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Industry News & Updates What's new about MRBTA members?

New Member: Preloved Goods

Preloved Goods has an extensive range of top-quality, second-hand furniture at great prices. Margaret River’s only dedicated second-hand furniture shop opened in September 2011 and has since grown to stock an ever-changing range of beds, lounge suites, dining tables, chairs, office furniture and much more. With a dedication to the philosophy…

Johanna HamiltonNovember 15, 2014

Industry News & Updates What's new about MRBTA members?

New Member: Navigroup Air Charter

Navigroup Air Charter flights is now operating private luxury charter flights from Perth to any airport in The Margaret River Region (Maragret River, Leeuwin Estate, Busselton, Bunburry, Alabany and Esperance). All planes depart from and arrive at Jandakot airport, making it very convenient for all departure and arrival procedures. Travel…

Johanna HamiltonNovember 15, 2014

Industry News & Updates Research & Statistics

Stats from Tourism Australia – September 2014 visitor arrivals

The latest international arrivals data for the year ending September 2014 released on 6 November by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveal an 8.2 percent rise in short-term visitors to Australia to 6.8 million. There were 4.9 million visitor arrivals to Australia during the nine months to September 2014,…

Michelle JacobsenNovember 13, 2014

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Book now for TCWA’s Xmas Tipple!

Join your fellow tourism colleagues in celebrating the upcoming holiday season.

Michelle JacobsenNovember 13, 2014

Industry News & Updates Regional Branding Updates What's new from the MRBTA?What's new in the industry?

Members Embrace New LTO

In a landmark decision for the tourism industry, members of the Augusta Margaret River Tourism Association (AMRTA) and Geographe Bay Tourism Association (GBTA) have endorsed the formation of a new, single Local Tourism Organisation (LTO) for the region. More than 200 member business turned out at Special General Meetings of the AMRTA…

Michelle JacobsenNovember 13, 2014

Bookeasy Industry News & Updates

Act-Belong-Commit Augusta Adventure Fest 2015 Dates Announced

Dates have been announced for the Act-Belong-Commit Augusta Adventure Fest for 2015, with the event set to take place on Saturday 7th November and Sunday 8th November 2015. Accommodation providers in Augusta and the surrounding areas are encouraged to update their booking calendars for this highly anticipated event. Booking enquiries are…

Michelle JacobsenNovember 7, 2014

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Margaret River Gourmet Escape AMRTA Member Ticket Offer

Gourmet Escape has an exclusive ticket offer for AMRTA members to Margaret River Gourmet Escape. Enjoy 20% off Sunday Gourmet Village General entry tickets OR 10% off Sunday Gourmet Village family passes. Just use the password ‘gourmet’ at www.ticketek.com.au/gourmetescape. You can also contact Claire or Lisa the Margaret River Gourmet Escape on…

Johanna HamiltonNovember 6, 2014

Get Involved Industry News & Updates What's on?Workshops & Industry Training

Maximum Occupancy Accommodation Industry Conference

Star Ratings, Google, Wotif, Faceboook, TripAdvisor and Scoopon are just some of the companies speaking at the upcoming Maximum Occupancy accommodation industry conference being held in Brisbane, 2 December at the Rydges Southbank Hotel. The conference is suited for all hotel and accommodation providers of all types and sizes including…

Johanna HamiltonNovember 6, 2014

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SGM Reminder: We need YOUR vote!

The Special General Meeting (SGM) to decide whether or not the GBTA and AMRTA will form a new, single Local Tourism Organisation (LTO) is just one week away. This is the biggest change to the Associations in their 50+ year history and it is imperative that members cast their vote…

Johanna HamiltonNovember 5, 2014

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Managing Our Great Estate: Indigenous & Western Approaches Seminar

Attend this upcoming free seminar featuring visiting presenter Prof. Bill Gammage AM, author of the 2012 book "The Biggest Estate on Earth: How Aborigines made Australia." The book has won some nine awards including Prime Minister's Literary Awards: 2012 winner, Australian History. For more info head to www.capetocape.org

Michelle JacobsenNovember 4, 2014