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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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Elizabeth Quay Credit: Garry Norris Photography
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Tourism WA to have enhanced presence in Eastern states
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Tourism WA will soon establish a presence on the Eastern seaboard, for the first time since December 2010. Tourism WA is currently finalising the scope for the new function, which will support existing work with trade partners, including airlines, wholesalers and travel websites; travel trade training; and public relations services. The new operation will be in addition to Tourism WA’s current marketing and PR activities, and will report into the head office in Perth. For more information, read the Tourism Minister’s media statement.
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Last chance to name that plane
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Tourism WA is urging everyone to get behind ‘Qantas Quokka’ as the name for one of the new Qantas Dreamliners. Qantas is calling on Australians to suggest names that reflect the true Spirit of Australia for the airline’s fleet of eight Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. With tickets for the new, non-stop London-Perth route going on sale recently (and selling like hotcakes), Tourism WA believes the world’s happiest animal, the quokka, is the ideal choice to represent the new route. It would seem many others agree including Brian Rettinger of South West Tour Services who made the popular suggestion on the South Western Times Facebook page last week. Name suggestions close today, Friday, May 26. Read more on the Tourism WA corporate website
or head to the Qantas website to nominate Qantas Quokka.
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Young industry members get insight in to future of tourism
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Members of the Young Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) had a chance to mingle with some of WA's key tourism industry leaders during an event held at Tourism WA’s head office on Thursday, May 24. The event, organised by Young ATEC and supported by Tourism WA, aimed to provide young tourism professionals with an insight into the industry’s strategic direction and be inspired by leaders in the field. Attendees included frontline tourism and hospitality staff members as well as university students. Read more on the Tourism WA corporate website.
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Road trip showcases the best of the Coral Coast
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Coral Coast’s extraordinary tourism experiences are on show in Tourism WA’s latest caravanning and camping campaign, to encourage West Australians to ‘Stay just another day in WA’ and explore their own backyard. As part of the campaign, 92.9 breakfast presenters Heidi, Will and Woody will venture on a week-long road, which started on May 22, to Cervantes, Jurien Bay, Geraldton and Kalbarri, to promote the extraordinary caravanning and camping experiences to listeners. Staying at some of the region’s best caravan and camping sites, the presenters are experiencing some of the region’s highlights including the Pinnacles, skydiving in Jurien Bay and exploring Kalbarri National Park. Read more on the Tourism WA corporate website.
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Work starts on Pilbara campground
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Construction has started on the first Camping with Custodians campground in the Pilbara, at Peedamulla Station, near Onslow. Camping with Custodians is an initiative developed by Tourism WA, which provides an opportunity for travellers to stay on Aboriginal lands and interact with the locals, knowing that the proceeds of their stay will remain in the community. Peedamulla Station is a 220,000ha Aboriginal-owned pastoral station which is home to a collection of heritage-listed buildings and structures – one of which is being restored for use as the campground reception. The nature-based campground is expected to open this August and will be the third Camping with Custodians campground operating in WA. For more information visit Tourism WA’s corporate website.
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Greens Pool, Denmark
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Tourism WA seeking Partnership Manager
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Tourism WA is currently seeking a Partnership Manager responsible for developing and managing contracts between Tourism WA and the five Regional Tourism Organisations, the Perth Convention Bureau, West Australian Visitor Centre and Tourism Council Western Australia. The role will ensure the integration and alignment of activity through the contracts to ensure Tourism WA objectives are met. More information and details of the application process can be found on the Jobs WA website. Applications close Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 4.00pm (WST).
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Kyle Bowman’s shot of Wyadup Spa
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WA tops Australia from above photo competition
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Kyle Bowman’s shot of Wyadup Spa in Western Australia’s Margaret River Region has won the grand prize in the Australia From Above photo contest run by Skypixel and supported by Tourism Australia and drone manufacturer DJI. The judges loved the playful nature of the photo with the intense contrast of the reds and greens giving the image a vivid vibrancy. Second prize was awarded to Al Edgar’s photo of Secret Harbour due to the stunning colours, composition and timing of the image. The competition encouraged aerial photographers to capture Australia from a new and creative perspective. View the winning photos on the Skypixel website.
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WA tourism operators take out top awards
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A number of West Australian hotels, travel operators and destinations have been recognised in Luxury Travel Magazines’ annual Gold List Awards. Now in its 13th year, the awards recognise the ultimate in luxury travel in Australia and around the world. Winners include Crown Towers Perth (Best Australian luxury hotel and Best new luxury property), El Questro (Best luxury eco tourism property), True North Adventure Cruises and True North Kimberley Wilderness Cruise (Best luxury Australian adventure experience and Best luxury expedition cruise brand) and the Margaret River Region (Best Australian food and wine region). In addition, COMO The Treasury has been awarded the Best Mini Bar in Australia at the
Gourmet Traveller 2017 Australian Hotel Awards.
