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Jenny Lee

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Stuart Hicks AO Appointed Chair-Elect of MRBTA   

The Margaret River Region’s peak tourism body and Local Tourism Organisation, Margaret River Busselton Tourism Association (MRBTA), is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Stuart Hicks as its new Chair-Elect. Mr. Hicks brings to the role over 40 years’ experience as a pre-eminent state and national leader in planning,…
Jenny Lee
September 2, 2021

New Project Announcement: Margaret River Region Interstate Market Drive Trails

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South West Wanderer Pass Incentive Program

The South West Wanderer Pass and Jetstar Campaign is currently paused due to the postponement of the Jetstar Melbourne-Busselton route. A short campaign targeting the intrastate market was executed in October, using part of the grant funding, to encourage bookings over the spring period following the extension of the postponement.…
Jenny Lee
July 15, 2021
Industry News & Updates

YouGov International Travel & Tourism Report 2021

YouGov’s International Travel & Tourism Report 2021 analyses consumer travel preferences across 25 global markets to identify the nuances that will prove most lucrative for industry players to focus on. Where 'Millennials' and 'On-The-Go' travelers hold the initial opportunity, the emergence - and growing segment - of Responsible Travelers is…
Jenny Lee
July 7, 2021
What's new in the industry?

Busselton Crowned WA’s Top Tourism Town

Busselton has been named the winner of the 2021 GWN7 Top Tourism Town Award at a ceremony held last night in Geraldton as part of the Perth Airport WA Regional Tourism Conference. The Awards recognise and reward towns in Western Australia which demonstrate a strong commitment to encouraging tourism and…
Jenny Lee
May 5, 2021
Sustainable Tourism

Cash Subsidy and Marketing Benefits for Tourism Businesses Seeking ECO Certification

A partnership between MRBTA and the Shire of Augusta Margaret River is offering local tourism operators the opportunity to strengthen their appeal to high yielding, environmentally conscious visitor markets, by becoming ECO Certified through Ecotourism Australia. With consumer interest in sustainable travel expected to accelerate further in the wake of Covid-19, ECO Certification is a…
Jenny Lee
February 11, 2021