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Events and Workshops

UPCOMING EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS

Don’t miss out on our upcoming networking events and workshops. Throughout the year, Bundaberg Tourism in collaboration with our governing bodies offer many opportunities for you to enhance your knowledge in relevant areas via our industry workshops.

In conjunction to industry workshops, Bundaberg Tourism and the greater tourism industry offer many occasions to gather in a friendly social environment to chat, build relationships, share stories and network.

Take a look below at the upcoming workshop and corporate event opportunities.

REGIONAL Events

Networking Night with QTIC Board

Tuesday 10 August 2021

TBA

Networking

Bundaberg Tourism

Join Bundaberg Tourism and the Queensland Tourism Industry Council board for a night of networking. Full details to be advised.

Bundaberg Tourism 2020/21 Annual General Meeting

Thursday 16 September 2021

TBA

Annual General Meeting

Bundaberg Tourism

Join us for the Annual General Meeting of Bundaberg Region Ltd and an overview of the 2020/21 year that was. Full details to be advised.

Bundaberg Tourism 50th Birthday Celebration

October 2021

TBA

Cocktail Celebration

Bundaberg Tourism

Join Bundaberg Tourism for a celebration of 50 years since the establishment of the regional tourism organisation. Full details to be advised.

Bundaberg Tourism Industry Christmas Party

November 2021

TBA

Christmas Party

Bundaberg Tourism

Please join Bundaberg Tourism and the regional tourism industry for our Industry Christmas Party. Full details to be advised.

Queensland & National Events

Destination Food 2021

Tuesday 12 - Wednesday 13 October 2021

Bundaberg Multiplex Sport and Convention Centre

Conference

Destination Food

The inaugural Destination Food conference was a runaway success in 2018 and the scene is set for this landmark event to become a biennial fixture in the global food tourism industry calendar.

Destination Food 2021 will once again bring together industry leaders and colleagues, creating a space to network, share ideas and be inspired to take marketing and development of culinary experiences to the next level.

A dynamic line-up of panels and presentations is currently in development, with a host of engaging speakers set to take the stage.

ATEC Meeting Place 2021

Monday 1 November 2021

Sydney

Conference

Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC)

ATEC Meeting Place offers a conference program full of insightful, informative and inspirational ideas as well as valuable commercial networking opportunities for the inbound tourism industry.

Queensland Tourism Awards 2021

Friday 12 November 2021

Brisbane

Gala Awards Dinner

Queensland Tourism Industry Council

QTA is back in 2021!

Operating for 35 years, the Queensland Tourism Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of the state's tourism industry, including individuals, businesses (industry operators) and events. The Awards are a submission and inspection based program and provide the opportunity to publicly acknowledge and showcase Queensland's finest tourism operators.

The Awards cover 30 categories ranging from attractions, events, tour and transport, accommodation, restaurants, culture, marketing and more. Winners of the Queensland Tourism Awards are announced at a Black Tie Gala Ceremony, the most prestigious event on the Queensland tourism calendar. Following the Awards, select category winners progress to the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards to be judged against finalists from each State and Territory.

AIME 2022

Monday 21 - Wednesday 23 March 2022

Melbourne

Exhibition

Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB)

The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) is the leading trade event for the meetings and event industry in the Asia Pacific region. AIME is where industry decision makers connect, create and do business. We bring together international and local buyers to access the best exhibitors from around the world. AIME 2022 will be held at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from 21-23 March for one of the biggest celebrations of the Business Events industry.

WORKSHOPS & Webinars

QTIC COVID-19 - Restarting, Transitioning and Resilience

Ongoing

Online

Webinars

Queensland Tourism Industry Council

COVID-19 has significantly disrupted many of the assumptions and tools that business leaders rely on for decision-making, and therefore a solid framework for action and moving forward is essential. Four key business activities have been identified to help Queensland tourism businesses to prepare for reopening and to be competitive in a primarily domestic market for 2020/21 including: pivot products and innovation, develop trade and new distribution channels, and review and modify existing marketing and promotional strategies.

This initiative is proudly funded and supported by the Queensland Government through its Tourism Industry Business Capability Development Program.

Tourism Australia Industry Webinar Series

Monthly

Online

Workshop

Tourism Australia

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, Tourism Australia is hosting a series of weekly webinars with different guest speakers, including
• Susan Coghill, Chief Marketing Officer, Tourism Australia
• Lau Hui Ling, General Manager, Brand and Marketing, Singapore Airlines
• Australia’s Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, the Hon. Dan Tehan MP.
• Fiona Carruthers, Travel Editor, the Australian Financial Review
• Former Federal Minister for Tourism, the Hon. Martin Ferguson AM

Subscribe for details of future webinars and watch past webinars via Tourism Australia's website

Singapore Industry Engagement – Recovery, Readiness & Opportunities

Thursday 12 August 2021

Online

Workshop

Tourism Australia

Tourism Australis is providing an opportunity to hear from Key Distribution Partners and Online Travel Agents from Singapore, who will be discussing recent consumer trends, providing insights on customer segments that are likely to travel first; identifying product gaps and sharing their expectations from the Australian industry to prepare for the road to recovery.

