October 2021

  TBA

  Cocktail Celebration

 Bundaberg Tourism

Please join Bundaberg Tourism staff and volunteers both past and present, plus our major stakeholders and industry as we celebrate 50 years of the peak tourism organisation. Full details to be advised.

  November 2021

  TBA

  Christmas Party

 Bundaberg Tourism

Please join Bundaberg Tourism and the regional tourism industry for our Industry Christmas Party. Full details to be advised.

  Monday 1 November 2021

  Sydney

  Conference

  Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC)

ATEC Meeting Place offers a conference program full of insightful, informative and inspirational ideas as well as valuable commercial networking opportunities for the inbound tourism industry.

  Wednesday 10 November 2021

  Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre

  Conference & Dinner

  QTIC

Destination IQ is an initiative of QTIC and is hosted by the QTIC Indigenous Champions Network.

If you have the opportunity to attend one conference this year, the Year of Indigenous Tourism, Destination IQ is it.

Each year the forum continues to grow, inform and bring together all sectors of the community to discuss and showcase the year that was, and the future for First Nations Tourism. DestinationIQ brings together business leaders, employers, government representatives, tourism organisations, native title holders and community organisations and thought leaders to discuss opportunities, issues and strategies that are influencing and shaping the operating environment for First Nations tourism in Queensland.

Guests can expect a diverse range of speakers who bring with them a wealth of experience and knowledge in a broad range of topics. Don’t be afraid to question, challenge and quiz our panelists, they’re here to answer questions and explore topic areas in depth. Given it’s the Year of Indigenous Tourism, we anticipate a record number of participants at this year's event so make sure you secure your place early.

This year we are also holding a celebratory dinner to conclude the Year of Indigenous Tourism in Queensland. The dinner will be held shortly after the conclusion of the networking function after Destination IQ.

  Thursday 11 November 2021

  Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

  Conference

  Tourism & Events Queensland

The annual DestinationQ Forum is Queensland’s leading tourism industry event, bringing government and industry leaders together to consider the future of the industry, discuss key tourism and events issues and priorities to ensure Queensland remains competitive as a destination.

The 2021 DestinationQ Forum will be held in Brisbane on Thursday 11 November. The full day forum is expected to welcome up to 500 tourism and event industry leaders from across the state, and will include a 1.5-hour post-Forum networking event.

Theme: Looking forward to the Future of Tourism

The program will include up to 5 sessions supporting the conference theme, and will include topics* such as:
- Forward trends in Tourism
- Queensland Action Plan for Tourism
- Recovery Our Restart: Delivering on the Promise
- Cultural and Nature-based Tourism
- Recognising the Opportunity of the Olympics 2032.
* Please note topics are subject to change.

Registrations are now open to attend the 2021 DestinationQ Forum.

The DestinationQ partnership between Tourism and Events Queensland, the Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport, and the Queensland Tourism Industry Council is the embodiment of a long-term commitment to focus on growing Queensland’s visitor economy as a leisure, business and education related destination. The DestinationQ partnership facilitates ongoing engagement and collaboration between the tourism industry and government to identify and deliver on key tourism priorities including increasing tourism industry capability, driving visitor growth and jobs, empowering destinations to plan for the future, and encouraging investment in new tourism experiences.

  Friday 12 November 2021

  Brisbane

  Gala Awards Dinner

  Queensland Tourism Industry Council

QTA is back in 2021!

Operating for 35 years, the Queensland Tourism Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of the state's tourism industry, including individuals, businesses (industry operators) and events. The Awards are a submission and inspection based program and provide the opportunity to publicly acknowledge and showcase Queensland's finest tourism operators.

The Awards cover 30 categories ranging from attractions, events, tour and transport, accommodation, restaurants, culture, marketing and more. Winners of the Queensland Tourism Awards are announced at a Black Tie Gala Ceremony, the most prestigious event on the Queensland tourism calendar. Following the Awards, select category winners progress to the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards to be judged against finalists from each State and Territory.

  Tuesday 22 - Wednesday 23 February 2021

  Bundaberg Multiplex Sport and Convention Centre

  Conference

  Destination Food

The inaugural Destination Food conference was a runaway success in 2018 and the scene is set for this landmark event to become a biennial fixture in the global food tourism industry calendar.

Destination Food 2022 will once again bring together industry leaders and colleagues, creating a space to network, share ideas and be inspired to take marketing and development of culinary experiences to the next level.

A dynamic line-up of panels and presentations is currently in development, with a host of engaging speakers set to take the stage.

  Monday 21 - Wednesday 23 March 2022

  Melbourne

  Exhibition

  Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB)

The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) is the leading trade event for the meetings and event industry in the Asia Pacific region. AIME is where industry decision makers connect, create and do business. We bring together international and local buyers to access the best exhibitors from around the world. AIME 2022 will be held at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from 21-23 March for one of the biggest celebrations of the Business Events industry.

   Ongoing

  Online

  Webinars

  Queensland Tourism Industry Council

COVID-19 has significantly disrupted many of the assumptions and tools that business leaders rely on for decision-making, and therefore a solid framework for action and moving forward is essential.  Four key business activities have been identified to help Queensland tourism businesses to prepare for reopening and to be competitive in a primarily domestic market for 2020/21 including: pivot products and innovation, develop trade and new distribution channels, and review and modify existing marketing and promotional strategies.

This initiative is proudly funded and supported by the Queensland Government through its Tourism Industry Business Capability Development Program. 

   Monthly

  Online

  Workshop

  Tourism Australia

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, Tourism Australia is hosting a series of weekly webinars with different guest speakers, including
• Susan Coghill, Chief Marketing Officer, Tourism Australia
• Lau Hui Ling, General Manager, Brand and Marketing, Singapore Airlines
• Australia’s Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, the Hon. Dan Tehan MP.
• Fiona Carruthers, Travel Editor, the Australian Financial Review
• Former Federal Minister for Tourism, the Hon. Martin Ferguson AM

Subscribe for details of future webinars and watch past webinars via Tourism Australia's website