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Destination Byron Destination Byron offers FREE membership to all visitor economy businesses & service providers. All roles are volunteer based with no remuneration.

Vision
To maintain a forum to educate and instigate positive change on all matters Byron visitor economy related. Mission
To maintain a committee of industry skills-based board members to represent all major sectors of Byron Shires Visitor Economy. To hold events that are meaningful to those involved in the Byron Visitor Economy. To collect, interpret, and disseminate Byron’s Visitor economy data

and research. Destination Byron is the ‘Local Tourism Association’ (LTA) for Byron Bay. The organisation was formed to fill a gap in the visitor economy normally occupied by a council/government funded ‘Local Tourism Organisation’ (LTO). The ‘DESTINATION BYRON VISITOR INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED’ – INC9897433 (aka ‘Destination Byron’) is committee comprised of four office bearers (with voting rights), six committee members (with voting rights), and five ex-officio board roles (non-voting). The committee is governed by its very own constitution, a board members code of conduct, and operates under the ‘Associations Incorporation Act 2009’. There are currently over 500 members of Destination Byron. Destination Byron is not funded by any level of government, as many local tourism organisations (LTO’s) are. Membership is currently complimentary thanks to local business sponsors whom offset Destination Byron’s operating costs. Membership is easily done on the website destinationbyron.com.au.

Join the Destination Byron Board — Be Part of Shaping Byron’s Visitor Economy FutureDestination Byron (DB) is inviting n...
11/11/2025

Join the Destination Byron Board — Be Part of Shaping Byron’s Visitor Economy Future

Destination Byron (DB) is inviting new applicants to join our volunteer Board — passionate, proactive “doers” who want to help guide Byron’s visitor economy towards a more vibrant, sustainable, and community-aligned future.

Who We Are

Destination Byron (DB) is a Local Tourism Association (LTA) — a not-for-profit, volunteer-led organisation formed to fill the gap normally occupied by a council-funded Local Tourism Organisation (LTO).

Our Vision is simple yet vital:

To maintain a forum to educate and instigate positive and sustainable change on all matters Byron visitor economy related.

Why Join

DB is entering an exciting phase of renewal and action. We're striving to prove that tourism can be done differently — regeneratively, collaboratively, and with community at its heart.

We’re looking for people who are:
✅ Responsive and reliable “doers”
✅ Skilled communicators and organisers
✅ Passionate about creating positive change in the Byron Shire
✅ Willing to contribute their professional skills — whether in admin, marketing, events, sustainability, hospitality, finance, or governance

Board Structure

Destination Byron is governed by a volunteer committee of:

4 Office Bearers (President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary)

6 Committee Members (voting)

5 Ex-Officio Members (non-voting representatives from local chambers of commerce)

All roles are unpaid but deeply rewarding — offering the chance to influence the direction of Byron’s visitor economy, connect with industry peers, and contribute to meaningful local outcomes.

Commitment

6 x 2-hour board meetings per year (weekdays, 1–3pm)

1 x Annual General Meeting

Participation in our annual industry symposium and subcommittee projects

DB is supported by a part-time bookkeeper, with all other functions fulfilled by dedicated board volunteers.

How to Apply

If you’re motivated to help shape a more vibrant and regenerative future for Byron’s visitor economy, we’d love to hear from you. Apply here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdguOwpd7txCgT7Nv3NpdGyxoybDUmv3rF5eh3zEUHzv2oqQ/viewform

DB Symposium 2025…that’ll be a WRAP! Was such a great day, thanks to everyone who joined us, great speakers, connections...
23/10/2025

DB Symposium 2025…that’ll be a WRAP! Was such a great day, thanks to everyone who joined us, great speakers, connections and insights. Time for a wee rest before we continue with our vision for this beautiful community. 🙏🏻

20/10/2025

DB Symposium 2025 - It’s THIS THURSDAY! Buy your ticket now! https://byron.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/154008

Just three sleeps until the 2025 Destination Byron Symposium — a full day of ideas, inspiration, and action shaping the future of Byron Bay.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of something bigger, oh and did we mention it's going to be fun!!

