Alpine winter help

THE Victorian Government has topped up its support for alpine tourism businesses in the state that continue to be adversely affected by travel restrictions.

The $11.2 million injection into the Alpine Resorts Winter Support Program will provide payments of $5,000, $10,000 and $20,000 per week depending on business type and location.

Victoria’s alpine region attracts more than one million visitors in a typical year but visitation is well down in 2021 due to the latest Delta outbreaks causing snow park closures in peak periods.