Tourism Australia, Tourism Queensland and Gold Coast Tourism are staging the seventh National Conference on Tourism Futures from 17-19 August 2009 at the Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa, the Gold Coast.

The Conference takes a forward perspective on the industry, looking out over a ten year timeframe and examining opportunities and issues for the future.

Its success is anchored on a strategic perspective recognising that the growth of tourism relies on inputs across all dimensions of government, tourism authorities, industry, academia, research, and sectors such as transport, finance, environment and employment and training.

The 2009 conference theme is ‘Redefining the Future’ and will examine the ‘over the horizon’ trends and opportunities that are reshaping the future of Australian tourism.