Global Sustainable Tourism Summit 2024

The Global Sustainable Tourism Summit will explore the theme ‘People, Planet, Place, Purpose’, delving into how all sectors of the visitor economy can address the four pillars of sustainability: positive environmental, cultural, and socio-economic impact, and sustainable business management. The event will continue Ectourism Australia's legacy of hosting one of the world's longest running ecotourism conferences (formerly Global Eco) and will include a main Summit day and a deep dive ECO Think Forum on day two.

As the peak body for eco and sustainable tourism in Australia, this event will bring together expert international, pacific region and Australian speakers representing sustainable tourism operators, industry sectors and destinations that are delivering on world's best practice in sustainability.

The Summit is designed for all sectors of the visitor economy to hear from industry leaders and sustainability experts, exchange ideas about how to grow Australia’s sustainable and ecotourism sector and showcase the latest innovations and best practice examples. It is an opportunity to discuss and explore the challenges, issues and opportunities in sustainable tourism while engaging with industry stakeholders. It will feature and celebrate our ECO and Sustainable Tourism Certified operators and destinations as well as industry and sector leaders. Tourism Australia is the Global Sustainable Tourism Summit Partner.