Since announcing a waive on membership fees for the 2020/2021 financial year, over 30 Noosa businesses have signed on to become members of Tourism Noosa.
Tourism Noosa CEO Melanie Anderson said the membership fee waive was to support its 600 plus membership base during the challenging time of COVID and is also an exciting opportunity to welcome new members.
“It has been fantastic to see so many businesses jump on board and become members of Tourism Noosa. What is particularly interesting is that it’s not just the mainstream tourism businesses that have signed on such as accommodation operators and restaurant but other businesses that understand the importance tourism is to our region. New member businesses have included hairdressers, retailers, take-aways, business coaches and even a magician!” said Ms Anderson.
Sarah Graham Hooper from La Vida Restaurant said “I had been considering joining Tourism Noosa since taking over the restaurant however it wasn’t until COVID, that I have had the chance to stop and reflect on the business and how we do things. Now more than ever, it’s important for the region that we work together. Being a member of Tourism Noosa is a great opportunity for us to meet other businesses in Noosa and have this additional support”.
James Howard-Clarke from Noosa Stand-Up Paddle is a returning member of Tourism Noosa and commented “My membership had lapsed purely from a financial perspective, as sometimes you can’t do everything, When I read about the membership fee waive, I signed up immediately. It is great to be a member of Tourism Noosa and we have always appreciated the support they offer our industry”.
Tourism Noosa Board Director James Kendall is helping drive membership and said “There are many benefits to businesses for being a member of Tourism Noosa but particularly in these times, it’s an opportunity to have access to tourism insights, up to date information from what is happening with COVID and essentially having that additional support from Tourism Noosa”.
“Right Now, the team from Tourism Noosa are developing a new strategic vision for the future leadership and management of the tourism industry in Noosa focusing on the next two years as we rebuild post COVID lockdown and this will help all Tourism Noosa members and businesses in Noosa” said Mr Kendall.
For membership details head to www.visitnoosa.com.au/membership
