) – interactive workshop for up to 60<br />

New Zeal<strong>and</strong> agents.<br />

New Zeal<strong>and</strong> trade<br />

<strong>and</strong> consumers<br />

UK/Europe – travel<br />

agents<br />

New Zeal<strong>and</strong> –<br />

retail <strong>and</strong> wholesale<br />

agents<br />

$4,000 April 2010<br />

$3,500 May 2010<br />

$4,000 September 2009<br />

Part of suggested Sydney Melbourne Touring activities.<br />

Japanese <strong>Victoria</strong>n Roadshow – The previous<br />

format has changed <strong>and</strong> the Roadshow is<br />

expected to be held in Melbourne. Workshop<br />

<strong>and</strong> familiarisations will be with key agents in the<br />

Japan market.<br />

Japan – trade To be confirmed October 2009<br />

International trade familiarisations<br />

Roadshow to be confirmed.<br />

National Association for Travel Agents Singapore<br />

(NATAS) consumer show.<br />

Oz Talk North America – annual workshop in Los<br />

Angeles to train United States / Canadian<br />

wholesale agents<br />

Yinala – workshop <strong>and</strong> familiarisation for 40 of the<br />

Gulf Region’s travel trade.<br />

New Zeal<strong>and</strong> mega familiarisation – pre <strong>and</strong> post<br />

Workshop familiarisations for up to 6 regions (10<br />

agents per group).<br />

Cooroboree North America – pre <strong>and</strong> post<br />

workshop familiarisations for up to 3 regions.<br />

Corroboree Europe 2010 – following trade<br />

training for travel agents from across<br />

UK/Europe/South Africa.<br />

International<br />

consumers<br />

United States of<br />

America trade<br />

$1,500 September 2009<br />

March 2010<br />

$5,000 August 2009<br />

Gulf market – trade $2,000 March 2010<br />

New Zeal<strong>and</strong> –<br />

retail & wholesale<br />

trade<br />

North America –<br />

Aussie specialist<br />

agents<br />

UK / Europe travel<br />

agents<br />

$4,000 September 2009<br />

$2,000 September 2009<br />

$5,000 May 2010<br />

E- MARKETING<br />

Online marketing is developing as a highly cost effective means of destination promotion. Visitvictoria.com is the official Government tourism<br />

website for Melbourne <strong>and</strong> <strong>Victoria</strong> with regional gateways providing important tools for informing consumers about where to travel <strong>and</strong><br />

what to do whilst there. It is critical that the regional tourism industry in <strong>Victoria</strong> is well positioned to take advantage of the online medium<br />

as it grows in significance as an avenue to influence consumer choice.<br />

A key priority for Phillip Isl<strong>and</strong> will be developing a strategy to integrate as well as improve business uptake of visitvictoria.com <strong>and</strong><br />

visitphillipisl<strong>and</strong>.com. This will involve working with Destination Phillip Isl<strong>and</strong> to maximise <strong>and</strong> integrate e<strong>Marketing</strong> activities into<br />

visitvictoria.com.<br />

Activity Overview Target market Cost to participate Timing<br />

Visitvictoria.com<br />

Online editorial full content review<br />

Local tourism online web strategy<br />

Visitvictoria.com business listing<br />

Images <strong>and</strong> content for all Phillip Isl<strong>and</strong> pages on<br />

visitvictoria.com to be reviewed to best reflect<br />

the region.<br />

Requests for adhoc changes can be made to<br />

visitvictoria.com pages or creation of content but<br />

may incur a charge.<br />

Linking visitvictoria.com listing content to other<br />

regional <strong>and</strong> sub-destination tourism websites.<br />

A twelve month business listing on<br />

visitvictoria.com.<br />

Regions will be credited the cost of all new <strong>and</strong><br />

renewed online listings every quarter.<br />

- - January 2010<br />

- - Expected to<br />

commence mid 2009<br />

- $250<br />

July 2009 – June 2010<br />

st<strong>and</strong>ard businesses<br />

$100<br />

accredited businesses<br />

Nil<br />

Not-for-profit<br />

Businesses <strong>and</strong> events<br />

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING PLAN 2009-2010 7


Web Analytics<br />

Website statistics <strong>and</strong> reporting on<br />

visitvictoria.com <strong>and</strong> all Phillip Isl<strong>and</strong> webpages.<br />

