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PRICING AND ACCOMMODATION
Registrations now open. Visit watourismconference.com.au
CONFERENCE PRICING
MEMBER RATE*
NON-MEMBER RATE
2 Day Conference (including cocktail function) $425 $850
2 Day Conference + Tour(including cocktail function and Monday tour) $515 $1,030
Full Conference(including cocktail function and conference dinner) $545 $1,090
Full Conference + Tour (including cocktail function, conference dinner and Monday tour) $625 $1,250
Dinner Only $175 $350
*Must be a current member of TCWA, CIAWA, VCWA, WAITOC or was a fi nancial member of FACET before 31 May 2018.
CONFERENCE ACCOMMODATION
Discounted accommodation rates are available for conference delegates at Parmelia Hilton Perth, with rooms available at the discounted rate of $245 per night. This rate is available until 6 August 2018. To access these exclusive rates, visit www.watourismconference.com.au.
DELEGATE PROSPECTUS3 – 5 SEPTEMBER
PERTH CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE
Presented in partnership by Principal Sponsor
Visit
or Centres Western Australia
SPONSORS
For more about our sponsors, visit watourismconference.com.au
PRINCIPAL SPONSOR
Tourism WA is a State Government statutory authority and part of the broader economic development portfolio of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation.
Tourism WA is responsible for promoting Western Australia as an extraordinary holiday and event destination. This includes marketing the State; developing, attracting and promoting major sporting, arts, cultural and business events; and supporting major projects that will draw visitors to particular destinations.
PLATINUM SPONSOR
The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC) welcomes the world’s top thinkers, researchers, business professionals and entertainers and provides a magnifi cent setting for conferences, exhibitions, meetings, functions, community events, performances and celebrations.
O� cially opened in 2004, and boasting spacious foyers with natural light and breathtaking views of the Swan River, PCEC is attractively located in the heart of the central business district within convenient walking distance of a variety of hotels, shopping and entertainment precincts.
GOLD SPONSORS
Bailiwick Legal provides individual and tailored solutions by working closely with clients to understand the complexities of their unique situation.
GWN7 is Regional Western Australia’s highest rating and most successful television network. The network is committed to providing the very best local and international entertainment, live news, and major sporting events to over 500,000 residents.
Perth Convention Bureau (PCB) is responsible for marketing Western Australia as a business events destination embracing conventions, exhibitions and incentive travel groups.
Vanguard Press is a leading print provider, o� ering an integrated supply chain encompassing publishing, design, print and distribution to meet the demands of the tourism industry.
SILVER SPONSORS
Images courtesy WellStrategicDesign by Scamper Design scamperdesign.com
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4Location: Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre
8.00am Registrations commence
9.00am Introduction by Master of CeremoniesDi Bortoletto, Pronto PR Founding Director
9.10am Opening address Hon Mark McGowan MLA, Premier of Western Australia
9.30am Big data, tracking visitors and the Beyond 2020 tourism strategy Justin Marshall, Tourism Research Australia Senior Adviser
9.55am The Power of Film for Tourism Seph McKenna, Screenwest Chief Executive O� cer
10.30am Morning Tea
11.00am Tourism Australia Update John O’Sullivan, Tourism Australia Managing Director
11.25am How Social is Transforming Australia’s Travel Industry Roger Graham, Hootsuite Senior Director of Growth and Marketing APAC
12.10pm How to Use Instagram like a PRO Lauren Bath, Digital Infl uencer
1.00pm Lunch
2.00pm Keynote Speaker – Matt Hale, Mindhacking HappinessInternational “mind hacks” expert speaker and entertainer Matt Hale can show you how to use the way you think to get where you want, and set it on autopilot. In this session, Matt will share techniques you can implement to feel fantastic, form great habits, break bad ones and improve your life.
