Locally-Led Recovery, Reactivating Local Economies & Building Better Futures
Release Date: 03/05/2020
107. Revisiting: Achieving Results by Taking Time Out, Operating a Successful Family Business & Industry Shaping Technology (Ep. 71)
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In this week’s episode, Adrian and Josh chat about the importance of taking time away from a business, in order to make good business decisions. They discuss the advantages and pitfalls of working with family. The pair also discuss the ever-important topic of emerging technology, in particular tech destined to reshape the caravanning industry.
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106. Revisiting: Point of Difference, Building Mutually Beneficial Partnerships & Handling Customer Complaints Effectively (Ep.69)
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Karl Heyman is the CEO of Family Parks Australia & New Zealand, a network of pet friendly holiday parks that celebrate having a point of difference. Before moving to Australia, Karl worked for the Caravan Club in the UK. The Caravan Club (now the Caravan and Motor Home Club) is a 107-year-old club with traditional values, turning over 100 million pounds a year, boasting over 400 thousand members across approximately 250-270 parks in England, Scotland, Wales and Republic of Ireland.
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105. Revisiting: Embracing Technology, Using Feedback to Implement Change & Recognising Challenges (Ep.52)
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Peter Buttigieg is the CEO and Founder of RMS, a global Cloud Software Company that specialises in software solutions. With 35+ years’ experience, Peter has witnessed the rapid transition into the digital age and countless technological changes. Throughout his career, Peter's main role has been introducing such advancements to the public and encouraging involvement.
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104. Revisiting: Dealing with Industry Disruption, Risk Appetite & Being Your Authentic Self
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While it’s possible to set out the path we would like our lives to take, if there is one thing that is certain, life has a tendency to throw out curve-balls when we least expect it. This has been highlighted for every person, in almost every country across the world. We have been served a curve-ball of unprecedented proportions, one that is impacting us on a global scale. We are facing an industry disruption unlike anything we have witnessed in our lifetimes.
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103. Graeme Haycraft & Jeremy Wilshire on Mental Health Support, Keeping Community Spirit High & Access to Recovery Resources
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This week on the ‘That Bad Review’ podcast series, we present the third episode in the Southern NSW, Visitor Economy Bushfire Recovery Summit podcast series. Episode three begins with a conversation between Adrian and Graeme Haycraft. Graeme was instrumental in the tourism recovery efforts on behalf of the Murrindindi and Mitchell Shire Councils, after the Black Saturday Fires of 2009. Graeme shares some great advice, based on his own experience in crisis management and disaster recovery processes.
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102. Richard Beere on Target Markets and Best Fit Products, Building Resilience Through Diversity & The Holistic Circle Driving Consumerism
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Richard Beere is the Managing Director ofFastrak Asian Solutions and the Chair of Destination Southern New South Wales. With over 40 years’ experience working in the Tourism Industry, Richard possess a wealth of knowledge. Adrian was keen to chat with Richard, and hear what advice he has for industry stakeholders. Richard’s insights are even more valuable at this period in time, as we navigate through uncharted waters, not only within the tourism industry, but throughout every industry across the world
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101. Communication is Key, Recovery Tips for Operators & Consistent Messaging
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Episode two begins with a conversation between Adrian and Shannan Perry-Hall. Shannon is the Recovery Action Team Lead - Economic & Tourism, and the Acting Tourism Manager at Shoalhaven City Council. Shannon and Adrian have a great conversation around communication. They discuss how effective and open, two-way communication is vital in times of crisis. Shannon also shares some important recovery tips for operators and the best way to keep up to date with all the information that is being shared.
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Frankie J Holden on: Falling in Love with the Caravan and Camping Industry, Connecting with Nature & The Future of Holiday Parks
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To celebrate the 100th episode of ‘That Bad Review’ podcast series, Adrian chats with Australian actor, musician, long-standing TV host and more recently holiday park owner, Frankie J Holden. Frankie shares his experience around falling in love with the caravan and camping industry, while hosting the TV series ‘What’s Up Downunder’. “We would travel all over Australia and visit wonderful places, and go and stay in some wonderful parks”, Holden explains.
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99. Visitor Economy Bushfire Recovery Summit: Locally-Led Recovery, Reactivating Local Economies & Building Better Futures
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In February 2020, a Visitor Economy Bushfire Recovery Summit, was held on the South Coast of NSW, in the wake of a prolonged and devastating bushfire period. The event focused on sharing strategies to support communities through a locally-led recovery process. The event also provided a platform for attendees to communicate the needs of local and regional business owners.
