Peter Clay, Caravan Industry Association of Australia Ltd

Utilising mobile positioning data to analyse drive tourism behaviour can benefit local governments in their planning around tourism, crisis management and infrastructure usage. Learn from case study examples where data collected has provided key insights into drive distance and times,…

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Marcus Falconer, Australia’s Golden Outback

The challenges and opportunities of a regional tourism organisation with 51 local government areas and a region six times bigger than the United Kingdom.

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Rebecca White, Tourism eSchool

A practical and thought provoking session on how visitor servicing teams can be a force for positive change in their local communities and environment.

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John Hart, Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

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SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT | Michael Crosby
Topic: A new world of travel: how Airbnb is changing how we live and travel

Michael Crosby has been the Head of Public Policy for Airbnb Australia and New Zealand since April 2022.

Michael joined Airbnb from Optus, where he spent almost five years in the government and public affairs team, including in…

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SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT | Dr Stuart Toplis
Topic: When things go pear shaped! Crisis communication planning.

Dr Stuart Toplis has considerable travel and tourism industry experience, particularly in the areas of regional tourism, sustainable tourism and crisis management and holds a Doctor of Philosophy, specialising in sustainable tourism.

Stuart…

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Topic: Speed Dating session
Presented by: ART Ambassadors & Training Program Facilitators

Meet some of the ART Ambassadors + Training Program Facilitators who will be participating in the Speed Dating session at this year’s convention.

KATE SHILLING
Kate Shilling has been the Executive Officer of Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia (UWEA) for…

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Topic: Speed Dating session
Presented by: ART Ambassadors & Training Program Facilitators

Meet some of the ART Ambassadors + Training Program Facilitators who will be participating in the Speed Dating session at this year’s convention.

NADIA FEENEY
Nadia Feeney is the Industry Manager at ATDW, overseeing the performance and support of the…

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Topic: Opportunities in innovation for regional tourism attractions

KARL FLOWERS

Karl is a leading tourism economist and market analyst.  He was previously Director Investment at the Commonwealth Department of Tourism, Tourism and Aviation Economist at Tourism Australia and General Manager Policy and Research at TTF Australia.  He now works for…

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PANEL SESSION: The future of regional tourism

ROBERT HARDING-SMITH

Rob is Tourism Australia’s lead strategist. He has oversight and responsibility over effectiveness at Tourism Australia. His role involves advising and developing strategies and tactics affecting much of what Tourism Australia does from operations to marketing, across…

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