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Tuesday 20 April 2010 - Grand Chancellor Hotel, Hobart
The Australian Tourism Export Council and the Backpacker Tourism Advisory Panel are proud to hold the annual ATEC Backpacker & Youth Industry Conference in the beautiful and historic Tasmanian capital - Hobart.
As with Symposium, the conference is all about looking to tourism’s future – putting the past twelve months behind us and planning how to prosper as the global economy recovers. Industry representatives from all over Australia will gather to hear about topics including business diversification, global youth and backpacker insights and social media. You will also have the opportunity to participate in interactive break-out sessions where we will discuss sector-specific issues, challenges and solutions that will help shape a sustainable future for our industry.
For all ATEC Backpacker and Youth Industry Conference enquires, please contact Jessica Quinlan on 02 8262 5520 or jessica.quinlan@atec.net.au
Program Overview-
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Backpacker Delegate Famil – 19 April, 2010:
Prior to the conference, ATEC is providing you with the opportunity to join colleagues and friends on a day-trip, hosted by Adventure Tours Australia, to historic Port Arthur. This social famil will give you the chance to network, relax and take in the sights of one Australia’s most intriguing tourism destinations.
Itinerary:
• 7am pick up at the Grand Chancellor Hotel
• 1.5 hr drive to Tasman Peninsular/ Port Arthur
• 9am-12pm Port Arthur- ATA guided tour (Incl. short boat trip to Isle of the Dead)
• BBQ lunch at Port Arthur picnic area (scenic spot)
• View ATA Port Arthur House
• Stop en-route back to Hobart – Tasman Arch & Devil’s Kitchen
• Stop for ice-cream at Do-Town
• Return to Hobart approx 5.00pm
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Backpacker & Youth Industry Dinner - 20 April, 2009 : Tuesday 20 April

After a full-day conference, unwind and join us for the Backpacker & Youth Industry Dinner at the award-winning Henry Jones Art Hotel, Harbourside Hobart.
Henry Jones Art Hotel, Harbourside Hobart
7.00pm - 10.00pm
To register for the Backpcaker Conference dinner- Click here
Backpacker & Youth Conference Dinner Proudly Sponsored by Intrepid Connections
Conference Sponsorship Opportunities
In 2009 the Backpacker Conference attracted over 100 delegates – a huge increase since its humble beginning as a conference breakout at Symposium 2006. We have a selection of opportunities available at the ATEC Backpacker & Youth Industry Conference that are designed to promote your company and target new business.
Please click here for the PDF Sponsorship Opportunities
ATEC Backpacker conference and Symposium brought to you by host partner Tourism Tasmania.





