The Victorian government announces $149 million in funding for ten regional tourist destinations
The targeted package is part of a $633 million investment into the local tourism industry.
This morning, the Victorian government unveiled its four-year plan to rebuild the local tourism industry, totalling $633 million in funding. Titled
Visitor Economy Recovery and Reform Plan, the roadmap will see ten regional tourist destinations receive a collective investment of $149 million.
What you need to know
Victoria’s tourism industry suffered an estimated $19.5 billion net loss in 2020 due to both the COVID-19 pandemic and the bushfires
The government’s four-year plan aims to achieve $35 billion in annual visitor expenditure, supporting 300,000 jobs, by June 2024