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TILL SPIELHOFF has been engaged to film a series of Margaret River Bookable Wine Tourism Experiences videos. A regional video will also be created to encourage visitors to ‘go beyond the cellar door’ and experience the amazing bookable product that our region has to offer. Footage from the individual winery videos…
Point of Sales (POS) Systems are much more than a simple cash drawer and EFTPOS machine, and implementing an effective POS system can be the point of difference for you and your tourism or hospitality business throughout this ‘post COVID-19 world’. Firstly, what is a Point of Sales system? Well,…
The South West Wanderer Pass and Jetstar Campaign announced on 14 July will continue despite the further postponement of the Jetstar Melbourne-Busselton route. Voucher registrations have been strong since the launch of the campaign, and we are expecting visitors to delay redemptions until closer to their date of travel to…
YouGov’s International Travel & Tourism Report 2021 analyses consumer travel preferences across 25 global markets to identify the nuances that will prove most lucrative for industry players to focus on. Where ‘Millennials’ and ‘On-The-Go’ travelers hold the initial opportunity, the emergence – and growing segment – of Responsible Travelers is…
MRBTA and MRWA are supporting a research project by PhD student Rebecca Pearson, from the University of Adelaide, that is exploring the link between sustainability and tourism in food and wine regions. As a high-profile food and wine region that has a joint focus on both tourism and agriculture, Rebecca…
With the end of the financial year fast approaching, it’s often confusing for business owners to know what exactly they need to do in the lead up to 30 June. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of tax tips to ensure your tourism and hospitality business makes a smooth transition…
We have received notification that the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) will be undertaking significant restoration works at Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse as part of its nationwide maintenance and conservation program for lighthouses across Australia. The restoration works are expected to take place from September – November 2021, inclusive. During this period, the Lighthouse…
