The Youth Tourism Conference
Conference Agenda:
0830 – 0850: Arrival & Registration
0850 – 0900: Welcome & Housekeeping – Tommy Leiper, Vice President of Adventure Queensland.
0900 – 0910: Welcome to Country by Uncle John Graham
A Traditional Custodian of the Gold Coast region, a Kombumerri man. As a saltwater man of the Gold Coast with cultural links to the Minjungbal and Wakka Wakka peoples, John is a strong Aboriginal leader. His stewardship, expertise and cultural knowledge is something he as shared with countless organisations, communities, and individuals. John has supported colleagues, researchers, students, and community members to achieve their fullest potential and we are very excited to have him open YTC2024.
0910 – 0930: Keynote Speaker – Declan Malone
Declan is a Client Partner for Travel at TikTok, working with major travel brands and tourism bodies in Australia to help them grow their business using TikTok. Declan has spent many years in the travel industry, most recently leading the consumer marketing team for Tourism New Zealand in both Australia and the Americas and is passionate about leveraging this experience to help travel brands be a part of the travel revolution happening on TikTok.
0930 – 1000: Keynote Speaker – Andrew McEvoy
Experienced CEO and Chairman with a demonstrated history of working in the leisure, travel & tourism industry. Skilled in Digital Strategy, Marketing Management, Negotiation, Business Planning, and Hospitality Industry. Andrew offers insights into trends and opportunities available in a post pandemic tourism world.
1000 – 1005: Pitcher – PlanPay
Revolutionising how you pay for travel, PlanPay caters to today’s responsible travellers. With a modern, credit-free approach, PlanPay enables digital layaway / lay-by payments for your future adventures, modernising the traditional model.
1005 – 1010: Pitcher – Dazhbaords
AI-powered Business Intelligence and sustainability software for Tours and Activities operators. Dazhboards helps drive smart changes in your business that foster financial growth and lasting positive impact.
1010 – 1015: Pitcher – 8Seconds
8 Seconds is a full-service marketing agency specialising in working with SME clients across the country. Focusing on working to build business through a comprehensive range of marketing and communications to help upskill and empower their partners.
1020 – 1050: Morning Tea
1055 – 1110: Working Holiday Maker Insights – Will Taunton-Burnet
With more than 20 years experience working with WHM visiting Australia Will offers on the ground insights and inspiration into the synergy of working and holidaying in Australia and NZ.
1110 – 1140: Industry Update – Kristy Malapa
Industry Relations Manager – SA, TAS, VIC & Youth, Tourism Australia, Kristy will deliver an update on all things pertinent to marketing to our Youth and Adventure sector.
1140 – 1200: Industry Update – Trish O’Callaghan
CEO of TEQ, Trish will deliver an insightful presentation about emerging markets and opportunities and how everyone can benefit from the 2032 Olympics.
1200 – 1215: Wendi Aylward & Peta Zietsch
Hear the latest on BYTAP’s advocacy efforts in the past year as well as plans for the year ahead.
1215 – 1220: Pitcher – Swaggie
Hear from Jamie, the founder of Swaggie, a new jobs platform that is revolutionising the way travellers find work.
1220 – 1225: Pitcher – Welcome with Pride
Hear from Charlie, the founder of Welcome with Pride, a new certification and training platform designed to help your business be inclusive and welcoming to the fast growing LGBTQIA+ community.
1230 – 1330: Lunch
1340 – 1440: Keynote Speaker – Mark Matthews
Mark is an award-winning keynote speaker who has mastered the art of inspiring people to achieve their full potential. Drawing from 20 years of expertise as a professional big wave surfer, entrepreneur, and innovator, Mark speaks to leadership, teamwork, innovation, safety, risk management, resilience, and mental well-being. Mark is renowned for his interactive approach to presentations, which captivates and energises audiences from start to finish, just what we will all need after a big day and before we head into a great night.
1440 – 1500: Conclusion by Tommy Leiper
Unlocking the Future of Adventure and Youth Tourism: A Journey of Innovation and Inclusion
Join us for a transformative day at the Adventure and Youth Tourism Conference 2024, where industry leaders, innovators, and experts converge to shape the future of travel. Discover powerful strategies, gain industry insights, and network with the best in the field.
Why Attend:
Adventure Queensland (AQ), the peak backpacking and independent travel industry body for Queensland is excited to announce the return of the Adventure Tourism Awards Youth Tourism Conference that will take place on 7th November, 2024. This years conference will focus on Tourism Trends, Transformative Technology and Inspiration to continue to strengthen the industry growth and resilience.
Following the success of the past year’s outstanding conferences and awards nights, AQ continues to focus on curating a dedicated full day conference to focus on addressing the challenges and opportunities that affect youth tourism in Australia and New Zealand.
This industry-led Youth Tourism Conference provides attendees with opportunities for professional and business development as well as networking and engagement opportunities with industry colleagues. Delegates will hear from industry-leading speakers on critical industry issues and innovative ideas. Prepare to be inspired, prepare for the future of the youth tourism industry.
Date: Thursday 7 November 2024
Time: Arrival and registration from 8:30am.
Function Room: Ocean View Room
Venue: The Island
Dress code: Business casual
SOLD OUT