Event Moderators:
• Ann Lim, Country Manager – Singapore, Tourism Australia
• Brent Anderson, Regional General Manager, S/ SEA, Tourism Australia

Speakers/ Panelists:
• Steven Ler, President - National Association of Travel Agents Singapore (NATAS)
• Desmond Chia, Product Manager, Chan Brothers Travel
• Sarah Choo, Product Manager, Chan Brothers Travel
• Dorothy Cheong, Senior Product Development Manager, Dynasty Travel
• Amy Lai, Head of Sales, UOB Travel Planner
• Mandy Wong, Marketing Manager, UOB Travel Planner
• Laura Elford, Global Head of Partnerships, Travix/ Cheaptickets.sg
• Henry Hooper, General Manager, Australia & New Zealand, KLOOK

Famils

STAFF, VOLUNTEER & MEMBER FAMILS

Throughout the year Bundaberg Tourism run industry familiarisations, or famils, throughout the region. Famils offer BT staff and volunteers as well as industry peers the opportunity to see what’s offer throughout the region for our visitors. Operators welcoming these famils have the opportunity to showcase their product and educate the people who are making recommendations to our region’s guests.

Limited spots are available on the famils to members of Bundaberg Tourism who are interested in learning more about this incredible region we live in and RSVPs are essential.

For further details on the famils below, or to be included in a future famil, please contact Chantele Nelson, Visitor Services & Sales Manager on 07 4153 8844 or chantele.nelson@bundabergregion.org

August Famil

North Burnett Famil

Tuesday 17 August 2021

Departing Bundaberg Visitor Information Centre

Itinerary

7.15am	Meet at Bundaberg Visitor Information Centre 36 Avenue St, Bundaberg East
7.30am	Depart Bundaberg VIC
8.40am	RV Stopover, Biggenden
9.45am	Gayndah’s Big Orange (includes morning tea)
10.45am	The Black Stump - Gateway to Mundubbera
12.15pm	RM Williams Australian Bush Learning Centre and Visitor Information, Eidsvold (includes lunch)
2.30pm	Mount Perry
3.30pm	Gin Gin Information Centre
4.30pm	Return to Bundaberg VIC

Please note: all timings are estimated - while we will endeavor to be as close to these times as possible, these may be subject to traffic and other delays

RSVP

By COB Friday 6 August 2021 to info@bundabergregion.org - Please include any dietary requirements – these will be accommodated subject to availability

Limited spots are available on the famils to members of Bundaberg Tourism who are interested in learning more about this incredible region we live in and RSVPs are essential.

More Information

For further details on this famil, please contact Chantele Nelson, Visitor Services & Sales Manager on 07 4153 8844 or chantele.nelson@bundabergregion.org

September Famil

Mon Repos Turtle Centre Famil

Wednesday 15 September 2021

Departing Bundaberg Visitor Information Centre

More Information
For further details on this famil, please contact Chantele Nelson, Visitor Services & Sales Manager on 07 4153 8844 or chantele.nelson@bundabergregion.org

October Famil

Exciting Famil To Be Announced

October 2021

Departing Bundaberg Visitor Information Centre

More Information
For further details on this famil, please contact Chantele Nelson, Visitor Services & Sales Manager on 07 4153 8844 or chantele.nelson@bundabergregion.org

November Famil

Woodgate Beach Famil

November 2021

Departing Bundaberg Visitor Information Centre

More Information
For further details on this famil, please contact Chantele Nelson, Visitor Services & Sales Manager on 07 4153 8844 or chantele.nelson@bundabergregion.org

February Famil

Exciting Famil To Be Announced

February 2022

Departing Bundaberg Visitor Information Centre

More Information
For further details on this famil, please contact Chantele Nelson, Visitor Services & Sales Manager on 07 4153 8844 or chantele.nelson@bundabergregion.org

March Famil

Splitters Farm Famil

Wednesday 16 March 2022

Departing Bundaberg Visitor Information Centre

More Information
For further details on this famil, please contact Chantele Nelson, Visitor Services & Sales Manager on 07 4153 8844 or chantele.nelson@bundabergregion.org

April Famil

Exciting Famil To Be Announced

April 2021

Departing Bundaberg Visitor Information Centre

More Information
For further details on this famil, please contact Chantele Nelson, Visitor Services & Sales Manager on 07 4153 8844 or chantele.nelson@bundabergregion.org

May Famil

Woodgate Beach Famil

May 2021

Departing Bundaberg Visitor Information Centre

More Information
For further details on this famil, please contact Chantele Nelson, Visitor Services & Sales Manager on 07 4153 8844 or chantele.nelson@bundabergregion.org

June Famil

Exciting Famil To Be Announced

June 2021

Departing Bundaberg Visitor Information Centre

More Information
For further details on this famil, please contact Chantele Nelson, Visitor Services & Sales Manager on 07 4153 8844 or chantele.nelson@bundabergregion.org

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