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Works starting on ground breaking new museum
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Demolition works have started this week on the non-heritage parts of existing buildings at the site of the new museum for Western Australia. The design includes a dramatic building that integrates with the heritage-listed buildings. It will deliver a world-class museum with exhibition galleries, multipurpose spaces for public programs and community use, as well as lifelong learning studios, and retail and cafe spaces. It is expected to attract about 800,000 visitors in its first year and will be a major tourism drawcard for the State. Read more on the State Government website.
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Mandurah and Peel Tourism Organisation seeking Marketing Manager
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Mandurah and Peel Tourism Organisation Inc (MAPTO) is a local tourism organisation responsible for destination marketing and tourism product development in the Peel Region of Western Australia. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Marketing Manager is a hands-on role primarily responsible for development, co-ordination and delivery of multi-media campaigns with a strong focus on digital marketing and social media, promotional activities and public relations. For more details head to the Seek website. Applications close May 31, 2017.
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Beachfront development opportunities
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The Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority (MRA) is calling for expressions of interest from developers to design, construct and deliver a vibrant commercial and retail precinct in Scarborough. The north and south beachfront development sites incorporate 4,698m² of prime land with great potential for high quality retail and food and beverage offerings, cultural and civic spaces. For more information head to the MRA website.
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Save the date for China Travel Mission 2017
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The Tourism WA China Travel Mission aims to increase awareness of WA as a holiday destination and enables WA operators to establish and increase business opportunities with key trade partners in China and Hong Kong. The dates for the 2017 mission have been confirmed for October 22 – 25, with the host city to be announced soon. Highlights of last year’s mission in Shanghai include WA industry round table discussions, one-on-one appointments with 45 key outbound tour agencies from mainland China and Hong Kong, and networking functions. The full prospectus will be available in June/July 2017. Read more on the Tourism WA corporate website.
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Nominations closing soon for tourism awards
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Nominations are now open for the prestigious 2017 Perth Airport Western Australian Tourism Awards. Celebrating its 45th year, the awards recognise and reward business excellence within WA’s tourism industry. With 31 categories to choose from, including festivals and events, adventure tourism, tours and transport, food, wine and accommodation, there is a category to suit every tourism business. Gold medallists in categories 1 - 25 will become automatic finalists in the national Qantas Australian Tourism Awards, which will be hosted in Perth in early 2018. With the support of Tourism WA, Tourism Council WA offers a number of entrant support initiatives to nominees. Nominations close on Friday, June 9, 2017. For more information on the awards, including the process, important dates and entrant support initiatives, visit the Tourism Council WA
website.
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INDUSTRY EVENTS
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Visit Tourism WA’s corporate website for a comprehensive list of workshops, conferences and other events that may be of interest to WA’s tourism industry. To list or update your industry event, email media@westernaustralia.com.
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Training workshops scheduled across WA
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May - June: Tourism Council WA (TCWA) has released its schedule of industry-relevant workshops for the first half of 2017 in Albany, Broome, Esperance, Exmouth, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Karratha, Kununurra, Mandurah, Margaret River and Perth. The workshops, funded through Tourism WA, include topics covering digital marketing, customer service, introduction to tourism, media and PR, and getting your business ready to service the Chinese market. For more information or to register head to the TCWA website.
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Perth Hotel and Venue Development Breakfast
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June 8: Tourism Council WA (TCWA) and Property Council of Australia (WA Division) present the latest insights on hotel, venue and precinct development at the Perth Hotel and Venue Development Breakfast to be held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. Speakers include Minister for Tourism Hon Paul Papalia CSC MLA, Perth Stadium CEO Mike McKenna and CBRE Hotels Senior Director David Kennedy. Registrations close next Friday, June 2. Visit the TCWA website for information and tickets.
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FACET Creating Brand Energy Workshop
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June 16: Spend a morning with marketing guru and author of ‘Creating Brand Energy’, Cath Sutherland of Conscious Business. Cath will guide you through her unique creative process to uncover your brand energy and show you how to harness this energy to create a healthy business culture, powerful brand and successful business. This workshop will benefit any business or organisation across all sectors, whether you’re a small business owner or corporate professional. To be held at Matilda Bay from 8.45am – 12.30pm.
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WA Regional Tourism Conference
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September 11 – 13: Albany will be the host for the inaugural 2017 WA Regional Tourism Conference, funded by Tourism WA. The event is suitable for tourism operators from across Western Australia to attend and is presented in partnership by Tourism Council WA, Visitor Centres WA, Caravan Industry Association WA, Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Council (WAITOC) and Australia’s South West. Visit the Tourism Council WA website to find out more.
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2017 FACET Conference
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October 9 – 11: Save the date for this year’s FACET conference, supported by Tourism WA, themed ‘Celebrate our parks’. Working with the newly established WA Parks Foundation, the conference will deliver an informative and innovative program and provide a platform to raise awareness and appreciation of our unique and ancient landscapes.
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