Bendigo Tourism Board Inc. held their 2013 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday 16 September at the Foundary Hotel Complex. Guest speaker Helen Hardwick, Program Manager, Tourism Policy and Strategy, City of Melbourne gave a presentation on the recent research undertaken on the “Visitor Journey” and how digital technology is expanding our ways of communication with visitors.
Approx 80 guests attended the AGM, enjoying networking with people form the Tourism Industry including; Bendigo Tourism members, City of Greater Bendigo councillors and staff, sponsors and special guests.
Six candidates nominated for the two vacant positions on the Bendigo Tourism Board for 2013/2014. The successful canditdates were Anthony Gurry and Sharon Carlson who were re-elected for an additional 2 year Term.
Continuing Board members are:
Geoff Michell, Cr Elise Chapman, Paul Henderson, Evonne Oxenham, Bob Downing, Brent Curran, Jim Smith, Mitch Barri, Sharon Carlson, Anthony Gurry
Media prize winners were:
2014 Bendigo & Heathcote Official Visitors Guide Advertising (valued at $1000) and sponsored by the City of Greater Bendigo was won by Book Now.
Bendigo Advertiser ‘Out & About’ Magazine Full Page (valued at $990) and sponsored the Bendigo Advertiser was won by Jubilee Villa B&B.
Online Marketing ½ day Consultation package (valued at $750) and sponsored by the Web Company was won by Bendigo Stadium.
Photography package with Red Line Studio (valued at $400) and sponsored by Red Line Studio was won by Buda Historical Home & Garden.
Social Media Strategy 101 Training or Search Engine Optimisation Package (valued at $420) and sponsored by Design Experts was won by Bouchon Bendigo
Print/Design Package (valued at $500) and sponsored by Bart N Print was won by DeBeers Townhouses.
Bendigo Magazine ¼ page advertising (valued at $550) and sponsored by Bendigo Magazine was won by Thelma’s Tea Cottage.
One free Mystery Shop (Business Audit) (valued at $275) and sponsored by Tourism Audit Services was won by A-Line Holiday Units.
