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Association of Australian Convention Bureaux (AACB)
Association of Australian Convention Bureaux is an umbrella organisation representing 14 city and regional convention bureaux. More»

Australian Federation of Travel Agents (ATA)
AFTA is the official national body which represents the majority of travel agents in Australia, including retail outlets, industry organisations, hotels, wholesalers, and tour operators. More»

AAA Tourism
AAA Tourism is the national tourism body of Australia’s Auto Clubs (NRMA, RACV, RACQ, RAA, RAC, RACT, AANT) managing the Australian STAR Rating Scheme, certifying STAR Ratings to approximately 10,000 properties across Australia and Fiji. More»

Australian Hotels Association (AHA)
The AHA is the peak national employer organisation, representing the interests of hotels and resorts across Australia. More»

Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)
Australian Institute of Company Directors has a membership base drawn from industry, commerce, the professions, government, and not-for-profit organisations. With more than 24,000 members, AICD has a strong presence in the business and government communities. More»

Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC)
ATEC is the national peak industry organisation which represents inbound tourism operators and suppliers including inbound tour operators, accommodation providers, attractions, airlines, cruise lines, transport and entertainment. More»

Ecotourism Association of Australia (EAA)
EAA is the peak national body for ecotourism accommodation, tour and attraction operators, tourism planners, protected area managers, academics and students, tourism, environmental, interpretation and training consultants; and local and regional tourism associations. More»

Hotel Motel and Accommodation Association (HMAA)
HMAA is recognised as the leading authority in the Accommodation sector within Australia. HMAA represents accommodation establishments ranging from 5 Star Hotels and motels to Bed & Breakfasts in metropolitan and regional Australia adding up to a membership base of over 2000 properties. More»

International Air Transport Association (IATA)
IATA is an international trade body, created some 60 years ago by a group of airlines. Today, IATA represents some 230 airlines comprising 93% of scheduled international air traffic.

Meetings and Events Australia (MEA)
The Meetings and Events Australia is a national, independent not for profit body dedicated to fostering professionalism and excellence in all aspects of meetings management. MEA promotes business events as a important high-yield sector. More»

Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)
PATA is the recognised authority on Pacific Asia travel and tourism and provides marketing, research and educational opportunities to a membership of government tourist offices, airlines, hotels, travel agencies, tour operators and related companies. PATA provides leadership to the collective efforts of nearly 100 government, state and city tourism bodies, over 55 airlines and cruise lines, and hundreds of travel industry companies. More»

Restaurant and Catering Australia
Restaurant and Catering Australia is the peak national organisation representing the interests of restaurateurs and caterers. The Association exists to lead the restaurant and catering industry. More»

South Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO)
south-pacific.travel (formerly the South Pacific Tourism Organisation or SPTO) is the mandated inter-governmental body for the tourism sector in the region, with the mission to "Market and Develop Tourism in the South Pacific". More»

TTF Australia (TTF)
TTF Australia is a national, advocacy group representing the chief executives of the major corporations and institutions in Australia's tourism and transport industries. Members' interests span tourism, transport, investment, property development, leisure, retail, hospitality, education, technology and major events. More»

Tourism Industry Association of New Zealand (TIANZ)
The Tourism Industry Association New Zealand is the largest representative body of tourism operators in New Zealand. It is a membership-based and private sector trade organisation with about 1700 members – from small operators through to large companies – who collectively make up 85% of the country’s tourism turnover. We speak out where it counts to make sure New Zealand’s tourism industry is noticed. More»

World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC)
WTTC is the global business leaders' forum for travel and tourism. Its members are chief executives from all sectors of industry, including accommodation, catering, entertainment, recreation, transportation and other travel-related services. More»

World Tourism Organisation (WTO)
The WTO is an inter-governmental body entrusted by the United Nations towards the promotion and development of tourism. WTO's membership includes 150 countries and territories and more than 350 affiliate members representing local government, tourism associations and private sector companies, including airlines, hotel groups and tour operators. More»