Supplier Forum

8.30am - 12.30pm

Tuesday 28 October & Wednesday 29 October

Supplier Forums at Meeting Place 2025 (MP25) will be held in the Astral Ballrooms of Crown Perth in the mornings of both Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th October 2025.

These forums will run concurrently to the B2B meetings, enabling sellers who have meetings within the other half day to attend the sessions and vice versa.

Please see further details about each of the sessions below:

Morning Session 1

8.30am - 9.15am

ATEC Impacting Government Policy, plus Health & Safety project update

The ATEC team will provide an update regarding advocacy and the government interface as well as prove an update on the new Health & Safety project and why it is important to get onboard.

Presented by:


Peter Shelley Managing Director, ATEC	Julie Smith National Manager - Policy & Communications ATEC

9.15am - 10.00am

Turning ESG into a Competitive Edge for Australia’s Inbound Tourism Industry

Travellers are no longer just looking for the perfect itinerary, they want their journey to reflect their values. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles are shifting from a ‘nice to have’ to a critical driver of destination choice and operator success. In this panel, industry leaders will debate how purpose driven business models are influencing product design, partnerships and Australia’s position in the global market. We’ll explore how ESG initiatives can deliver stronger brand appeal, deeper customer loyalty, and long-term commercial growth, all while making a meaningful impact.

Presented by:

Brett Mitchell
Managing Director
Australia & New Zealand
Intrepid Travel

Shea Wittig
Acting Certification Manager
Ecotourism Australia

Gavin Loveday
Portfolio Director of Sales & Marketing
Accor Hotels

Jai McNoughton
People & Culture Manager
Accor Hotels

10.15am - 10.45am - Morning Tea

Morning Session 2

11.00am - 11.45am

First Nations Panel- The global picture & the Australian story; How can suppliers embrace/enhance First Nations experiences?

The First Nations Panel, "The Global Picture and the Australian Story," explores how suppliers can embrace and enhance First Nations experiences through respectful engagement and meaningful partnerships. It highlights successful strategies and cultural sensitivities from both a global and local perspective, emphasising the importance of authentic relationships.

Presented by:

Robert Taylor
CEO
WAITOC

Birgit Bourne
Managing Director/CEO
Insight Australia Travel

Rosanna Angus
Sole Business Owner
Oolin Sunday Island Tours

Rennee Turner
Director
Wooramulla
Eco Cultural Tours

11.45am - 12.30pm

From ‘consolidation to acceleration’ - sharing your 'move the needle' ideas to drive inbound growth.

Supplier Roundtable - your opportunity to share big (and small) ideas which could drive inbound growth over the next 5 years.

Presented by:


Peter Shelley Managing Director, ATEC	Jennifer Bruce National Manager - Membership, Standards & Partnerships ATEC

12.30pm - 1.00pm - Break before lunch

Destination Photo Credits: Tourism Western Australia