The vouchers will be distributed to eligible seniors who have previously applied through the ballot — creating more opportunities to travel and enjoy all Victoria has to offer.
Regional Development Minister Mary-Anne Thomas said Victorians had embraced the travel vouchers — as well as the dining and entertainment programs — demonstrating that people are ready to get back to experiencing the best our state has to offer.
“It’s terrific that more Victorians have been able to access more travel vouchers — with plenty of places in regional Victoria and the city to explore,” Ms Thomas said.
“The Travel Voucher Scheme has supported jobs in the tourism, hospitality and events sectors across Victoria by encouraging more people to travel.”
The Victorian and Seniors Travel Voucher Scheme provides vouchers to encourage people to travel around Victoria.
The eligible travel period for the vouchers started on Friday, April 8, and will run through until Friday, May 27.
Vouchers can be used for accommodation, tours and experiences across the state.
Previous rounds of the Travel Voucher Scheme generated significant economic benefits, with more than $159 million already spent on travel and activities in Victoria.
The $60 million Victorian Dining and Entertainment Program allows Victorians to claim 25 per cent rebates when they spend at least $40 on entertainment any day of the week, anywhere in the state.
The rebate can also be claimed for meals from Monday to Thursday anywhere in Victoria except the City of Melbourne municipality.
Since the program launched, there have been more than 83,000 successful claims for dining and 47,000 successful claims for entertainment.
For more information on the Dining and Entertainment Program and Travel Voucher Schemes, go to vic.gov.au/business-stimulus-package
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