The Australian Tourism Export Council has announced that its Meeting Place 2025, in partnership with Tourism Western Australia, will be held in Perth from 27 to 29 October.
This event is expected to attract over 500 tourism industry leaders, international buyers, and local suppliers, generating over $2 million in direct visitor spending for the Western Australia economy.
Delegates are set to participate in thousands of face-to-face business meetings, build vital business relationships, and take part in an engaging program of conferences, market briefings, and networking events across the 3-day event.
ATEC Meeting Place 2025 offers delegates the chance to experience Perth as a vibrant, fast-growing capital city and explore the many attractions Western Australia has to offer. With so much to see and do before and after the event, delegates are encouraged to extend their stay and make the most of their visit.
“Meeting Place plays a central role in Australia’s tourism export sector, it’s where our industry connects, collaborates and does business,” ATEC managing director, Peter Shelley, said.
“With Perth as our host city, we’re offering attendees the perfect mix of high-value commercial outcomes and unforgettable destination experiences.”
It also offers optional pre- and post-event famils and the opportunity to visit iconic WA destinations including Rottnest Island, renowned for its famous quokkas.
“ATEC is proud to partner with Tourism WA to deliver this signature event in one of Australia’s leading visitor destinations,” Shelley added. “Meeting Place is not only about doing business, it’s also about experiencing the incredible depth and diversity of what Australia has to offer.”
“This event connects the WA tourism industry directly with key international buyers, including inbound tour operators and online travel agents, which is fundamental to drive global visitation and strengthen WA’s presence in priority markets,” Tourism Western Australia director, Anneke Brown, said.
“Having ATEC Meeting Place return to Perth will provide delegates with firsthand experience of what makes WA a premier tourism destination and make it easier for frontline sellers to promote and book WA holiday packages with international travellers.”
“ATEC’s flagship event brings direct business visitor spend while also showcasing this great state and its leading tourism export operators to more than 500 industry decision makers and international travel buyers,” Business Events Perth CEO, Gareth Martin, said.
