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A message from our Chair regarding coronavirus (COVID-19)
To use a river analogy, we’re certainly navigating unchartered waters as the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation evolves and has a monumental impact on our visitor economy and jobs. It has by no means been like any other time in all of our lived experiences. Never in our lifetimes did we ever think our role would require…
Read MoreCoronavirus (COVID-19) Update #3 – Information for industry
At Murray Regional Tourism, we’re continuing to closely monitor the rapidly changing coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. We’re working together with state and federal agencies and our cross border local government partners to ensure the Murray region is supported during the unprecedented circumstances facing our industry. Despite the current challenges, it’s been reassuring to see a range of economic support…
Read MoreCoronavirus (COVID-19) Update #2 – Information for industry
The coronavirus (COVID-19) situation has moved rapidly over the past few days. This is having a monumental impact on the tourism industry and our immediate focus remains to support you. The Commonwealth, New South Wales and Victorian Governments have all announced a range of initiatives to support industry through this crisis. Commonwealth Government support initiatives…
Read MoreCoronavirus (COVID-19) Update #1 – Information for industry
At Murray Regional Tourism, we’re closely monitoring the rapidly changing coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and its impacts on the region’s tourism industry. Over the past week, we’ve been busy liaising with various state and federal agencies to ensure the Murray region is supported during the unprecedented circumstances facing the industry. We’ve also been speaking directly with many tourism…
Read MoreThe Murray Wins Bronze At National Tourism Awards
Murray Regional Tourism congratulates the region’s winner and finalists at the 2019 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards, held in Canberra on Friday 6 March 2020. The Murray region was represented by three finalists, with The River Deck in Albury winning bronze. The award winner and finalists from the Murray region and their categories are below. Read…
Read MoreTourism Awards, Accreditation and Star Ratings Information Session
***Please note this event has been cancelled due to the rapid development of the coronavirus (COVID-19)*** The Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) is visiting The Murray for their ‘Quality Tourism Framework Session’ – learn about the 2020 RACV Victorian Tourism Awards, the Quality Tourism Accreditation Program and Star Ratings Australia. This workshop is a must for…
Read MoreBushfire Recovery Marketing Campaigns
While the bushfire crisis hasn’t affected the Murray region to the extent it has some of our neighbours and our thoughts are with those regions, we are experiencing substantial impacts. Bushfires continue in the Upper Murray, several events in the east of the region have been cancelled because of smoke haze and moving forward we…
Read MoreBriefing Sessions To Support Murray Tourism Businesses
Murray Regional Tourism is hosting a series of bushfire recovery briefing sessions for tourism businesses in the eastern Murray region. The briefing sessions are an opportunity for tourism operators to provide feedback on how the bushfires have impacted their business and learn about the national, state and local marketing activities they can participate in to encourage visitors back to…
Read MoreNew Visitor Data Shows Tourism Critical To Murray Economy
The Murray region achieved record visitor numbers, nights and spending in the year ended 30 September 2019, according to the latest results from Tourism Research Australia. The region’s strong growth reflects how critically important the tourism industry is to the local, regional, state and national economies and highlights the need for the industry to unite…
Read MoreA message from our Chair regarding the bushfires
The Board and team at Murray Regional Tourism are saddened by the devastating bushfires that are severely impacting lives, communities, wildlife and livelihoods across Australia and our thoughts are with those affected. We also acknowledge the outstanding efforts of our emergency services teams and volunteers working so tirelessly to keep us all safe and well…
Read MoreThe Murray Strikes Gold at Victorian Tourism Awards
The Murray region’s tourism industry is celebrating with an outstanding three businesses winning awards at the 2019 RACV Victorian Tourism Awards, held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on Thursday 28 November 2019. The Murray region was very well represented with eight entrants, winning a hall of fame, two gold and one bronze award.…
Read MoreThe Murray Shines at NSW Tourism Awards
The Murray region’s tourism industry is celebrating with an impressive four businesses winning awards at the 2019 New South Wales (NSW) Tourism Awards, held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney on Thursday 14 November 2019. The Murray region was represented by six finalists, winning one gold, two silver and a highly commended award. Now…
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