Melissa Carmichael, Author at MRBTA

Business Insights Industry News & Updates

2024 Perth Airport WA Tourism Award Submission Top Tips

Planning on entering the 2024 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards? Here are South West Marketing Mentor’s top tips for award submission success. If you are looking to showcase the achievements of your tourism business, seeking a new challenge and/or want to see how you stack up against your competition, perhaps…

Melissa CarmichaelApril 3, 2024

Get Involved Member Events

Member Famil Program: Dunsborough & Surrounds March 2024

The MRBTA Member Famil program for 2024 kicked off with a tour of Dunsborough, Yallingup and Surrounds on Thursday, 14th March. Bringing together a diverse mix of MRBTA Members alongside MRBTA staff, the event once more provided participants a practical understanding of the region's offerings and an opportunity for businesses…

Melissa CarmichaelMarch 21, 2024

Industry News & Updates Sustainable Tourism What's new in the industry?

RECAP: TCWA Sustainable Tourism Forum

The Tourism Council of WA hosted the 2024 Sustainable Tourism Forum on 27 February. It was an informative event with great announcements that will support tourism operators who work closely with the environment or seek to improve sustainability within their businesses. Below is a quick recap of topics covered, some…

Melissa CarmichaelMarch 19, 2024

Business Insights Industry News & Updates What's new in the industry?

RECAP: Tourism WA – Australia’s South West Regional Roadshow

Tourism WA & Australia’s South West hosted the 2024 Regional Roadshow on 28 February. The event provided an opportunity for local tourism businesses to hear from a range of representatives from Tourism WA, Tourism Australia, Australia's South West, Tourism Council WA and WAITOC. The updates provided details on the work…

Melissa CarmichaelMarch 19, 2024

What's new about MRBTA members?

Member Product Updates – March 2024

Awards & Accreditations Congratulations to the MRBTA Members who were awarded at the 2023 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards! These achievements not only reflect the outstanding quality of our tourism offerings but also highlight the dedication of our members in making the Margaret River Region a truly exceptional destination. Origins Market: Gold,…

Melissa CarmichaelMarch 18, 2024

What's new about MRBTA members?

Member Product Updates – February 2024

Experiences Update Cape2Camp: A new addition to Cape2Camp's unique self-guided and fully catered hike and tenting experience is the Family experience which caters to children's needs with shorter hiking sections and special snack packs provided. The Studio Gallery: After many years of providing outstanding hospitality alongside a range of stunning…

Melissa CarmichaelFebruary 20, 2024

Workshops & Industry Training

MRBTA Experience Development Program

We are delighted to continue our Experience Development Program which enable us to support members seeking to enhance their offerings, expand their customer base and drive long-term success. Experience providers who have benefited from previous product development programs include: Providore Margaret River: Providore Ultimate Experience; Forage, Find & Taste The…

Melissa CarmichaelJanuary 12, 2024

Member Events

Australia’s South West & MRBTA Mingle & Jingle Wrap

There was a feeling of festive celebration as we came together with members for the 2023 Mingle & Jingle co-hosted with our industry partners at Australia's South West. A huge thanks to our hosts at Cape Mentelle, it was the perfect space to toast to the year that was and…

Melissa CarmichaelDecember 14, 2023

Business Insights Member Events Workshops & Industry Training

Workshop Wrap: Mastering LGBTQ+ Inclusive Experiences | Nov 2023

The Mastering LGBTQ+ Inclusive Experiences workshop, held on Tuesday 21st November at Tanah Marah, was a fantastic session led by Charlie Douty, the Founder of Welcome with Pride & Husbands That Travel. Their "Welcome with Pride" accreditation program recognises operators committed to providing genuinely inclusive experiences for LGBTQIA+ visitors. The…

Melissa CarmichaelNovember 28, 2023

Get Involved Member Events

Member Famil Program: Dunsborough & Surrounds November 2023

The MRBTA Member Famil on Tuesday, 14th November 2023 unfolded as a day of exploration through Dunsborough and its surrounds. Bringing together MRBTA Members, the event provided a practical understanding of the region's offerings and an opportunity for businesses to showcase their services. The event emphasised the role of member…

Melissa CarmichaelNovember 20, 2023