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Adventure Tourism Awards & Conference

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We are excited to announce the return of the Adventure Tourism Awards and Youth Tourism Conference on Thursday, 7 November 2024. As the peak body for the backpacking and independent travel industry in Queensland, AQ has successfully showcased and recognised outstanding tourism experiences, people, and places across Australia and New Zealand in previous years through these prestigious events.

This year, the industry-led Adventure Tourism Awards will return with its traditional awards ceremony and sit-down dinner service. We invite you to join us in celebrating the efforts and achievements of our resilient sector. Along with supporters and sponsors of the youth tourism sector, our goal is to bring the industry together to work towards a stronger future, highlighting the importance of formally recognising and awarding operators and individuals for their accomplishments. Dust off your glad rags and pull out your fancy frocks and suits as we celebrate the outstanding achievements of our beloved Adventure Tourism legends.

The Youth Tourism Conference is a dedicated all-day event focused on addressing the challenges and opportunities in the youth tourism sector in Australia and New Zealand.

Held on 7 November 2024, the conference will feature a wide range of presentations designed to inspire the future, inform, and educate the industry on the latest trends, tech solutions, and new initiatives for a sustainable future. See our speakers for full profiles.

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Testimonials

We are thrilled to announce the Adventure Tourism Awards and Youth Tourism Conference in its traditional format again this November. With an incredible lineup of speakers taking shape and a format designed for ample networking, this event promises to be another unforgettable day in the world of tourism. It’s crucial for our industry that we come together as one voice and celebrate our successes as we aim to collaborate on the issues impacting our sector. Join us for an inspiring event created by the industry, for the industry!

2024 ~ Peta Zietsch / Chair of AQ

“Having the opportunity to connect with our industry is always something I welcome and AQ know just how to put on a create event. With Working Holiday arrivals now returning to pre-pandemic figures and seasonality trends returned I look forward to the presentations and discussion this event fosters. Acknowledge our achievements as we leave the past behind and celebrate excellence in our industry.

2023 ~ Wendi Aylward / Chairperson Backpacker & Youth Tourism Advisory Panel (BYTAP)