The Annual Australian Tourism Export Council Backpacker & Youth Conference and Symposium will take place next week in Tropical North Queensland, with a focus on the future direction and opportunities for the tourism industry.
Protecting Our Future will be the focal point of the two conferences that will gather together more than 450 delegates from around the country to discuss key issues and hear from industry leaders.
The ATEC Backpacker & Youth Conference takes place at Airlie Beach on 17th May and will provide insights into managing crisis, distribution channels, selling Australia adn reveal the results of the Tourism Australia/Backpacker Tourism Advisory Panel benchmarking survey that gauges what backpackers really think of Australia.
In addition, Dr Jeff Jarvis from Monash University will talk about his research into the Working Holiday Maker and how crucial they are to the future of our backpacker tourism industry.
Over two days from May 19, the annual ATEC Symposium will take place on Hamilton Island and will look at some of the challenges and opportunities provided by key growth markets including China, Korea and India; explore the potential for Australia in the areas of education, regional, luxury and cruise tourism; and provide a high-level overview from three key Working Groups within the National Long-Term Tourism Strategy.
Federal Tourism Minister, Martin Ferguson, will open the conference which will focus on preparing the industry to respond to the shocks, challenges and other adversities that have become the ‘new normal’ for the tourism industry.
For more information go to: http://www.atec.net.au/symposium.html