Daylesford Macedon Tourism
The peak tourism body leading the growth and development of tourism across the greater region.
Your Peak Tourism Body
As the Daylesford & Macedon Ranges region’s tourism board, one of our key responsibilities is to support of the tourism industry. During this quite surreal time, this is more important than ever. We are communicating the latest advice frequently via email. You can subscribe to our emails further down this page. We have uploaded the content of these emails below. We are always here to support anyone involved in the region’s visitor economy so don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Important News Updates from DMT
March 31, 2020
Firstly, I hope you’re OK. It’s normal if you’re not, and if that’s the case, talk to someone. For the last few weeks, most of us have been working harder than ever, as we come to terms with, and adapt to, the ever-changing challenges. Being busy is good for your mental health. However, as the rate at which changes to policy and regulation slows down, we might find ourselves in a ‘lull’ where we are limited in what we can do to adapt; and business is quieter.
March 25, 2020
Update #7 coming at you. We will continue to sift through the large flow of advice and support that is coming at us from everywhere and distil it into relevant packages for you. It is remarkably time consuming, so don’t hesitate to share with me any gems that you come across! DMT activity You can see what we are doing, but here are some key focus areas for our organisation:
March 23, 2020
Hopefully the emails we’re sending are proving useful – thanks for the many kind messages we have received from you so far. Here’s a very quick summary of key points as of today. Things are moving so quickly, you need to stay abreast of what is going on. I find this resource useful. Cash flow assistance for businesses First up, call your tax agent or the Business Victoria hotline on 13 22 15 or visit their website. I know that many of you are sole traders and may not be eligible for much of stimulus but this is a pretty good explainer of who is entitled.
March 19, 2020
A less formal email from me today. As I type this, I have that song from Life of Brian, 'Always look on the bright side of life' on repeat in my brain. It is important to focus on the positives. For starters, no one of us (I hope) are currently nailed to a cross, which is something. While some businesses are doing it tough, there is some good news and I thought I'd remind you of it.
Strategic Planning
Our key objectives are to increase year round visitation to the Daylesford & Macedon region. To build a richer Daylesford & Macedon experience for visitors through the development of new products and services that make the most of key regional strengths. Develop the region as a best practice tourism industry that enhances the visitor experience Support the creation of a sustainable and engaged regional tourism industry, enabled for growth
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Marketing & PR
DM Tourism is the lead agency responsible for promoting the region’s key tourism strengths – its natural mineral springs, spa and wellbeing experiences, gourmet food, cool climate wines, award-winning accommodation, culture, nature and beautiful nature trails and parks; and its wide range of distinct villages including Woodend, Macedon, Sunbury, Bacchus Marsh, Gisborne, Lancefield, Kyneton, Trentham, Daylesford, Hepburn Springs, Creswick, Clunes, Broadford, Glenlyon, Malmsbury and Romsey.
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Business Resources
As the peak tourism body, DM Tourism is committed to supporting and encouraging quality tourism experiences by assisting the region’s tourism operators with the ambition to provide quality experiences, the focus to ensure sustainable businesses and the passion to be committed to excellence
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