The VTIC Quality Tourism Business Program is a comprehensive initiative encompassing nine modules, serving as the bedrock for your path to excellence and accreditation in the Victorian tourism sector. These modules have been thoughtfully designed to achieve business outcomes, ensuring you gain access to the vital resources, mentorship, and recognition crucial for achieving success.


Brought to you by the Victoria Tourism Industry Council, experience the exceptional advantages of completing the Quality Tourism Business Program, the perfect companion to achieving Quality Tourism Accredited Business status in multiple facets of your business. This comprehensive program comprises ten training sessions meticulously designed to serve as the cornerstone of your pursuit of excellence and accreditation in the Victorian tourism sector. Each training is thoughtfully tailored to ensure access to invaluable resources, expert mentorship, and the recognition essential to running a quality tourism operation.

We extend a warm invitation to embark on this transformative journey as you work towards developing your business and position yourself as a prominent leader within Victoria's thriving tourism industry. Prepare to unlock your full potential and achieve the highest level of excellence in the Victoria visitor economy. 

Instructor(s)

Despina Karatzias Despina Karatzias

Driven by a mission to ignite excellence in people, Despina is best known for her inspired training solutions at her school for small business greatness, Institute of Excellence.

She is a Certified Trainer, qualified business coach, author and digital marketing professional with over fifteen years’ experience in the tourism industry.
Besides her business training and development work on InstituteofExcellnce.com, she is a regular tri-caster/social media presenter. She has used live broadcasting to engage, support and grow social media communities across many networks and brands. Outside of the training room Despina loves dreaming, planning or experiencing new holiday adventures with her family.

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome to the Quality Tourism Business Program

    2. VTIC Quality Tourism Business Program Introduction

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    3. Training 1 Slides - Introduction to Quality Tourism in Victoria 101

    4. VIDEO: Full Course Recording - Introduction to Quality Tourism in Victoria 101

    5. AUDIO: Full Course Recording - Introduction to Quality Tourism in Victoria 101

    1. Introduction to Quality Tourism in Victoria 101

    2. EXERCISE: Quality Tourism Business Program Checklist

    1. Introduction to Module 1.1: Quality Tourism Fundamentals

    2. Lesson 1.1.1: Defining Quality in Tourism

    3. Lesson 1.1.2: Quality Tourism Business Management Explained

    1. Introduction to Module 1.2: Navigating the Tourism Landscape in Victoria

    2. Lesson 1.2.1: Understanding Victoria's Tourism Sectoron

    3. Lesson 1.2.2: SWOT Analysis

    4. EXERCISE: Your SWOT Analysis

    5. Industry Resource: THRIVE 2030

    6. Industry Resource: Experience Victoria 2033

    7. Industry Resource: 2024 Every Bit Different Industry Toolkit

    1. Introduction to Module 1.3: Importance of Quality in Tourism

    2. Lesson 1.3.1: Quality and Customer Satisfaction

    3. Lesson 1.3.2: Strategies for Quality Improvement

    1. Introduction to Module 1.4: Key Components of a Thriving Tourism Business

    2. Lesson 1.4.1: Building Blocks of Success

    3. Lesson 1.4.2: Success Leaves Clues

    4. Inspiration Corner - Andrey Lebkowski, Tallawarra Homestead

About this course

  • $385.00
  • 80 lessons
  • 1 hour of video content