Tourism Conversations

Warren Entsch Says Australia Needs a Dedicated Tourism Minister

Warren Entsch proposes a tourism-friendly National Park management model.

Fishing has a unique place in the heart of Australians. Veronica Hope MBA and Angela Easdown of Go Fish discuss why.

Learn how the skilled market segmentation of an iconic venue - The Sydney Opera House - can sustain maintanance and arts funding.

Carmel Beattie explains how launching the tourism marketing of the Sydney Opera House took a year, a team, and shift in mindset from the artists within.

Carmel Beattie explains how the world's media naturally saw the Sydney Opera House as representative of the Australian Spirit when the media outlets covered the Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics.

Warren Entsch is a tourism stalwart and the Federal Member for some of Australia's most exquisite protected land.

Bob Mason turned a heritage venue on Lake Macquarie NSW Australia into a much-loved community cinema. It’s certainly not for the money, but Bob says “We’ll be here as long as the public needs us.” Bob Mason Lake Cinema Boolaroo (Lake Macquarie) NSW Australia ‘Second run’ cinema Convert or close – saved for 15 years […]

Craig West's Business Succession+ knows that business owners often have different motivations than just cash. In this presentation to an investment audience, Craig explains the complex business of turning businesses with informal values into tradeable assets.

Angela Easdown’s tourism agency Go Fish organises fishing trips for everyone from footy teams to individuals, everywhere from Tasmania to the Kimberly in far northwest WA. This tourism conversation explores the economics of tourism agencies and the importance of relationships when you’re exporting quality, personalised tourism services. Tourism Conversations is a production of The Tourism […]

Carmel Beattie is a Destination Marketer who agreed with the Opera House in 1998 when they said “We think we can make some money from tourism.” This story reflects the professionalism required in tourism marketing. Recorded September 2021 Interviewer is Veronica Hope of Australian Voice Tourism Marketing Carmel Beattie – Quotes “You don’t discount quality, […]