Guides: Tourism, Leisure & Event Management: Websites

Government resources

Sunshine Coast Council - Business
What you need to know if you are considering starting, or expanding a business on the Sunshine Coast.
Queensland State Government-Business and Industry
Information about starting and running a business, plus how to apply for grants and other support.
Australian Federal Government-Business
Covers what to consider when starting a business, business registration, what assistance is available, plus importing and exporting information.

Events & Festival Websites

Association of Australian Convention Bureau
A group of city and regional offices that market their locations as business events destinations.

These websites can provide industry news & publications, research & analysis, statistics, case studies, standards & practices, strategy & forecasting, links to associated organisations and experts to contact for further information etc.

Be critical and evaluate these sources. Check out what type of organisation they are e.g. .org, .gov .com and explore the purpose and focus of the website. Be aware of bias.

Australian Tourism & Leisure Websites

Be critical and evaluate these sources. Check out what type of organisation they are e.g. .org, .gov .com and explore the purpose and focus of the website. Be aware of bias.

Don't forget to explore Conservation organisations.

EcoTourism Australia
Non-profit
Inspire sustainable and culturally responsible tourism, while representing the interests of ecotourism operators.
International Federation for Information Technology, Travel & Tourism
Independent global community for the discussion and development of knowledge on technologies in Travel and Tourism industry.
Pacific Asia Tourism Association
Authority on, contributor to, and developer of sustainable travel and tourism in the Asia Pacific Region.
Sunshine Coast Destination Ltd
Non-profit
The Sunshine Coast tourism promoter.
TIES: The International Ecotourism Society
Non-profit
Promoting responsible tourism practices
Tourism & Transport Forum
Peak industry group for Australian tourism, transport, aviation, and investment sectors.
Tourism and Events Queensland
Queensland Government's agency for the marketing, promotion and development of tourism and events in Queensland.
Tourism Australia
Australia's premier tourism body, promoting and researching tourism in Australia. It covers both the international and domestic travel markets promoting Australia's activities relating to leisure and business events.
Travel & Tourism Research Association
Non-profit
Travel marketing, planning, and development
World Travel Organisation (UNWTO)
The United Nations agency for the promotion of sustainable and accessible tourism.
World Travel & Tourism Council
A forum for business leaders in the travel and tourism industry