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Accommodation Australian Tourism & Hospitality Skills Symposium The venue for the Australian Tourism and Hospitality Skills Symposium is the Rydges Southbank in Brisbane, which offers those coming from out of town an easy accommodation option.
The Hilton Brisbane offers an array of standard rooms and suites plus facilities including an pool and gym. A modern bar offers a great location for informal drinks with symposium speakers, sponsors and delegates after the event
Contact — Rydges Southbank Brisbane
The Australian Tourism and Hospitality Skills Symposium is a must-attend event for employers, skills training and higher education providers with an interest in addressing the sector's skills shortages.
This event is brought to you by the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), a growing community of independent skills training and higher education providers that share your commitment to excellence.
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