Goulburn Region Tourism seeks inaugural chair and board members

Goulburn Region Tourism (GRT) is calling on passionate individuals who have an interest or involvement in the tourism industry to join its board.

GRT is excited to announce is it now seeking expressions of interests for its inaugural board chair and members of the organisation.

Goulburn Region Tourism Inc. is the new Visitor Economy Partnership (VEP) representing the visitor economy of Greater Shepparton City, Mitchell Shire and Strathbogie Shire Councils
that will be launching its operation in mid-2024.

As the establishment of GRT progresses, the entity is now actively seeking expressions of interest for the pivotal roles of inaugural chair of the organisation and industry board members.

The chair role is a remunerated position for an initial two-year term. The chair will lead the board in establishing the organisation and providing strategic direction to support and cultivate
the visitor economy in the Goulburn region. Applications for chair close at 11am on Tuesday 12 March 2024.

Further information on the chair position can be found here.

In addition, GRT is inviting expression of interest for up to six industry board member positions.

The board will be responsible for setting the organisation’s goals and monitoring achievements. GRT is seeking passionate individuals who have an interest or involvement in the tourism industry and can serve as advocates for the region’s visitor economy.

Applications for the board member positions close at 11am on Monday 25 March 2024.

Further information on the board member positions can be found here.

VEPs are the result of the state government’s Regional Tourism Review and Visitor Economy Recovery and Reform Plan, which provides actions to address challenges and opportunities
within regional tourism in Victoria. The transition to GRT is well underway. Further information on the transition process and the current opportunities for industry can be found on the project
page here.

“Goulburn Region Tourism is a new partnership between industry, local and State Government. It will be one of the first Visitor Economy Partnerships in the state and we are extremely pleased to have obtained this significant representation for the Greater Shepparton region as a destination. This partnership will be the peak regional body for tourism and will support and strengthen Greater Shepparton’s growing visitor economy. We have many passionate businesses and community members in our tourism sector and we encourage their involvement in this new partnership.” – Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor Cr Shane Sali

“Goulburn Region Tourism is a significant step for our region’s tourism sector to have equitable access to regional support and we are pleased to see this partnership progressing. We are excited to work with industry, community, partner Councils and State Government to progress this partnership. I encourage Mitchell businesses and community members with an interest and passion in the future of tourism in our region to get involved and help shape this important next step for our visitor economy.” – Mitchell Shire Council Mayor Cr Louise Bannister

“We are thrilled to see this partnership progressing and look forward to supporting Goulburn Region Tourism. The region has incredible potential as a tourism destination. I am eager to see the positive results this partnership will bring to the region and the benefit it will have on the tourism industry and local communities. – Strathbogie Shire Council Administrator Peter Stephenson