Gold Partner
Quest Apartment Hotels
Apartment Hotels (Quest) is a member of The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a trusted hospitality company offering a diversified accommodation offerings that span serviced residences, coliving properties, hotels and independent senior living apartments across Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA.
Since 1988, Quest has amassed 160+ metropolitan, regional and suburban locations throughout Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Fiji. Offering contemporary rooms, carefully designed to meet the needs of its core market: the modern business traveller, Quest makes corporate stay effortless.
The key to Quest’s sustained growth is the strength of its proven business format franchise model, which has received FRANdata’s 5-star Rating for the last three years. Each Quest property is operated by a passionate local business owner. These dedicated individuals are highly committed to the ongoing success of their businesses and continue to position Quest as a partner of choice for key development stakeholders.
With rising demand for high-quality apartment style accommodation, Quest has laid strong foundations for strategic growth over the next five years. Five greenfield properties are set to open in the Australian market in 2025, growing Quest’s global room count to over 11,000 spacious and stylishly appointed serviced apartments.
Quest continues to receive external recognition for its ongoing success, adding multiple accolades to its extensive collection of prestigious franchising, accommodation and travel industry awards and achievements.
Silver Partners
Booking.com
Booking.com’s mission is to make it easier for everyone to experience the world. By investing in the technology that helps take the friction out of travel, Booking.com’s marketplace seamlessly connects millions of travellers with memorable experiences every day. For more information, follow @bookingcom on social media or visit globalnews.booking.com.
Hostplus
At Hostplus, our mission is simple: To help our members achieve a dignified retirement. As an Industry SuperFund, we have our members’ best interests at heart.
We aim to keep our fees as low as possible because we know that every dollar our members save can go a long way. We measure our success by what we deliver for our members, and we’re proud of our strong long-term performance.
With more than 1.8 million members, we work tirelessly towards providing the financial future our members deserve. A future full of good stuff. A future full of positivity. That’s a plus.
Event Supporter
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
Crown Sydney
Rising above the Barangaroo Precinct, Crown Sydney offers exceptionally elevated experiences in the heart of Sydney Harbour. Impeccable accommodation with plush living areas, deep soaking baths, open terraces and floor to ceiling windows that connect you with the vast waters below. A secluded tropical pool, tennis court, spa, acclaimed restaurants, bars, and luxury boutiques are just waiting to be explored. Discover the best that Sydney has to offer with the extensive range of restaurants. Experience world-class fine dining prepared by internationally-acclaimed chefs, enjoy a casual meal with friends, or relax and unwind in a stylish bar. With a culinary line up led by some of the best talent in the Sydney food scene as well as some of the most sought-after chefs in the world, Crown Sydney offers bespoke dining experiences that can’t be replicated elsewhere. There’s no better pairing than a spectacular view of Sydney Harbour and a state-of-the-art cocktail. Crown Sydney has a view and a cocktail for every mood. Or treat yourself to a day of pampering at Crown Spa, with a range of deluxe spa and salon treatments designed to help you feel your best. Welcome to Crown Sydney, home to Sydney’s newest gaming experience, top shelf bars, fine dining and next-level hotel luxury. Crown Sydney is the place to play.
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.