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New initiative for Cabin Fever 2023 – the Event Amplification Grant

Winter in the South West will get a little warmer with the Cabin Fever 2023 program set to reach new heights. The Margaret River region’s hallmark winter festival unites over 70 local businesses for a 10-day celebration of the region’s food, wine and entertainment. Now in its seventh year, Cabin…

Jenny LeeDecember 20, 2022

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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

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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

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Experiential Travel Summit: A reciprocal learning opportunity

How do we take early-stage risks and test the waters before we invest time and money in new ideas? How do we make sure our idea is something that customers really want? What does co-designing with the customer actually mean? The Experiential Travel Summit (ETS) has collaborated with local South…

Melissa CarmichaelJune 2, 2021

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The Margaret River Region secures Ecotourism Australia’s annual Global Eco Asia-Pacific Tourism Conference

For the first time in over ten years, the Margaret River region will host Ecotourism Australia’s annual Global Eco Asia-Pacific Tourism Conference. From December 1 – 3 2020, up to 250 delegates from across Australia and around the world will gather to take part in the world’s longest running ecotourism…

Caron ReynoldsMarch 13, 2020

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Gourmet Escape – Post Event Wrap Up

Now that the dust has settled after the 2019 Gourmet Escape, the event organisers have shared the festival highlights with MRBTA which are worth noting for your business marketing efforts in 2020. Attendees A total of 10,089 guests attended the Gourmet Village and 4,277 attended satellite events 73% of attendees…

Sophie MathewsonDecember 18, 2019

Events Regional News What's on?

Cabin Fever | How To

Cabin Fever Festival will be celebrating the region's winter storms and open fires from July 19 - 28. There are more than 35 unique events happening across the region, but if you are not directly involved in Cabin Fever, here's how to share and encourage visitors to enjoy this wonderful…

Sophie MathewsonJuly 9, 2019

Events Get Involved Industry News & Updates

Strings Attached Festival Seeks Accommodation Providers

WA's first bespoke guitar festival is set to hit the Margaret River region from October 11th -13th. The three-day festival, Strings Attached, is for guitar players, makers and enthusiasts, with exhibitions, performances and masterclasses to suit a range of ages and genres. It is an exciting new event, so check…

Sophie MathewsonMay 7, 2019

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Jazz by the Bay Expressions of Interest

Jazz by the Bay has announced the first of its festival events for what promises to be a feast of foot-stomping, show stopping musical entertainment over the June long weekend (31 May to 3 June). Critically acclaimed singers and musicians from the US will join some of Perth’s most loved…

adminMarch 5, 2019

Events

Cabin Fever Seeking Advertisers

WA's first winter festival is starting to warm up. Cabin Fever Festival is a celebration of what matters amidst stormy skies and open fires in the epic Margaret River region. This winter, there promises to be more than 30 unique events, happening from July 19 to 28. Cabin Fever are…

Sophie MathewsonFebruary 27, 2019

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