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Mental Health Support, Keeping Community Spirit High & Access to Recovery Resources
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Episode three of the Southern NSW, Visitor Economy Bushfire Recovery Summit - Podcast Series, begins with podcast host chatting with . Graeme was instrumental in leading the tourism recovery efforts on behalf of the Murrindindi and Mitchell Shire Councils, after the . Graeme shares some great advice, based on his own experience in crisis management and disaster recovery processes. In the second half of the podcast, Adrian chats with , the Major Events Manager for . Jeremy was the MC at the Bushfire Recovery Summit. Throughout the event, Jeremy encouraged attendees to contribute their...
info_outlineIn February 2020, a Visitor Economy Bushfire Recovery Summit, was held on the South Coast of NSW, in the wake of a prolonged and devastating bushfire period. The event was hosted by Destination Southern NSW (DSNSW) and Destination Sydney Surrounds South (DSSS), with a focus on sharing strategies to support communities through a locally-led recovery process. The event also provided a platform for attendees to communicate the needs of business owners.
Podcast host and industry leader, Adrian Easdown, was commissioned to capture key messages from the summit. The result is a series of podcast episodes, highlighting actions business owners can take to stay informed, find support and rebuild, during times of crisis.
Locally-Led Recovery
Episode one of the podcast series begins with Sean Haylan, the General Manager of DSNSW, explaining the role of Destination Networks during crisis periods, and why locally-led recovery processes are key in rebuilding communities. Adrian and Sean discuss the readiness of local areas to welcome visitors, and the importance of visitor spend in the reactivation of the local economies. Adrian and Sean also talk about different levels of assistance available, highlighting the importance of access to reliable mental health support. Lastly, Sean urges businesses to be authentic in their communication and messaging, so that visitor expectations can be appropriately managed.
In the second half of episode one, Adrian chats with Steve Rosa, the Group Manager for Tourism & Economic Development at Destination Southern Highlands. Steve’s local government area, the Wingecarribee Shire Council, was hit by two major fire fronts, severely impacting the region. Steve shares some great local initiatives that have been instrumental in the region’s recovery to date. He explains how businesses owners have been inspired to take charge, and put the Southern Highlands back on the tourist map.
Reactivating Local Economies
Steve shares how Wingecarribee Shire Council recognises the local Tourism and Hospitality Industry as a major economic driver. With this in mind, the council has invested in several promotional campaigns. They have also encouraged local residents to become proud ambassadors of the region. The newly created Bushfire Recovery ‘Share the Love’ Campaign is an extension of Destination Southern Highland’s award-winning ‘My Southern Highlands’ branding. A major focus behind the campaign is to encourage an immediate injection of cash into the local economy. By doing so, Steve and his team hope to assist business owners get through the initial, critical stage of recovery.
Building Better Futures
Inspiration is offered through a story Steve shares, of a business called Mrs Old Bucks Pantry. Staff from the store have implemented innovative ideas to attract people to the region. They have also encouraged industry partners in their community to get involved. The end result is a community led campaign, letting visitors know the village of Berrima is open for business. Steve commends the participants for their proactive approach, applauding community members for working together to build a better future.
Links to resources and additional information
- RENSW – A central platform that hosts a range of bushfire recovery resources distributed by local, state and national organisations. The information collated on this website is available to assist in locally-led recovery processes. Visit the website for information and resources on available support, promotional campaigns and more.
- Destination Southern NSW
- Sean Haylan LinkedIn Profile
- Destination Sydney Surrounds South
- Steve Rosa LinkedIn Profile
- Destination Southern Highlands
- Adrian Easdown LinkedIn Profile
- Destination NSW
- ‘Now’s the time to Love NSW’ Marketing Campaign
- ‘Holiday Here This Year’ Marketing Campaign
- Destination NSW Tourism Recovery Package
- Presentations and information from the Bushfire Recovery Summit
- Black Saturday Fires of 2009 – Marysville & King Lake Regions
- Listen to Episode 2 - Bushfire Recovery Summit Podcast Series – Communication is Key, Recovery Tips for Operators & Consistent Messaging
- Listen to Episode 3 - Bushfire Recovery Summit Podcast Series – Mental Health Support, Keeping Community Spirit High & Access to Recovery Resources