Jenny Lee, Author at MRBTA

TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice recognises region’s hotels

The 2017 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice awards have been announced, and a number of our region's hotels have been recognised. Congratulations to all of the properties who have received awards, and a special 'well done' to Baudins of Busselton, which has been recognised as one of the world's best B&Bs! We…

Jenny LeeFebruary 2, 2017

Research & Statistics Your Margaret River Region Events

Busselton and Margaret River among Trivago’s top picks

Busselton and Margaret River are the 18th most searched destinations in Australia when grouped together, according to the travel website Trivago. Between 2016 and 2017, Trivago media relations spokesperson Samantha Hendricks said Margaret River searches grew considerably and Australians were more willing to spend higher prices than some of the top…

Jenny LeeFebruary 2, 2017

Digital Marketing Tips

One to watch: Facebook travel recommendations

We're excited about Facebook's recently launch 'Recommendations' tool, which enables people to ask their friends, family, and local groups for recommendations on Facebook and organise all of the responses onto a single map. Wired.com reports that "Chances are, you provide your own vacation recommendations to people, not to mention tips…

Jenny LeeJanuary 11, 2017

Digital Marketing Tips What's new about MRBTA members?

MRBTA member satisfies nationwide search for ‘Best Photo’

We're phenomenally proud of MRBTA member Margaret River Discovery Co’s Sean Blocksidge, whose image of a pair of kangaroos at sunset has been awarded the Tourism Australia 'G’Day USA' award for the year’s Best Photo. Tourism Australia and Qantas invited the Australian tourism industry to submit their best social posts…

Jenny LeeJanuary 11, 2017

What's new in the industry?Winery Members News & Updates

China’s first Margaret River Wine Store opens in Beijing

The Margaret River region is set to well and truly establish its presence in the highly-sought after Chinese market, with the opening of a Margaret River region wine store in the heart of wine-loving China. The store is not only an avenue for Margaret River region wineries to sell wine, but it also offers…

Jenny LeeJanuary 11, 2017

Bookeasy Bookeasy Tips Digital Marketing Tips Get Involved What's new from the MRBTA?

There is one simple thing you can do to increase visitation to your business. Watch this video.

Over the past year we've been painstakingly working on a new way to showcase your business to visitors. And we're getting ready to launch. It will cut across our website, app and visitor centres (as well as some other projects we have in the wings) to create a seamless destination experience for visitors. Imagine…

Jenny LeeDecember 16, 2016

What's new from the MRBTA?Winery Members News & Updates

Margaret River Region Wine Story: Wine Voices

We've just received the next pieces of content in the 'Margaret River Region Wine Story' content stream, which will be shared every Wednesday (it is #winewednesday, after all!) from 5 October. These pieces are called 'Wine Voices', and they consist of short excerpts of interviews with wine professionals conducted by…

Jenny LeeSeptember 30, 2016

Digital Marketing Tips Get Involved What's new from the MRBTA?What's on?

Content marketing framework & annual calendar

Consumer-facing content marketing is a cornerstone of the MRBTA strategic marketing plan, and an essential element of the activity needed to achieve its marketing objectives around ‘Consumer Engagement’ and ‘Brand’ (See the MRBTA Strategic Marketing Plan for more detail). With this in mind, MRBTA has created a content marketing framework…

Jenny LeeSeptember 28, 2016

Get Involved What's new from the MRBTA?What's on?

NEW! 2017 Winter Event

Would you like to have the opportunity to boost your business during winter? Do you think that the fantastic produce of the Margaret River region could be promoted even more than it is already? We do! For this reason, as part of the Your Margaret River Region Wine & Food…

Jenny LeeJuly 25, 2016

Get Involved What's new from the MRBTA?What's new in the industry?

Value of Tourism

If you take a look at today's Busselton Dunsborough Times and Augusta Margaret River Times, you'll find a statement from Paul Cross of Naturaliste Charters giving his perspective on what the tourism industry means for his business. The advertisement is the latest activity forming part of the MRBTA's 'Value of…

Jenny LeeApril 20, 2016