Tourism and Events Management - Subject Guide

The Australian Heritage Council is the principal adviser to the Australian Government on heritage matters. The Council assesses nominations for the National Heritage List and the Commonwealth Heritage List and compiles the Register of the National Estate.

Provides information on the Association, and links to a web Ecotourism Information Centre looking at current research and an Australian Heritage Commission database.

Provides a wide range of resources on Australia's environment.

A searchable website for the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives with two main areas of focus - the Local Agenda 21 initiative from the UN's Earth Summit, and climate change.

IGLTA is dedicated to elevating the standards of the hospitality/travel industry and supporting the business and professional members serving the needs of gay/lesbian travellers.

The Pacific Asia Travel Association is a not-for-profit travel trade association serving government tourist offices, airlines, hotels and other travel-related companies throughout the Pacific Asia region. Has information on PATA member countries, on the organisation and its work, and links to an on-line journal Issues and Trends, Pacific Asia Travel.

Research information and publications relating to marketing and tourism industry performance in Australia.

The Travel & Tourism Research Association is a professional organisation of providers and users of travel and tourism research. The TTRA advances the quality, value and use of travel and tourism research and marketing information for the improved effectiveness of travel and tourism marketing, planning and development.

TTF Australia is a national advocacy body for the tourism, transport and infrastructure sectors providing independent and non-political representation for the tourism industry. Many of TTF Australia's research documents are available in pdf format from this site.

Has facts, profiles, research publications and statistics about the travel and tourism industry in America.

Provides links to UN web pages and resources on the Internet, plus links to UN documents - some of which are available on-line.

A not for profit Association representing Indigenous tourism in Western Australia. WAITOC comprises membership from all regions within Western Australia. The Association is autonomous and provides advice and information to all relevant State Government agencies as well as the tourism industry sector. WAITOC promotes Aboriginal tourism and provides a supportive network for Aboriginal tourism operators within Western Australia.

Gives socio-economic indicators and data for both developed and developing countries.

The World Indigenous Tourism Alliance (WINTA) is an Indigenous-led global network of Indigenous and non-Indigenous interests that seek to give practical expression to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples through tourism.

The WTO is the leading international organisation in the field of travel and tourism. It serves as a global forum for tourism policy issues. Includes details of statistics and WTO publications. Some sections are available only to subscribers.

The Global Business Leaders' Forum for Travel and Tourism. Conducts economic research into the area of travel and tourism, and provides comprehensive access to online publications.

AFTA is the official nation body representing the business interests of travel agents. It represents the majority of travel agents in Australia with 1800 retail outlets and 400 allied industry organisations, hotels, wholesalers, and tour operators. AFTA has over 2200 members.

Information on where to go caravanning and camping, where to buy or hire a caravan, touring or camping and 4WD shows and industry events, facts on the industry and industry associations.

JISCmail is a mailing list aimed at academics and researchers working in all areas of tourism. This includes the teaching of tourism at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, and research into tourism and its related areas. For information on joining the list email TOURISM@JISCMAIL.AC.UK.