July 16, 2024
Background: Ngalang Wongi has been in business for 10 years in the tourism industry. Previous to this, owner/operator Troy Bennell was working in the arts space. Ngalang Wongi runs walking tours around Bunbury and half or full day tours in the Bunbury region, showcasing wall art murals in the Bunbury Precinct, sites and stories at Discovery Bay and in the Bunbury region.
Key player/s: Troy Bennell is a talented storyteller, artist and dancer
Timeline: 12 months in the ATA program
Outcomes:
- Supported Troy and his daughters to get Rezdy booking platform up and running. Successfully increased number of bookings over the 12 months.
- Purchase of new phone
- Assistance with insurance & IT services
- Bus hire financial assistance to start new corporate half day or day tours
- Exchange to Broome with Troy and Holly – arranged by Marbu Buru
- Perth accommodation for Japanese consulate meeting and hire car for the week for marketing and networking events.
- Finalist in the Bunbury/Geograph Business Awards – assistance with application form for this
Future plans
Troy has an artist in residence program at the Bunbury Art Centre for 6 months. He wants to develop his artworks towards an exhibition
Troy wants to continue developing his corporate packages for large groups and his profile in the region
Troy also wants to link closely with the Dolphin Centre to run tours from here.
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