With Australia's carbon price coming into effect in July, this one-day conference will take a frank look at the challenges and opportunities for tourism operators.

Facing a unique policy landscape, Australian tourism can gain a competitive edge by developing genuinely sustainable tourism experiences and marketing them effectively. But it will require a strategic approach and coordination through the supply chain. 

Ahead of the Australian Tourism Awards, Qantas will convene policymakers, business leaders and marketers to identify how the industry should position itself in the low-carbon economy.

The inaugural Qantas Sustainable Tourism Summit promises to be a thought-provoking, agenda-setting event that addresses the issue of Australian tourism sustainability in its national and global context.

This is a complimentary event.

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The Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) 2012 is Australia's premier tourism trade event. ATE provides a forum for Australian businesses to showcase their product, meet overseas contacts and negotiate business deals. 

The event will be held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Eastern hemisphere module is from Friday, 15 June to Sunday, 17 June and western hemisphere module from Monday, 18 June to Thursday, 21 June.

Seller applications close on Tuesday, 6 December.

For further information visit the ATE 2012 website.