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MRBTA and Premium Publishers were recognised as a leader in publishing at APAC’s most prestigious travel media and marketing awards, the Mumbrella Travel Marketing Awards, receiving Highly Commended in the Publication of the Year category. As one of only three award categories that received a Highly Commended achievement, we are proud…
History has been made with the successful completion of a once in a century renovation of Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse. The significant restoration works of the 127-year-old lighthouse were undertaken by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) and were vital to sustain the heritage value of the site and ensure its…
MRBTA is very pleased to be partnering with the City of Busselton to provide the delivery of printed visitor information to businesses based in the Dunsborough and Yallingup areas. The development comes as part of a strategy to deliver visitor servicing beyond the walls of bricks and mortar visitor centres,…
MRBTA in partnership with Husbands That Travel (HTT) and Gay and Lesbian Tourism Australia (GALTA) has published its first ‘Welcoming Travel’ guide to assist and inspire LGBTQ+ travellers to the region. The Margaret River Region is the first region in Australia to co-develop a workshop series with GALTA and Husbands…
MRBTA and Premium Publishers have been shortlisted in the prestigious 2022 Mumbrella Travel Marketing Awards, which celebrates the best of APAC’s travel marketers. Our joint publication, Tales & Trails has made it into the ‘Publication of the Year’ category alongside leading publications including Qantas magazine. 2022 Mumbrella Travel Marketing Awards – Publication…
The following communication was issued by MRBTA Chair Stuart Hicks on 8th September 2022: We were delighted to be in attendance as Tourism WA launched its highly anticipated new global brand ‘Walking on a Dream‘ at WA Museum Boola Bardip on Tuesday. You can view the Brand Style Guide here. It…
Margaret River Busselton Tourism Association (MRBTA), is delighted to welcome Kelly Hick as its newest Board Director. Ms. Hick assumes the third available ‘Appointed’ role on the Board, allowing for the recruitment of individuals with specialist skills or knowledge. Ms. Hick is an experienced multi-sector Board and Committee Member with governance…