Buy your tickets now - just six sleeps!!https://byron.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/154008Destination Byron Sy...
17/10/2025

Buy your tickets now - just six sleeps!!

https://byron.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/154008

Destination Byron Symposium — a full day of ideas, inspiration, and action shaping the future of Byron Bay.

Hear from world-class speakers including Clifford Bennett, economic forecaster extraordinaire, Mark ‘Mono’ Stewart, champion of inclusive events, Professor Sara Dolnicar, sustainable tourism expert, and Jess Ruhfus, marketing innovator bringing your brand to life on stage.

Your voice matters too — with live polling throughout the day, you can help guide Byron’s next steps.

Six sleeps to go. Don’t miss your chance to be part of something bigger.

16/10/2025

We’re looking forward to a day of inspiration, connection and collaboration at Destination Byron’s 2025 Symposium – Thriving Together: Building the Future for Byron Bay, on Thursday 23 October.

As proud sponsors, we’re excited to join the conversation on building a resilient, sustainable visitor economy that supports local businesses and our community.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn and help shape the future of Byron Bay — click the link for details and to register.

https://www.byroncentre.com.au/theatre-events/destination-byron-tourism-symposium-2025

Destination Byron

DB SYMPOSIUM SPEAKER SPOTLIGHTMARK ‘MONO’ STEWARTMark “Mono” Stewart knows first-hand the power of inclusion. Twice a ca...
07/10/2025

DB SYMPOSIUM SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT
MARK ‘MONO’ STEWART

Mark “Mono” Stewart knows first-hand the power of inclusion. Twice a cancer survivor and six-time Adaptive Surfing World Champion, Mono has spent his life breaking barriers — and now he’s turning his focus to how events can do the same.

At DB Symposium 2025, Mono will share practical insights on designing and running inclusive events that welcome and celebrate everyone. Drawing on his global sporting success and experience leading Australia’s first international adaptive surf event in Byron Bay, he’ll explore where the biggest opportunities lie for our region now and into the future.

Mono’s positivity and vision are infectious — and his perspective is set to inspire how we think, plan, and deliver events across Byron.

👉 Buy your ticket today - hear Mono’s vision for inclusive events
https://byron.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/154008

DB Symposium - Speaker Spotlight - Jess Ruhfus"Want in? How do you build a brand partnership that truly cuts through? Aw...
02/10/2025

DB Symposium - Speaker Spotlight - Jess Ruhfus

"Want in?

How do you build a brand partnership that truly cuts through?

Award-winning marketer and entrepreneur Jess Ruhfus has done it all —from founding and scaling Collabosaurus, used by global icons like ASOS and Estée Lauder, to shaking up the fragrance space with her new venture No.2Co.

At DB Symposium 2025, Jess won’t just be sharing ideas —she’ll be putting her expertise into action, live on stage. Using brands from the audience, Jess will brainstorm bold, creative marketing and partnership ideas in real time.

Want your business in the spotlight? Buy a ticket, send us a message on FB and your brand could be part of the “mix” Jess works with on the day.

👉 Buy your ticket today - and maybe see your brand live on stage! https://www.byroncentre.com.au/theatre-events/destination-byron-tourism-symposium-2025

DB Symposium - Speaker Spotlight - Clifford BennettIf you want to understand the forces shaping travel, business, and op...
29/09/2025

DB Symposium - Speaker Spotlight - Clifford Bennett

If you want to understand the forces shaping travel, business, and opportunity, this is a session you cannot miss!

Renowned as the “world’s most accurate currency forecaster” by Bloomberg News and “Guru of the Australian dollar” by the AFR, Clifford Bennett brings over 40 years of global economic insight. He’s advised political leaders, billionaires, and top institutions, and spoken on stages from APEC in Vladivostok to Caixin in Beijing.

At DB Symposium 2025, Clifford will give a sharp, no-nonsense view of the global markets—and reveal what it all means for tourism right now, including the impact on iconic destinations like Byron Bay.

👉 Don’t miss Clifford Bennett’s keynote - buy your ticket today!
https://byron.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/154008

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