The COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented crisis for the tourism economy with damaging and long-lasting impacts on the tourism sector which contributes $60.9 billion to Australia’s GDP whilst directly and indirectly employing 1,035,000 people. (Tourism Research Australia, 2020)

The challenges to re-boot and re-energise the domestic and international travel industry are many and our expert travel panel will discuss some of the key issues around recovery strategies, restoring consumer confidence, implementation of health and safety protocols, and sustainable tourism. And, importantly, is there cause for optimism for the sector in 2021 and beyond?

Register to listen to our panel and find out what the immediate and long-term future holds for the travel industry.

Panel:

• Peter Muller, International Board Director and Regional Managing Director AU, NZ and Africa, ATPI Group
• Tom Scruby, VP Pacific, Qatar Airways 
• Kathy Srdanovic, Partner, Ashurst 

*Please note the start time of 2.00 pm is Australian Eastern Standard Time.