Australian industry Seller faq
Thank you for your interest in attending Australia Next 2024. Please find below answers to some frequently asked questions. If you do not see an answer to your question below, contact us.
WHAT IS AUSTRALIA NEXT 2024?
Australia Next (previously known as Dreamtime) is a signature incentive showcase designed to increase awareness of and interest in Australia as an outstanding business events destination.
WHEN IS AUSTRALIA NEXT 2024?
Australia Next 2024 will be held from 8 to 11 September 2024 in partnership with Business Events Cairns & Great Barrier Reef.
WHO CAN ATTEND?
Australia Next brings together Australian tourism businesses and international business event planners and media through scheduled appointments and networking events. We expect a record number of applications for Australia Next 2024 and will manage waitlists in line with the selection criteria to ensure quality appointment schedules.
HOW MANY DELEGATES FROM MY ORGANISATION CAN ATTEND AUSTRALIA NEXT 2024?
The Australian Industry Seller participation package provides entry for one primary delegate per organisation. The Convention Bureau participation package provides entry for two delegates (one primary delegate to meet with agents and one delegate to meet with media).
The fee for an additional delegate pass is AUD$1,400 for Monday and Tuesday (Business Session, Welcome Event and Australia Next Dinner) and AUD$990 for Monday only (Business Session and Welcome Event). Australian industry sellers should add the additional delegate pass when submitting the application to attend.
HOW DO I REQUEST AN ADDITIONAL DELEGATE?
You can request an additional delegate at the end of your primary Australian industry seller application process. On the home page, click on the 'Register Additional Delegate' button against a delegate's name or nominate a new contact. If you have already submitted your organisation's application, please contact us and we can revert your application to "In Progress" so that you can make the necessary changes.
WHAT IS THE COST TO ATTEND AUSTRALIA NEXT 2024?
Please view the Australia Next 2024 Participation Packages for a list of inclusions and costs.
AM I GUARANTEED ACCEPTANCE AT THE EVENT?
No, all applications will be assessed in line with the Australia Next 2024 Australian Industry Seller Selection Criteria and Event Terms and Conditions
WHEN WILL I KNOW IF MY APPLICATION HAS BEEN ACCEPTED AND AN OFFER RECEIVED?
Acceptances will be advised in June 2024. Tourism Australia will assess all applications and send out notifications of assessments in line with the key dates.
WHEN DO I NEED TO PAY?
The deadline for acceptance and payment will be Friday, 21 June 2024.
ARE FLIGHTS AND ACCOMMODATION INCLUDED FOR INDUSTRY PARTNERS TO ATTEND AUSTRALIA NEXT 2024?
Accommodation and flights will be at the delegates’ own expense for Australia Next 2024.
WHEN SHOULD I BOOK FLIGHTS?
It is recommended that you book your travel once you have been offered a place at the event.
HOW MANY APPOINTMENTS WILL I RECEIVE AT AUSTRALIA NEXT 2024?
There are approximately 25 available pre-scheduled appointment slots. Tourism Australia cannot guarantee a minimum number of pre-scheduled appointments as this is dependent on preferencing. We strongly encourage all Australian industry sellers to complete preferencing to ensure the best chance of receiving quality appointments. Further details on how to complete preferencing will be sent in July 2024.
WHAT IF I DON'T GET AN APPOINTMENT WITH AN AGENT I REALLY WANTED TO MEET WITH?
Once your appointment schedule is released, unfortunately schedules will be fixed. We encourage Australian industry sellers to maximise your breaks – morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and the networking events – to ensure they connect with as many agents as possible.
WHAT ARE THE AUSTRALIA NEXT 2024 BUSINESS SESSION INCLUSIONS?
Your participation package includes the following at the Business Session:
- One appointment stream
- One table, two chairs, and table signage
Australian industry sellers are free to promote your brand via a PowerPoint presentation or show reels (via computer or iPad). Due to limited space, promotional equipment such as surfboards, pull up banners or other props, are not permitted.
CAN I SHARE A TABLE WITH ANOTHER AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRY SELLER?
Due to the format of the Australia Next 2024 Business Session, we do not allow Australian industry sellers to share tables with another organisation.
DO I NEED TO HAVE PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE (PLI)?
CAN I SHARE A TABLE WITH ANOTHER AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRY SELLER?
Due to the format of the Australia Next 2024 Business Session, we do not allow Australian industry sellers to share tables with another organisation.
Yes, all participating Australian industry sellers are required to have a current Public Liability Insurance with a minimum of AUD$10-million per occurrence to participate in a Tourism Australia Trade Event. Please ensure that your organisation meets this requirement as all applications with incomplete insurance details will be automatically waitlisted.