Travel & Tourism

"is the Australian Government agency responsible for attracting international visitors to Australia, both for leisure and business events. The organisation is active in around 16 key markets and activities include advertising, PR and media programs, trade shows and industry programs, consumer promotions, online communications and consumer research" - website

"The ARTN is the peak national body for regional tourism" - website

" is the peak industry body representing Australia’s $40 billion tourism export sector. As an organisation, our views are informed by the broadest cross-section of the Australian tourism industry. ATEC represents more than 800 members across Australia including large national and multinational companies as well as small-and medium-sized enterprises, many of whom are based in regional and remote parts of Australia." - website

"is the peak industry body for tourism in Queensland, acting as “The Voice of Tourism”. We’re a not-for-profit, private sector, membership-based organisation representing the interests of Queensland’s tourism and hospitality industry." -- website

"is the peak industry group for the Tourism, Transport and Aviation sectors. We are a national, member funded CEO forum, advocating the public policy interests of the most prestigious corporations and institutions in the Australian Tourism, Transport, Aviation and Investment sectors." - website

" is a statutory body of the Queensland Government and its lead marketing, destination and experience development and major events agency. This website features a wealth of tourism and events news, research and information, making it a central point for the industry, media, governments, special interest groups and anyone interested in the business of tourism and events." - website

CATO is the representative body for wholesale tour operators who supply travel and tour packages to domestic and international destinations (outbound land sector of the travel industry).

The state's official tourism web site.The new site brings together Queensland’s 13 international tourism websites into a single platform for the first time. Providing information in eight languages, the site is more visually-engaging, destination-focused and responsive to mobile and tablet devices. It also features content sourced from Queensland’s destinations' social media channels. Queensland tourism products and events listed with the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) are profiled throughout the site.

Information from official tourism organisations around the world, emphasising trade, information and publications.

Newsletters, WTTC events and current activities, as well as reports on the impacts of tourism

Aboriginal guided tourism delivers a diversity of experiences .

This is a branch within the Tourism Division of Austrade to help improve the performance of the tourism industry for the benefit of the Australian community.

Learn about Queensland's $25 billion tourism industry and the tools, support programs, market profiles and start-up guides for tourism businesses.

Travel advice and tips from the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Know tourism's relevant legislation, licences, permits, codes, standards and other business requirements as stipulated by the Australian Government.

This is a partnership between the Queensland Government and the tourism industry. The website features events, business support, tourism careers, regions and resources.

This guide explains how to start a tourism business in Queensland. It will help you understand the importance of market research before you enter the tourism industry.

Ecotourism Australia (EA) is a not for profit organisation focused on inspiring environmentally sustainable and culturally responsible tourism. We design and deliver certification programs for tourism products, representing more than 500 environmentally responsible ecotourism operators and 1,500 products across Australia.

Tourism Research Australia is Australia's leading provider of quality tourism intelligence across both international and domestic markets. We equip industry with information to strengthen their marketing and business decisions.
Our data underpin government tourism policy and help improve the performance of the tourism industry for the benefit of the Australian community.

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism.

The Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing is committed to a vision that Queenslanders are enriched and connected through healthy parks and active lifestyles.

Social media can help you to market your business and connect with your customers. On this page you'll find out about the different options available, and the pros and cons of using social media.

A report of an enquiry by the Joint Standing Committee on Northern Australia about opportunities and methods for, and impediments and challenges to stimulating the tourism industry in northern Australia.