New Federal Minister for Tourism
The new appointment as Federal Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment is the Hon Steven Ciobo. Mr Ciobo made the following comments in regard to his Tourism portfolio. “I will be an unwavering...
View ArticleMelbourne Open House weekend 30/31 July
A great opportunity to visit many iconic Melbourne buildings .More detail http://www.openhousemelbourne.org A feature is the Melbourne Town Hall and the Melbourne Town Hall Organ. There will be...
View ArticleNotice of Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of the PTGAA will be held on Wednesday 21st September, 6.00pm to 8.00pm at Royal Society, 8 Latrobe Street, Melbourne. Guest speaker will be Mr Paul Little AO, vice chair of...
View ArticleAnnual General Meeting
The annual general meeting of the PTGAA will be held on Wednesday 21st September , 6.00pm -8.00pm at the Royal Society, 8 Latrobe Street, Melbourne (note the change of venue). Guest speaker will be Mr...
View ArticleVisitability Transport Forum
As the backbone of our tourism industry, transport networks create a safe and seamless way for visitors to get around and explore the city. Meet with key transport operators and be informed about the...
View ArticleInvitation to the Melbourne Tourism Exchange
All PTGAA members are invited to the Melbourne Tourism Exchange .Learn about new attractions, tour operators, hotels, retailers and much more. This is a free event. The PTGAA will again have a stand at...
View ArticleAnnual General Meeting- PTGAA
The Annual General Meeting of the Professional Tour Guide Association of Australia will be held on Wednesday 21st September, 6.00pm to 8.00pm at Royal Society, 8 Latrobe Street, Melbourne. Guest...
View ArticleGreat Ocean Road – Parks Victoria update
The recent weather and high rainfall has resulted in the closure of some visitor areas, tracks and campgrounds in parks across the State’s North and West for visitor safety. Only a small number of...
View ArticleMelbourne Launches World-Class Free Wi-Fi Network
From today, visitors can use the VicFreeWiFi service within all Melbourne CBD train stations, the Bourke St Mall, Queen Victoria Market, and South Wharf Promenade at the Melbourne Convention and...
View ArticleRed Cross First Aid App
We highly recommend that you download the Red Cross First Aid App as a support to the important life saving skills that you have already acquired with your training provider. It is a free App, though...
View ArticleChanges to Victorian Public Transport
From 1 January 2015, there will be some fare changes to Victoria’s public transport system. An annual fare rise will be implemented in the new year to help us continue to improve the public transport...
View ArticleUnique Student Identifier (USI)
Effective from 1 January 2015, all students enrolled in nationally recognised training, will be required to provide their registered training organisation (RTO) with their USI and date of birth. If...
View ArticleFeedback from Learning Day
Feedback from Learning Day There were 48 people who attended the Learning Day at the Royal Historical Society on 5th May including a number of non members who were interested in finding out more about...
View ArticleCruise Ship Melbourne Guides
The Cruise ship season is about to commence. Thanks to arrangements through Visit Victoria and Destination Melbourne, PTGAA members have access to bulk quantities of the Cruise Arrivals Guide for...
View ArticleFirst Aid Training
First Aid Courses. A number of members have enquired about First Aid Courses. We have previously arranged specific course for PTGAA members. We have recently done this through CBD college. We have now...
View Article2017 Membership Renewals
2017 Membership renewals are due by 31 December. All members will have received membership renewal notices. Please send completed renewal forms and payments ASAP to enable new badges to be issued....
View ArticleCertificate 111 in Tour Guiding- Holmesglen
Holmesglen Institute will again be conducting this popular course at their City Campus. The course will start on 31 January and run until March 16. It will be held on Tuesday & Thursday evenings...
View ArticlePTGAA Learning Day 21st April
Our first 2017 Learning Day is shaping up to be a corker so lock in Friday 21st April now. The day will run from 9:30 am until 3pm and will be held at the Royal Historical Society of Victoria’s HQ at...
View ArticleSkills Set – Certificate 111 in Tour Guiding Holmesglen Institute
Holmesglen Institute will again be conducting this popular course at their City Campus. The course will start on 18 July and run until 14 September. It will be held on Tuesday & Thursday evenings...
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PD Day Yarra Valley – Tuesday 13 October, 2015
PTGAA Professional Development Day Kangaroos at Healesville Sanctuary The next Professional Development Day will be to the Yarra Valley being held on Tuesday 13 October, 2015. Join us for a...
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