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Liz Bell
ANYONE thinking about holidaying at some of the Wellington Shire’s popular tourism spots for Easter have probably left their planning too late, with lack of availability reflecting a post-lockdown travel frenzy.
The regional tourism boom has been helped by the state government’s travel voucher scheme, which has resulted in thousands of Victorians snaffling $200 vouchers since they were first made available in December 2020.
So far, more than 11,000 travel vouchers have been redeemed in Gippsland, according to Destination Gippsland, with at least $4.7 million spent by tourists in Phillip Island and greater Gippsland.
But vouchers or no vouchers, holiday makers are choosing Gippsland as their destination of choice.
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Boost for jobs, skills and tourism to support long-term economic recovery after bushfires
Bushfire-affected communities across East Gippsland and Victoria’s North East will benefit from $8 million in funding to grow jobs, create apprenticeships, attract more visitors and help farms become more resilient.
Commonwealth Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management, David Littleproud and Victorian Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Lisa Neville, announced the grants today, which will support the next steps in the region’s long-term economic recovery after last season’s bushfires.
“With tens of millions in grants already provided directly to farmers and small businesses to help them re-establish their enterprises, we now have to look ahead and give them the tools, skills and specialist services they need to make the right decisions and prepare for the future,” Minister Littleproud said.