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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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Participate in our May visitation and spend survey!

The MRBTA receives data about regional visitation and spend every quarter via the International and National Visitor Surveys, which we report to members HERE. The data does not always reflect the experiences of operators on the ground here, so we are seeking to obtain additional information to identify trends and…

Melissa CarmichaelMay 31, 2019

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Pink Up Your Region Call For Sponsors

The McGrath Foundation raises funds across Australia each year to fund Breast Care Nurses in local communities. Part of the Fund Raising each year includes the Pink Up Our Region activities where the local committee pulls together as many pink fundraising activities from Busselton through to Augusta to raise funds.…

Melissa CarmichaelMay 30, 2019

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Participate in our April visitation and spend survey!

The MRBTA receives data about regional visitation and spend every quarter via the International and National Visitor Surveys, which we report to members HERE. The data does not always reflect the experiences of operators on the ground here, so we are seeking to obtain additional information to identify trends and…

Melissa CarmichaelMay 16, 2019

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Strings Attached Festival Seeks Accommodation Providers

WA's first bespoke guitar festival is set to hit the Margaret River region from October 11th -13th. The three-day festival, Strings Attached, is for guitar players, makers and enthusiasts, with exhibitions, performances and masterclasses to suit a range of ages and genres. It is an exciting new event, so check…

Sophie MathewsonMay 7, 2019

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City of Busselton: The Place Project

The City is kicking off the Place Project with the aim of supporting vibrant city centres that are brimming with life and that are a destination in their own right, where people want to spend time! And the City wants to hear from you about what sort of places you want your…

Melissa CarmichaelMay 2, 2019

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The Guest Experience Masterclass: Watch the Preview Webinar!

A number of MRBTA members and staff recently participated in a webinar presented by Jesse Desjardins in preparation for the upcoming workshop The Guest Experience Masterclass to be held on 29 May at Ramada Resort Dunsborough. The webinar explained how tools and concepts including the Guest Experience Map, Value Proposition Canvas and…

Melissa CarmichaelMay 2, 2019

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Expressions of Interest for Pink Up Your Region

Think Pink! See the world through rose-coloured glasses this August as the whole Margaret River region takes part in the McGrath Foundation’s Pink Up Your Town and turns pink to help make life that little bit easier for families experiencing breast cancer. Taking place from August 5th – 11th, the…

Sophie MathewsonApril 9, 2019

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Expressions of Interest for The Biggest Break

The Biggest Break seeking Expressions of Interest from Accommodation Providers Held over the same week as Pink Up Your Region from August 5th – 11th, The Biggest Break will give accommodation providers the ability to support cancer sufferers. By providing a free of charge holiday to patients affected by cancer,…

Sophie MathewsonApril 9, 2019

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Welcoming Wine Stories

Welcoming Wine Stories! The International Wine Tourism Grant Steering Group are in the research and early development stages of a brand new podcast series. With the demand for audio storytelling growing exponentially, we are excited to dip our toes into this space. The first of the series aims to unpack…

Sophie MathewsonApril 9, 2019