Jenny Lee, Author at MRBTA

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Customer feedback: Feeding your business for success

We know that as an MRBTA member business, you are incredibly dedicated to what you do, and not only are you passionate about continuously improving your visitor experience, you know that the long term success of your business depends on it. The MRBTA-managed caves, lighthouses and high ropes adventure course…

Jenny LeeOctober 10, 2019

Airport

MRBTA Welcomes New Flight Route

The Margaret River Busselton Tourism Association (MRBTA) welcomes the news that Melbourne and Busselton will be connected via a direct flight route, with Jetstar today announcing that it will commence a Melbourne-Busselton service from 25 March 2020. Jetstar will operate the service three times per week on Mondays, Wednesdays and…

Jenny LeeOctober 4, 2019

What's new in the industry?

New tourism observatory research project to benefit Australia’s South West

Curtin University has launched a UN-endorsed, Australia-first 'tourism observatory' for the South West of Australia, with the Margaret River region being the first local area of focus. The observatory is a large-scale data and evidence gathering project which aims to guide tourism decision-making and policy development. Its long term goals…

Jenny LeeSeptember 29, 2019

What's new from the MRBTA?

Staff update: MRBTA Membership team

We would like to share an update with our members following some recent staff changes within the MRBTA team. Please note that Sharna Kearney, MRBTA Joint CEO/Group Manager - Marketing is currently on maternity leave. Your membership team is here to help! Our office is staffed Monday - Friday from 9am…

Jenny LeeSeptember 26, 2019

What's new from the MRBTA?

MRBTA Welcomes Back Pip Close

Dear members, The MRBTA is very excited to announce that Pip Close will be returning to the MRBTA team from November of this year, to help progress major strategic projects over the next six months. Pip will be well known to many of you who had the pleasure of working…

Jenny LeeSeptember 25, 2019

Member Events Networking Events What's new about MRBTA members?What's new from the MRBTA?

August Member Mingle Wrap & Social Snaps

This special collaborative event welcomed members of the MRBTA, Busselton CCI and Dunsborough Yallingup CCI to enjoy a night of nibbles, networking and great company. Laurie Saltarini, Dealer Principal at Busselton Toyota, shared some insights into the dealership's commitment to community and the journey which has led to it becoming…

Jenny LeeAugust 23, 2019

Marketing & Membership team blog

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

Uncategorised

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

Member Events Networking Events What's new about MRBTA members?What's new from the MRBTA?

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