This episode is brought to you by the Australian Regional Tourism (ART) Network recorded live at the ART 2024 Convention in Mackay, a dynamic gathering of regional tourism leaders and innovators.
Australian Regional Tourism (ART) is the peak body representing regional tourism practitioners, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation to drive sustainable growth in regional destinations. We’re also excited to share details about the 2025 Australian Regional Tourism Convention (ARTC), which will be held in the stunning Adelaide Hills from October 14–17, 2025. Hosted in the historic German town of Hahndorf, the event will offer an inspiring blend of world-class cellar door experiences, pristine nature, and agritourism gems. It’s the perfect opportunity for tourism professionals to connect, exchange ideas, and shape the future of regional tourism.
In this enlightening episode of the Tourism Hub Podcast, host Despina Karatzias engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dana Ronan from Nourish Group. They discuss exciting developments in the tourism industry, including the announcement of the 2025 ART Convention set to take place in the beautiful Adelaide Hills, just a short drive from Adelaide’s city centre.
Listeners will gain insight into Nourish Group’s groundbreaking partnership with Australian Regional Tourism, focusing on the social impact and value tourism brings to local communities. Dana elaborates on the innovative use of the Australian Social Value Bank, a tool designed to quantify the social benefits of tourism, moving beyond traditional economic metrics to encompass the broader well-being of communities.
The discussion highlights the significance of measuring social impact, with Dana explaining how tourism can contribute to community well-being and resilience. She emphasises the importance of looking at tourism through a lens that values the distribution of benefits to local residents, rather than solely focusing on visitor numbers and spending.
This episode is a must-listen for tourism professionals eager to understand the evolving landscape of the industry and the critical role of social value in shaping sustainable tourism practices. Tune in to discover how embracing a holistic view of tourism can lead to lasting positive change in regional communities.
SAVE THE DATE for the 2025 Australian Regional Tourism Convention
Don’t forget to save the date for the 2025 Australian Regional Tourism Convention, October 14–17 in the stunning Adelaide Hills. Despina will be there for the fourth consecutive year, capturing content and all the gold nuggets from the convention including live broadcast interviews across the Australian Regional Tourism Network Facebook and Linked In Pages. Who knows, you could be the next guest sharing your insights on regional tourism. If you are a tourism professional working in the Australian regional tourism industry this is a convention you want to add to your budget and don’t want to miss. I look forward to seeing you in 2025, and don’t forget to subscribe on your favourite podcast platform, to tune in to monthly Australian Regional Tourism ARTful Chats!
01:44 – Nourish Group working with Australian regional tourism to measure social value
09:24 – You co-designed the National Agri Tourism Strategy Framework in 2022
11:16 – Dana says art convention is tailored to regional tourism stakeholders
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