Queensland Tourism Talks

Oct 03 2023 20 mins
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Welcome to Queensland Tourism Talks, your ultimate podcast channel dedicated to strengthening Queensland's position as a world-leading tourism destination. 

Explore how to elevate your business and create exceptional experiences for everyone in Queensland tourism. 

From game-changing insights and strategies, to funding, resources and success stories... we've got you covered.

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Understanding non-visible disability

Oct 03 2023 17 mins  
The Igniting Accessible Experiences podcast series, produced in partnership with Get Skilled Access, helps Queensland tourism operators make their services more accessible and inclusive.“You need to be aware that everyone experiences things differently.”In this episode, Bridie McKim is joined by Naomi Miles and David Elliot from Australian Ages of Dinosaurs to discuss creating

Inclusive recruitment in tourism

Sep 21 2023 19 mins  
The Igniting Accessible Experiences podcast series, produced in partnership with Get Skilled Access, helps Queensland tourism operators make their services more accessible and inclusive. "People with disability want to succeed and have careers just like everyone else."Ben Pettingill and Bridie McKim are joined by Steph Agnew, who is blind and an inclusion consultant, to discuss inc

Impact of universal design in tourism

Sep 14 2023 22 mins  
The Igniting Accessible Experiences podcast series, produced in partnership with Get Skilled Access, helps Queensland tourism operators make their services more accessible and inclusive. “Universal design is that methodology that caters for so many people, globally.”Ben Pettingill is joined by Zack Alcott from Get Skilled Access and Bianca Bassett, an inclusion consultant who u

Welcoming visitors with a service animal

Sep 11 2023 17 mins  
The Igniting Accessible Experiences podcast series, produced in partnership with Get Skilled Access, helps Queensland tourism operators make their services more accessible and inclusive. “Talk to me like you would anyone else.”In this episode, co-hosts Ben Pettingill and Bridie McKim are joined by Rory Douglas, a blind guide dog user, to discuss visitors with guide, hearing, an

Understanding the experiences of tourists with disability

Sep 05 2023 23 mins  
The Igniting Accessible Experiences podcast series, produced in partnership with Get Skilled Access, helps Queensland tourism operators make their services more accessible and inclusive. “You’re going to open up the doors to 20% more of the population by putting accessibility and inclusion at the forefront.”In this episode, co-hosts Ben Pettingill and Bridie McKim are joined

Experiences of accessible tourism providers – Dreamworld case study

Aug 28 2023 21 mins  
The Igniting Accessible Experiences podcast series, produced in partnership with Get Skilled Access, helps Queensland tourism operators make their services more accessible and inclusive. “Consultation is really the key… and changes don’t need to cost the earth.”In this episode, co-hosts Ben Pettingill and Bridie McKim are joined by Chantel MacLachlan, the head of operations