Events Calendar
BBFNSW-ACT Annual Conference
Tues 19th & Wed 20th August 2008
The Association's 2008 conference will be held at Mollymook Surf Life Saving Club, on the South Coast NSW. This venue offers spectacular coastal views, and together with an exciting program we are looking forward to a wonderful time meeting with members as we learn how we can improve our business skills.
Theme: "Marketing, Managing, Meeting and Greeting"
Dates: Cocktail Party - Monday evening 18th August
Conference - Tuesday 19th & Wednesday 20th August 2008
See full details, program, speaker profiles, sponsors, location map and register on-line at:
Conference 2008 Section
NSW Tourism Awards 2008
Tues 2nd Sept, 2008
Closing date for submissions for the 2008 NSW Tourism awards.
Stage 3 - TAFE Course 6449 - Statement of Attainment in Bed & Breakfast Tourism
2nd & 3rd Sept 2008
Stage 3 of a 3 part programme. For full qualification you will need to complete all 3 stages, however each stage is able to be taken independently.
This stage covers the following subjects:
Develop and Implement a Business Plan
Interpret Financial Information
Prepare a business plan for you own business and improve your knowledge of accounting practices.
For more information please contact Lindsay Lamb at Blue Mountains TAFE on 131870 or lindsay.lamb@tafensw.edu.au
Small Business September
Tuesday 16th September 2008
A series of workshops held around the state and sponsored by Dept of State and Regional Development. BBFNSW-ACT will hold a morning workshop at DSRD followed by AGM and lunch. Speaker and topic for the workshop are still to be finalised. More details contact Clare Swaan on 9871 7417
BBFNSW-ACT AGM
Tuesday 16th September 2008
This year, our annual AGM and election of office bearers will be held in conjunction with our small business September workshop. Venue: DSRD, level 47, MLC Building, Martin Place, Sydney
Date: Tuesday 16th September 2008
Time: 12:00 noon
Look forward to seeing you there!
For more details contact Clare Swaan on 9871 7417
NSW Tourism Awards 2008
24th - 27th Sept, 2008
Judging of submissions of the NSW Tourism Awards 2008. Good luck to all our members who have entered this year!
Sustainability in Tourism and the Community
Thursday 9th october 2008
Presented by Lovedale Chamber of Commerce inc. Special guest Ian Kiernan AO. Find out how you can move towards environmentally sustainable tourism in the Hunter.
More Information: Lovedale Events - Sustainable Tourism
NSW Tourism Awards 2008
20th Nov, 2008
Gala Presentation Ceremony & Dinner
Countrylink 2008 Outback NSW Tourism Symposium
12/13 February 2008
The first Outback NSW Tourism Industry Symposium will be held in Broken Hill NSW and is aimed specifically at Australian outback tourism and accommodation operators.
Network with other businesses and tourism industry operators. Learn about current trends, statistics and opportunities. Visit the Trade show and partake in optional Broken Hill tours.
The Key note speaker is Craig Catchlove from the Northern Territory who will be speaking on the specific challenges of Australian Outback Tourism.
For more details go to CountryLink Outback 2008 Tourism Symposium
Dubbo B&B and Farmstay Workshop
Wed 27th February 2008
An entertaining, informal morning learning new skills (or perhaps brushing up on some old ones) relating to the hospitality industry. After lunch, we'll be heading off on a famil of Bed and Breakfasts and other local attractions, so you can confidently refer your guests to them. Location: Red Earth Estate, Dubbo
Cost $27.50 - includes morning tea, lunch and GST
For more details contact Nancy Lander on 02 6887 3823
Lovedale (Hunter Valley) Workshop
Wednesday 5th March 2008
An interesting program is currently being finalised. Speakers will include Clare Keogh, Chair of BBFNSW-ACT.
Lunch will be followed by a 'famil' of B&B and Farmstay properties in the area.
Numbers are limited.
For more details contact Robyn Gill on 02 4930 7384 or email to relax@ivillini.com.au
Stage 1 - TAFE Course 6449 - Statement of Attainment in Bed & Breakfast Tourism
11th & 12th March 2008
In conjunction with BBFNSW-ACT, TAFE NSW has developed an exciting new B&B Tourism course for 2008.
Training will be offered in three stages:
Stage 1 - Marketing for the B&B/Farmstay Opertor
Stage 2 - Planning and Safety for the B&B/Farmstay Operator
Stage 3 - Business Planning for regional Tourism
For each stage, attendance at an introductory workshop is recommended. Thereafter, you will study and complete the assessment tasks at home in your own time. Study support is available by phone and email.
Each stage can be completed separately. However, to gain the full qualification all three stages are required, and a Safe Food Handling Certificate.
Stage 1 offers the following subjects:
Tourism Marketing Activities
Develop and Update Tourism Industry Knowledge
You will develop a marketing plan for your own business and learn more about how the tourism industry works.
For more information contact Lindsay Lamb, Western Sydney Institute of TAFE - Blue Mountains College on 131870 or by email lindsay.lamb@tafensw.edu.au
Stage 2 - TAFE Course 6449 - Statement of Attainment in Bed & Breakfast Tourism
27th May 2008
Designed to 'stand alone', or combine with stages 1 and 3 to attain the full qualification.
This stage of the course includes the following subjects:
Develop and Implement Operational Plans
Establish and Maintain a Safe and Secure Worksplace
Develop and Update Local Knowledge
Develop an operational plan and risk management strategies for your own business. Prepare a portfolio of local information for your guests.
For more details contact Lindsay Lamb at Blue Mountains TAFE on 131870 or lindsay.lamb@tafensw.edu.au
NSW Tourism Awards 2008
18th July, 2008
Closing date for nominations & entry fees. If you are considering nominating your property for an award, the sooner you lodger your application the better, as site inspections will take place from 1st July, 2008. Site Inspections form part of the judging process.Contact Shan Lawson at Tourism Industry Council by phone on 0408 153 605 or by email awards@ticnsw.com.au
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