From the Minister for Tourism and Major Events

The Hon Louise Asher MLA

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Coalition Government launches myki Visitor Pack with tourist discounts

Monday, 21 May 2012

Discounts at Victorian tourism attractions, a specially designed wallet by Melbourne's leading cartoonist Mark Knight, a transport map and a myki ready for travel will provide visitors to Melbourne with easy access to public transport and popular...

It’s a fact: Melbourne number one in Australia for international conventions

Monday, 14 May 2012

Melbourne has officially been recognised as the number one city in Australia for conferences and congresses, Minister for Tourism and Major Events Louise Asher announced today.

Tourists targeted on Coalition Government’s South Korean trade mission

Saturday, 12 May 2012

Minister for Tourism and Major Events Louise Asher announced today that boosting the local tourism industry will be a key focus of the Victorian Coalition Government's trade mission to South Korea this week, led by Minister for Manufacturing,...

$23.5 million Transport Congress to be held in Melbourne in 2016

Friday, 11 May 2012

Minister for Tourism and Major Events Louise Asher and Minister for Public Transport and Roads Terry Mulder have today announced that Melbourne has won the right to host the prestigious Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) World Congress in October...

Coalition Government supports next chapter of Melbourne Writers’ Festival

Monday, 07 May 2012

The Melbourne Writers' Festival has received funding of $12,500 from the Victorian Coalition Government to attract more visitors to the annual celebration of literary arts.

Coalition Government funding provides fringe benefits to Melbourne arts festival

Friday, 04 May 2012

The Victorian Coalition Government announced today $22,500 in funding to attract more interstate visitors to one of the country's leading events for independent artists, the Melbourne Fringe Festival.

Indian cinema sensation to visit Melbourne

Thursday, 03 May 2012

Premier Ted Baillieu today announced Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Ambassador Vidya Balan will be in Melbourne on 11 and 12 May to promote the forthcoming festival.

Melbourne wins the right to host Harvard World Model United Nations Conference in 2013

Thursday, 03 May 2012

Minister for Tourism and Major Events Louise Asher today announced that the Harvard World Model United Nations Conference 2013 (WorldMUN), one of the world's largest student-led international meetings, will be held in Melbourne next year.

Puffing Billy on track for funding boost

Tuesday, 01 May 2012

The Victorian Coalition Government today announced new funding of $4.4 million for Puffing Billy to upgrade priority railway infrastructure and enhance rail safety over the next four years.

MasterChef to dish up national exposure for regional Victoria

Sunday, 29 Apr 2012

The latest series of the TV ratings hit MasterChef will begin in Melbourne next Sunday night, showcasing the best of Victoria.

Celtic celebration receives funding boost from Coalition Government

Friday, 20 Apr 2012

Minister for Tourism and Major Events Louise Asher today announced $52,500 in Victorian Coalition Government funding for the 2012 National Celtic Festival.

Coalition Government funding to support cycling tours in regional Victoria

Friday, 20 Apr 2012

Regional Victoria is set to benefit from a boost to the local tourism industry with the Victorian Coalition Government's announcement of $25,000 to support three cycling tours under Tourism Victoria's Events Program.

Coalition Government funding for festival is music to Mildura’s ears

Wednesday, 18 Apr 2012

The 2012 Mildura Country Music Festival has received funding to the tune of $27,500 from the Victorian Coalition Government to promote the annual celebration of independent country music.

Free information day for international students

Friday, 13 Apr 2012

International students are invited to enjoy a free information day hosted by the Victorian Government on Saturday 14 April.

Olympians and champions sail into Melbourne for World Cup

Wednesday, 04 Apr 2012

Melbourne has won the rights to host the International Sailing Federation Sailing World Cup until 2016, Tourism and Major Events Minister Louise Asher and Sport and Recreation Minister Hugh Delahunty announced today.

Coalition funding for Victoria Futurity puts the Goldfields a cut above the rest

Thursday, 15 Mar 2012

The Victorian Coalition Government has delivered another boost to regional tourism with the 2012 Victoria Futurity event to receive funding of $13,500 as part of the Tourism Victoria Events Program.

Play Melbourne interstate campaign attracting more visitors

Wednesday, 14 Mar 2012

Victoria's latest tourism marketing campaign Play Melbourne has been a success interstate, Minister for Tourism and Major Events Louise Asher said today.

Melbourne wins major biology conference

Tuesday, 13 Mar 2012

Minister for Tourism and Major Events Louise Asher today announced another significant scientific conference has been won for Melbourne, further enhancing the city as the business events capital of Australia.

Royal visit to Melbourne makes a splash as cruise ship numbers set to double

Monday, 05 Mar 2012

The number of cruise lines to base their ships in Melbourne is set to double in the next cruise ship season, Minister for Tourism and Major Events Louise Asher announced today as she welcomed the arrival of the largest ever cruise ship to visit...

On your marks! Melbourne to host Australasian Police and Emergency Services Games in 2014

Friday, 02 Mar 2012

The 2014 Australasian Police and Emergency Services (AP&ES) Games in Melbourne has received a funding boost of $10,000 from the Victorian Coalition Government in a bid to attract more competitors and spectators to Victoria.