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The regional tourism authority for Northern Rivers New South Wales….
- has a vision that tourism is integral to the culture, economy and community of the Northern Rivers region
- Has a mission to facilitate authentic & diverse tourism experiences to ensure a sustainable future for the regional community
Northern Rivers Tourism’s role
- Leadership and direction unifying the region
- Creator of opportunity for tourism operators
- Lobby in the interests of the regional community
- Be a conduit for and interpreter of marketing intelligence
- Promote the region as a destination in target markets
- Assist the region’s tourism industry to develop skills for commercial success
NRT Members benefit from exclusive access to:
- International and national marketing opportunities
- Professional skills development workshops and seminars
- A regional lobbying voice to local, state and federal government
- Interpreted travel industry and marketing intelligence
- Practical advice on business development
- Relevant and timely communications
Some key regional tourism facts
- Tourism is worth $1.1 billion per annum to the region's economy -Tourism directly employs over 7200 people (6.8%) of the region’s workforce - Northern Rivers welcomes 4.9 million day and overnight visitors each year.
- Put simply if you are in business in the Northern Rivers, then tourism is your business.
What is Northern Rivers Tourism and what does it do?
Northern Rivers Tourism is a not‐for‐profit, member‐based incorporated association responsible for the sustainable development and promotion of tourism. It provides leadership and direction unifying the regional tourism sector and delivers a range of valuable benefits to its members, such as access to marketing and publicity opportunities, facilitation and coordination of seminars, forums and workshops, usage of high quality destination photography and destination editorial for promotional purposes, interpreted industry intelligence and a voice for tourism stakeholders in our region to state and federal government. Premium membership costs $365 per year inclusive of GST.
What are the benefits of Northern Rivers Tourism Premium Membership?
- Exclusive or discounted access to professional skills development workshops and industry events
- Discounted Delegate Fees to Annual Tourism Symposium
- Exclusive or discounted opportunities to participate in regional cooperative marketing programs (Rivers of Life)
- Exclusive and or discounted access to International Marketing opportunities (Byron Bay & Beyond)*
- Media and trade famils, promotions, publicity referrals)
- A regional lobbying voice to local, state and federal government
- Exclusive access to Destination marketing tools (high quality stills and footage image library)
- Quarterly, plain English and concisely interpreted travel industry and marketing intelligence
- Practical advice on business development
- Relevant and timely communications on opportunities and issues that affect regional tourism
- Invitation to NRT’s Annual General Meeting and industry networking functions
- Access to NRT Board meeting minutes
- Copy of NRT’s Annual Report
*Operators must be export ready. 2010 program partners now confirmed.
How Do I Become a Premium Member?
Simply complete the attached membership registration form and forward to Northern Rivers Tourism with your payment.
Membership runs for 12 months from the date your membership application is received with full payment
The regional tourism authority for the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia
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To Join
- Visit http://www.northernriverstourism.com.au and become a premium member.
- Application and payment can also be made by downloading an application form, completing and sending it with full payment to
Russell Mills, CEO
Northern Rivers Tourism Inc.
Suite 5, 20 Byron St, Bangalow 2479
PO Box 601
The Channon NSW 2480
Inquiries: (02) 6687 0695