- -<br />

Monthly<br />

Basic reporting<br />

Detailed online analysis of campaign activity with<br />

results presented to region.<br />

Adhoc reports can be requested but may attract<br />

a charge based on requirements.<br />

Adhoc reports may<br />

attract a charge<br />

depending on<br />

requirements<br />

Quarterly<br />

Campaign reporting<br />

Education<br />

Online marketing workshops<br />

Minimum of two workshops per region per year<br />

facilitated by <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Victoria</strong>.<br />

Content of workshops to be confirmed.<br />

- Event costs only<br />

For example room hire,<br />

catering, equipment,<br />

resources<br />

By mutual agreement<br />

with region<br />

Online booking<br />

Online booking<br />

Online booking education<br />

Online marketing e-kit<br />

Online booking capabilities will allow users to<br />

search, book <strong>and</strong> pay for accommodation, tours<br />

<strong>and</strong> attractions on visitvictoria.com via the<br />

<strong>Tourism</strong> Exchange Australia (TXA) agreement.<br />

<strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Victoria</strong> will supply access to an online<br />

booking industry consultant to work to improve<br />

<strong>and</strong> educate operators in online booking.<br />

<strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Victoria</strong> <strong>and</strong> the Australian <strong>Tourism</strong><br />

Data Warehouse have produced a series of<br />

online marketing tutorials for tourism operators<br />

covering everything from the basics of developing<br />

a good website to advanced topics like search<br />

engine marketing <strong>and</strong> online product<br />

opportunities.<br />

- - Ongoing<br />

First phase of online booking<br />

expected in April 2009<br />

- - Ongoing<br />

By mutual agreement with<br />

region<br />

- - Ongoing<br />

Available on <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Victoria</strong>’s<br />

corporate site<br />

TOURING / ALLIANCE MARKETING<br />

Many regions in <strong>Victoria</strong> have recognised the value of touring routes <strong>and</strong> regional alliances, prompting the creation of several strong touring<br />

routes <strong>and</strong> strategic alliances across the State. The use of touring routes <strong>and</strong> strategic alliances has been particularly effective in providing<br />

regional destinations with a vehicle to cooperatively leverage activity to target international <strong>and</strong> interstate markets.<br />

Activity Overview Target market Cost to participate Timing<br />

Sydney Melbourne Touring<br />

General Service Agreement developed <strong>and</strong> grant<br />

allocated for touring route promotion of all<br />

Sydney Melbourne Touring which includes Phillip<br />

Isl<strong>and</strong>.<br />

International<br />

To be determined<br />

by touring body<br />

July 2009<br />

$100,000 has been allocated from <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Victoria</strong>. This is a<br />

combined allocation for Sydney Melbourne Touring which will<br />

benefit Phillip Isl<strong>and</strong>.<br />

EVENTS<br />

Events play a critical role in growing tourist arrivals to the State <strong>and</strong> subsequently enabling dispersal of an increased number of visitors into<br />

regional <strong>Victoria</strong>. Events are a key part of <strong>Victoria</strong>’s tourism br<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> the State has continued to own the title of Australia’s events capital.<br />

A Country Racing <strong>Tourism</strong> Strategy is being developed by <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Victoria</strong>, Country Racing <strong>Victoria</strong> <strong>and</strong> Racing <strong>Victoria</strong>. The strategy is<br />

expected to be completed by late 2009 <strong>and</strong> will map out ways to increase attendance at regional race events <strong>and</strong> extend visitor nights.<br />

The <strong>Victoria</strong>n Government’s main source of event funding for this region is allocated from the Major Events CAP, which supports both the<br />

Superbike World Championship <strong>and</strong> the Australian Motorcycle Gr<strong>and</strong> Prix. <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Victoria</strong>’s Events Unit assists with the tourism<br />

development of these events.<br />

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RESEARCH<br />

The promotion <strong>and</strong> delivery of research related services is an integral part of <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Victoria</strong>. Reports, presentations <strong>and</strong> detailed results<br />

on a variety of tourism research topics, such as domestic <strong>and</strong> international visitation, visitor forecasts <strong>and</strong> consumer awareness assist regions<br />

underst<strong>and</strong> historical trends <strong>and</strong> guide future direction.<br />

