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Working together builds and drives business for tourism operators!

Partnerships are the key to successful tourism businesses; the more that we work together the better the outcome. Working with the City of Greater Bendigo and Bendigo Tourism provides a tremendous opportunity to have your business maximise new markets and distribution points that would be difficult to achieve by working alone. Membership with Bendigo Tourism provides a range of other benefits such as networking opportunities, updates on market performance and visitor preferences. Enrichment opportunities such as e-marketing and online workshops build your knowledge and expertise with minimum costs. It is with great pleasure that the tourism team brings to you the delivery of a range of benefits for the 2022/23 year which will assist in growing and building your business. Join with us to access these business opportunities.

To obtain a copy of the prospectus, please contact:
Justine Blacklock
Tel: 03 5434 6123
Email: j.blacklock@bendigo.vic.gov.au

The Bendigo Tourism Board

Kath Bolitho

With many years of experience working in and for the hospitality, events, and tourism sectors, Kath is the director of Tough Cookie Marketing and Lost Cause Events. Passionate about supporting businesses and growing the industry, Kath is focused on both the recovery process post lockdown and empowering members to deliver excellent visitor experiences.

Paul Greblo

Paul, together with his brother George and their partners, own and operate Sandhurst Ridge Vineyard and Winery. Vineyard plantings began in 1989, with their first vintage produced in 1995. The partners operate a cellar door which is open daily, together with boutique accommodation in the vineyard. Paul is currently on the Bendigo Winegrowers Associaton executive committee, and has also been a past president of the same organisation.

Lucy Everitt

After growing up in Bendigo and leaving in the mid 90’s, Lucy returned to Bendigo in 2009 and has worked in the hospitality, tourism, and wine industries since then.

Balgownie Estate Bendigo is a dynamic destination resort offering accommodation, restaurant, and cellar door experiences. As Assistant Venue Manager, Lucy has a strong understanding of Victorian tourism’s challenges, strengths, and opportunities.

Rick Creamer

Rick is the owner operator of Rick’s Wine Tours Australia.

I am a hospitality and tourism professional with over 20 years’ experience in the hospitality and tourism industries and over 12 years in the education industry. I have owned and operated hospitality and tourism businesses internationally and within Australia over the last 15 years.

Nicole Walker

Nicole Walker, together with her husband Glenn, has been owner and operator of Chateau Dore Winery and Receptions in the Mandurang Valley for 9 years. Nicole is also a Chartered Accountant, having worked in Corporate Finance and Restructuring, in both Melbourne and London. Nicole returned to Bendigo in 2003, working in a Senior Management role with the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank for 15 years.

Rhianwen Sieter

Rhianwen has a Bachelor and Postgraduate studies in Human Resources and Industrial Relations. She has over twenty-five years’ experience working for organisations in hospitality, business management, human resources, recruitment and event management.
Having grown up in Bendigo, Rhianwen opted to return with her family in 2017 to commence work on a large restoration project and long-term business dream; to convert the former All Saints School, built in 1877, into MacKenzie Quarters.
Based in the heart of Bendigo, MacKenzie Quarters incorporates MsBatterhams; a lounge bar and restaurant, The Residence; boutique accommodation, MacKenzie Hall; a wedding and functions space, and The Courtyard; utilised for ceremonies and events.

Fiona Rooke

Fiona is owner and operator of Robe and pioneer and key driver of Chancery Lane Bendigo. Fiona worked alongside the COGB to secure a $100K Victorian State Government grant for Chancery Lane in 2008 as part of the Walk Bendigo initiative. Fiona co-founded the 2014 Marriage Equality Campaign, worked with Believe In Bendigo, delivered the Bendigo Street Festival series as part of the Vibrant Central Bendigo advocacy group and is studying to be a paramedic.

Madeleine Marson

Madeleine is Assistant Winemaker at Vinea Marson. Together with her parents, she has been instrumental in establishing the winery’s award-winning Cellar Door and is passionate about the growing wine tourism sector in the Heathcote and Bendigo regions. A committee member of the Heathcote Winegrowers Association and founding member of the Heathcote Women in Wine Group, Madeleine looks forward to contributing to the post-COVID recovery and growth of the region as a City of Gastronomy – with a particular focus on visitor experiences that integrate wine tourism with others in the tourism sector.

Alissa Van Soest

Alissa is the General Manager of the Discover Science and Technology Centre. Discovery is a fun, exciting, educational science museum that inspires and entertains students and families whilst celebrating the rich history, culture, industry and amazing community of Bendigo.

Alissa’s background in Science Communication has taken her around Australia and the world but, since the beginning of 2016, she has called Bendigo home and loves the community and beauty of this vibrant city.

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