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Hello
Talking Tourism is Tourism Western Australia's e-newsletter detailing the latest news, events, products and other information of interest to you in the WA tourism industry.
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Record numbers of overseas and interstate visitors to WA in 2018
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Western Australia attracted record numbers of interstate and international visitors in 2018 according to results from Tourism Research Australia. The State attracted 2.58 million visitors from out of state (international and interstate visitors) in 2018, the highest number ever and an increase of 11.4 per cent on 2017. Results have also shown spending by out of state visitors is on the rise, up 6.5 per cent to $3.8 billion. The figures are from the latest National Visitor Survey (NVS) for 2018 which was released on Saturday (April 20), combined with the International Visitor Survey (IVS) for 2018 released last month. The NVS results alone, showed a 17.8 per cent increase in interstate visitors to 1.61 million during 2018. This was the highest growth rate in the country. Interstate visitors at a total level was the highest in the past four years, overtaking the previous record from
the year ending September 2018. Interstate nights and spend also increased compared to 2017. For more information, visit our corporate website.
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$10 million adventure trail initiative to boost town of Collie
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The State Government will deliver a $10 million Collie Adventure Trails initiative to establish Collie as Western Australia's premier trail adventure town. It aims to attract local, national and international mountain bike and bushwalking tourists, and support the local economy. The trails funding package will be included in the State Budget, with the centrepiece an iconic 65km mountain bike trail network in the Wellington National Park. These trails will challenge cyclists of all levels and attract national and international cyclists and tourists. The package will create 100km of high-quality mountain bike trails through the river valley between Wellington National Park and the town of Collie. The trails package is part of the State Government's plans to continue to grow and diversify Collie's economy, create jobs across a range of industries and maintain a vibrant community. For more
information, read the Premier’s media statement.
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Nominations open for 2019 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards
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Tourism businesses are invited to nominate for the 2019 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards. Supported by Tourism WA, the award program is designed to reward and promote excellence within the Western Australian tourism industry. With more than 30 business and individual categories to choose from, there are opportunities for all business types and sizes to participate. Nominations are now open – visit the website for details.
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Australian Tourism Accreditation Program to re-brand
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Following more than 20 years of recognising high-quality tourism businesses, the Australian Tourism Accreditation Program will be re-branded to better promote your business. The new Quality Tourism Framework will combine multiple tourism accreditation, business development and awards programs into a single, user-friendly online tool to develop your business and grow your market, paired with new, modern branding to promote your status as a Quality Tourism Accredited Business. To find out more, visit the website.
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WA Visitor Centre closed for renovations
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The Western Australia Visitor Centre (WAVC) located at 55 William Street, Perth will be closed for refurbishment from 5pm on Monday, May 6 until 9am on Friday, May 10. During this time, the WAVC team can still be contacted by calling 1800 812 808 or sending an email. If you have any queries, call WAVC manager Troy De Souza on 9483 1111.
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Follow Tourism WA on Facebook
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Did you know we have a corporate Facebook page? Follow us to keep up-to-date with the latest tourism industry news and events.
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Tourism Council workshop schedule for 2019
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Tourism Council WA will be delivering a range of industry-relevant and updated tourism training workshops in Perth, Margaret River and Denmark over the next few months. Topics include digital marketing and social media; China Ready; customer service; and strategic marketing for tourism businesses. For the full schedule, visit the website.
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Tourism Council workshop schedule for 2019
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Tourism Council WA will be delivering a range of industry-relevant and updated tourism training workshops in Perth, Margaret River and Denmark over the next few months. Topics include digital marketing and social media; China Ready; customer service; and strategic marketing for tourism businesses. For the full schedule, visit the website.
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WA Hospitality Supplier and Legends Awards
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May 13: The 2019 Bankwest WA Hospitality Supplier and Legends Awards showcase outstanding suppliers, promotions, products and services provided to WA’s hospitality sector. The Awards mark the official opening of the 2019 Hospitality Expo.Each supplier award category is voted on by customers from WA’s hotel and hospitality industry. For more information or to register, click here.
