2024
SEPTEMBER
September 4 - 6
26th Australian Cruise Association Conference | Adelaide, SA, Australia
September 8 - 11
Australia Next | Cairns, QLD, Australia
Tourism Australia’s signature incentive showcase, Australia Next (previously Dreamtime), will be held in Cairns September 2024. Designed to increase awareness of and interest in Australia as an outstanding business events destination, the Showcase will provide the Australian industry with the opportunity to reignite relationships with qualified buyers from Greater China, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, South Korea, Japan, New Zealand, North America and United Kingdom. Buyers and media will also visit other Australian destinations pre and post the event. Further information to follow.
September 17
Tourism WA's Industry Update | Perth/Boorloo
Tourism WA invites tourism businesses to join an industry update event on Tuesday, 17 September at Optus Stadium. Hear from the Deputy Premier and Tourism Minister, The Hon. Rita Saffioti MLA, along with a panel of representatives who will share information on current projects and Tourism WA Marketing Campaign activity.
OCTOBER
October 8 - 10
World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit | Perth/Boorloo
WTTC’s annual Global Summit is the most influential Travel & Tourism event on the calendar, and this year, industry leaders once again gathered with key government representatives to continue aligning efforts to support the sector’s recovery and move beyond to a safer, more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable future.
October 9 - 11
Australian Regional Tourism Convention | Mackay, QLD, Australia
The Convention is a must-attend event for anyone who wishes to contribute to the future of regional tourism in Australia and is tailored for all sectors of the tourism industry. It is a great networking opportunity and forum to exchange ideas about ways to grow a sustainable regional destination and to showcase best practice success.
October 13 - 18
G'day Australia | Perth/Boorloo
G’day Australia is an Australia-based trade event that combines a training workshop and familiarisation visits exclusively for qualified Aussie Specialist agents from across the globe. Qualified Aussie Specialists actively sell Australia as a preferred destination to travellers and may be frontline retail agents or from wholesale and online travel agents.
The event provides a professional forum for Australian sellers to train Aussie Specialists and strengthen their specific product knowledge. In addition, through familiarisation visits, agents will have first-hand experience with quality Australian tourism products, enhancing their ability to promote and sell Australia.
October 28-30
ATEC MEETING Place | Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
Meeting Place is ATEC's biggest trade event and takes place each year, usually in November. Meeting Place is a full three-day program offering business-to-business trade engagement appointments, an insightful conference program, topical break-out sessions, buyer and supplier forums, extensive networking opportunities and gala celebration and recognition awards. The number one industry-delivered trade event on the inbound calendar, Meeting Place is a must-do event, delivering the all-important commercial opportunities that help grow your business.
October 29-31
Australian Indigenous Tourism Conference | Melbourne/Naarm
AITC 2024 presents three days of trade and media education activities, workshops and industry insights with the focus of examining current and future travel trends. This year's theme is 'Songlines—Cultural Threads' and will focus on key areas of Aboriginal tourism: Youth, Environment, Culture, and the Business of Tourism.
NOVEMBER
November 9
Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards | Perth/Boorloo
The Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards recognises businesses, individuals and destinations for their commitment to excellence, providing a platform to review achievements and innovation, and an opportunity to raise their profile among the industry and consumers.
November 13-23
Tourism WA UK/EU Agent Showcase
To coincide with Tourism Australia's UK & EU Marketplace in London in November, Tourism WA will host an Agent Showcase visiting Manchester, Edinburgh/Glasgow, Paris and Zurich (TBC). For more information or to register your interest, please contact trademarkets@westernaustralia.com.
November 14
AHA-WA Hospitality Awards for Excellence | Perth/Boorloo
November 18-20
Australia Marketplace UK & Europe | London, United Kingdom
Australia Marketplace UK & Europe will provide an opportunity for Australian tourism industry to build relationships with qualified travel agencies and tour operators from the UK & Europe.
2025
MAY
May 26-28
2025 Perth Airport WA Tourism Conference | Fremantle/Walyalup
The 2025 Perth Airport WA Tourism Conference will take
place in Fremantle on May 26 - 28, 2025 and will provide delegates with
unrivalled opportunities for professional and business development, networking
and engagement with industry colleagues, and the chance to hear from
industry-leading speakers on critical industry issues and innovative ideas.