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Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC)
 The Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) is the united voice of the tourism industry in Victoria. It provides policy, advocacy, representation, leadership and strategic direction to elevate the industry's competitiveness and sustainability. Established in 2001, VTIC brings together a diverse range of tourism sectors, corporate businesses, associations and agencies. It identifies industry challenges and formulates policy platforms and solutions in key areas including investment, aviation, infrastructure, skills, sustainability and Government resourcing.
VTIC Industry Forums
VTIC holds quarterly industry forums in partnership with Tourism Victoria and Federation Square. The Forums create the arena for public discussion and informed debate around current industry issues and opportunities.
Chairman: Jeremy Johnson
Chief Executive Officer: Wayne Kayler-Thomson
VTIC homepage
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Victoria Events Industry Council (VEIC)
 The Victoria Events Industry Council (VEIC) was established in December 2006 to provide leadership and a united voice for the $1.2 billion Event Industry. VEIC is a peak industry policy council of associations, corporate businesses and government agencies representing event organisers, venues, suppliers and service providers for Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Events are a key contributor to the Victorian economy. In 2006, Victoria attracted over 324,000 international visitors to major events, who stayed a total of 12.4 million nights generating an estimated $3.3million in expenditure across the State each day. Major events also employ a workforce of 3,350 Victorians, representing $1.6 billion in assets under management. Business events, including exhibitions, meetings and conferences contribute $1.2 billion in economic activity and attract 5.4 million delegates and support 22,600 jobs each year.
Chief Executive Officer: Wayne Kayler-Thomson
VEIC homepage
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Hotel, Motel & Accommodation Association (HMAA)
 HMAA is the voice of the accommodation industry in Victoria, representing establishments from 5-star hotels and motels through to B&Bs. HMAA in Victoria operates as the Hospitality Division of VECCI with the sole objective of advancing the interests of members across the State.
Chair: Ricardo Krauskopf
Coordinator Tourism Support: Sade Goldstein
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