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Industry resources
Who's who in the tourism industry
SEIT Tours, Red Centre, Northern Territory © Tourism Australia
Find out about all the major operators of Australian tourism and the government tourism agencies that run each state and territory.
Tourism Australia
Tourism Australia is the Australian Government agency responsible for international tourism marketing. Tourism Australia’s role is to:
- Influence people to travel to and throughout Australia.
- Increase the economic benefits to Australia from tourism.
- Help foster a sustainable tourism industry in Australia.
Find out more about Australia's tourism policy via Austrade, The Australian Trade Commission.
Austrade’s Office of Tourism and the Visitor Economy
Austrade, through the Office of Tourism and the Visitor Economy, works closely with Tourism Australia and leads work to support the sustainable growth and prosperity of Australia’s tourism industry and visitor economy. The Office of Tourism and the Visitor Economy:
- Leads development of tourism policy
- Oversees THRIVE 2030, the national visitor economy strategy
- Manages grant programs and initiatives
- Provides official tourism statistics and research.
Austrade and Tourism Australia are part of the Foreign Affairs and Trade Portfolio. Both organisations report to the Minister for Trade and Tourism.
State and Territory Tourism Organisations
Each state and territory in Australia has its own government tourism agency that works with industry. The role of the State Tourism Organisations (STOs) is to support the development and marketing of sustainable tourism destinations and experiences within their state, to increase awareness and attract visitors.
Other tourism industry contacts
Australian tourism industry associations
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Accommodation Australia
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Association of Australian Convention Bureaux
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Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI)
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Australian Hotels Association
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Australian Regional Tourism
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Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC)
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Australian Tourism Industry Association
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Australian Tourism Industry Council Ltd
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Business Events Council of Australia
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Caravan Industry Association of Australia
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Ecotourism Australia
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Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia
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Gay and Lesbian Tourism Australia
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Restaurant and Catering Australia
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Star Ratings Australia
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Tourism and Transport Forum