Activity Overview Target market Cost to participate Timing<br />

<strong>Regional</strong> Market Profile<br />

Year ending December 2009<br />

National Visitor Survey (NVS)<br />

<strong>Regional</strong> <strong>and</strong> Sub-regional fact<br />

sheets<br />

Updated Quarterly<br />

International Visitor Survey (IVS)<br />

<strong>Regional</strong> <strong>and</strong> Sub-regional fact<br />

sheets<br />

Updated Quarterly<br />

Survey of Tourist Accommodation<br />

(STA)<br />

<strong>Regional</strong> <strong>and</strong> Sub-regional<br />

Factsheets<br />

Updated Quarterly<br />

<strong>Tourism</strong> Forecasting Committee<br />

(TFC): Forecast Summary<br />

Factsheet<br />

The fact sheet provides a comprehensive profile<br />

of visitors to the Phillip Isl<strong>and</strong> campaign region<br />

incorporating various data sources.<br />

These reports track domestic overnight visitor<br />

numbers, nights, daytrips, expenditure <strong>and</strong><br />

growth for <strong>Victoria</strong> <strong>and</strong> its tourism regions.<br />

The NVS survey is collected throughout the year <strong>and</strong> published<br />

quarterly by <strong>Tourism</strong> Research Australia.<br />

These reports track international overnight visitor<br />

numbers, nights, expenditure <strong>and</strong> growth for<br />

<strong>Victoria</strong> <strong>and</strong> its tourism regions.<br />

The IVS survey is collected throughout the year <strong>and</strong> published<br />

quarterly by <strong>Tourism</strong> Research Australia.<br />

This report provides a performance overview of<br />

Hotels Motels <strong>and</strong> Serviced Apartments of 5-14<br />

rooms <strong>and</strong> 15+ rooms for <strong>Victoria</strong> <strong>and</strong> its<br />

tourism regions. Results compare the current<br />

quarter with the same quarter the previous year.<br />

The STA data is collected throughout the year <strong>and</strong> published<br />

quarterly by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.<br />

The forecast report for <strong>Victoria</strong> is based on the<br />

TFC forecast <strong>and</strong> represents the most likely<br />

outcome for inbound, <strong>and</strong> domestic travel given<br />

past trends, economic indicators <strong>and</strong> the impact<br />

of policy <strong>and</strong> industry changes.<br />

- - May 2010<br />

- - September 2009<br />

December 2009<br />

March 2010<br />

June 2010<br />

- - September 2009<br />

December 2009<br />

March 2010<br />

June 2010<br />

- - October 2009<br />

February 2010<br />

April 2010<br />

July 2010<br />

- - December 2009<br />

June 2010<br />

The TFC Forecasts are published twice per annum.<br />

<strong>Regional</strong> Awareness <strong>and</strong><br />

Perceptions Study (RAPS)<br />

Tracking research on consumer awareness of<br />

destinations/campaign regions <strong>and</strong> association of<br />

product to regional destinations.<br />

- $5,000<br />

Provided through <strong>Regional</strong><br />

<strong>Marketing</strong> Program<br />

February 2010<br />

Findings released<br />

Fieldwork expected in<br />

November – December 2009<br />

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ADDRESSING SKILLS, SERVICE STANDARD AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY<br />

TOURISM EXCELLENCE<br />

The new <strong>Tourism</strong> Excellence Program was launched in late 2008 to improve synergies between programs <strong>and</strong> create a competitive<br />

advantage for <strong>Victoria</strong> through improved service st<strong>and</strong>ards <strong>and</strong> visitor satisfaction. The Program involves an integrated approach, bringing<br />

together elements such as customer satisfaction, staff skills <strong>and</strong> business development that, combined, will contribute to the broader tourism<br />

objectives of market development <strong>and</strong> increased visitor yield.<br />

Activity Overview Target market Cost to participate Timing<br />

<strong>Tourism</strong> Excellence Program<br />

<strong>Tourism</strong> Excellence based workshops <strong>and</strong><br />

programs.<br />

Workshops to be determined by Destination<br />

Phillip Isl<strong>and</strong>.<br />

Industry - July 2009 – June 2010<br />

$15,000 has been allocated from <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Victoria</strong>.<br />

<strong>Tourism</strong> audits to benchmark individual<br />

businesses to industry st<strong>and</strong>ards.<br />

Industry - July 2009 – June 2010<br />

$4,000 has been allocated from <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Victoria</strong>.<br />

SUSTAINABILITY<br />

<strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Victoria</strong> will continue to undertake <strong>and</strong> support a number of sustainable tourism activities including the delivery of <strong>Tourism</strong><br />

Excellence workshops to assist in raising awareness of sustainable practices.<br />

<strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Victoria</strong> has been working on a broad Sustainable <strong>Tourism</strong> Strategic <strong>Plan</strong> which will encompass the environmental, social <strong>and</strong><br />

economic sustainability directions for the tourism industry. This plan is currently being developed <strong>and</strong> is expected to be released mid 2009.<br />

Activity Overview Target market Cost to participate Timing<br />

<strong>Tourism</strong> destination carbon<br />

footprint toolkit<br />

Distribution of toolkit to assist industry better<br />

gauge the carbon footprint of tourism activity<br />

<strong>and</strong> help improve performance.<br />

- - July – August 2009<br />

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ACTIVITY SCHEDULE<br />

Below is an outline of key activities <strong>and</strong> opportunities for Phillip Isl<strong>and</strong> during the 2009-2010 financial year:<br />

July August September October November December<br />

Domestic travel industry <strong>Regional</strong> Spotlight eNewsletter<br />

Carbon footprint toolkit distributed<br />

OzTalk North America (USA)<br />

NZ mega familiarisation<br />

workshop with pre/post<br />

familiarisation (Australia)<br />

Cooroboree North America<br />

2009 with pre/post<br />

familiarisation (Australia)<br />

National Association for Travel<br />

Agents Singapore consumer<br />

show<br />

<strong>Regional</strong> Sales mission (United Kingdom <strong>and</strong> Europe)<br />

<strong>Victoria</strong>n Roadshow to Japan<br />

Australian Travel Mission to China<br />

Adventure Travel <strong>and</strong><br />

Backpacker Expo in Sydney<br />

Participation in the Law<strong>and</strong> <strong>Tourism</strong> Destination Directory<br />

Trailfinder campaign with<br />

brochure support<br />

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January February March April May June<br />

Review of Phillip Isl<strong>and</strong> pages<br />

on visitvictoria.com<br />

Adventure Travel <strong>and</strong><br />

Backpacker Expo in Melbourne<br />

<strong>Regional</strong> Awareness <strong>and</strong><br />

Perceptions Study (RAPS)<br />

Yinala workshop with<br />

familiarisation (Australia)<br />

Qantas Holidays Families<br />

campaign<br />

Oz Talk New Zeal<strong>and</strong> (NZ)<br />

Two page editorial feature in<br />

new safari Pete’s Melbourne <strong>and</strong><br />

<strong>Victoria</strong> guidebook.<br />

Cooroboree Europe 2010 with<br />

trade familiarisation (Australia)<br />

<strong>Regional</strong> Market Profile<br />

released<br />

Australian <strong>Tourism</strong> Exchange<br />

(ATE)<br />

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CONTACT DETAILS<br />

EXECUTIVE MANAGER CONTACT<br />

LI WEI<br />

Group Manager International Markets<br />

P: 9653 9776<br />

E: li.wei@tourism.vic.gov.au<br />

REGIONAL MARKETING CONTACT<br />

SHAE KEENAN<br />

<strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Marketing</strong> Manager<br />

P: 9653 9816<br />

E: shae.keenan@tourism.vic.gov.au<br />

INDUSTRY STRUCTURES<br />

Tom Smith<br />

E: tom.smith@tourism.vic.gov.au<br />

TOURING / ALLIANCE MARKETING<br />

Suzannah Marinkovic<br />

E: suzannah.marinkovic@tourism.vic.gov.au<br />

INVESTMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE<br />

Jasmin Pearsall<br />

E: jasmin.pearsall@tourism.vic.gov.au<br />

EVENTS<br />

Brendan Downey<br />

E: brendan.downey@tourism.vic.gov.au<br />

PRODUCT AND TRADE MARKETING<br />

Alexis Thompson<br />

E: alexis.thompson@tourism.vic.gov.au<br />

RESEARCH<br />

Laura Cain<br />

E: laura.cain@tourism.vic.gov.au<br />

PUBLIC RELATIONS AND DESTINATION<br />

COMMUNICATIONS<br />

Rachel Brennan<br />

E: rachel.brennan@tourism.vic.gov.au<br />

INTERNATIONAL<br />

Kenji Takamori<br />

E: kenji.takamori@tourism.vic.gov.au<br />

TOURISM EXCELLENCE<br />

Gino Fulco<br />

E: gino.fulco@tourism.vic.gov.au<br />

SUSTAINABILITY<br />

Stuart Toplis<br />

E: stuart.toplis@tourism.vic.gov.au<br />

E-MARKETING<br />

Andrew James<br />

E: <strong>and</strong>rew.james@tourism.vic.gov.au<br />

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