Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

We know it’s been a challenging year for the Victorian tourism industry huge impacts from bushfires and coronavirus (COVID-19). At Visit Victoria, we’re doing everything we can to support our friends across the tourism, events and hospitality sectors during this difficult time. 

We’re working closely with government, health authorities, Regional Tourism Boards and industry to monitor the impacts of COVID-19 on Victoria and the tourism industry. 

Visit Victoria's Response

Right now Visit Victoria is in the early stages of the response phase and we’re working with government and industry on our immediate to longer-term recovery plans to support industry. 

Visit Victoria is working in partnership with state and national industry bodies, health authorities and government sectors on a daily basis. The Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) have also been critical in managing high volumes of industry concerns and questions. For latest updates please visit vtic.com.au

Our marketing team is strategically planning immediate and long term recovery efforts for when it’s appropriate to reactivate activity, and we have others who are at the forefront daily supporting our partners and industry. Our major event and Melbourne Convention Bureau teams are working on future bids and acquisition opportunities to entice future travel once it’s safe to do so and give Australians events to look forward to whilst supporting Victorian businesses.

If you have any questions specifically on the tourism sector in Victoria, please email us at [email protected]