Melissa Carmichael, Author at MRBTA

August 2023 Member Mingle Wrap

Thank you to everyone who joined us and the team from the Busselton Chamber of Commerce and Industry last Thursday evening at stunning The Goose Beach Bar & Kitchen which has recently reopened after a meticulous restoration. It was a full house and a warm atmosphere was created with everyone…

Melissa CarmichaelAugust 28, 2023

Workshops & Industry Training

EOIs Open: MRBTA Experience Development Program

Our 1-1 Interstate Readiness Mentoring Program, delivered in partnership with Australia’s South West with funding from the Australian Government Recovery for Regional Tourism Program has concluded. Through this program, 30 businesses received 1-1 mentoring to develop their products and services to increase the region’s appeal to the international & interstate…

Melissa CarmichaelJuly 12, 2023

Industry News & Updates Sustainable Tourism Workshops & Industry Training

EOIs Open: Strive 4 Sustainability Scorecard Support

Sustainability is an important consideration for the region's industry with increasing awareness of environmental concerns and a growing demand for low-impact travel options.  MRBTA is committed to supporting members to assess and improve their sustainable practices and we are delighted to announce that we have a new initiative available to…

Melissa CarmichaelJuly 11, 2023

Industry News & Updates Member Events Staff Shortages Workshops & Industry Training

Update: PALM Scheme Information Session

SW Labour Solutions presented this information session for members to learn more about: Options for recruiting workers through the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme Services provided by SW Labour Solutions including recruitment and worker accommodation. Find a summary of the key takeaways from the session and a recording below.…

Melissa CarmichaelApril 18, 2023

Get Involved Member Events

Member Famil Program: Busselton & Surrounds March 2023

Our latest Member Famil took place on Thursday, 16th March and took in a range of businesses in Busselton & Surrounds with hosts both getting to share updates on their offering to local operators as well as learning more about their neighbours. The next Member Famil will take in Margaret River…

Melissa CarmichaelMarch 27, 2023

Member Events Networking Events What's new about MRBTA members?What's new from the MRBTA?

MRBTA & ASW Member Mingle & Jingle Wrap & Social Snaps

The MRBTA & Australia's South West teams were delighted to co-host the 2022 Mingle & Jingle at Beerfarm in support of Wheelchairs for Kids.Over 130 MRBTA members and partners joined forces to raise $3,000 for Wheelchairs for Kids, a national charity that provides wheelchairs for children in Australia and around…

Melissa CarmichaelDecember 20, 2022

What's on?

Visitor Centres Closing at 4PM, Saturday 3rd December

The Busselton and Margaret River Visitor Centres will close at 4pm this Saturday, 3rd December to enable the team to attend the MRBTA Staff Christmas Party. The visitor servicing team will deliver its usual shoreside welcome for the visiting Regatta cruise ship. Capes Foundation experiences will also be closing slightly earlier…

Melissa CarmichaelNovember 29, 2022

Business Insights Cruise Ships Workshops & Industry Training

Cruise Ready Workshop Summary

In partnership with MRBTA and the City of Busselton, Tourism WA recently held a Cruise Ready Workshop for local operators to learn how to successfully service the cruise market and optimise business and community benefits. The cruise industry and related operators are keen to connect passengers with innovative and immersive…

Melissa CarmichaelNovember 14, 2022

Industry News & Updates Networking Events What's new from the MRBTA?

2022 AGM Update & Annual Report

Thank you to everyone who attended last night's Member Forum and Annual General Meeting at Black Brewing Co. The evening was a great success and provided us with the opportunity to reflect on the last 12 months, including the performance of the region, our organisation, and on the services we…

Melissa CarmichaelOctober 26, 2022

Industry News & Updates Networking Events Regional News

MRBTA Member Finalists in 2022 Perth Airport Western Australian Tourism Awards

A number of MRBTA member businesses have been recognised as finalists in the 2022 Perth Airport Western Australian Tourism Awards. These awards recognise and reward business excellence, innovation and professionalism in tourism across the state. MRBTA would like to congratulate the below members on their efforts and being recognised for…

Melissa CarmichaelSeptember 27, 2022