The Portland Tourist Association invites all business and individuals to join us and become involved with the promotion of Portland and its surrounding areas to Tourists and locals to draw and retain business and tourism to our region.
The role of a local Tourist Association is to.....
* Liaise with the local community on tourism issues.
* Develop local tourism product
* Co-ordinate local facilities and services
*Visitor servicing. Providing a quality visitor experience throughout all tourism
* Work with regional Tourist Associations in the Glenelg Shire ( Casterton. Heywood. Nelson and Dartmoor) on co-operative marketing programs.
*Represent members to and co-ordinate with local government on tourism issues.
*Raise the professionalism of our local tourism industry by offering opportunities for networking, training and industry familiarization.
Distribution of Tourism Dollars
* Each tourism dollar circulates throughout the towns economy eight times before it dissipates
*We all benefit from tourism, if not directly then indirectly as each business not only sells to the public but also buys from other business with the same tourist dollars
*Even those businesses that don't see tourists through their doors can benefit from the tourist dollar in other ways
The Portland Tourist Association has a presence at major events during the year and at the markets during cruise ship visits.
Business Support, Clean Up, Communications &/or Social Media
Accommodation
Yes
Casual / One Off Opportunities, Ongoing Role
Glenelg