Buyer & Aussie Specialist briefing

Welcome to ATE 2012 Western module!

Welcome to Australia!

Welcome to the city of Perth!

Welcome to ATE 2012!

• ATE was last held in Perth in 2008

• Tourism Australia have been working closely with the host state, Tourism Western Australia and the major airline sponsor, Qantas to bring you a great event.

• Australian Outback is the theme for ATE12

• We encourage all delegates to discover the diverse outback experiences Australia offers and to experience the ATE Trail activities which will be available again during ATE.

There are two easy ways to access Trade Events Mate.

Trade Events MateThe ultimate planning tool for ATE12 attendees!

If you have forgotten your trade events password please visit the Customer Self Service website

Please visit the ATE12 Information Desk if you have any questions onsite

iPhone/iPad version (recommended)1. Search for Trade Events Mate or Tourism Australia in the iTunes store and download the Trade Events Mate app2. Install the app onto your iPhone/iPad3. Login using your trade events username and password

Mobile HTML 5 site (for Android and Blackberry)1. Go to. www.tradeevents.australia.com/trademate 2. Login using your trade events username and password

Wireless Internet Access @ ATEConnection to a wireless service will be available on the trade show floor between the hours of 8.00 and 18.00 Service is for business purposes only. Login. ATE12 Password. perth

Floor Plan

Registration desk and Information desk

Networking areaMorning and afternoon teas will be served here

Networking areaMorning and afternoon teas will be served here

Networking areaMorning and afternoon teas will be served here

@Internet stations

@Internet stations

@Internet stations

Luggage tag areaGet your business cards laminated into luggage tags for your trolley bag

LunchBelleVue Ballroom – located on Level 3

Turn right when you exit the main trade show floor doors and look out for the Tourism Australia staff and volunteers.

Delegate neck wallets • Remember to wear your name

badge each day at ATE and for all the evening functions.

• Entry to ATE is not permitted without your name badge being displayed

• Badge swapping is not permitted

Buyers

Sellers

Seller day pass

Media

Volunteers

Tourism Australia Staff

VIPs

Look out for the ATE12 Trail in your neck wallet when you register!

The ATE12 Trail increases networking opportunities for all delegates. All Buyers are encouraged to move about the floor and visit all areas.

Click on each State/Territory area for a sneak peak of what will be happening on the ATE 12 Trail

Tourism Western Australia – Head to the Extraordinary Café for your coffee pick-me-up and don’t miss the Extraordinary Happy Hours proudly hosted by TWA x close

Destination NSW – For a morning pick me up, head to Café NSW. Visit the Destination NSW stand during Happy Hour for your chance to win a Legally Blonde Sydney Stay. x close

Tourism Queensland – The Queensland Café and Noodle bar is back and don’t forget to head to ‘The House’ for a Queensland seafood BBQ. x close

South Australian Tourism Commission – Adelaide's premier tea establishment TBar will be serving their unique and exciting range of tea flavours each day. Other treats throughout the week include Haigh’s Chocolates. x close

Tourism NT– Head to the Outback in the Great NT Hat Yak. Share your NT story and go in the running to receive your very own Akubra Hat. Enjoy refreshing Mango slushies, at the NT Waterhole and watch indigenous art work in progress. x close

Tourism Victoria – A visit to Tourism Victoria’s Café Melbourne Style will give you a taste of the proud café culture of Victoria’s capital - Melbourne. Also head to the Tourism Victoria stand during Happy Hour to try ‘Melbourne’s Signature Sips’.

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Lunches• Lunches will be hosted by the event partners, Tourism Australia, Tourism Western Australia and

Qantas

• The duration is one hour and 10 minutes

• Lunch venue BelleVue Ballroom – located on Level 3

• Please leave your trolley bag at your next appointment or in the brochure box room during lunch. Don’t leave any valuables unattended.

Sunday 17 June 18.00 Transfers from PCEC to Royal Perth Yacht Club

18.30 – 20.30 Extraordinary Swan River Style Eastern

Farewell/Western Welcome Function Hosted by Tourism

Western AustraliaTuesday 19 June 18.01 Transfers from PCEC to State Theatre Centre of Western Australia

18.30 – 21.00 Play, Taste, Experience Extraordinary WA

Western Buyer FunctionHosted by Tourism Western

Australia and Qantas

Official evening functions

Thursday 21 June 18.30 – till late The Last ShoutWestern Farewell Function

at Rigby’s Bar Hosted by Tourism Australia

Daily hotel transfers schedule to PCEC

Transfers will also be available for the official functions. Refer to the program for full details

Hotel Name Monday 18 June

Tuesday 19 JuneWednesday 20 June

Thursday 21 JuneCrowne Plaza 9.15 7.45Duxton Hotel Perth 9.30 8.00Esplanade River Suites 9.15 7.45Four Points by Sheraton (Citigate) 9.00 7.30Holiday Inn Burswood 9.00 7.30Holiday Inn City Centre 9.35 8.05Hyatt Regency Perth 9.25 7.55Ibis Hotel Perth 9.10 7.40InterContinental Perth Burswood 9.15 7.45Mantra on Murray 9.20 7.50Medina Executive Barrack Plaza 9.35 8.05Mercure Hotel Perth 9.25 7.55Novotel Perth Langley 9.15 7.45Pan Pacific Perth Hotel 9.30 8.00Travelodge Perth 9.45 8.15Note. No transfers from the below sponsor hotels as they are within walking distance to PCECMedina Grand PerthParmelia Hilton Perth

Brochure Boxes• Brochure Box Area is located in the back section of Pavilion 3

• Please check that your street address and contact number listed on the brochure box is correct

• Brochure boxes can only be sent to a street address. Update your address if a Postal Box address or C/O Tourism Australia is listed on your box

• Only pack paper products into your brochure box

• Weight must not exceed 10 kg

• CD’s, videos, gifts, etc must be carried in your own luggage due to Customs regulations and will be discarded if found in your brochure box

Buyer surveysWestern Buyers will be emailed their survey link to complete online after the event. The surveycloses on Tuesday 13 July. Feedback is crucial to the ongoing development and success of futureATE’s.

Inside your trolley bag is a note book gift, as an appreciation of your feedback.

Wireless internet accessConnection to a wireless service will be available on the trade show floor between the hours of 8.00 and 18.00. Service is for business purposes only.

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Alternatively there are three internet cafes on the trade show floor with broadband access.

Luggage tagsYour business card will be laminated to become a luggage tag and identify your trolley bag while

at ATE. Head to the Luggage Tag area located next to the Tourism Australia Information Desk Centre to get your luggage tags.

A few tips…• Bring plenty of business cards each day

• Smart casual/business attire at all times

• Turn off your mobile phone during appointments

• Visit the Western Australia Information Desk for all your queries about Perth

• The cloak room is available for storage of small personal items only and located on Level 2. PCEC accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to items.

• Remember your name badge

Need help?

We’re happy to help!Prior to arrival at ATE12

• Buyers - please contact your ATE12 coordinator

• Aussie Specialists – please contact your ATE12 coordinator

Onsite at ATE12

• Visit the Information Desk

• Ask a Tourism Australia staff member

• Ask a volunteer

Thank you!

We wish you a successful and enjoyable ATE 2012