Strategic Plan 2008 to 2013 - Tourism Western Australia
Strategic Plan 2008 to 2013 - Tourism Western Australia
Strategic Plan 2008 to 2013 - Tourism Western Australia
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Initiatives <strong>to</strong> be undertaken continued...<br />
Initiative Description To be undertaken when?<br />
1.8 Drive initiatives <strong>to</strong> address<br />
the skills shortage.<br />
The industry will be regularly informed about<br />
options for accessing staff, solutions <strong>to</strong><br />
current shortages will be canvassed with the<br />
Commonwealth and initiatives <strong>to</strong> enhance<br />
the reputation of the <strong>to</strong>urism and hospitality<br />
sec<strong>to</strong>rs will be conducted.<br />
Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5<br />
P P P P P<br />
By Whom?<br />
Marketing<br />
Leverage off Commonwealth Government<br />
initiatives in this area. Regular communication<br />
with the Commonwealth and distribution of<br />
information <strong>to</strong> the industry will be ongoing.<br />
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IDVS<br />
1.9 Support a truly national <strong>to</strong>urism<br />
accreditation program and its<br />
roll out in<strong>to</strong> the industry.<br />
Increase the promotion, delivery and benefits<br />
of <strong>to</strong>urism accreditation in WA in association<br />
with <strong>Tourism</strong> Council <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Australia</strong> and<br />
other TAAL endorsed programs. Work with<br />
the Commonwealth <strong>to</strong> increase geographical<br />
coverage of accreditation.<br />
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Marketing<br />
Strategy: Cus<strong>to</strong>mer Access & Feedback<br />
1.10 Enable consumers <strong>to</strong> easily<br />
identify and access quality<br />
product and experiences.<br />
1.11 Keep pace with consumer<br />
technology trends and create<br />
a comprehensive and effective<br />
WA digital presence for<br />
consumers and improve WA<br />
share of voice.<br />
Ensure marketing activities are aligned <strong>to</strong> and<br />
meet consumer information needs, and focus<br />
on the promotion of iconic experiences and<br />
quality product. Also see 1.16.<br />
Ensure WA is well represented online in<br />
key markets through the development and<br />
promotion of a comprehensive information<br />
base of quality product aligned <strong>to</strong> iconic<br />
holiday experiences and user friendly online<br />
functionality across a broad spectrum of<br />
<strong>to</strong>urism sec<strong>to</strong>rs and stakeholders, and the<br />
effective distribution of that content <strong>to</strong> increase<br />
WA share of voice.<br />
Ensure consumer data is shared with and from<br />
industry and used <strong>to</strong> improve decision making.<br />
Undertake proactive and targeted online<br />
communications direct with prospective visi<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
in partnership with industry. Allow consumers<br />
<strong>to</strong> push or pull this information based on<br />
their needs.<br />
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Marketing<br />
Regularly reinvent the WA <strong>Tourism</strong> Network <strong>to</strong><br />
enhance the WA <strong>to</strong>urism database. Leverage<br />
relationship with ATDW <strong>to</strong> maximise electronic<br />
distribution of WA product and motivational<br />
content.<br />
P P P P P<br />
IDVS<br />
1.12 Encourage and promote<br />
positive word of mouth and<br />
referrals post a consumer’s<br />
holiday <strong>to</strong> WA, and facilitate<br />
visible and effective feedback<br />
mechanisms between<br />
consumers.<br />
Ensure positive word of mouth and referrals<br />
are widely distributed <strong>to</strong> key markets, and<br />
encourage consumers <strong>to</strong> refer and recommend<br />
WA. (refer 1.4). Use positive consumer<br />
referrals as examples <strong>to</strong> others.<br />
P P P P P Marketing<br />
TOURISM WESTERN AUSTRALIA | <strong>Strategic</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> <strong>2008</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>2013</strong> | Building for the Future