Welcome 
Australian Tourism & Hospitality Skills Symposium


The Australian Tourism and Hospitality Skills Symposium is a national conversation about addressing skills shortages in the tourism, travel, and hospitality industries.

This event brings together skills training and higher education providers with employers and stakeholders in the tourism and hospitality sectors. You'll be part of an interactive conversation that will deliver a shared understanding of what's needed to address skills shortages in these industry.  From the demand to courses and what employers are looking for, you'll be empowered with the information to make sound decisions about the future.

 
 

The Program 
A Conversation With Employers & Training Providers

The interactive panel discussions and presentations are designed to develop a shared understanding of how we'll address skills shortages.   [More]
 
   

Accommodation 
The Opportunity To Network With Industry Leaders

If travelling from out of town, check out the accommodation options and take the opportunity to network with speakers and delegates.   [More]
 
   

Registration 
Tickets Are Limited So Secure Your Place Today

Book your team's tickets to be part of the conversations with employers  and providers in the skills training and higher education sectors.   [More]
 

Be part of the following dynamic and interactive sessions that will allow to make informed decisions about the opportunities before your organisation

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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