Marketing & Membership team blog

Congratulations to all of our members on the cool headedness with which you handled last week’s snap lockdown. Our temporary return to Covid-related restrictions has provided a sharp reminder that, despite our relative freedom in Western Australia, life has by no means returned to normal. Please read on for some…

As we make our way through peak tourism season the region is bustling with visitors. Many member businesses are operating without the full complement of staff they need, which makes the outstanding customer service on display across the region all the more exceptional. While accommodation and hospitality venues are reporting strong holiday numbers, not all segments of…

November saw WA transition into a safe and sensible controlled border arrangement, based on the latest public health advice. With these changes, it will be important for members to begin to shift focus to a domestic market and remain vigilant with their covid-safe action plans. The positives are that Western…

MRBTA members have reported a positive spring school holidays and strong forward bookings for the summer season, but outside of this, the next few months appear more unpredictable and we will continue to be responsive to members needing support over this time. Nationally, the tourism industry was buoyed last month…

It was fantastic to get a boost of support from Tourism WA this month to address the struggling tour operator sector within the State. Off the back of the Wander Voucher scheme, we launched our own campaign ‘30 Days, 30 Ways’ to inspire West Aussies to redeem their vouchers within…