Tourism Futures Conference: Redefining the future

Information about redefining the future of tourism at the Seventh National Tourism Futures Conference on the Gold Coast, Australia, from August 17-19, 2009 is presented. Topics include the effects of a global financial crisis on the industry, best practices, the challenges of the Australian tourism industry, and Australia's relative safety, natural environment, and culture. The conference featured several key note speakers including Anthony Hayes and Sofie Formica