Free Workshops
In addition to the conference sessions and regional famils there will be a series of FREE pre and post conference workshops being held in Karratha and Roebourne. Workshops will cover a variety of topics such as Savannah Guides Aboriginal and Eco tour guiding, astrotourism, event development and management and social media.
Aboriginal Tour Guide Training Workshop
Delivered by Russell Boswell of Savannah Guides to improve the guiding skills and capabilities of participants who are looking to enter Tour Guiding or have recently started guiding.
Eco Guide Certification
EcoGuide certification provides a professional development framework for Tour Operators and their Guides, Protected Area Managers and Rangers, and is Ecotourism Australia’s most advanced guide accreditation.
Social Media Marketing
This session examines a range of digital marketing options, including social media, email marketing and blogging, to help you understand what would work for your business.
Dark Sky Tourism
Delivered by Carol Redford who has a vision to grow regional tourism in WA by using our State’s astronomical strengths and protecting our dark night sky as a world-class asset that will attract visitors for decades to come. READ MORE >>>
Delivering exceptional visitor experiences
This workshop is pitched at tourism operators and visitor centres that deliver experiences – it will assist them in understanding the needs and expectations of their key visitor markets at each stage of the travel journey so that they can enhance the experience. In this hands-on workshop participants will be working through a customer journey mapping exercise.
Event Development & Management
This workshop is pitched at event organisers and council staff that are involved in the delivery of local home-grown events – it will assist them in understanding the future direction of their event, and how to remain fresh and relevant. In this hands-on workshop participants will be guided through the creation of a strategic plan for their event, looking closely at the themes, values, and purpose.