Draft Tourism Strategy 2013-2018 (PDF - 2.9MB) - City of Whittlesea

City skyline at nightTo create a unified and coordinated tourism industry that providesindustry stakeholders with a collective voice to Council and withinthe Victorian tourism industry.3.1 Improve coordination between Council, tourism stakeholders and operators3.2 Increase involvement of business operators in guiding the future of tourism3.3 Develop greater alignment of the Whittlesea and Plenty Valley Tourism Association Inc and theWhittlesea Courthouse Association IncTo increase the range, quality and diversity of existing and new tourismfeatures and events within the City of Whittlesea and to improvethe visitor experience, encouraging visitor dispersal and retention,while diversifying the experiences on offer within the municipality.4.1 Create a supportive industry that encourages new business4.2 Support the development and growth of major and minor events that reflect the core brand of the destination4.3 Position the City of Whittlesea as an optimal cycling destination4.4 Support the development and promotion of trails4.5 Support the development of a range of accommodation options in the City of WhittleseaTo work cooperatively with other industries within the City of Whittleseaand their related Council departments, to build a stronger and betterconnected tourism industry.5.1 Maintain open communication channels with stakeholders across the events, business, arts and heritage industries5.2 Support new strategies and initiatives across related industries5.3 Support the development and promotion of arts and cultural trails5.4 Identify and promote opportunities for cross promotion of tourism and related industries5.5 Ensure timely promotion of all City of Whittlesea events through the Visitor Information Centre25