South Australia Tourism Commission is rolling out the promotions of the Drive Routes in South Australia. The Southern Ocean Drive is where Mount Gambier and the Limestone Coast is featured. You will see a few of these signs popping up on the route. The image featured is located on the rim of the Blue Lake. Already there are posts appearing on social media of visitors on their tour and the locations they visit. This is [...]
Everyone is going on about China, the size of the market and the potential for Australia. Does it really matter to us in Mount Gambier? If you are interested in growth and developing our economy then the answer is a resounding YES! This is why: The China market is growing 2017 is the Year of For the first time China is positioned to overtake New Zealand as the largest visitor market for [...]
Tourism Mount Gambier and City of Mount Gambier are committed to help the industry upskill and learn more about getting the most our of the online environment. Workshops and events about getting your online presence working for you are being made available to the Tourism industry. Most recently we hosted one-on-one meetings for businesses, and prior to that we had Scott Groves join us for an overview of trends and how to start future proofing [...]
Tourism Mount Gambier wants to ensure our members become digital savvy and get the most from their online presence. Join us at this interactive event! Click the link below to register. ServiceIQ Workshop - FACEBOOK ADVERTISING FOR TOURISM OPERATORS SATIC, with the support of the Government of South Australia, the South Australian Tourism Commission and the Commonwealth Tourism Demand Driver Infrastructure (TDDI) program, is running 40 workshops around the state in 2017/18. These workshops will be [...]
"MORE than 600 delegates will land in Adelaide next week for a major airport conference showcasing the latest international trends, technologies and innovations in the sector." This article provides a good insight into the work going on in the aviation world to ensure South Australia continues to attract visitors from international destinations and across sectors. The article provides excellent data and information on the growth of our international markets, particularly China. The article also talks [...]
It's simple, if you don't have an ADTW listing you can't been seen online, by us (discovermountgambier.com.au), South Australia Tourism Commission or Tourism Australia. The Australian Tourism Data Warehouse holds all the listings for Tourism businesses across Australia. It is owned by Tourism Australia and all of the STate Tourism bodies. The information on this platform is then drawn into other distributor sites. It is FREE in South Australia to place your info online. No excuses, [...]
Tourism Mount Gambier Member Spotlight: Old Mount Gambier Gaol We ask Tourism Mount Gambier Members about themselves and why they love Mount Gambier. What business are you in? We operate a 150 year old gaol that we have converted into boutique accommodation and function centre. It was operational as a prison from 1866 unto 1995 . We hold the largest music shows in the regions history with bands such as Bliss N Eso, Hilltop Hoods, [...]
We all know the comfort a hot chocolate can bring. There is so much hype about the coffee that the humble hot chocolate has been cast aside. Not in Mount Gambier! We are proud of the hot chocolate experiences we have on offer. We also understand the experience is enhanced when accompanied by a sweet nibble. The pairing options on offer across Mount Gambier are unlimited. Not for us the mass produced cakes and slices, [...]
