Media Releases

Inspiring win for Destination Gippsland at the 2009 Victorian Tourism Awards

17 November 2009
Destination Gippsland, the peak tourism body for Gippsland has won the Tourism Marketing award at the Victorian Tourism Awards held last night. The award recognised excellence in marketing the Gippsland region through the “Inspired by Gippsland” brand. Destination Gippsland will go on to represent Victoria at the 2009 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards to be held in Hobart on 26 February 2010. Read more.


Leadership prospers in Gippsland

29 October 2009
Gippsland's 2009 Leadership Program is coming to a close. This innovative course has given a diverse range of operators from the tourism industry the opportunity to develop the vision, passion and drive to provide ongoing leadership for Gippsland. Read more.


Cooking up a storm at the Maffra Show


16 October 2009

The Maffra Show is delighted to have Masterchef finalist, Sam Ciaravolo as a judge this year. He will judge the Dessert for One competition and the Iron Chefs Maffra Cookoff. Ciaravolo will go head-to-head and compete against the winner in a Mystery-Box Cookoff. He will also conduct a pastry-making class with teams of local school children, no doubt proving to be messy as well as tasty. Read more.


Swell Mamas perform for the press

12 October 2009
The delightful seaside town of Inverloch, some great waves and a group of mums attract media attention! Swell Mamas is a fantastic program for fun and fitness showcasing a beautiful part of the world. Read more.

How do YOU manage your business in economic uncertainty?

12 October 2009
The Gippsland Tourism Excellence Program is a series of comprehensive workshops designed for tourism operators to develop their business and marketing plans. This affordable program is offered by Destination Gippsland and Tourism Victoria and provides participants with benefits including business mentoring, networking opportunities and recognition of prior learning by TAFE and the Australian Tourism Accreditation Program. Read more.