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Hi SATIC Member,

Federal Training Funding

SATIC is committed to providing opportunities for affordable training for its members and we have been working hard to access Federal training funds on behalf of our members.

SATIC was successful in receiving a T-QUAL grant to develop a series of interactive seminars and workshops to build the digital capability of tourism operators. Project details to be advised.

We have also been successful in obtaining National Workforce Development Funding for 22 of our member businesses to participate in a Certificate IV in Frontline Management course at just 30% of the usual cost. Course commenced in early August.

What is our State's Brand?

The Premier of South Australia has asked the Economic Development Board to create a new brand for South Australia.

The State brand will enable the unique and distinctive promotion of South Australia to local and international audiences.

You can get involved by attending one of the regional consultations, participating in the online survey and finding out more on its website.

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SAVE THE DATE: Attend the next Talking Tourism, after the SATIC AGM, on 20 September to hear from Patrick Robinson from the Economic Development Board about Rebrand SA.

Details to come.

Record Awards Nominations

A record number of 192 nominations have been received for the 2012 South Australian Tourism Awards, across 29 categories.

The two most popular categories this year were the new Excellence in South Australian Food Tourism category and the Tourism Restaurants & Catering Services category.

We wish all nominees the best of luck today as they finalise their submissions and upload them ready for judging.

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Nominate a Tourism Champion

One of the most prestigious accolades at the 2012 South Australian Tourism Awards is the Outstanding Contribution by an Individual Award.

Sponsored by Qantas, this award recognises the extraordinary personal and professional achievement and contribution by an individual over many years to the South Australian tourism industry. The judges consider the activities and contributions of the nominee, above and beyond the normal expectations of paid employment.

Submissions are due by 21 September.

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Running a Small Business

Trusted business mentor, Mike Norman is running a one-day course covering:

Marketing
Planning
Monitoring and reporting
Working with your staff
Managing your time

Training Schedule: 9am to 4pm

Victor Harbor - 29 August
Mount Gambier - 4 September
Renmark - 12 September
Port Augusta - 6 January 2013

Investment: SATIC Member $190, Non SATIC Member $240
Includes GST, lunch and morning & afternoon teas

Secure Your Place & Register Now

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Tourism Websites that Work

Paige Rowett, from The Gen Y Project, teaches you how to Build and Manage a Tourism Website that Works.

This workshop will provide you with the information and tools you need to improve your online presence straight away and learn how to leverage the online space effectively for your business.

Training Schedule: 9am to 4pm

Murray Bridge - 27 September
Barossa - 4 October
Mount Gambier - 8 November
Renmark - 15 November
Port Augusta - 22 November

Investment: SATIC Member $190, Non SATIC Member $240

Includes GST, a comprehensive workshop booklet, lunch and morning & afternoon teas.

Secure Your Place & Register Now

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Aussie Specialist Travel Club

Tourism Australia's Aussie Specialist Travel Club enables you to submit a ‘special offer’ to the network of Aussie Specialist agents, encouraging them to experience your product first hand when they travel to Australia on their holidays. It is free to sign up and the only cost to you is the offer itself.

The offer must be valid for 12 months.

Simply go to www.aussiespecialist.com/travelcluboffers to load your offer.

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Tourism Australia News

Keep informed and get involved with Tourism Australia's activities:

Free Marketing Tools for Operators

The There's nothing like Australia campaign offers a range of free tools for you to use, including the campaign logo, promotional posters, digital postcard and newsletter templates, screensavers, digital wallpapers, an interactive campaign content widget, stills and moving footage. Read More.

Facebook app

The new ' Discover Australia Through Your Friends' facebook app merges the best of Google Maps and Facebook technology to create a unique travel planning tool to not only help choose where in Australia to go, but also provide inspiration and advice from friends who may already have been there. Read More.

Tourism Insights

Trends and insights relevant to the industry including topics such as technology, social media, emerging markets, plus any recent tourism opportunities of interest are featured on the new Tourism Insights portal. Updates to the portal are tweeted via @TourismAus. Read More.

Australian Tourism Directions Conference

Register to attend the Australian Tourism Directions Conference on 1 November in Canberra. The Conference is the peak industry meeting looking at the long term opportunities for tourism, its high and growing economic value, whilst addressing key issues. The conference also reports on the state of the Australian tourism industry and delivers research and insights. Read More.

Accommodation Survey

Tourism Research Australia is developing a web-based system to collect, collate and display the performance of small-scale accommodation properties throughout Australia.

This system, known as the ‘Small-Scale Accommodation Survey’, will track the performance of smaller accommodation facilities not covered by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, providing a more comprehensive overview of how the accommodation sector is faring.

Data will start being collected in January 2013 for the following categories of accommodation: