Victorian seniors will share in an extra 10,000 travel vouchers, in another boost for the state’s COVID-hit tourism industry, the state’s Minister for Regional Development has announced.
The Victorian government says eligible seniors who missed out on one of the initial 10,000 vouchers will get a second chance at a discounted holiday.
Under the scheme, voucher holders can claim a $200 rebate when spending $400 or more on tours, experiences and accommodation in the state from April 8 to May 27.
Minister Mary-Anne Thomas said some initial recipients were ineligible due to being from within the same family, paving the way for vouchers to be redistributed.
The extra 10,000 vouchers will be distributed among the 25,000 people who unsuccessfully applied in the original ballot, she said.
“This is all part of our government’s commitment to help tourism businesses and others come back stronger than ever after the last couple of years,” Ms Thomas said.
