MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)
The Tourism Operator signing the MOU is referred to as “The Party” and collectively the “Parties”
BACKGROUND
- Moreton Bay Region is an important part of the Greater Brisbane and South East Queensland’s extensive tourism network. The Party is identified as a Moreton Bay Region tourism stakeholder in the growth of the local tourism economy, through visitor expenditure.
- MBRIT represents Moreton Bay Region contributors to the visitor economy at peak industry events and to peak industry bodies, including, but not exclusive to Tourism Australia, Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ), Brisbane Economic Development Agency (Brisbane EDA), Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) and Australia Tourism Export Council (ATEC).
- MBRIT works in partnership with Moreton Bay Regional Council to support the growth of the tourism and event portfolio of the Moreton Bay Region.
- The Parties have agreed to work together towards the mutual goals for tourism in the region, including how they will work collaboratively in the spirit of the partnership and detailing the agreed activities that work towards achieving the destination goals.
- The arrangements specified in this MOU strengthen the partnership between MBRIT, The Party and relationships with key stakeholders and Moreton Bay Region operators.
THE PARTIES AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING:
1. DURATION
The term of this MOU (“Term”) will commence from the date of signing the MOU by both parties and automatically renew, unless otherwise terminated by either of the Parties, on the 30th June annually.
The Party will be notified if terms change at any given time annually.
2. PARTIES OBLIGATIONS
2.1. The Party will, on completion and return of this MOU, be featured on the destination platform VisitMoretonBayRegion.com.au via a complimentary business listing. The listing will be written by the MBRIT content team in consultation with the Party. The Party agrees on completion and publication of listing, to provide MBRIT with contact and content updates when required or on the renewal of the MOU. MBRIT will not be held accountable for incorrect details pertaining to the Party.
2.2. The Party understands what complimentary resource support is available from MBRIT and acknowledges that access to additional support and opportunities is based on a ‘pay-to-play’ framework. ‘Pay-to-play’ opportunities will be shared with the Party throughout the period of this agreement as they become available.
2.2. The actions identified by the Parties may relate to infrastructure, marketing, events and development opportunities including event development, experience development, product development, capacity building and/or service quality and innovation for The Party.
2.3. The Party agrees for MBRIT to use content from their Social Media platforms, MBRIT will ask permission from any additional third parties when appropriate.
2.4. The Party acknowledges that any imagery and videography taken of products and services by the MBRIT photography and videography services, is copyright of MBRIT. With MBRIT providing permission for The Party to use materials in the marketing promotion of their products and services. No credit to MBRIT is necessary, however MBRIT has the right to share this imagery with tourism and media stakeholders, without the prior consent of The Party, but with the provisor that image credit be given to The Party.
2.5. The Party acknowledges that MBRIT will deliver MBRIT Tourism Network events throughout the year, and these will provide The Party opportunity to network with industry stakeholders and other visitor economy providers. These events will also provide opportunities for transparency around key marketing messaging, events and development activities, from both Parties. It is up to the individual Party to attend.
2.6. In prioritising activities for the MOU financial year, the Parties agree to consult with other stakeholders in Destination, such as Moreton Bay Regional Council and other local businesses, educational providers and community organisations as mutually agreed and encourages alignment of priorities and activities to leverage resources across all organisations.
2.7. Representatives for each of the Parties agree to correspond and provide updates on actions and activities throughout the MOU period. Correspondence includes but is not restricted to face-to-face and virtual meetings, email, SMS or phone. The Party therefore agrees to be added to MBRIT Tourism Industry News databases and email lists. The Party acknowledges that if ‘Únsubscribing’ from these services, they have elected to not be contacted by MBRIT regarding upcoming campaigns, industry training and promotional opportunities.
2.8. The Party will provide any necessary promotional materials for distribution to the local Visitor Information Centre network.
3. INDEMNITY AND INSURANCE
3.1. The Party indemnifies and agrees to keep indemnified MBRIT against any claims, actions losses or damages, through negligence or otherwise, to comply with any of the terms of this agreement.
3.2. The Party will effect and maintain a Public Liability policy for not less than $10,000,000 for any one claim. The Party must provide MBRIT with an original policy or certificate evidencing the insurance specified in Clause 3.1 at any time if required by MBRIT.
3.3. The Party acknowledges that they have all necessary approvals, permits and licenses, in line with Federal, State and Local Government regulations and laws.
4. CONFIDEITIALITY
4.1. The Parties agree that any information they provide to each other on marketing strategy, operational methods or experience development will be treated with strict confidence, unless otherwise agreed too.
4.2. This Clause 4 will survive the termination or expiry of this MOU.
5. IMPLEMENTATION AND TERMINATION
5.1. The Parties agree that the principal terms of this MOU are in agreed form and legally binding on the Parties.
5.2. Parties will have the right to terminate this MOU in the event that the other Party has not fulfilled its obligations in respect to this MOU. Termination of this MOU will be provided to the other Party, in the form of a thirty (30) calendar days’ notice in writing.
6. APPLICABLE LAW AND JURISDICTION
6.1. This MOU will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Queensland, Australia. The Parties agree, in the event any claim or suit is brought in connection with this MOU, it will be brought to exclusive jurisdiction.
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