26 SBF AI for Tourism 101

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Tried AI but not sure it’s actually helping your tourism business?

This hands-on workshop is designed for tourism operators who want to move beyond trial-and-error and start using AI in a clear, practical and structured way.

You won’t just learn about AI; you’ll build simple systems tailored to your business that you can implement immediately.

What you’ll get:

- A completed Digital Visibility Audit to identify where you may be losing bookings
- A personalised AI-supported Marketing Workflow Map
- Practical skills to use AI effectively without losing your brand voice
- A signed 30-Day Action Plan with clear next steps
- Greater confidence in your marketing and digital decision-making

Why attend?

Many tourism businesses are experimenting with AI but lack structure and clarity.

This workshop gives you practical tools, real-world examples and a step-by-step approach so you leave with actions you can apply the very next day.

Date

Thursday 13 August 2026 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM (UTC+10)

About the Facilitator

 As an experienced Tourism Business Educator and Digital Strategist, Despina Karatzias has spent the past decade empowering tourism businesses to harness digital tools for growth. In partnership with Beyond the Bays Tourism and with support from the Mornington Peninsula Shire, she brings this hands-on workshop, 'AI for Tourism 101' to the Mornington Peninsula Small Business Festival. Despina has designed and delivered training across Australia and regional Victoria, focuing on practical, immediately applicable strategies in visitor servicing, digital visability, marketing workflow and operational efficiency. Known for her engaging and practical delivery style, participants leave with real-world tools and structured action plans they can implement immediately. 

Price

$35 for Beyond The Bays Members  | $75 for Non-Members

Location

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Flinders Civic Hall
56 Cook Street, Flinders Vic 3932

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