Gold Partner
Booking.com
Part of Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), Booking.com’s mission is to make it easier for everyone to experience the world whenever it’s safe to do so again. By investing in the technology that helps take the friction out of travel, Booking.com seamlessly connects millions of travelers with memorable experiences, a range of transportation options and incredible places to stay – from homes to hotels and much more. As one of the world’s largest travel marketplaces for both established brands and entrepreneurs of all sizes, Booking.com enables properties all over the world to reach a global audience and grow their businesses. Booking.com is available in 44 languages and offers more than 28 million total reported accommodation listings, including more than 6.5 million listings of homes, apartments and other unique places to stay. No matter where you want to go or what you want to do, Booking.com makes it easy and backs it all up with 24/7 customer support.
Silver Partner
Intrepid Travel
Intrepid Travel is a world leader in sustainable experience-rich travel, taking travellers to discover the world’s most amazing places for more than 30 years. The company’s mission is to create positive change through the joy of travel. Intrepid offers more than 1,150 trips on every continent and each is designed to truly experience local culture. With its own network of destination management companies in 23 countries, Intrepid has unique local expertise and perspectives. Globally renowned as a leader in responsible travel, in 2018 the carbon-neutral business became the world’s largest travel company to be a certified B-Corp. Intrepid Travel is the only global tour operator with verified science-based carbon reduction targets and its not-for-profit, The Intrepid Foundation, has raised more than $12 million for more than 130 charities around the world. For further information download the company’s 2022 Integrated Annual Report and follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or LinkedIn.
Event Supporters
Tourism Tasmania
Tourism Tasmania is a State Authority that is focused on brand management and generating demand for leisure visitors to the state. It is the Tasmanian Government’s lead agency in the T21 visitor economy partnership by actively managing and contributing tourism expertise to strategy and policy development for the benefit of all Tasmanians.
Tourism Tasmania’s purpose is to connect travellers emotionally and culturally with Tasmania, drive visitation and lead a sustainable visitor economy that delivers social, environmental and economic value for all Tasmanians. This is delivered through:
- Connecting meaningfully with customers and encouraging travel to Tasmania through a strong brand platform and marketing program.
- Leading the T21 Visitor Economy Strategy planning and implementation on behalf of government to enable a sustainable visitor economy for the benefit of all Tasmanians.
- Advocating and securing air and sea capacity to support visitors and the community to travel in and out of Tasmania.
EarthCheck
EarthCheck is the world’s leading scientific benchmarking, certification and advisory group for sustainable travel and tourism. Our leading-edge software and professional services support clients in over 70 countries every day across 32 sectors and seven languages. EarthCheck’s holistic approach to responsible tourism and its world leading science enables destinations and operators of all sizes to benchmark and certify their operational performance with confidence and surety. EarthCheck works in partnership with clients to help plan for the future by guiding the design, construction and operation of smart buildings, infrastructure, events and tourism destinations. Find out more at EarthCheck.org.
Venue Partner
ICC Sydney
ICC Sydney is Australia’s leading convention, exhibition and entertainment precinct. Distinguished by its striking design, state-of-the-art technology and an enviable array of amenities, ICC Sydney stands apart as a symbol of excellence.
Situated at the intersection of Sydney’s academic, cultural and technology precincts, ICC Sydney affords delegates, exhibitors and visitors convenient access to Australia’s most cosmopolitan city. The emerging financial, dining and retail precinct of Barangaroo is nearby, numerous galleries, theatres and concert halls within easy reach and the bustling city centre is only a short walk away. ICC Sydney is more than a landmark venue. ICC Sydney functions as an incubator for ideas, a champion of change and an advocate for community. Through their Legacy Program, they give clients the opportunity to contribute to the city’s cultural capital—and advance the social and sustainability objectives of their events —in real and meaningful ways.
Managed by a uniquely talented team, ICC Sydney is well placed to deliver extraordinary experiences every time. Whether organising a convention for thousands or an intimate corporate event, the team will go out of their way to deliver a truly memorable event.
Acknowledgement of Country
Tourism & Transport Forum stands on the land of the Gadigal clan of the Eora Nation. TTF respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and meet, paying our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
In the spirit of reconciliation, the Tourism & Transport Forum acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community.
