CATO Managing Director, Brett Jardine, attended the 48th Parliamentary Friends of Tourism event in Canberra, hosted by Hon. Don Farrell, Minister for Trade and Tourism, and attended by the Prime Minister of Australia.
The evening provided a valuable opportunity for senior tourism industry leaders, parliamentarians, and key stakeholders to connect and celebrate the strength and diversity of Australia’s tourism industry.
As the voice that exclusively represents Australia’s tour operators and wholesalers, CATO’s participation ensured the outbound sector was well represented in national tourism discussions.
“Events like this allow for productive and informal conversations with politicians and senior bureaucrats,” said Brett Jardine. “It’s an opportunity to provide them with updates, analysis, and insights on the current status and emerging trends shaping Australia’s outbound leisure travel sector.”
CATO remains committed to ensuring the interests and perspectives of tour operators and wholesalers are clearly understood at the highest levels of government, reinforcing the sector’s essential role in driving international engagement and economic growth.
