101. Communication is Key, Recovery Tips for Operators & Consistent Messaging
Release Date: 03/22/2020
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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_outlineThis week on the ‘That Bad Review’ we present the second episode in the Southern NSW, Visitor Economy Bushfire Recovery Summit podcast series.
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.
The second half of the episode introduces three industry leaders from the south coast, The three industry leaders I chat with next are, Daniel Murphy, the Manager for Economic Development at Bega Valley Shire Council, Tim Booth, the Manager for Tourism & Events at Eurobodalla Shire Council and Anthony Osborne, the Managing Director of Destination Agency. The men share their views around what support is needed in the affected areas and how businesses can take a proactive approach to ensure the quickest recovery period possible. The group also reiterate the importance of consistent messaging and open communication.
Each Monday, join Adrian Easdown as he has enlightening chats with leaders within the accommodation, tourism & hospitality industries around the globe, on the first podcast of its kind in the southern hemisphere.
If you own, manage or work in the tourism and hospitality industry, or own a retail business, especially if you have been affected by any kind of natural disaster or catastrophic event, this is one podcast you won’t want to miss.
Links to resources and additional recovery information
- RENSW – A central platform that hosts a range of bushfire recovery resources and communication 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.
- Shannan Perry-Hall LinkedIn Profile
- [email protected]
- Tim Booth LinkedIn Profile
- Daniel Murphy LinkedIn Profile
- Anthony Osborne LinkedIn Profile
- Adrian Easdown LinkedIn Profile
- Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW)
- Destination NSW Tourism Recovery Package
- Presentations and information from the Bushfire Recovery Summit
- Destination NSW
- ‘Now’s the time to Love NSW’ Marketing Campaign
- ‘Holiday Here This Year’ Marketing Campaign
- Destination Southern NSW
- Destination Sydney Surrounds South
- Sign up for Shoalhaven’s Tourism Industry Newsletter - [email protected]
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