MORNINGTON Peninsula Regional Tourism (MPRT) has welcomed the formal approval of the region’s new Visitor Economy Partnership (VEP) by Steve Dimopoulos MP, Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events. A milestone that marks the first genuine three-way collaboration between the Victorian government, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, and the local tourism industry.The VEP will bring the three partners to the table with a shared mission: to grow and protect the Mornington Peninsula’s $1.8b visitor economy, support over 3,900 tourism-related businesses, and sustain more than 13,500 jobs in the region, with 62% of those directly tied to the tourism sector.The Mornington Peninsula…