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AHA Hospitality Expo and Conference
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May 14-15: Hospitality Expo is WA’s largest industry-only tradeshow showcasing a comprehensive collection of the latest products and services on offer to the hospitality industry. Exhibitors travel from all over the country for the opportunity to align their brand with this event, and present to thousands of potential clients over two days. This two-day event showcases cutting-edge technologies, the latest in beverages, fresh produce and high-quality venue equipment. The expo will feature numerous interactive displays and demonstrations of products from more than 100 industry suppliers. For further information or to register your attendance, please click here.
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Perth Hotel and Venue Development Breakfast
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May 16: Registrations are now open for the 2019 Perth Hotel and Venue Development Breakfast, which will be held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. Presented jointly by Tourism Council WA and Property Council of Australia (WA), this event will reveal the latest insights on hotel, venue and precinct development in Perth. Speakers at the event will include Tourism WA Managing Director Brodie Carr, Western Australian Museum Principal Project Officer Renae Woodhams, and Lucid Economics Director Michael Campbell. For more information and to register, click here.
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Workshops highlight WA’s unique native flora
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May 22: FACET is hosting a workshop to explore opportunities in the development of tourism product to take advantage of WA’s unique native flora. Highlighting our beautiful wildflowers through tourism has untapped potential, with Western Australia boasting the largest collection of wildflowers on Earth. Twelve thousand species have been found in WA and over 60 per cent are unique to the State. For more information or to register visit the website.
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Registrations for Denmark’s Tourism Connect now open
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June 12: Tourism Council WA is hosting a Tourism Connect industry networking function in Denmark. Registrations for this industry sundowner are now open, so don’t miss your chance to network with key tourism players, meet the Tourism Council WA team, and hear about industry news. For more information and to register, visit the website.
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ATEC presents wine conference in South Australia
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June 18-20: The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC), in partnership with Wine Australia and the South Australian Tourism Commission (SATC), is proud to present the ‘National Wine Tourism Conference: Beyond the Barrel’ as part of the Federal Government’s $50 million Export and Regional Wine Support Package. This three-day conference, being held in South Australia, will feature business meetings, conference sessions and networking events and opportunities. For more information contact the ATEC team or register here.
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Register now for Australia Marketplace India 2019
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August: Tourism Australia’s India flagship trade event, Australia Marketplace India 2019 will take place in Kochi, Kerala, India from August 8 to 11. This will be followed by a networking dinner in Mumbai on August 12. The program includes pre-scheduled meetings between buyers and sellers, as well as networking opportunities. The event is an opportunity for WA tourism operators to establish business relationships with up to 100 key qualified travel agencies and tour operators from India. For more information, click here. Applications close on Monday, April 29.
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Register now for North American Australia Marketplace 2019
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August 26-29: Registrations are now open for the North American Australia Marketplace 2019, being held in Los Angeles from August 26 to 29. This annual event brings together more than 100 North American buyers and 100 Australian tourism products and experiences. The program begins with an industry update and reception on August 26, followed by three days of appointments and networking opportunities. Visit the website to register. Tourism WA will also conduct a Show Me The WAy workshop to key distribution partners on America’s east coast from August 18 – 23, so save the date. More details on this workshop will be circulated after the Australian Tourism Exchange.
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WA Tourism Conference heading to Karratha
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September 16-18: The 2019 WA Tourism Conference, supported by Tourism WA, will be held in Karratha from September 16 to 18. Following a competitive tender process, the City of Karratha was awarded the event in recognition of its significant commitment to growing the region’s tourism capacity and offering. To assist tourism businesses from across WA to attend the event, the City of Karratha is offering a subsidy for those who will be flying or driving long distances. More details on the event will be announced soon. Tourism Council WA is now seeking submissions of papers and topics from potential speakers on regional tourism, Aboriginal tourism, ecotourism and geotourism. Submissions close 5pm WST April 30. For more information and submission requirements, click here.
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Wine exports and tourism workshops on offer
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Wine Australia's Growing Wine Exports and Growing Wine Tourism is holding workshops and webinars in Perth, Swan Valley, Margaret River and Albany until July. These are practical, hands-on, wine-specific and packed full of case studies, market insights and tools to help businesses grow their exports and develop their wine tourism products and services for the inbound tourism market. Register now for a national webinar or a workshop in your region.
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