Australasian Leisure Management
Nov 17, 2021

TTF Federal Leadership Summit to focus on tourism's political prospects

With a Federal election looming, Tourism and Transport Forum Australia (TTF) will stage its 2021 Federal Leadership Summit next week, aiming to address current national issues occurring in the political world which are impacting the tourism industry.

Being held at ICC Sydney on Friday 26th November 2021, TTF’s Federal Leadership Summit will give attendees the chance to hear the politician's visions and commentator’s views on the industry’s political prospects.

Now in its 20th year TTF's flagship event, designed to facilitate dialogue between political leaders, policy makers and the leaders of TTF's member organisations.

Introducing the event, TTF Chief Executive, Margy Osmond advised “as Australia starts to plan its path out of COVID-19 never has there been a more important time to hear from the nation’s leaders on how they plan to overcome and manage the challenges we face but also the opportunities it will provide.

Themed ‘A new paradigm: reimagining Australia’s future’ and moderated by ABC Political Editor David Speers, the Summit will provide attendees with an unrivalled opportunity to engage and connect with industry leaders, network with peers from across Australia and generate new business opportunities and partnership.

Speakers at the event include:

  • Anthony Albanese - Leader of the Opposition

  • Paul Fletcher - Federal Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts

  • Richard Marles - Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Shadow Minister for Reconstruction, Employment, Skills and Small Business

  • Senator Sarah Hanson-Young - Australian Greens Senator for South Australia

  • Bruce Baird - Chairman, Tourism and Transport Forum

  • Antony Green - ABC Chief Election Analyst

  • Campbell Newman - Senate Candidate and former Queensland Premier

Click here for event information in the Australasian Leisure Management industry Calendar.

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