1. Welcome to ATE 2007 Western Module Buyer Briefing

2. Company and Delegate figures 20062007*Difference Sellers companies515 508 (68 new) -1% Seller delegates (excludes day passes) 1,2001143-5% Buyer companies287 256 (35 new) -11% Buyer delegates299369+23% Aussie Specialists (ASPs)3953+36% * Figures as at 18 May 2007

4. ATE 2007 – What’s New? A mix of sit down and stand up lunches in both modules The new Trade Events Online (TEO3) website A new help guide for first time sellers and also more experienced users of the system

5. Delegate Neck Wallets Buyers Sellers Seller Day Passes Media Tourism Australia Staff VIP Volunteers

6. ATE Floor plan

7. Only paper products Weight must not exceed 15 kilograms All other promotional goods e.g. CD’s, videos, gifts etc must be carried in your own luggage due to Customs regulations CD Rom holders are provided in your trolley bags for you to safely store your CD’s These boxes cannot be sent to Postal Box addresses. If you have a PO Box address on your box or have C/O Tourism Australia, please update your address on the box at the brochure box room Brochure Boxes

8. Buyer Survey Dropped off to your hotel room Return survey on Friday, 1 June after 2pm to the Information Desk and receive a free polo shirt One survey/gift per company For buyers making their own accommodation arrangements, please request a buyer survey from the Information Desk.

9. Program: Tuesday, 29 May 1025 – 1228 Appointments 1228 – 1338 Tourism Australia/Tourism Queensland Lunch The Great Hall 1338 – 1523 Appointments 1523 – 1538 Afternoon tea 1538 – 1759 Appointments 1730 – 1830 Happy Hour drinks Free Evening 2130 – lateClub Qantas The Shadow Lounge at Jade Buddha Bar, Eagle Street

10. Program: Wednesday, 30 May 0800 – 0830 Coach transfers – hotels to BCEC 0845 – 1030 Appointments 1030 – 1045 Morning tea 1045 – 1230 Appointments 1230 – 1340 Qantas Lunch – The Great Hall 1340 – 1543 Appointments 1543 – 1558 Afternoon tea 1558 – 1801 Appointments 1730 – 1830 Happy Hour drinks Free Evening 2130 – late Club Qantas The Shadow Lounge at Jade Buddha Bar, Eagle Street

11. Program: Thursday, 31 May 0800 – 0830 Coach transfers – hotels to BCEC 0845 – 1030 Appointments 1030 – 1045 Morning tea 1045 – 1230 Appointments 1230 – 1340 Tourism Australia/Tourism Queensland Lunch (stand up) Plaza Ballroom & Terrace 1340 – 1543 Appointments 1543 – 1558 Afternoon tea 1558 – 1801 Appointments 1801 Transfers to function 1830 – 2100 Tourism Queensland/Qantas Western Function - “City Nights, River Lights” Eagle Street Pier, Eagle Street 2030 – 2100Coach transfers to hotels 2030 – late Club Qantas, The Shadow Lounge at Jade Buddha Bar

12. Program: Friday, 1 June 0800 – 0830Coach transfers – hotels to BCEC 0845 – 1030 Appointments 1030 – 1045 Morning tea 1045 – 1230 Appointments 1230 – 1340 Tourism Australia Lunch – Plaza Ballroom & Terrace (stand-up) 1340 – 1543 Appointments 1543 – 1558 Afternoon tea 1558 – 1801 Appointments 1945 – 2000 Coach transfers – hotels to function 2000 – 2200 Western Farewell Function “We’ve Bought You A Beer…” The Fox Hotel, Melbourne Street 2200 – ‘til late Cash bar 2200 – 2400 Coach transfers to hotels

13. A few tips… Remember to bring your name badge – every day & for all evening functions Remember your business cards Smart casual/business attire at all times Turn off your mobile phone during appointments Read your Brisbane Guide (in your trolley bag) or visit the Tourism Queensland Shop for all local queries on Brisbane ATE Up Late Bus

14. Thank you! We wish you a successful and enjoyable ATE 2007