On Wednesday 25 March more than 600 students, lecturers and industry professionals attended the inaugural Tourism Student Summit. Held at Melbourne Park Function Centre the attendees heard from twelve leading Victorian and interstate tourism professionals, government representatives and industry experts.
On offer were networking tips, ideas of how to get into the tourism industry, explanations of who does what in tourism, new developments in the Australian tourism industry, personal stories shared experiences from life and careers, volunteering opportunities, and inspiring presentations from current tourism leaders.
Shortly presentations from the Summit will be available for download.
The day would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors listed below.
This year’s forum will encompass themes and topics including:
- Tourism industry structures;
- Key speakers from prominent Victorian attractions;
- Various career paths students can take that fall under the banner of tourism;
- Tips on where to access employment opportunities within the industry;
- Opportunities for students to get their ‘foot in the door’ and make themselves known within the industry.
The line up of presenters and workshop conveners will include Victorian and interstate tourism professionals, government representatives and industry experts.
It is envisaged that in time this Summit will be considered part of the annual tourism curriculum.
Who should Attend?
Post Graduate and Undergraduate tourism University and TAFE students, University and TAFE lecturers and leading tourism professionals will be in attendance at the Summit.
The informal networking luncheon will also attract tourism operators, government representatives, our guest speakers, Visitor Information Centre Managers and Event Managers.
Objectives
The one day summit will provide networking opportunities for Post Graduate and Undergraduate University and TAFE students with Tourism Industry Professionals. It will also encourage them to seek prosperous careers in tourism by providing inspiring presentations from Victorian and interstate tourism professionals, government representatives and industry experts . The objectives of the Summit are to:
- Provide an overview of the tourism industry and various pathways available for students;
- Provide workshops relevant to students wishing to enter the tourism industry;
- Develop relationships and networks amongst students and tourism industry professionals throughout the Summit and the informal networking luncheon.
Location
The 2009 Student Summit will be held at Melbourne Park Function Centre, Melbourne.
Download directions to Melbourne Park
Download a map of Melbourne Park
Parking/Public Transport
Melbourne Park Function Centre Parking: $15.00 (24hr day rate)
Tram Access via No. 70 tram down Flinders Street
Train: Jolimont Station or Flinders Street Station
The 2009 line up of presenters and workshop speakers include:
Keynote Speakers:
- Official Summit opening by the Hon. Tim Holding MP, Minister for Tourism and Major Events
- Anthony McIntosh, CEO, Tourism Alliance Victoria
- Stuart Toplis, Tourism Victoria
- Paul Wittwer, Ningaloo Lodge
- Erin Morris, National Tourism Alliance
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Penelope Sell, Towong Shire
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Dave Fitzpatrick, BASE Backpackers St. Kilda
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Louise Conley, Young Tourism Network
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Valerie Cole, The National Trust of Australia (Victoria)
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Claire Stickland, The Falls Festival
- Darren Walls, Grollo Leisure and Tourism
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Fiona Sweetman, Hidden Secrets
Sponsors
We would like to thank the following sponsors for their support of the 2009 Student Summit.
Corporate Partners
Partner Sponsors
Associate Sponsors
