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The iconic Busselton Jetty featured in living rooms across the nation last Sunday morning through live weather crosses on Weekend Sunrise. Reaching over 260,000 viewers nationally, the broadcast opportunity was coordinated and funded by our east coast public relations partnership with Australia’s South West in cooperation with the Busselton Jetty….
Western Australia’s leading tourism operators were recognised for their innovation and commitment to excellence at the industry’s premier awards ceremony, the 2019 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards Gala Dinner, at Crown Perth over the weekend. In its 47th year, the awards attracted a record number of entries from across the…
At the 2019 Australian Regional Tourism Convention in Devonport Tasmania, the Hon Senator Jonathon Duniam announced the release of The Beach, Bush and Beyond: Understanding Regional Dispersal of Australian Tourists. This report brings together helpful insights into the work that needs to be done in order to disperse visitors outside…
Cabin Fever planning is underway for 2020 and are officially open for EOI’s (can you believe it?). Festival dates have been locked in, and the 10 day winter event is set for July 17-26 2020. Festival Organisers will be accepting Expressions of Interest for businesses to be considered for the…
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…
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,…
