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Support Grants Launched for Regional Businesses

MEDIA STATEMENT: Tuesday, 25 November 2014 State Government grants of up to $25,000 are now available to help regional businesses improve their competitiveness and engage with major projects in Western Australia. Commerce Minister Michael Mischin said the second regional round of the Industry Facilitation and Support Program (IFSP) would enable eligible…

Johanna HamiltonNovember 26, 2014

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One LTO – Member Update – Letter from CEO-elect Pip Close

Dear Members, Following the overwhelming support for a single LTO last week, I am pleased to share with you the Organisation Structure and the appointments to roles for the new MRBTA. Whilst the new structure won’t fully take effect until 1 July 2015, we felt it was important to give staff…

Johanna HamiltonNovember 20, 2014

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Members Embrace New LTO

In a landmark decision for the tourism industry, members of the Augusta Margaret River Tourism Association (AMRTA) and Geographe Bay Tourism Association (GBTA) have endorsed the formation of a new, single Local Tourism Organisation (LTO) for the region. More than 200 member business turned out at Special General Meetings of the AMRTA…

Michelle JacobsenNovember 13, 2014

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Ni Hao Registration Open From 4th-25th November

Tourism WA Ni hao WA 2015 will take place in the South West region on Monday, March 16 2015. Accredited WA product suppliers are invited to participate in this event, which will bring key outbound agents from Hong Kong together with selected Chinese trade partners. Registrations open from next Tuesday,…

Johanna HamiltonNovember 1, 2014

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New Member: St. Allard Eco Resort Restaurant

St. Allard Eco Resort's beautifully appointed restaurant offers cuisine that will enlighten all of your senses. Guests who are curious to know the international cuisine and experience the local fresh produce and flavours will leave overwhelmed by the total experience. Their team of international chefs and exceptional food and beverage attendants will…

Johanna HamiltonOctober 30, 2014

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South West Mountain Bike Master Plan – Open for Public Comment

WestCycle is pleased to advise that the South West Mountain Bike Master Plan is open for public comment. The South West Mountain Bike Master Plan is the first regional master plan to be developed out of the recommendations of the Western Australian Mountain Bike Strategy. The Strategy identifies the south…

Michelle JacobsenOctober 9, 2014

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Comment on the future of the Hamelin Bay Jetty

Recently the Department of Parks and Wildlife had a structural engineering assessment completed for the remains of the historic Hamelin Bay timber jetty at Hamelin Bay to evaluate the current state of the remnant timber beams and piles. The report advises that there are a number of inherent structural problems…

adminOctober 4, 2014

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Business Evaluation and Tradex Scheme

If you have an ACN, have been operating for at least three years, and have a minimum turnover of $1 million per annum for the tourism or creative industry, you may qualify to take part in a Business Evaluation under the Entrepreneurs’ Infrastructure Programme. You may also be eligible for the…

adminSeptember 3, 2014

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Volunteers sought to welcome cruise ship passengers

For the first time in history, Busselton is preparing to welcome cruise ships into the Margaret River Region. The first arrival (The Diamond Princess) is scheduled on 27th November 2014, with further arrivals to follow until at least 2017 - see the full schedule here. The region is looking for…

adminSeptember 3, 2014

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Learning opportunities: Further your tourism knowledge

• Small Business Centre South West: Basic book-keeping 17th September, the Equinox Busselton; • E-tourism coaching: TCWA is offering personalised eTourism Coaching that will be tailored to your business needs. The Coaching will improve your online tourism marketing, social media presence, bookings and sales. • Tourism E-School has three articles for…

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