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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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Get involved to find out more about the role you can play in helping our community reduce carbon emissions, including: What is already happening on both a global and local scale to reduce carbon emissions and secure a climate resilient future The economic, social and environmental outcomes in the Shire,…
Opening hours shown on MargaretRiver.com, visitor centre touchscreens and the mobile app are now being pulled from Google ‘My Business’ listings for those members that have one. What is a Google My Business Listing? Basically a profile of your business that you can set up in Google (for free) to…
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…
