On Monday 30^th November, the Tourism and Events Industry came together to celebrate at their annual Christmas Party, which for the first time was co-hosted by HMAA, BOAV, VEIC and VTIC. 

Held at the Balinese inspired Alumbra at Central Pier, guests were greeted by the boys from Wacky Entertainment disguised as a Christmas tree and pudding!  They enjoyed canapés and an endless supply of wine provided by our sponsors, Mitchelton Wines.  Later in the evening they danced the night away to a great mix of music from our resident DJ.

Guests had the opportunity to hear from Tourism Alliance Chairman, Roger Grant; VECCI CEO, Wayne Kayler-Thomson; and the Honourable Minister for Tourism and Major Events, Tim Holding. 

We would like to thank all of our sponsors for their support of this event:

Major Sponsor:

·         City of Melbourne 

Supporting Sponsors:

·         Service Skills Victoria

·         Australian Tourism Accreditation Program

·         William Angliss Institute

·         Mitchelton 

Partners:

·         Backpacker Operators Alliance of Victoria

·         Hotel, Motel and Accommodation Association of Victoria

·         Victorian Events Industry Council

·         Victorian Tourism Industry Council 

A fantastic array of prizes, were also given away on the night and we would like to thank the following companies for their generous contributions:

·         Australian Wine Tour Company

·         Bunyip Tours

·         Century Inn

·         City of Ballarat

·         Country Comfort Shepparton

·         Fed Square

·         Lindenderry at Red Hill

·         National Sports Museum

·         Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne

·         Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

·         Sovereign Hill

·         Terrace Cafe

·         X Base