Melissa Carmichael, Author at MRBTA

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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

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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

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

2022 MRBTA Board Elections: Call for Nominees

MRBTA Board of Directors | Call for Nominees | 2 x Board Director positions Margaret River Busselton Tourism Association’s Board of Directors wish to advise two (2) positions will be declared vacant at the 2022 Annual General Meeting and hereby invites nominations from members interested in joining the Board. The vacancies…

Melissa CarmichaelSeptember 20, 2022

Marketing & Membership team blog Research & Statistics

2022 WA Tourism Awards: Help with statistics

Good luck to all MRBTA members who are currently finalising their WA Tourism Award submission - if you are, please find below a list of some statistics which are out there to help you: Working with MRBTA, your Local Tourism Organisation (LTO) If you wish to show how you have…

Melissa CarmichaelAugust 9, 2022

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

May 2022 Member Mingle Wrap

It was great to get together again for our May Member Mingle, kindly hosted by the incredible team at Providore Margaret River. Despite inclement weather and disruptions due to rising COVID cases, over 60 MRBTA members and staff came along for the May Member Mingle, enjoying the opportunity to catchup and…

Melissa CarmichaelMay 16, 2022

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Member Famil Program: Augusta & Surrounds Update

The first 2022 Member Famil took place on Thursday, 17th March (also St. Patricks Day and attendee Sasha McDonald of Glenarty Road's birthday!). The tour took in a range of businesses in Augusta & Surrounds with hosts both getting to share updates on their offering to local operators as well…

Melissa CarmichaelMarch 29, 2022

Member Events

EOIs Open: Member Famil Program – Augusta & Surrounds

In interactions with visitors, member businesses act as ambassadors for our region, providing recommendations for their next stop, or next trip. The MRBTA Member Familiarisation Program aims to assist you and your staff to recommend other businesses confidently and enthusiastically. The Program offers four familiarisation tours throughout the year with…

Melissa CarmichaelFebruary 16, 2022