Tourism Future 2030 Masterclasses continue

The opening phase of the Tourism Future 2030 program is complete with both the Forum and the subsequent masterclasses being hailed as great successes - with much learning, networking and collaboration across the board. We've still got some events to come early next year (details below) so feel free to register your interest and get involved.

Email your interest to tf2030@sapphirecoast.com.au

2019 February Networking Event SAVE THE DATE

The first networking event of the new year will be held on 13th February 2019. We're heading north to Bermagui for this one and the venue will be the Bermagui Beach Hotel.

New & existing businesses will be invited to showcase their product and we'll be getting some updates from industry as well, so make sure to save the date. More details to follow in January.

The Experience Development Platform Vision Document - have your say here

A focus on building high yield world class experiences? Developing new 'short stay' markets from the Canberra region? Preparing for Millennials? Exploiting the cruise opportunity? These and more are touch points referenced in the Sapphire Coast Experience Development Platform Vision. Industry is invited to add value and insights HERE

EAT Merimbula 2019 - Call for Stallholders!

EAT Merimbula 2019 seeks accomplished local chefs and providores for this high profile festival. As always, we want the event to showcase the best of our local produce and people in the most innovative of ways. To request an application form email EAT.

Spotlight on new tourism experiences

The recent TF2030 event showed just how criticial collaboration, communication and rubbing shoulders is for tourism operators in the region. Moving forward, we'll be showcasing start up businesses as well as existing businesses with new offerings, so feel free to get in touch and let us know what's new.

This newsletter it's all about Currajong Common, a working Angora goat farm situated at Burragate. Currajong Common will be offering immersive experience for visitors including Sunday lunch featuring fresh local produce plus time to spend meeting the gorgeous goats, learning about the farming processes and generally enjoying the beautiful scenery. Click here to download the Currajong Common flyer - a classic country Sunday Lunch will be a great idea for your guests

Alluding to all that collaboration, Currajong Common is also partnering with Captain Sponge's Magical Oyster Tours to offer "Ocean to Earth". Branded as authentic experiences with primary producers, visitors will take Sponge's award winning Pambula Lake tour and then be transported to Currajong Common where they'll meet the goats, enjoy a local produce lunch and end the day at Dunblane Farm - home of the tasty Lamb! This is a really great initiative that showcases both our pristine lakes and our innovative agriculture. To download the flyer click here or to discuss further contact Lara on 6495 6452.

Destination NSW - Inbound Strategy Workshop - Merimbula

DNSW are hosting an inbound strategy workshop in Merimbula on 27th February 2019. This practical workshop is designed to provide tourism businesses, such as tours, attractions and accommodation, with the necessary steps to develop and sell export-ready tourism products to the international travel trade.
This workshop will suit businesses that have been operating for at least a year and have previously attended an Export Ready 101 workshop or watched the webcast. Get more information here.

Bega Valley Innovation Hub - Business accelerator programme

The newly created Bega Valley Innovation Hub has announced their business accelerator programme, offering a unique developed formula that up-skills and empowers businesses to take an idea from its earliest spark and nurture it into a strong, sustainable business in record time.

They will be choosing the most promising startups from our community to enter a three-month collaborative sprint. The 12 week program will run from March to June (with an Easter Break) and is designed to better prepare startups, scale ups and existing businesses for customer engagement with customers and investors, and for sustainable long term growth. For more information, visit their website here.