National Affiliations
Convention Bureaux
Business Events Sydney (Member since 1976)

Business Events Sydney (BESydney) is the official organisation responsible for promoting Sydney and New South Wales (NSW) as an international business meeting and conference destination. Their goal is to improve business tourism for Sydney, attracting national and international business events to the city.
Website: www.businesseventssydney.com.au
Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau

The Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau (MCVB) is a not for profit organisation that ensures Melbourne is recognised nationally and internationally as one of the world's best cities for hosting business events.
Website: www.mcvb.com.au
Brisbane Marketing
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The Brisbane Convention Bureau - recognised by Meetings and Events Australia as Queensland's leading bureau - is staffed by a dedicated team of locals who have loved this city for a lifetime.
Website: www.meetinbrisbane.com.au
Adelaide Convention and Tourism Authority
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The Adelaide Convention Tourism Authority has been promoting South Australia's convention industry for more than 30 years. Their role is to market South Australia as a leading convention, incentive travel and exhibition destination.
Website: www.acta.com.au
Gold Coast Convention Bureau
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Perth Convention Bureau

Industry Bodies
Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC)

ATEC is the peak industry body representing Australia's $24 billion tourism export sector. Their mission is to build better business relationships for our members and to represent the inbound tourism industry before government and business leaders.
They are the largest membership-based organisation representing Australia's tourism export sector. Their 1100+ members come from across the country and across the industry - including inbound tour operators, tourism product suppliers and service providers. The members of our ATEC family have one major thing in common - a commitment to growing Australia's international tourism market.
Website: www.atec.net.au
Associations Forum Pty Ltd
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Associations Forum Pty Ltd is a commercial entity operating as a user group for not-for-profit organisations. They provide a valuable way for not-for-profit organisations to share knowledge and experience. Members include associations, sporting groups, charities and special cause groups.
Website: www.associations.net.au
Exhibition & Event Association of Australasia (EEAA)
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The Exhibition & Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) is the peak association for the exhibition and event industry representing organisers, venues and suppliers.
Website: www.eeaa.com.au
Meetings and Events Australia (MEA)
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MEA is a national, independent not for profit organisation dedicated to fostering professionalism and excellence in all aspects of meetings management. It also promotes the value and effectiveness of meetings as an important high-yield sector of business travel and tourism. MEA offers Professional Development programmes, accreditation, recognition, disseminates information, provides a forum for its members to discuss current issues, and represents the industry to government.
Website: www.meetingsevents.com.au
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