AGENT SELECTION CRITERIA

To be accepted as a participant at Tourism Australia's Australia Next 2024 event (the Event), you must demonstrate to Tourism Australia (TA) that you meet the selection criteria. The selection criteria and the terms and conditions of participation govern your participation in this Event.

  1. Be an incentive agent who is directly employed by the agency they represent at Australia Next (not a contractor). 
  2. Be a key decision maker for their clients or have a high level of influence with their clients and the destinations they choose for incentive travel. 
  3. Work for an agency with a client base of potential long-haul incentive or corporate meeting business which might consider Australia (except for New Zealand agencies). Target industries might include, but are not limited to insurance, direct selling, financial, automotive, technology, pharmaceutical, retail or medical. 
  4. Meet the agent selection criteria as outlined below. 
  5. Receive an invitation from Tourism Australia. 
  6. Attend all components of the official Australia Next 2024 program. 

By submitting an application, you agree to the selection criteria below, the terms and conditions of participation, and the Event Code of Conduct.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Agents will receive an invitation to attend Australia Next as a hosted agent from Tourism Australia if they meet the stated criteria. This invitation is non-transferable, however if the agent cannot attend, they may recommend a colleague of similar experience to take their place. Tourism Australia may consider the suggested replacement agent and give permission for them to attend if they meet the selection criteria. Tourism Australia is under no obligation to accept the replacement agent and may cancel the agency’s registration to attend Australia Next instead.  

Agencies or agents who have not received an invitation but believe they qualify to attend Australia Next should contact their local Tourism Australia representative for discussion.  

By agreeing to attend Australia Next, hosted agents agree to provide information to assist the qualifying process. This information will include agency, personal (as part of the registration process) and other information related to the business they manage on behalf of their clients.  

Any invitation to attend Australia Next is offered at the discretion of Tourism Australia and the airline partner/s, where applicable. 

Please note, Tourism Australia will prioritise attendance by agents who have not previously been to Australia Next and/or have not visited Australia previously.