2.45pm Tourism WA Update Nathan Harding, Tourism WA Chairman
3.10pm Afternoon tea
3.40pm Developing Aviation Capacity – New Routes & Regional Dispersal• Kevin Brown, Perth Airport Chief Executive O� cer• Claire Werkmeister, Tourism WA
Director Aviation Development and Policy• Michael McConaghy, Kimberley Marketing Group Chair
5.00pm Closing comments and Day One concludes
OPTIONAL TOURS & ACTIVITIES
Maximise your conference experience by adding one of the below tour options on Tuesday evening:• Optus Stadium Tour• The Gravity Discovery Centre and Observatory Stargazing Incursion• Two Feet & a Heartbeat Small Bar Tour• Willie Creek Pearls Masterclass
Delegates will be able to book these optional activities when registering for the conference. Additional costs apply.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
MARKETING & ACCESS EXPERIENCES & PLACES INDUSTRY SECTORS
9.00am Plenary: A Conversation with Anthony Albanese, Shadow Federal Tourism Minister
9.45am Tapping into the Chinese MarketAn update on the Chinese market plus strategies on marketing to the Chinese from ITOs and operators.
Nature-Based Tourism: Where to Next?The future of eco-tourism in WA from both a Government and private developer perspective.
Development and Management of a Successful Volunteer ProgramThe considerations Visitor Centres should make in developing a volunteer program, including procedures, recruitment and training.
10.30am Morning tea
11.00am Collaboration in Tourism: Case StudiesHow tourism businesses can embrace partnerships to strengthen their product and brand.
Demand Drivers: Successful and Emerging Attractions The stories behind new and existing interstate and local attractions and how they can attract visitors.
Inexpensive Merchandising Ideas you can Adopt in Your Visitor Centre Focusing on the tools at your disposal to stimulate interest and increase retail sales in your Visitor Centre.
11.45am Andrew McEvoyPerspectives on Australian tourism and Western Australia.
The Partnerships Driving Aboriginal Tourism WAITOC and Aboriginal tourism operators share their stories of collaboration with other businesses.
Visitor Centre Success Stories A look at the ways Visitor Centres can increase profi tability, and the challenges faced along the way.
12.30pm Lunch
1.30pm Successful Events: What You Need to KnowWhat are the factors behind successful events for destinations? Hear what the research shows, and what event co-ordinators have to say.
Trends in Nature-Based TourismPart 1Hear the latest in entrepreneurial, philanthropic and community trends in nature-based tourism from some of the industry’s thought leaders.
Electric Vehicles and Self-Drive TourismIndustry update on the self-drive tourism market, plus a look at the future of the sector as electric vehicles hit the roads.
2.15pm Luke Martin, Tourism Industry Council Tasmania CEOThe rise of the Tasmanian tourism industry.
Trends in Nature-Based TourismPart 2
State of the Industry with Caravan Industry Association WA An update on the direction and work being undertaken by CIAWA on behalf of members and the industry.
3.00pm Day Two Concludes
CONFERENCE DINNERHosted by Master of Ceremonies and GWN7 News presenter Noel Brunning, the conference dinner will bring together delegates for a relaxed networking and entertainment opportunity.
Dinner proceedings will include the presentation of the GWN7 Top Tourism Town Awards and 2018 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards Individual Excellence Awards.
Time: 6.00pm for pre-dinner drinks Location: Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre Dress: Business Formal
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
WORKSHOP ON WHEELS TOURLearn how destinations and businesses can take a dynamic approach to building tourism community, developing partnerships and building their business through enhanced tourism distribution channels.
This travelling workshop uses the Swan Valley and surrounds as a live case study. Hear from Swan Valley Visitor Centre, Sandalford Wines, Mandoon Estate, Whiteman Park and Caversham Wildlife Park on:• Key innovations and product
development;• Working with Tourism WA, RTOs and
other industry bodies;• Distribution channels, including working
with inbound tour operators; and• Understanding and working with
di� erent markets.
Time: 10am – 5pm (includes light lunch)
Location: Departs from Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre
Dress: Smart casual
COCKTAIL FUNCTION
Complimentary for all conference delegates
Join fellow delegates, invited guests and sponsors for a welcome function featuring an address from The Honourable Kim Beazley AC, Governor of Western Australia.
