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Hi SATIC Member,

 

SATIC Tourism Conference

Tourism is a resilient industry, we’ve faced tough times in the past and are again facing some tough challenges, from changes to marketing and increased online bookings to the high Australian dollar and the emerging Chinese market.

 

It is in your business’ best interests to not only survive these changes but to accept them as reality, seize the opportunities and thrive.

The 2011 SA Tourism Conference will have a line up of impressive keynote speakers and compelling master classes which will enable you to turn adversity into opportunity.

 

When: Friday, 4 November - 8am to 4.20pm

 

Where: Stamford Plaza, 150 North Terrace, Adelaide

 

Investment: From $250pp

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SPONSORSHIP:

Demonstrate your commitment to the South Australian tourism industry by supporting this state-wide industry conference.

 

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Backpacker / Youth Adventure Network

The former SA Backpacking Industry Association recently voted to bring their association under the auspices of SATIC.

 

As a result, SATIC has established a Backpacker / Youth Adventure network to address issues relating to this sector, guide SATIC in its work and harness the knowledge of our members.

 

If you're a SATIC Member and would like to be part of SA's new Backpacker / Youth Adventure Network, please email info@satic.com.au.

 

This sector is an important market segment to South Australian tourism and more information can be found on the SATIC website.

 

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Advertise your position vacant

Our new Tourism Jobs Board, which we announced in the last SATIC Snapshot, is proving very popular with an impressive number of website hits.

 

If you have a position vacant that you'd like to share with other SATIC members, please submit details to info@satic.com.au

 

This is a FREE service for SATIC Members.

The cost for non-members to advertise a position vacant is $250.

 

Log-in & View Current Positions Vacant

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Internet Marketing Health Check - Online Course

This online training course will help you build an online marketing guide, or review and improve your current online marketing strategy.

Work on the tutorials in your own time over six months as you tailor the training to your business needs and focus on areas you'd like to improve.

Your training is fully supported by a team of web experts from MyWebSchool, as you learn online at your own pace.

Topics covered:

  • Search engines: Google & Bing (Yahoo)
  • Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, TripAdvisor, YouTube & Linkedin
  • Mobile: Mobile optimized website, mobile SEO
  • Email: Newsletters, deals

Investment: SATIC Member $82.45, Non-SATIC Member $97.00

 

RSVP: Email tamara@satic.com.au for the course link & special SATIC Membership discount code.

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Nominate a Tourism Champion

Do you know someone who goes the extra mile and should be acknowledged for all their hard work?

One of the most prestigious accolades at the 2011 South Australian Tourism Awards is the Outstanding Contribution by an Individual Award.

 

Previous nominees are encouraged to reapply.

Nominations close Friday, 9 September.

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New southaustralia.com

Last week saw the launch of the South Australian Tourism Commission's new website.

 

At the launch, it was made clear that the website is an evolving project and industry feedback, participation and input is vital to its success.

 

Have you had a chance to play? Tell us what you think by joining in the conversation with our Linkedin group.

 

Visit southaustralia.com

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Updates to Tourism E-Kit

The Tourism E-kit has is a valuable industry resource designed to assist tourism operators to make the most of opportunities the internet provides.

 

To keep it relevant to industry, the E-kit gets an update every six months.

 

For the next edition, ATDW (the author) are hoping to do some more work in the social media area and are looking for content ideas from industry.

 

What inclusions would you like to see? 

 

Share your ideas on our Facebook page.

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Appellation Scheme

The State Government is proposing the introduction of Australia's first appellation control scheme to protect the identity and enhance the marketing of foods & wines produced in defined regions of South Australia.

 

All South Australian food, wine and tourism regions now have the opportunity to comment before Friday, 9 September.

 

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