Jenny Lee, Author at MRBTA

Yallingup is Australian Traveller’s Best Town in Australia!

Australian Traveller magazine's 100 Best Towns in Australia issue has just been released and places the Margaret River region's spectacular town of Yallingup in the top spot, ahead of long-time frontrunners Noosa (Qld) and Byron Bay (NSW). Alongside the coverage in the August/September/October edition of the magazine which has just…

Jenny LeeAugust 2, 2019

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Visa Program Expansion Welcomed by Industry

The Federal Government has announced that Eligible Working Holiday visa holders are to access a third year in Australia. For further details, please see the below press release from Tourism Accommodation Australia (TAA) and the website of the Department of Home Affairs. PRESS RELEASE: Visa Program Expansion Welcomed by Industry…

Jenny LeeJuly 14, 2019

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Exciting opportunity to trial a kiosk on the Busselton Foreshore

Do you have a unique product that you would like to take to the next level? Would you like to capitalise on the growing number of locals and visitors to the newly developed Foreshore Jetty Precinct? The City of Busselton is seeking an Expression of Interest from local business owners…

Jenny LeeJuly 14, 2019

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June Member Mingle Wrap & Social Snaps

70 members braved the rain to be rewarded with wonderful food, Howard Park wine and Cheeky Monkey beer in the delightfully colourful and cosy surroundings of the Arc of Iris bar. The evening's host, Marc Griffiths, shared a number of fantastic reasons to visit the Arc of Iris, including live…

Jenny LeeJune 28, 2019

Get Involved Industry News & Updates Research & Statistics

Visitation and Spend Survey Report – April

Thank you to those who participated in our April survey! Please see results below, noting that we had a strong skew toward ‘Margaret River and Central’ and ‘Bed and Breakfast’ and ‘Chalet/Farmstay’ respondents, and that Easter fell over March/April last year. Visitation Results Compared to April 2018: 41% of businesses…

Jenny LeeJune 13, 2019

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Are you a trade-ready tourism operator in the South West?

ASW has issued the invitation below to MRBTA members offering trade ready bookable experiences. All trade ready members will also be added to MRBTA's trade ready listing page here. We can connect you with travel buyers around the world. The region has been top of mind for the trade buyers…

Jenny LeeMay 14, 2019

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Call for EOI: Smiths Beach Surf Life Saving Club website redevelopment

Smiths Beach Surf Life Saving Club would like to hear from you if you can assist with their website redevelopment project. The scope of the project is as follows: Access and export content / media from existing Joomla site (www.sbslsc.com.au) Prepare WordPress site to meet refreshed layout Import content and…

Jenny LeeMay 14, 2019

Industry News & Updates

Tourism update February 2019: View the presentation

Many thanks to all members who attended this week's Tourism Update session. Please click here to revisit the full presentation, and you can find further information on the topics discussed below. Visitation Statistics The latest visitation statistics are characterised by increases in overnight visitation, but with lower intrastate daytrips and…

Jenny LeeMarch 29, 2019

Get Involved Industry News & Updates Research & Statistics

Visitation and Spend Survey Report – February

Please find below the results of February's visitation and spend survey. Response rates for February were limited, with only received 50 responses received in total. We encourage members to continue participating in the survey so that we can provide you with accurate information on visitor numbers and spend over time.…

Jenny LeeMarch 21, 2019

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Pursuit of perfection at heart of new ‘The Winemaker’ trilogy

A new trilogy of films entitled 'The Winemaker' uncovers stories of perseverance and passion within the Margaret River region winemaking community. To be released online during September and October 2017 via margaretriver.com/winemaker, the films, created over a period of twelve months from April 2016 – April 2017, offer a unique…

Jenny LeeSeptember 12, 2017