2. About the Young
Tourism Network
Target Market
To connect students, young and new people in the tourism,
events and hospitality industry
Focus
•Encourage
•Promote networking
•Provide career opportunities
•Professional development
•Industry wide collaboration
3. History of the Young
Tourism Network
• Established in October 2005 as a not for profit Victorian
based social networking organisation
• Formally launched to the industry in May 2006
• Through both social and professional development events
and industry alliances, aims to enhance and foster the career
development and professional excellence of the people
within the Victorian tourism industry.
• The YTN is run by a volunteer committee of members who
work and study within tourism industry related fields.
5. What YTN Offers
• Annual events program
• 4 professional development events
• Famils and social activities
• Representation at Melbourne Tourism Industry Exchange,
University and TAFE Open days, Annual Victorian Tourism
Week Student Summit
• Regular job alerts
• Bi monthly newsletter
• Networking and mentoring opportunities
• Volunteering and internships
6. The science of selling of yourself and how
to present yourself to embark on a
journey of emotional intelligence for you
to put your best foot forward.
Featuring:
Mel Neil
Facilitator, coach and accredited master
trainer in emotional intelligence and
positive psychology tools
Don’t Sell Yourself Short
April 2015
Venue: Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens
7. • Whether you Google yourself personally, professionally or
Google your business, what comes up?
• This workshop looked at what’s said about you online, what’s
new in digital, and how to use this to your advantage.
Featuring:
• Jodie Wilmer and Rob Nagy from Guest Ready
• David Dusink, Director Ink Social
• Caitlin Crowley, College of Events Management
What Does the
Internet Say About
You? #brandvalue
June 2015
Venue: Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens,
380 William St, Melbourne, Vic
8. It takes courage to start your own business. We will welcome
speakers who have done just this, and made their passion a reality.
Featuring:
•Despina Karatzias from The Institute of Excellence
•Jessica Gilchrist from Chocoholic Tourism
•Monique Bayer owner and operator of Walk Melbourne Tours
•Kirsty Grace owner of Sports & Shopping Tour businesses
Create Your Own Path
Your Passion, Your Business
August 17 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Venue: Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens,
380 William St, Melbourne, Vic
9. With the end of semester nearly upon us, how do you land that
dream job? We’ll hear from the experts on how to master the basics
and present a confident, capable young professional.
Featuring:
•Richard Kellaway- General Manager and Senior Talent Manager,
CRC Recruitment
•Hannah Hockley- Human Resources Business Partner, IHG
•Alicia Gleeson- Executive General Manager- Human Resources,
Crown Melbourne
Employ Me!
October 19 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Venue: Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens,
380 William St, Melbourne, Vic
10.
11. What’s it all about
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kO6205Fidqw
