The Tourism Society Symposium 2019

The last year has presented complex challenges for our industry. Hotel owners and operators were pressed to focus on safe conditions for their teams and guests. We saw a significant portions of Mexico’s economy come to a halt and, with it, the temporary shutdown of much of the country’s hotel inventory. We also observed the industry’s rapid reaction, creating conditions that might allow for property openings as local conditions allowed. And, of course, we remained close to hotel owners, investors and financial institutions as they evaluated measures that might lighten the financial burden of assets, thereby allowing a period of transition to the beginning of a recovery period that is gradually gaining strength.

Tourism Australia will host the annual Destination Australia conference on Thursday 3 March 2022 at CENTREPIECE at Melbourne Park.With Australia’s tourism industry currently facing its most challenging year ever, the 2022 Destination Australia conference will inspire industry to rebuild bigger and better, with high profile speakers discussing lessons learnt, sharing future focused trends and highlighting emerging opportunities.

We launched the first-ever Cvent Travel Summit in 2021 to bring the travel industry back together. We are excited to bring the well-received virtual event back in 2022!The Cvent Travel Summit gives you the forum to get updates from industry leaders, connect with your peers, and see Cvent’s product enhancements.

Today, almost every sector of the travel industry has had to put sustainability front and center in its planning as travelers return. Beyond the need for increased advocacy and broadened sustainability goals, what actions are travel companies taking to truly create an industry that is not only better for the planet, but also communities and stakeholders throughout the tourism chain? Join us as we explore the actions being taken across the industry, led by Skift editors and research analysts presenting new findings and speaking with leaders across tourism, hospitality, and moree ahead.