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Federal Government
1. Commonwealth Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism
Commonwealth Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism includes tourism related policies, fact sheets, information bulletins, research & statistics, legislation and links to relevant websites.
2. Indigenous Tourism web portal
Indigenous Tourism web portal was set up to provide links and information for people working within the Indigenous tourism sector, particularly tourism business operators and aspiring tourism operators and their support networks.
3. Smartraveller
Smartraveller - the Commonwealth Government's travel advisory and consular assistance service
4. Tourism Australia
Tourism Australia - contains the latest tourism news, market intelligence, tourism research and statistics and marketing opportunities.
State Government
1. Tourism Queensland
Tourism Queensland is a statutory body of the Queensland Government and its site features news and media assistance for the Tourism industry, business tools, industry information and development strategies.
2. Wageline
Wageline describes award conditions and rates for various industries
Industry
1. Decipher
Tourism data portal which brings together tourism research and statistics from over 200 sources, including the ABS, Tourism Research Australia and state & regional tourism organisations
2. Quality Tourism
Provides tourism, accommodation and events operators with access to business improvement information and quality accreditation programs.
3. Tourism Research Australia
Is a business unit of Tourism Australia providing research information that supports improved decision making, marketing and tourism industry performance for the Australian community.
4. Tourism Training Australia
Was established to develop a flexible and effective training system for the tourism and hospitality industry. It brings together a large number of training partners, including industry, government, unions, private and public training providers, industry associations, universities and students/trainees.
Legislation
1. Tourism Australia Act 2004
Tourism Australia Act 2004
2. Tourism Services Act 2003
Tourism Services Act 2003 (.pdf document)
3. Travel Agents Act 1988
Travel Agents Act 1988 (.pdf document)
Networks
1. AAA Tourism
AAA Tourism is the national tourism body of Australia’s Auto Clubs. AAA Tourism manages the Australian STAR Rating Scheme and also publish the National Accommodation & National Tourist Park Guides and provide online travel information.
2. Association of National Tourist Office Representatives in Australasia
Members comprise tourism bodies within Australia embracing both official government tourism offices or their designated marketing representatives such as VisitBritain, China National Tourist Administration, Hong Kong Tourism Board and Tourism New Zealand.
3. Caravan, RV & Accommodation Industry of Australia Ltd (CRVA)
Is the peak National Tourism Body representing businesses ranging from caravan parks, manufacturers and retailers of industry products, suppliers of goods and services, and service providers.
4. Council of Australian Tour Operators (CATO)
Council of Australian Tour Operators (CATO) members are Tour Operator or Tour Wholesalers. CATO represents itself to government, retail agents, industry groups, carriers, hotels, transport operators, consumers and others on all relative issues.
5. Guides of Australia (GOA)
Is the peak industry body for Australian Tour Guides, made up from leading tour guide organisations. The Commonwealth Government has supported GOA to develop and implement a national tour guide accreditation framework, Guides of Australia, to ensure world’s best practice in services to tourists visiting Australia.
6. Professional Tour Guide Association of Australia (PTGAA)
Is a diverse association predominantly with members who are professional tour guides both English speaking and language skills and includes tour operators and convention organisers.
7. The Australian Regional Tourism Network (ARTN)
The Australian Regional Tourism Network (ARTN) is a not for profit organisation committed to supporting and developing regional tourism in Australia. Links to regional tourism organisations.
Peak / Professional Bodies
1. AFTA Online - Australian Federation of Travel Agents
Is the peak body for Australia's travel agents. AFTA's aim is to stimulate, encourage and promote travel, and to uphold the interests of travel agents. It provides financial, legal and marketing benefits, education and training, and develops policies and strategies critical to the retail travel sector.
2. Australian Hotels Association (AHA)
Australian Hotels Association (AHA) is a leading authority on hospitality and tourism issues with Government, media and industry. The AHA represents pub-style and 3, 4 and 5 Star accommodation hotels throughout Australia.
3. Australian Tourism Export Council
Is the peak industry body representing Australia’s tourism export sector.
4. Ecotourism Australia
Ecotourism Australia is a non-profit organisation and is the peak national body for the ecotourism industry.
5. National Tourism Alliance
Provides a single voice to Federal Government on issues of common interest. Membership comprises key national and state industry associations and all State Tourism Industry Councils and members.
6. The Hotel Motel & Accommodation Association
The Hotel Motel & Accommodation Association is the peak body for the Australian accommodation industry. It is a specialist organisation committed to working for employers in the accommodation sector.
7. Tourism and Transport Forum
Is the peak industry group for the Australian tourism, transport, aviation and investment sectors. A national, member-funded CEO forum, TTF advocates the public policy interests of corporations and institutions in these sectors.
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23-May-2012
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24-May-2012
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25-May-2012
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