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MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire councillors have backed a new visitor economy partnership that will aim to drive its tourism growth and strengthen its position as a premier visitor destination. The partnership is a state government initiative, which will see regional tourism boards, councils, and industry state-wide transition into a formalised network of visitor economy partnerships (VEPs).These independent organisations, which will be made up of one independent chair, one local government board member, and up to seven industry partners and/or skills-based board members, will act as an official voice for tourism in their regions, as well as securing grants.Shire councillors voted to…