Formed in 1972 as the Australian Incoming Tour Operators Association, then becoming the Inbound Tour Operators Association, we changed our name to the Australian Tourism Export Council in 2000 to reflect our growing supplier membership and the $20 billion annual contribution members make to the nation’s export economy.
As the peak industry body representing the tourism export sector, we work closely with federal and state/territory governments and marketing bodies. Our national office and nine branches Australia-wide are committed to promoting industry growth at a grassroots level in order to maximise our members’ success. Who are our members?
Our members come from all states and territories and all parts of the industry, but have one major thing in common – a commitment to growing their business in the international market. Members include:
Inbound tour operators, online operators and destination management companies – businesses which collate, contract, book, administer and service FIT, group, incentive, conference and cruise ship business around Australia.
Tourism product suppliers – including accommodation providers, tour companies, attractions, airlines, cruise lines, transport operators, food and beverage outlets and tourism services including retail outlets, educational institutions and guiding organisations.
Professional services – businesses which specialise in providing advice and skills to ATEC member such as legal firms, accountants and IT companies.
ATEC is governed by a 16-strong board that is elected by the membership on an annual basis at the ATEC Annual General Meeting. Eleven of the Board are elected by the membership, wile several industry representatives are nominated and appointed by the Board. The Board’s composition is set out by the ATEC Constitution, which dictates the board comprise:
- Five inbound tour operator (ITO) representatives
- Five supplier representatives
- Chair of a national branch council
- An independent chair
- State tourism organisation CEO forum representative
- Japan industry representative
- Managing Director
- Young ATEC representative
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