Sunny Thompson, Author at MRBTA

Industry News & Updates What's new about MRBTA members?

MEMBER & REGIONAL PRODUCT UPDATES – 30TH JULY

A snapshot of what’s happening with your fellow members and in the local community. CONGRATULATIONS! to: Aravina Estate - Have won gold at the 2015 Boutique Wine Awards. The 2014 Wildwood Ridge Reserve Chardonnay has been awarded Gold, and the 2014 Semillon and 2013 Merlot both received Silver medals in their respective…

Sunny ThompsonJuly 30, 2015

Industry News & Updates Networking Events What's new in the industry?What's on?

WA Tourism Conference | 21st to 23rd September

For the first time, a single tourism conference will be delivered in Western Australia through a partnership between Caravan Industry Association WA, Tourism Council WA and the Visitor Centre Association of WA. The result of this partnership is a fully integrated tourism conference delivering insights and information on the critical topics…

Sunny ThompsonJuly 30, 2015

Cruise Ships Industry News & Updates Research & Statistics

100% of Cruise passengers to the Margaret River region report positive experience

Your Margaret River regions reputation as an extraordinary port destination has been boosted with research showing that 100 percent of recent cruise passengers surveyed had a positive experience during their visit. Princess Cruises’ spectacular Diamond Princess has recently made history in Western Australia, becoming the first cruise ship to visit…

Sunny ThompsonJuly 24, 2015

Staff Profile

Staff Profile: Bree Adams

Full Name: Bree Adams Position: Guest Services for Virgin Airlines at the Busselton Airport, Tour Guide for northern attractions- Ngilgi Cave/Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse. Watch out VC's - you're on the wishlist for a hat trick! Then I could be the triple threat! Location: Dunsborough How long have you been part of the team: 3.5 years Favourite…

Sunny ThompsonJuly 24, 2015

Member Profiles What's new about MRBTA members?

Member Profile: MuKau Giftware & Gallery

Business Name: MuKau Giftware & Gallery Location: Shop 2, 69 Bussell Highway, Cowaramup How long have you been operating/in the business? We started Mukau four years ago during “the quietest Christmas on record”, and since then have only gone from strength to strength. Tell us about your business: MuKau Giftware & Gallery is a…

Sunny ThompsonJuly 23, 2015

Industry News & Updates Networking Events What's on?Workshops & Industry Training

Food industry and impact on tour operators

What is happening in the global business of food: Vegtables WA are hosting a intimate catch up over breakfast with a presentation from "The global food professor" David Hughes. Date: Friday 24th July, 2015 Time: 7:00am for Breakfast and Presentation from 7.30 – 9:00am Venue: Curtin University, Technology Park Conference…

Sunny ThompsonJuly 18, 2015

Industry News & Updates News for Winery Members Research & Statistics Winery Members News & Updates

Wine Export Approval Report

Australian wine exports rise in value and volume in 2014–15 In the 12 months to 30 June 2015, the value of Australian wine exports rose 5 per cent to A$1.89 billion according to the Wine Export Approval Report released today by Wine Australia. This is the first time the value of…

Sunny ThompsonJuly 17, 2015

Industry News & Updates Media Releases What's on?

Margaret River Gourmet Escape – lineup of chefs announced!

The world famous Margaret River Gourmet Escape once again descends on the Margaret River Region for another year, bringing a fantastic line up of amazing food, fine wines, great beer and celebrity chefs. Widely regarded as the original celebrity chef and ‘godfather of modern cooking’, Marco Pierre White will be…

Sunny ThompsonJuly 14, 2015

Industry News & Updates Research & Statistics

Tourism Research Australia’s latest news and publication releases

Latest results from the National Visitor Survey Tourism Research Australia is Australia's leading provider of quality tourism intelligence across both international and domestic markets. Helping equip the industry with information to strengthen their marketing and business decisions. The following publication is now available on the Tourism Research Australia website: Travel…

Sunny ThompsonJuly 14, 2015

Get Involved Member Events Networking Events

Join us at the July Member Mingle

The Margaret River Busselton Tourism Association invites members to join them in an evening of networking and socialising at our July Member Mingle hosted by Xanadu Wines. Date: Wednesday 22nd July 2015 Time: 5.30pm – 7.30pm Venue: Xanadu Margaret River, Boodjidup Road, Margaret River WA 6285 RSVP: RSVP by Monday 20th July- Please note that there are…

Sunny ThompsonJuly 10, 2015