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2019/20 Cruise Ship Season

The next cruise season is just on the horizon with the arrival of the Sea Princess kicking things off in the Margaret River Region with a scheduled return on Monday 21 October to Busselton. Last year, Busselton welcomed 12 cruise ships, for the 2019/20 season 7 cruise ships are scheduled,…

Melissa CarmichaelOctober 3, 2019

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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

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Place your vote in the GWN7 Top Tourism Town Awards

Visitor Centres WA has announced the finalists in the GWN7 Top Tourism Town Awards. Busselton, Dunsborough and Margaret River have all made the list of finalists. Augusta made the list of finalists for Emerging Tourism Town. For the first time ever, the public is being given the chance to have their…

Melissa CarmichaelAugust 8, 2019

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Busselton Jetty Glasshouse Village Update

SMC Marine has been awarded the contract to build the Busselton Jetty Village, a giant glasshouse at the end of Busselton Jetty. The signing of the Design and Construct contract with SMC Marine is an exciting milestone for the Busselton Jetty said Chair Jenny Sheehan. The new structure is scheduled…

Melissa CarmichaelJune 28, 2019

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High-End Hotel Development on Busselton Foreshore

Plans for a new 4.5 star luxury hotel development on the Busselton Foreshore have been unveiled. The development will take place on one of two commercial development sites earmarked for a high-end hotel on the Busselton Foreshore. The new 110 - 120 room hotel which is part of the flagship…

Melissa CarmichaelJune 28, 2019

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$12M Funding Boost for WA Tourism

The State Government is committing an extra $12 million for marketing campaigns to boost the Western Australian tourism industry. These campaigns will be targeting key international audiences in South-East Asia and UK, USA and Germany. Funding will go towards a variety of marketing activities shown to have a strong impact…

Melissa CarmichaelMarch 21, 2019

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MRBTA Position on Holiday Homes

The MRBTA has been contacted by some traditional accommodation members concerned about the MRBTA’s position on holiday homes operating in the region. The Board wishes to clarify the Association’s position. In its submissions and appeals at all levels of government, the MRBTA has deliberately focused on what it believes are…

adminMarch 6, 2019

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Jazz by the Bay Expressions of Interest

Jazz by the Bay has announced the first of its festival events for what promises to be a feast of foot-stomping, show stopping musical entertainment over the June long weekend (31 May to 3 June). Critically acclaimed singers and musicians from the US will join some of Perth’s most loved…

adminMarch 5, 2019

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First Member Mingle of 2019

January Member Mingle at Goanna Cafe & Gallery! More than 90 members gathered at Goanna Gallery last week to celebrate the start of the 2019 year. Spirits were high as guests were greeted by the lovely staff at Goanna Gallery offering delectable wine from Blind Corner. The lovely summer evening…

Jemma HaldaneJanuary 25, 2019

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Cabin Fever Festival dates set for 2019

Cabin Fever Festival dates have been locked in for next year, with the third instalment of the festival set for July 19-28, 2019. Festival Organisers will be accepting event applications between Wednesday, November 7 and Thursday, January 31. The number of events on the program will be capped in 2019…

Amanda CarmichaelOctober 22, 2018

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