Gippsland Industry Update 10 September 2025

Register now for the next Gippsland Tourism Forum on 21 October in Sale, 11:00am - 3:30pm.

From Clicks to Connections: Helping Gippsland Tourism Through Technology.

The theme explores how digital innovation can transform online engagement into meaningful visitor relationships while strengthening the visitor experience, boosting business efficiency, and driving long-term growth across the region.

Keynote speaker Despina Karatzias from Institute of Excellence will deliver an insightful presentation on working with Artificial Intelligence, offering practical takeaways to help operators embrace new tools and technologies. Her session will showcase how businesses can harness AI to streamline operations, enhance customer engagement, and unlock new opportunities.

Register for the Gippsland Tourism Forum here.

Does your business have an ATDW listing? Book a discounted ticket.

Recently, participants in the Ken Hore Tourism Mentoring Program (KHTMP) visited Walhalla for the Gippsland day. The visit highlighted a range of tourism experiences and the chance to hear directly from passionate local operators and volunteers.

Thank you to Walhalla Goldfields Railway, Walhalla Long Tunnel Extended Gold Mine and Walhalla's Star Hotel for welcoming our mentees and sharing your insights.

Participants also attended the Emerging Tourism Leaders Summit in Melbourne last week, hosted by the Young Tourism Network in partnership with VTIC.

Congratulations to the winners of the Gippsland Business Awards announced at the gala dinner at Federation University on Friday 29 August.

Boat Harbour Jetty B&B, Port Albert - Winner of Accommodation & Tourism

Gippsland Wine Company, Loch - Winner of Food & Agribusiness

Sweet Life Cafe & Cakes, Leongatha - Winner of Hospitality & Food Service

Congratulations to all winners and finalists. Read the list of winners here.