Air Access

This important project continues to progress with the next stage being commenced with the initial business interest survey being concluded and returned. Thank you to all of those who took the time to complete and return the survey.

Director Of Tourism Departing

Simon Latchford is now finishing up with EMT, should you require any input from him on any outstanding projects or issues please do not hesitate to contact him at simon@echucamoama.com or 0417 608 986.

Adelaide Caravan & Camping Show

We have just returned from a busy week in Adelaide, the consumer numbers through the show was on par with last year with roughly 5,000 visits a day over the 4 days. We shipped 1.5 tonne of holiday planner brochures and returned with none. Thank you to the properties that participated in the hot deals brochure which was enthusiastically taken up.

Melbourne Caravan & Camping Show

This show commences Thursday 10th March and is the largest of its kind in Victoria and is based at the Caulfield Racecourse. EMT will be based at the Murray Stand and will be distributing the holiday planner brochures and providing information on the region.

Echuca Autumn Harvest Festival

This food, wine and produce festival is on this weekend please make sure you come down and support the Sunday component of the program in Hopwood Gardens. A fun celebration of tomatos including sugo making.

Melbourne Food & Wine Festival

Echuca Moama is taking part in this highly regarded festival at Southgate in Melbourne this weekend. The Cellar Door To Farm Gate Show will see the region represented via a large EMT stand that will have operators showcasing their wares from Pacdon, St Anne’s Winery, Cape Horn Vine Yard and Locheilan Cheese. EMT staff will be marketing the overall region and distributing the holiday planner brochures. For those visiting the show we will be located at stand 80. The show is open 12 noon to 5pm on both Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th March.

Tourism Minister Visit

Victorian Tourism Minister Louise Asher will be visiting Echuca for the day on Tuesday 29th March.The primary purpose of the visit is to get the message out that Echuca is open for business. Having the Minister here recognizes the importance that Echuca plays in the State tourism market and will assist greatly in highlighting the region in the important lead up to Easter.

Travel Xpo

This major consumer show is on the weekend after the Melbourne Caravan & Camping Show.This is taking place at the Exhibition Buildings in Melbourne and runs over the Saturday and Sunday. The EMT stand will be manned by staff as well as participating operators. The holiday planner brochure will also be distributed.

RACV Magazine

This month’s issue features a double page spread featuring the various upcoming events Celtic Festival, Autumn Harvest and Southern 80.

EMT Website

For those of you who have not visited the web site for awhile please take a moment and take a look. This site has come a long way in terms of development and provides an interesting time capsule on the works that have been done since the web site was created. From newsletters to media coverage, new image library to iPhone technology it is well worth another visit.

Mentor Melbourne

As part of the 2011 Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, ten of Melbourne’s top restaurants are opening their doors for an inspiring half day of mentoring – offering firsthand insight into  managing a successful food and wine business. From front-of-house service to costing a menu and venue management, this inspiring event is designed exclusively for those studying or working in hospitality.
Please click here for full details.

Thought Of The Week

‘’The Future Depends On What We Do Now’’