The 2023 Perth Airport Regional Tourism Conference will take place in Kalgoorlie-Boulder on May 15 - 17, 2023. More information is available here.
Program subject to change.
Monday, May 15
Make your way to the Conference Hub at the Goldfields Art Centre, which will be open from 9am.
Local hosts will be on hand to advise on nearby attractions, hospitality options and walking routes for you to explore town, join in with some activations, or make use of the centre’s facilities for meetings or work.
Visitor Centres WA Meeting (Exclusive to Visitor Centre representatives)
Goldfields Arts Centre, 35 Cheetham Street
| 11.30am |
Registrations commence Light lunch available for Visitor Centre delegates |
| 12.00pm |
Visitor Centres WA meeting commences Introduction by VCWA Chair Troy De Souza |
| 12.05pm |
Sponsor Address - Forbes Jamieson, Bookeasy Partnerships Manager |
| 12.20pm |
Visitor Centre Research Update and Visitor Economy Strategy Session Tourism WA Acting Executive Director Strategy and Engagement Stephanie Underwood and Senior Manager for Research and Insights, Chris Galvin |
| 1.05pm |
Visitor Centre discussion |
| 2.00pm |
Visitor Centre meeting concludes |
Conference sessions (Included for all delegates)
Goldfields Arts Centre, 35 Cheetham Street
| 1.00pm |
Registrations and Exhibition Open |
| 2.30pm |
Introduction by Master of Ceremonies Evan Hall, Tourism Council WA Chief Executive Officer |
| 2.40pm |
Host Town Address: Tourism in the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Mayor John Bowler, City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder |
| 3.10pm |
Local Tourism Stories Patrick Hill, Outback Highway Development Council Chairman Kim Eckert, Kalgoorlie-Boulder Urban Landcare Group Chief Executive Officer Tim Moore, City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Local History and Archives Officer Sue Hanson, Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre Chief Executive Officer Edie Ulrich and Danny Ulrich, Goldfields Honey Ant Tours |
|
4.50pm |
Developing Your Tourism Business Adie Chapman, Oh Hey WA Ryan Mossny, Two Feet & a Heartbeat |
|
5.10pm |
State of the Industry Evan Hall, Tourism Council WA Chief Executive Officer |
| 5.30pm |
Session concludes |
Networking Function (Included for all delegates)
Hosted by the City of Kalgoorlie Boulder.
Museum of the Goldfields, 17 Hannan Street.
6.00pm - 8.00pm
Dress code: Smart casual/business
Tuesday, May 16
Conference sessions (Included for all delegates)
Goldfields Arts Centre, 35 Cheetham Street
| 8.00am |
Registrations and Networking |
| 9.00am |
Introduction by MC |
| 9.05am |
Industry Trends and Insights Simon Brown, RSM Australia Principal |
| 9.25am |
Tourism Australia Update Bede Fennell, Tourism Australia Executive General Manager, Corporate Affairs |
| 9.55am |
A Dream Decade: Laying the Foundations for our 10-Year Tourism Vision Carolyn Turnbull, Tourism Western Australia Managing Director |
| 10.30am |
Morning tea |
| 11.00am |
Building Tourism Communities and Partnerships Marcus Falconer, Australia's Golden Outback Chief Executive Officer |
| 11.20am |
WAITOC Update Walter McGuire, WAITOC Chair and Robert Taylor, WAITOC Chief Executive Officer |
| 11.50am |
Mandurah's Giant Global Disruptor Anita Kane, Visit Mandurah General Manager |
| 12.10pm |
Developing a Resilient and Diverse Regional Tourism Sector Matt Lang, G'Day Group Chief Operating Officer |
| 12.30pm |
Explore WAnderland Alec Coles, WA Museum Chief Executive Officer |
| 1.00pm |
Lunch Sponsored by Tourism Western Australia |
| 2.00pm |
Ministerial Address Hon Roger Cook MLA, Deputy Premier and Minister for Tourism |
| 2.15pm |
International Keynote: An International Perspective on Indigenous Tourism John Barrett, Kapiti Island Nature Tours & Nature Lodge Chairman & Founder, New Zealand |
| 3.00pm |
Post-Mining Tourism Development in Australia Professor Kirsten Holmes, Curtin University |
|
3.20pm |
The Path to Totality Daniel Holbrook, Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation Executive Program Manager Total Solar Eclipse |
| 3.50pm |
Final Remarks from MC |
| 4.00pm |
Session concludes |
Conference Dinner (Included for all delegates)
Secret location, transfers provided
6.00pm - 10.00pm
Hosted by Master of Ceremonies and 7News 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 7NEWS Top Tourism Town Awards and 2023 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards Individual Excellence Awards.
This year’s dinner will be held at a secret location, with transfers provided. The dress code is smart casual/business.
Wednesday, May 17
9.00am - 10.00am - Networking Breakfast
Goldfields Arts Centre, 35 Cheetham Street
Featuring address from Federal Tourism & Trade Minister, Senator the Hon Don Farrell.
10.00am - 4.00pm
Hop-on, Hop-off City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Tour, included for all delegates.
