This page highlights upcoming opportunities that MRBTA members can get involved in. These could be MRBTA initiatives, industry initiatives or opportunities in the local area. If you know of any relevant opportunities that your fellow MRBTA members could get involved in, get in touch with us!
Visitor Centres WA has announced the finalists in the GWN7 Top Tourism Town Awards. Busselton, Dunsborough and Margaret River have all made the list of finalists. Augusta made the list of finalists for Emerging Tourism Town. For the first time ever, the public is being given the chance to have their…
What is Arum lily? Arum lily, or Zantedeschia aethiopica, is originally from South Africa and now runs rampant across the Margaret River region. It is a declared pest in WA and the sale of arum lily has been banned since 2006. It is a hardy plant, reproducing by both seed…
In 2020 the Busselton Jetty Swim celebrates its 25th year! The event will take place over two days on February 8th and 9th with plenty of entertainment, activities and fun for the whole family. The silver anniversary of the event will be commemorated with the ‘Busselton Jetty Swim 25th Silver…
Thank you to those who participated in our April survey! Please see results below, noting that we had a strong skew toward ‘Margaret River and Central’ and ‘Bed and Breakfast’ and ‘Chalet/Farmstay’ respondents, and that Easter fell over March/April last year. Visitation Results Compared to April 2018: 41% of businesses…
The MRBTA receives data about regional visitation and spend every quarter via the International and National Visitor Surveys, which we report to members HERE. The data does not always reflect the experiences of operators on the ground here, so we are seeking to obtain additional information to identify trends and…
The McGrath Foundation raises funds across Australia each year to fund Breast Care Nurses in local communities. Part of the Fund Raising each year includes the Pink Up Our Region activities where the local committee pulls together as many pink fundraising activities from Busselton through to Augusta to raise funds….
The MRBTA receives data about regional visitation and spend every quarter via the International and National Visitor Surveys, which we report to members HERE. The data does not always reflect the experiences of operators on the ground here, so we are seeking to obtain additional information to identify trends and…
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…
The City is kicking off the Place Project with the aim of supporting vibrant city centres that are brimming with life and that are a destination in their own right, where people want to spend time! And the City wants to hear from you about what sort of places you want your…
A number of MRBTA members and staff recently participated in a webinar presented by Jesse Desjardins in preparation for the upcoming workshop The Guest Experience Masterclass to be held on 29 May at Ramada Resort Dunsborough. The webinar explained how tools and concepts including the Guest Experience Map, Value Proposition Canvas and…
