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Industry News & Updates What's new from the MRBTA?

ARTN Convention 2014: wrap-up

Pip Close (CEO) and Victoria Johnson (Marketing and Communications Coordinator) attended and presented at the 2014 Australian Regional Tourism Network (ARTN) Convention in Port Stephens in October. More than 100 representatives from regional tourism organisations attended to discuss, debate and exchange ideas about ways to grow sustainable regional destinations and to…

adminOctober 28, 2014

Get Involved Regional Branding Updates What's on?

Register your interest for bus service to SGM

Please register your interest in utilizing a bus service to the SGM at Duckstein Brewery on the 12th of November. We will be running two buses with the following central stops (exact pick up/drop off locations TBD): Busselton – Dunsborough – Yallingup – Duckstein Brewery Margaret River – Cowaramup – Duckstein…

Johanna HamiltonOctober 28, 2014

Get Involved Industry News & Updates What's on?

Australian Tourism Exchange 2015 (ATE15) Seller applications now open

Applications are now open for Seller attendance at the Australian Tourism Exchange 2015 (ATE15). ATE15, Australia’s largest annual travel and tourism business-to-business event, will take place in Melbourne, Victoria, from 21-25 June 2015. A destination known as being one of the most welcoming and liveable cities in the world, Melbourne…

Johanna HamiltonOctober 22, 2014

Bookeasy What's new from the MRBTA?

Reminder: Update your margaretriver.com page and holiday rates on Bookeasy

In the quiet before the summer rush, now is a perfect opportunity to look at your page on margaretriver.com to see if your content is fresh, has great images and is working to the best of its ability. If you are bookable (accommodations, tours), it is extremely important to ensure your…

Johanna HamiltonOctober 21, 2014

Regional Branding Updates

Margaret River Busselton Tourism Association (MRBTA) Chair Announcement

The Augusta Margaret River Tourism Association (AMRTA) and Geographe Bay Tourism Association (GBTA) are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Trent Bartlett as Chairman-elect for the proposed Margaret River Busselton Tourism Association (MRBTA). Mr Bartlett has over 30 years of extensive multi-industry experience at Chair, Independent Director, CEO and General…

Michelle JacobsenOctober 14, 2014

Get Involved What's new in the industry?

South West Mountain Bike Master Plan – Open for Public Comment

WestCycle is pleased to advise that the South West Mountain Bike Master Plan is open for public comment. The South West Mountain Bike Master Plan is the first regional master plan to be developed out of the recommendations of the Western Australian Mountain Bike Strategy. The Strategy identifies the south…

Michelle JacobsenOctober 9, 2014

Cruise Ships Get Involved Workshops & Industry Training

Cruise Ship Ready – GBTA facilitated workshops

Welcoming Cruise Ship Passengers to the West - a workshop for guides & volunteers Hosted by Tourism WA, this workshop will benefit volunteers, guides, front of house staff or people in the community who will be interacting with cruise ship passengers and provide insights into the skills that ensure passengers…

Michelle JacobsenOctober 9, 2014

Digital Marketing Tips

Social Media Tourism Symposium

SoMeT Australia In July the Australian Social Media Tourism Symposium (SoMeT) conference was held in the beautiful Barossa valley. This premiere conference for tourism professionals is an annual opportunity to share ideas, network and discover opportunities in social media for destination marketing. It was an incredible opportunity to learn from and…

Michelle JacobsenOctober 8, 2014

Industry News & Updates What's on?

Margaret River Fun Run – 30 November, 2014

Early bird registration ends Friday the 31st of October, so reserve your place now! The AMRTA is an event partner of the Margaret River Fun Run - the annual fundraising event of the Rotary Club of Margaret River to support the Royal Flying Doctor Service. The event is also sponsored…

adminOctober 6, 2014

Industry News & Updates What's on?

Corvettes of WA weekend: 29 November – 1 December

On the weekend 29-30th November and 1 December 2014 the Margaret River Region will have an opportunity to see and hear a glorious convoy of iconic classic cars as they take part in the Corvettes of WA's annual long weekend cruise through the Margaret River Region of the south west.…

adminOctober 6, 2014