Time: 5.30pm – 7.30pmLocation: Perth Convention
& Exhibition CentreDress: Smart casual/business
We are delighted to invite you to join us at the 2018 WA Tourism Conference in Perth on September 3 - 5.
Following last year’s fi rst regional tourism conference in Albany, this year the event returns to Perth for the third time.
Held across three days, the conference provides delegates with opportunities for professional and business development, networking and engagement with industry colleagues, and the chance to hear from industry-leading speakers on critical industry issues and innovative ideas.
We hope you will be able to join us for this premier industry event.
Your co-hosts,
SPEAKERS AND PANELLISTS
The conference will feature speakers and panellists from across Australia, including Government Ministers, industry leaders and tourism experts. For full list of speakers and panellists visit watourismconference.com.au
Hon Mark McGowan MLA Premier of Western Australia
John O’SullivanTourism Australia Managing Director
Andrew McEvoySeaLink Travel Group Chairman
Nathan HardingTourism Western Australia Chairman
Seph McKennaScreenwest CEO
Justin MarshallTourism Research Australia Senior Adviser
Lauren BathDigital Infl uencer
Matt HaleMindhacking Happiness Keynote Speaker
Michelle ReynoldsRottnest IslandAuthority Executive Director
Kevin BrownPerth Airport CEO
Rei SeahTourism WA Market Manager China, Indonesia & Emerging Markets
Jurek LeonTerrifi c Trading Director of Curiosity
Hon Anthony Albanese MPShadow Federal Tourism Minister
Dianne BortolettoPronto PRMC – Plenary Day
Roger Graham Hootsuite Senior Director of Growth and Marketing APAC
Claire WerkmeisterTourism WA Director Aviation Development and Policy
Luke MartinTourism Industry Council Tasmania CEO
Michael McConachyKimberley Marketing Group Chair
WELCOME CONFERENCE PROGRAM*
Visit
or Centres Western Australia
*Subject to change
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4Location: Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre
8.00am Registrations commence
9.00am Introduction by Master of CeremoniesDi Bortoletto, Pronto PR Founding Director
9.10am Opening address Hon Mark McGowan MLA, Premier of Western Australia
9.30am Big data, tracking visitors and the Beyond 2020 tourism strategy Justin Marshall, Tourism Research Australia Senior Adviser
9.55am The Power of Film for Tourism Seph McKenna, Screenwest Chief Executive O� cer
10.30am Morning Tea
11.00am Tourism Australia Update John O’Sullivan, Tourism Australia Managing Director
11.25am How Social is Transforming Australia’s Travel Industry Roger Graham, Hootsuite Senior Director of Growth and Marketing APAC
12.10pm How to Use Instagram like a PRO Lauren Bath, Digital Infl uencer
1.00pm Lunch
2.00pm Keynote Speaker – Matt Hale, Mindhacking HappinessInternational “mind hacks” expert speaker and entertainer Matt Hale can show you how to use the way you think to get where you want, and set it on autopilot. In this session, Matt will share techniques you can implement to feel fantastic, form great habits, break bad ones and improve your life.
2.45pm Tourism WA Update Nathan Harding, Tourism WA Chairman
3.10pm Afternoon tea
3.40pm Developing Aviation Capacity – New Routes & Regional Dispersal• Kevin Brown, Perth Airport Chief Executive O� cer• Claire Werkmeister, Tourism WA
Director Aviation Development and Policy• Michael McConaghy, Kimberley Marketing Group Chair
5.00pm Closing comments and Day One concludes
OPTIONAL TOURS & ACTIVITIES
Maximise your conference experience by adding one of the below tour options on Tuesday evening:• Optus Stadium Tour• The Gravity Discovery Centre and Observatory Stargazing Incursion• Two Feet & a Heartbeat Small Bar Tour• Willie Creek Pearls Masterclass
Delegates will be able to book these optional activities when registering for the conference. Additional costs apply.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
MARKETING & ACCESS EXPERIENCES & PLACES INDUSTRY SECTORS
9.00am Plenary: A Conversation with Anthony Albanese, Shadow Federal Tourism Minister
9.45am Tapping into the Chinese MarketAn update on the Chinese market plus strategies on marketing to the Chinese from ITOs and operators.
