Hobart to host Australia's largest tourism conference

March 11, 2010
With economic pundits proclaiming the beginning of the end of the Global Financial Crisis, tourism businesses now need to get on-board the recovery – and this will be a major focus of the Australia’s biggest tourism conference, to be held in Hobart next month........[full story]

Backpacker IVS numbers point to a bright tourism future

March 10, 2010
The relentless growth of Australia’s backpacker and youth travel sector paints a bright picture for the future of the inbound tourism industry, the Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) said today........[full story]

Latest figures paint bright future for inbound tourism

March 5, 2010
The inbound tourism industry has largely weathered the storm of the Global Financial Crisis and has embraced a revived sense of optimism and purpose, according to the Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC)........[full story]

New Convention Centre a must for Sydney

March 2, 2010
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) said today that for Australia to grow and prosper as an international tourism destination, Sydney needed a world-class Conventions and Exhibition Centre........[full story]

ATEC congratulates its fourteen QATA winners

March 1, 2010
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) would like to congratulate the fourteen ATEC members which were amongst the 27 winners of the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards (QATA), which were announced at a glittering ceremony at the Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart on Friday night........[full story]

ATEC welcomes $20 million funding boost

January 27, 2010
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has welcomed the $20 million tourism funding boost announced today by Federal Minister for Tourism Martin Ferguson, saying the additional money comes at a good time to help the industry rebound in 2010........[full story]

Uluru climb plan welcomed

January 8, 2010
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC), representing the National inbound tourism industry today welcomed the announcement by Environment Minister Peter Garrett that he was placing significant conditions that would need to be met prior to the closure of the Uluru climb........[full story]

Hullo Tourism Strategy – good bye TQUAL

December 15, 2009
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) today welcomed the commitment by the
Rudd Government to a long-term strategy for the $88 billion tourism industry, as announced
by Tourism Minister Martin Ferguson in Perth today........[full story]

Tourism veteran recognised with national award

December 3, 2009
A tourism veteran with more than 25 years experience in the travel industry has been recognised for her efforts and presented with a national award at a Gala Dinner held to close one of Australia’s largest inbound tourism industry conferences........[full story]

New tourism body to boost Indigenous export opportunities

December 2, 2009
A new industry panel backed by Australia’s largest organisation representing the inbound tourism sector will offer new opportunities for Indigenous tourism operators to boost their presence in overseas markets, develop successful businesses and attract more tourists to our shores........[full story]

Function to showcase our Indigenous tourism champions

November 11, 2009
A group of successfully-established Indigenous tourism operators will be introduced to industry and media representatives at a trade event next month in Sydney........[full story]

Meeting Place 2009 - preparing for the tourism recovery

November 9, 2009
The secret to success is in the preparation - and despite the challenging trading conditions facing the tourism industry right now, there is no better time for operators and businesses to position themselves for better times in the years ahead. This ‘focus on the future’ message is driving this year’s Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) Meeting Place 2009 conference.......[full story]

ATEC congratulates Daintree EcoLodge

November 9, 2009
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has congratulated the Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa for being declared the ‘World’s Leading Eco-Lodge’ at the 2009 World Travel Awards at London on the weekend........[full story]

Protectionist UK departure tax hike hits today

November 2, 2009
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has condemned a tax hike being imposed by the UK Government from today which will add between $100 and $200 to the price of a long-haul air ticket from London........[full story]

ATEC welcomes extra $4m for Tassie tourism

October 23, 2009
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has welcomed the Tasmanian Government’s announcement that it will be spending an additional $4 million on promoting tourism to the state, saying that the extra funding is a wise investment in the future........[full story]

ATEC applauds joint NSW-QLD tourism promotion

October 21, 2009
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has praised the New South Wales and Queensland Governments for their $8.8 million joint tourism marketing partnership to bring more tourists to Australia........[full story]