Tourism & Business Operators

Tourism Operators and Businesses Magnetic Island Association (TOBMI)

Whether you're a new business on the Magnetic Island, or wanting to expand your existing one, TOBMI can help you in many ways.

TOBMI are also involved in promoting the islands' artists, as well as its culture and heritage.

By becoming part of TOBMI you can benefit from:

• Bigger marketing opportunities to promote Magnetic Island
• Grant applications to fund specific tourism projects
• Improving the eyesore of the portal to the island
• Representation for Magnetic Island on boards and committees such as TEL, Sunferries, and TCC
• Networking functions for you to catch up with other operators and the latest business practices
• An exciting series of regular workshops to help your business
• Representation at Visitor Information Centres across the region
• Exposure at Tourism Trade Shows and participation in familiarisation tours
Plus much more!

For full details download the TOBMI Application Form.

WHAT ARE OUR OBJECTIVES?

1 To promote Magnetic Island as a premier tourist destination and
increase the number of tourists to Magnetic Island.

2 To promote island businesses.

3 To be a able to discuss issues and opportunities directly with larger
industry and government bodies.

4 To celebrate and promote our Magnetic Island culture, heritage
and our unique natural environment.

We welcome and encourage you to become a member and to be part of this exciting organisation.

Become a member of TOBMI today.
Simply download the TOBMI Application Form or email the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

For more information:
TOBMI is a voluntary, not for profit Incorporated Association.
Incorporation No: IA37692

Contact the TOBMI Secretary:
P: 07 4778 5646
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TOBMI PO Box 206 Magnetic Island Qld 4819

Building Sustainable Tourism On Magnetic Island.doc

Notes from the TOBMI forum held at Peppers Blue On Blue, Sunday 15 August 2010, outlines the topics and comments from the floor and panel who included:

• Stephanie Hunt – Townsville: Solar Cities

• Jo Peterson – Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services

• Libby Evans-Illidge – Magnetland Community member and MICDA representativeic Is

• Douglas Hayward – Townsville City Council, Economic Development and Infrastructure

• Racheal Allen – NQ Dry Tropics

• Vicki Bonanno – Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA)

 

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TOBMI Committee Contacts and Project List:

Chair: Lindsay Simpson (Providence V)
M: 0408 278 417 F: 07 4778 5537 E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Sunferries Consultation Committee

• TEL, TQ & TCC liason

• Sponsorship, funding and major projects

Deputy Chair & Secretary: Sara Shaw (Butterfly House)
M: 0413 809 765 P: 07 4778 5646 F: 07 4778 5537 E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• TOBMI graphic design, media and marketing
• MI arts and culture liasons
• Feature project – Nelly Bay beautification

Treasurer: Jill O’Brien (Noodies On The Beach)
M: 0417581728 F: 07 4778 5537 E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Finances and memberships

Events Coordinator: Nicky Meenhorst (Magnetic Island Events)
P: 07 4758 1405 F: 07 4758 1405 E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Major Events
• V8 Super Cars

• Magnetic Island Tourism Awards (MITA)
• TOBMI workshops and networking meetings

Committee Member: Rick Braley (Aquasearch)
P: 07 4778 5096 F: 07 4778 5096 E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• World Oceans Day and community group liason

Committee Member: Peter Rigby (All Seasons)
P: 4778 5200 E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Hospitality

New committee members required: 2

Dave Dawson (Resigning Committee Member)
Phil Coleman (Resigning Treasurer)
Alli Angus (Resigning Secretary)

To apply to become part of the TOBMI committee simply email the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it