Nature-Based Tourism: Where to Next?The future of eco-tourism in WA from both a Government and private developer perspective.
Development and Management of a Successful Volunteer ProgramThe considerations Visitor Centres should make in developing a volunteer program, including procedures, recruitment and training.
10.30am Morning tea
11.00am Collaboration in Tourism: Case StudiesHow tourism businesses can embrace partnerships to strengthen their product and brand.
Demand Drivers: Successful and Emerging Attractions The stories behind new and existing interstate and local attractions and how they can attract visitors.
Inexpensive Merchandising Ideas you can Adopt in Your Visitor Centre Focusing on the tools at your disposal to stimulate interest and increase retail sales in your Visitor Centre.
11.45am Andrew McEvoyPerspectives on Australian tourism and Western Australia.
The Partnerships Driving Aboriginal Tourism WAITOC and Aboriginal tourism operators share their stories of collaboration with other businesses.
Visitor Centre Success Stories A look at the ways Visitor Centres can increase profi tability, and the challenges faced along the way.
12.30pm Lunch
1.30pm Successful Events: What You Need to KnowWhat are the factors behind successful events for destinations? Hear what the research shows, and what event co-ordinators have to say.
Trends in Nature-Based TourismPart 1Hear the latest in entrepreneurial, philanthropic and community trends in nature-based tourism from some of the industry’s thought leaders.
Electric Vehicles and Self-Drive TourismIndustry update on the self-drive tourism market, plus a look at the future of the sector as electric vehicles hit the roads.
2.15pm Luke Martin, Tourism Industry Council Tasmania CEOThe rise of the Tasmanian tourism industry.
Trends in Nature-Based TourismPart 2
State of the Industry with Caravan Industry Association WA An update on the direction and work being undertaken by CIAWA on behalf of members and the industry.
3.00pm Day Two Concludes
CONFERENCE DINNERHosted by Master of Ceremonies and GWN7 News presenter Noel Brunning, the conference dinner will bring together delegates for a relaxed networking and entertainment opportunity.
Dinner proceedings will include the presentation of the GWN7 Top Tourism Town Awards and 2018 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards Individual Excellence Awards.
Time: 6.00pm for pre-dinner drinks Location: Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre Dress: Business Formal
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
WORKSHOP ON WHEELS TOURLearn how destinations and businesses can take a dynamic approach to building tourism community, developing partnerships and building their business through enhanced tourism distribution channels.
This travelling workshop uses the Swan Valley and surrounds as a live case study. Hear from Swan Valley Visitor Centre, Sandalford Wines, Mandoon Estate, Whiteman Park and Caversham Wildlife Park on:• Key innovations and product
development;• Working with Tourism WA, RTOs and
other industry bodies;• Distribution channels, including working
with inbound tour operators; and• Understanding and working with
di� erent markets.
Time: 10am – 5pm (includes light lunch)
Location: Departs from Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre
Dress: Smart casual
COCKTAIL FUNCTION
Complimentary for all conference delegates
Join fellow delegates, invited guests and sponsors for a welcome function featuring an address from The Honourable Kim Beazley AC, Governor of Western Australia.
Time: 5.30pm – 7.30pmLocation: Perth Convention
& Exhibition CentreDress: Smart casual/business
We are delighted to invite you to join us at the 2018 WA Tourism Conference in Perth on September 3 - 5.
Following last year’s fi rst regional tourism conference in Albany, this year the event returns to Perth for the third time.
Held across three days, the conference provides delegates with opportunities for professional and business development, networking and engagement with industry colleagues, and the chance to hear from industry-leading speakers on critical industry issues and innovative ideas.
We hope you will be able to join us for this premier industry event.
