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2024 Perth Airport WA Tourism Award Submission Top Tips

Planning on entering the 2024 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards? Here are South West Marketing Mentor’s top tips for award submission success. If you are looking to showcase the achievements of your tourism business, seeking a new challenge and/or want to see how you stack up against your competition, perhaps…

Melissa CarmichaelApril 3, 2024

Get Involved Member Events

Member Famil Program: Dunsborough & Surrounds March 2024

The MRBTA Member Famil program for 2024 kicked off with a tour of Dunsborough, Yallingup and Surrounds on Thursday, 14th March. Bringing together a diverse mix of MRBTA Members alongside MRBTA staff, the event once more provided participants a practical understanding of the region's offerings and an opportunity for businesses…

Melissa CarmichaelMarch 21, 2024

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Night Calling Premiere Packs HEART

A sell-out crowd packed the Margaret River HEART - Nala Bardip Mia last Tuesday for a rare insight into the world of the Masked Owl, and the tireless work being undertaken to understand and protect these mysterious raptors living amongst us. Hosted by Owl Friendly Margaret River Region and Margaret…

Jenny LeeMarch 20, 2024

Industry News & Updates Sustainable Tourism What's new in the industry?

RECAP: TCWA Sustainable Tourism Forum

The Tourism Council of WA hosted the 2024 Sustainable Tourism Forum on 27 February. It was an informative event with great announcements that will support tourism operators who work closely with the environment or seek to improve sustainability within their businesses. Below is a quick recap of topics covered, some…

Melissa CarmichaelMarch 19, 2024

Business Insights Industry News & Updates What's new in the industry?

RECAP: Tourism WA – Australia’s South West Regional Roadshow

Tourism WA & Australia’s South West hosted the 2024 Regional Roadshow on 28 February. The event provided an opportunity for local tourism businesses to hear from a range of representatives from Tourism WA, Tourism Australia, Australia's South West, Tourism Council WA and WAITOC. The updates provided details on the work…

Melissa CarmichaelMarch 19, 2024

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Member Product Updates – March 2024

Awards & Accreditations Congratulations to the MRBTA Members who were awarded at the 2023 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards! These achievements not only reflect the outstanding quality of our tourism offerings but also highlight the dedication of our members in making the Margaret River Region a truly exceptional destination. Origins Market: Gold,…

Melissa CarmichaelMarch 18, 2024

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

Airport

Sydney to Busselton: Route Marketing and First Flight Gift Bags

Preparations for the launch of Jetstar's Sydney to Busselton flights are underway, with the route commencing on Tuesday 26 March. Jetstar will operate the service three times per week on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. How does the route marketing work? Tourism WA continues to be the lead destination marketing body…

Jenny LeeFebruary 21, 2024

Industry News & Updates

South West DAMA Labour Market survey

The South West DAMA (Designated Area Migration Agreement) is a special migration program which assists businesses operating within the South West to access a broader range of occupations as well as concessions not generally available through the standard skilled visa programs. As part of the DAMA, shortages in skilled…

Jenny LeeFebruary 21, 2024

What's new about MRBTA members?

Member Product Updates – February 2024

Experiences Update Cape2Camp: A new addition to Cape2Camp's unique self-guided and fully catered hike and tenting experience is the Family experience which caters to children's needs with shorter hiking sections and special snack packs provided. The Studio Gallery: After many years of providing outstanding hospitality alongside a range of stunning…

Melissa CarmichaelFebruary 20, 2024