Tourism

  • BACK IN ACTION: Businesses rejoice as holiday crowds flock to region

    Colac and district tourism businesses have welcomed back Melbourne travellers with open arms and are confident they’re finally on the road to recovery from COVID-19.

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  • Bookings are surging as state opens back up

    Colac’s Otway Gate Motel says booking numbers are already surging ahead of the reunification of Victoria this week.

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  • FREEDOM BECKONS: State prepares to reunite, before restrictions go for good

    Local tourism businesses expect a bumper Melbourne Cup weekend to be the platform for a rewarding summer, when Melbourne residents make their long-awaited return later this week. Meanwhile, the state has outlined rules for the state’s freedom day next month when it reaches 90-per-cent vaccination, which will lift almost all COVID restrictions for good.

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  • Lockdown harms tourism economy

    Lorne’s latest lockdown has worsened an existing worker shortage at the coastal town, which traders fear could impact businesses into summer.

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  • Concerns over ID checks

    An Apollo Bay business owner has called on the State Government to clear confusion around identification check rules for regional Victorian businesses.

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  • Eco-tourism push to lead Great Ocean recovery

    The Great Ocean Road is seeking certification as an internationally recognised eco-friendly tourism destination in a bid to attract more visitors in coming years.

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  • Tourists eager to return to coastal hotspots

    An Apollo Bay tourism business said its phones have been ringing off the hook since an announcement regional Victoria would exit lockdown this week.

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  • Pandemic plan gives agents glimpse of future

    Colac travel agents remain hopeful for a bright post-COVID future, despite ongoing lockdowns and continued lack of confidence in the sector.

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