Your co-hosts,
SPEAKERS AND PANELLISTS
The conference will feature speakers and panellists from across Australia, including Government Ministers, industry leaders and tourism experts. For full list of speakers and panellists visit watourismconference.com.au
Hon Mark McGowan MLA Premier of Western Australia
John O’SullivanTourism Australia Managing Director
Andrew McEvoySeaLink Travel Group Chairman
Nathan HardingTourism Western Australia Chairman
Seph McKennaScreenwest CEO
Justin MarshallTourism Research Australia Senior Adviser
Lauren BathDigital Infl uencer
Matt HaleMindhacking Happiness Keynote Speaker
Michelle ReynoldsRottnest IslandAuthority Executive Director
Kevin BrownPerth Airport CEO
Rei SeahTourism WA Market Manager China, Indonesia & Emerging Markets
Jurek LeonTerrifi c Trading Director of Curiosity
Hon Anthony Albanese MPShadow Federal Tourism Minister
Dianne BortolettoPronto PRMC – Plenary Day
Roger Graham Hootsuite Senior Director of Growth and Marketing APAC
Claire WerkmeisterTourism WA Director Aviation Development and Policy
Luke MartinTourism Industry Council Tasmania CEO
Michael McConachyKimberley Marketing Group Chair
WELCOME CONFERENCE PROGRAM*
Visit
or Centres Western Australia
*Subject to change
PRICING AND ACCOMMODATION
Registrations now open. Visit watourismconference.com.au
CONFERENCE PRICING
MEMBER RATE*
NON-MEMBER RATE
2 Day Conference (including cocktail function) $425 $850
2 Day Conference + Tour(including cocktail function and Monday tour) $515 $1,030
Full Conference(including cocktail function and conference dinner) $545 $1,090
Full Conference + Tour (including cocktail function, conference dinner and Monday tour) $625 $1,250
Dinner Only $175 $350
*Must be a current member of TCWA, CIAWA, VCWA, WAITOC or was a fi nancial member of FACET before 31 May 2018.
CONFERENCE ACCOMMODATION
Discounted accommodation rates are available for conference delegates at Parmelia Hilton Perth, with rooms available at the discounted rate of $245 per night. This rate is available until 6 August 2018. To access these exclusive rates, visit www.watourismconference.com.au.
DELEGATE PROSPECTUS3 – 5 SEPTEMBER
PERTH CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE
Presented in partnership by Principal Sponsor
Visit
or Centres Western Australia
SPONSORS
For more about our sponsors, visit watourismconference.com.au
PRINCIPAL SPONSOR
Tourism WA is a State Government statutory authority and part of the broader economic development portfolio of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation.
Tourism WA is responsible for promoting Western Australia as an extraordinary holiday and event destination. This includes marketing the State; developing, attracting and promoting major sporting, arts, cultural and business events; and supporting major projects that will draw visitors to particular destinations.
PLATINUM SPONSOR
The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC) welcomes the world’s top thinkers, researchers, business professionals and entertainers and provides a magnifi cent setting for conferences, exhibitions, meetings, functions, community events, performances and celebrations.
O� cially opened in 2004, and boasting spacious foyers with natural light and breathtaking views of the Swan River, PCEC is attractively located in the heart of the central business district within convenient walking distance of a variety of hotels, shopping and entertainment precincts.
GOLD SPONSORS
Bailiwick Legal provides individual and tailored solutions by working closely with clients to understand the complexities of their unique situation.
GWN7 is Regional Western Australia’s highest rating and most successful television network. The network is committed to providing the very best local and international entertainment, live news, and major sporting events to over 500,000 residents.
Perth Convention Bureau (PCB) is responsible for marketing Western Australia as a business events destination embracing conventions, exhibitions and incentive travel groups.
Vanguard Press is a leading print provider, o� ering an integrated supply chain encompassing publishing, design, print and distribution to meet the demands of the tourism industry.
SILVER SPONSORS
Images courtesy WellStrategicDesign by Scamper Design scamperdesign.com