It was great to get together again for our May Member Mingle, kindly hosted by the incredible team at Providore Margaret River. Despite inclement weather and disruptions due to rising COVID cases, over 60 MRBTA members and staff came along for the May Member Mingle, enjoying the opportunity to catchup and…
Members gathered at Tonic by the Bay for our Summer Wrap Party to raise our glasses to the start of 2022 year.Celebrating on a balmy summer evening with the gorgeous backdrop of Geographe Bay, Tonic by the Bay was an ideal location to come together and enjoy their new tantalising…
A number of MRBTA member businesses have been recognised as finalists in the 2021 AHA-Aon Hospitality Awards for Excellence. These awards recognise hospitality operators that excel by delivering extraordinary service, food and beverage offerings. AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods noted that, "Despite hospitality operators continuing to grapple with the challenges posed…
A number of MRBTA member businesses have been recognised as finalists in the 2021 Perth Airport Western Australian Tourism Awards. These awards recognise and reward business excellence, innovation and professionalism in tourism across the state. MRBTA would like to congratulate the below members on their efforts and being recognised for…
Our September Member Mingle was held at the gorgeous Happs Wines in collaboration with Goanna Bush Gallery Café. The co-hosts gave members and stakeholders an evening to remember by exploring different spaces with delicious food and wine pairings.During the evening Stacey Lewis, Sales and Marketing Manager at Happs Wines, gave…
Eight Willlow Retreat provided a stunning backdrop as members of the Margaret River Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Margaret River Busselton Tourism Association gathered for our co-hosted August Member Mingle.Steve Harrison, MRBTA Joint CEO, welcomed everyone to the beautiful resort, saying how pleasing it was to be in partnership…
Our July Member Mingle saw members and staff gathered at the Augusta Hotel. The ace of cards of country pubs with welcoming hospitality and stunning views over the Blackwood River.Sharna Kearney, Joint CEO, started the proceedings by noting how lovely it was to be in Augusta given that the community…
June Member Mingle saw members gather at the epic, newly renovated Swings & Roundabouts Margaret River. As the evenings are getting cooler, it was the perfect place to be with crackling fires, wines on tap and a new warming winter menu.During the evening Amanda Keady, Sales and Marketing Manager at…
Tourism Council WA and Margaret River Busselton Tourism Association welcomed members to the Tourism Connect Industry Sundowner held at Abbey Beach Resort for an evening of tourism industry networking and socialising.The event was a great opportunity for MRBTA Members to connect with staff at Tourism Council WA. Leslee Hall, TCWA…
It was a stunning Southwest Autumn dusk when Margaret River Busselton Tourism Association members and staff were treated to an evening at the gorgeous Meelup Farmhouse.Anneliese Williams, Events and Marketing Manager at Meelup Farmhouse, warmly welcomed everyone to the family operated and styled venue. Meelup Farmhouse has a fresh take…
Our March Member Mingle was a bumper event with a Destination Marketing Update presented beforehand with special guests from Tourism WA and Australia's South West. The Destination Marketing Update was held in the main theatre of Margaret River HEART with Carolyn Turnbull (Executive Director – Industry, Aviation & Markets, Tourism WA),…
We were so excited to host our first Member Mingle for 2021 and particularly at such an epic location as Shelter Brewing Co on the Busselton Foreshore. With around 120 members in attendance, it was great to see so many members get together to kick off MRBTA's 2021 networking calendar.…
The beautiful vines of the Vasse Felix estate provided a stunning backdrop as 160 MRBTA Members and Staff gathered together for the last time for 2020. Proceeds from tickets sales were donated to Days for Girls Australia to support them in their work increasing access to menstrual care and education for…
September's MRBTA Mingle saw members and staff gathered at the stunning cellar door & store at Bettenay's Margaret River enjoying the views over the lake and vineyard. Starting the speakers for the evening was event host & masterful storyteller, Greg Bettenay. Greg gave a rundown of the history of the…
The monthly Mingle returned in a big way with the August event absolute brimming with friendly faces and informative speakers. Co-hosted with Australia's South West at Ramada Resort, almost 100 members and guests gathered together for a wonderful night of learning and networking. Over 30 members joined the Critical Industry Update presented by Simon…
After a brief hiatus during March and April, we went virtual to get together for a Mingle in May. It was great to see the faces of a number of members Zooming in from the comfort of their homes, with a glass of wine in hand. MRBTA Staff provided updates…
The February Member Mingle was jam-packed with over 120 members enjoying an evening in the stunning, newly-renovated space at Swings & Roundabouts Yallingup Cellar Door. During the evening, Amanda Keady, sales and marketing manager at Swings, provided an update on these renovations which includes a greater capacity for functions including…
January's member mingle at Domaine Naturaliste was a sell-out with 100 members and MRBTA staff getting together to toast the new year! The sunset over the vineyards was a spectacular backdrop to the beautiful event put together by Bruce Dukes and his team at Domaine Naturaliste. Bruce entertained the crowd with…
A number of MRBTA member businesses have been recognised as finalists in the Perth Airport Western Australian Tourism Awards. These awards recognise and reward business excellence, innovation and professionalism in tourism across the state. MRBTA would like to congratulate the below members on their efforts and being recognised for the…
The September Mingle saw around 70 MRBTA members enjoying an evening of conversation, great wine and an incredible grazing platter at Flametree Wines. Charlotte Dowden and the team at Flametree put together a delightful evening for MRBTA members to get together. The grazing platter was a visual and veritable feast…
