Emma Pegrum, Author at MRBTA

Busselton 1 of 9 Regional Contenders for New Qantas Flight Academy

In February, Qantas announced plans to spend $20 million to establish a new pilot training academy at an existing airfield in regional Australia. The school is scheduled to open its doors in 2019 and would initially see up to 100 places for direct entry cadets joining the Qantas Group, including Jetstar and…

Emma PegrumJune 27, 2018

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Complimentary Season Passes to Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse Precinct for Augusta Residents

In the last few years, the MRBTA has spent several million dollars of our own and grant funds on both the upgrading of facilities and the protection of the heritage site of Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse ... and we’re not finished yet! There’s lots more to come, with the completion of…

Emma PegrumJune 27, 2018

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2018 CinefestOZ Promotion

The CinefestOZ team is gearing up for its 11th year and biggest film festival yet this August. A film festival is a celebration of all aspects and forms of filmmaking and this year, with a focus firmly on Australian film, CinefestOZ is proud to present the most creative and most…

Emma PegrumJune 19, 2018

Industry News & Updates

Singaporean Wine Tourism Marketing Opportunity EOI

The Margaret River Wine Association, Margaret River Busselton Tourism Association, South West Development Commission and Australia’s South West have formed a strategic partnership, consolidated funding and been successful in receiving an International Wine Tourism Competitive Grant as part of the $50m package. This funding will enable delivery of ambitious integrated…

Emma PegrumJune 19, 2018

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2018 Whale Watching Season Promotion

Your Margaret River Region Whale Watching Season Social Media Kit Whale season has officially commenced with the blessing of the fleet having occurred on the first weekend of June. The MRBTA is heavily promoting whale season and the opportunity to go whale watching in the Margaret River region this year,…

Emma PegrumJune 13, 2018

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Cabin Fever Social Media Blitz

Cabin Fever Social Media Blitz After the success of last year’s social media blitz for Cabin Fever, it's happening again next Tuesday 19th June, at 5pm. The idea is to have as many people as possible posting about Cabin Fever on the same day at the same time - basically flooding…

Emma PegrumJune 13, 2018

Digital Marketing Tips

8 Tips For Navigating Facebook’s New Algorithim

In light of recent changes to Facebook's Newsfeed algorithm which were announced in January, Tourism Australia's Head of Social Media Nick Henderson has some tips for tourism businesses on how to adapt your social media marketing strategies. For years the best way to drive organic reach on Facebook was to…

Emma PegrumMay 16, 2018

Industry News & Updates

Wine Australia China Ready Content Now Available Online

Following the successful China/Asia-ready Workshops this past month, Wine Australia is pleased to advise that the content is now available through the below video links. Module 1: Export Readiness Check (20:08) https://youtu.be/EeadG1IXQ2E Ben Giles, Senior Export Adviser, Austrade Module 2: Exporting to China: The Tips and the Traps (19:15) https://youtu.be/v0bR0w0blxY…

Emma PegrumMay 15, 2018

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Margaret River Successful in Competitive Grant Project to Boost International Wine Tourism

The Margaret River Wine Region will receive $250,000 through the International Wine Tourism Competitive Grants Program as a component of the Australian Government’s $50 million Export and Regional Wine Support Package, after a collaborative application was made by the MRBTA, SWDC, ASW and MRWA. This is the first time the…

Emma PegrumMay 10, 2018

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2018 Telstra Margaret River Regional Business Award Entries Open

Celebrating 11 Years, the Telstra Margaret River Region Business Awards recognise and reward local businesses for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the region. And there’s a lot more than promotion and prizes to be gained. Completing your submission will require you to step back and access your business, delve into key…

Emma PegrumMay 3, 2018