In this special episode of the Tourism Hub Podcast, host Despina Karatzias celebrates the upcoming Australian Regional Tourism (ART) Convention and the launch of an exciting new partnership with the Australian Regional Tourism Network. This episode is a nostalgic throwback featuring insightful interviews with legends of the Australian tourism industry, including Peter Freeman of Wolf Media, Liz Ward from Tourism Tribe, Sarah O’Mara from Flare Access, and Merrin Ozols from Fluro Peninsula Tourism and many more.
Join us as we delve into the incredible work being done in Australian regional tourism, from accessible tourism initiatives to innovative digital marketing strategies. This episode is packed with valuable insights, personal anecdotes, and inspiring stories from industry leaders who are making a significant impact in regional tourism. Whether you’re a tourism professional or simply passionate about travel, this episode is sure to inspire and inform.
2:26 Sarah O’Mara from Flare Access
10:49 Peter Freeman from WOOF Medida
31:28 Paula Freeman from Visit Rural
42:15 Georgia Lazzari from City of Newcastle
53:29 Kate Mather from Destination Kiama and South Coast Experiences
59:21 Merrin Ozols from Fleurieu Peninsula Tourism
1:09:23 Forbes Jamieson
1:21:35 Scott Taylor from Guru Production
1:29:36 Liz Ward from Tourism Tribe
References:
Australian Regional Tourism Network: https://www.regionaltourism.com.au
Tourism Tribe: https://www.tourismtribe.com
Wolf Media: https://www.wolfmedia.com.au
Flare Access: https://www.flareaccess.com.au
Visit Rural: https://www.visitrural.com.au
City of Newcastle: https://www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au
Destination Kiama: https://www.kiama.com.au
Fluro Peninsula Tourism: https://www.flurotourism.com.au
Book Easy: https://www.bookeasy.com.au
Guru Productions: https://www.guruproductions.com.au
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