Peta Fussell, Author at MRBTA

Cruise Ships Industry News & Updates What's on?

Coral Princess returns 16 March to Busselton

The region will again welcome the Coral Princess to Busselton on Saturday 16th March 2024. With 1970 passengers and 900 crew, the visit is part of an 11-day Southern Australia Explorer itinerary, starting in Fremantle and ending in Sydney. The ship is scheduled to anchor at 7am in Geographe Bay…

Peta FussellMarch 7, 2024

Cruise Ships Industry News & Updates What's on?

Azamara Journey returns for her 2nd visit this Sunday

The Azamara Journey is back in the region this Sunday 18th February as part of a 14 night, Australia Intensive Journey. This cruise started in Sydney on 6th February and will be finishing in Fremantle on the 19th February. The Azamara Journey last visited the region on her maiden call…

Peta FussellFebruary 14, 2024

Cruise Ships Get Involved

Welcoming cruise ship guests to Busselton and the region – a guide for retailers and high street business

With the regular arrival of cruise ships to the region each season from October to April, below is a guide for local retailers and businesses to help understand this visitor market to assist with considerations and opportunities to engage with the cruise visitor. On this page: Introduction to cruise: Introduction…

Peta FussellFebruary 5, 2024

Industry News & Updates Public Relations

Seasonal reminder from WA Police for accommodation operators

As we build into summer, outdoor event season and periods of peak visitation across the region, Officer in Charge, Sergeant Adams at Dunsborough Police Station has some timely advice for regional accommodation operators and short term holiday property managers: "We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday in the region,…

Peta FussellNovember 7, 2023

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One month to IRONMAN Western Australia

On Sunday 3rd December, over 3,000 participants for IRONMAN Western Australia, IRONMAN 70.3 Western Australia, Aquabike and IRONKIDS their family and friends descend upon the region for the 19th IRONMAN Western Australia, hosted in Busselton. Changed traffic conditions and local area access 2023 GWM IRONMAN Western Australia will involve temporary…

Peta FussellNovember 7, 2023

Events Get Involved Leavers WA What's on?

Leavers WA 2023 Information Pack for accommodation & tourism industry

The Year 12 ATAR exams commence next month which means Leavers WA 2023 is under two months away and wristbands are now on sale! Leavers events and support services officially take place from Monday 20th November to Thursday 23rd November 2023, however an estimated 9,500 Year 12 (or equivalent) students…

Peta FussellNovember 6, 2023

Cruise Ships Industry News & Updates What's on?

Cruise season commences for 2023-2024 with the Coral Princess

The 2023/2024 official cruise season kicks off in the region this weekend with the arrival of the Coral Princess. Coral Princess - Sunday 12th November 2023 With capacity for 2,000 passengers and 895 crew, the ship is on a 28 day ‘Round Australia’ cruise, starting and finishing in Sydney. The…

Peta FussellNovember 6, 2023

Cruise Ships Get Involved Industry News & Updates

Local Tour Guides Sought for Cruise Shore Excursions

Do you have a passion to share your knowledge of Busselton and the Margaret River Region with cruise ship visitors? Cruise lines and inbound tour operators are looking to employ locals on a casual basis as tour guides for the 2022/23 cruise season and beyond. If you think you can…

Peta FussellNovember 23, 2022

Events Get Involved Leavers WA What's on?

Leavers 2022 Information Pack for accommodation & tourism industry

Year 12 exams are almost over and the countdown is on to Leavers WA 2022. Leavers events officially take place from Monday 21st November to Thursday 25th November 2022, however an estimated 9,500 Year 12 (or equivalent) students are expected to arrive in the region from this Sunday. If you…

Peta FussellNovember 16, 2022

Events Leavers WA

WA Leavers wristbands move to online pre-sale

In response to the growth of the Leavers WA celebrations and official event response in the South West, for 2022, event wristband sales have moved to an online pre-sale process. The new online pre-registration and sale process has been developed for the 2022 event to alleviate the long wait times…

Peta FussellSeptember 21, 2022