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Industry News & Updates

Welcome to the Industry News and Updates page! This is where you can find all the latest posts on what’s new from the MRBTA, regional branding updates, what’s new about your fellow members, news from the tourism industry and events that are happening in the region. Looking for something specific?  Mouse over the ‘Industry News and Updates’ menu and visit the news category of your choice. Happy reading!

New Map for Busselton

By What's new from the MRBTA?

Visitors have additional reasons to explore Busselton’s town centre thanks to the release of a new walking map, produced by Margaret River Busselton Tourism Association (MRBTA) with funds from the City of Busselton’s Economic Development and Marketing Grants Program.   Busselton’s newest visitor tool encourages visitors to go exploring on…

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Workshop Wrap: Mastering LGBTQ+ Inclusive Experiences | Nov 2023

By Business Insights, Member Events, Workshops & Industry Training
The Mastering LGBTQ+ Inclusive Experiences workshop, held on Tuesday 21st November at Tanah Marah, was a fantastic session led by Charlie Douty, the Founder of Welcome with Pride & Husbands That Travel. Their "Welcome with Pride" accreditation program recognises operators committed to providing genuinely inclusive experiences for LGBTQIA+ visitors. The...
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What it’s like to travel Australia today as a LGBTQ+ traveller

By Business Insights, Get Involved, Member Events, Workshops & Industry Training

About The Author: Charlie Douty, Co-Founder of Husbands That Travel Together with his husband, Charlie has extensively explored Australia, sharing their travels with a 140K-strong Instagram community, @husbands.thattravel. He’s partnered with Hilton Australasia, Destination NSW, and MRBTA to deliver LGBTQIA+ inclusivity workshops. He’s recently founded the “Welcome with Pride” accreditation…

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