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Business and Tourism
Teachers Summit
2026

 1 May 2026

  8am-5pm

  Flight Centre HQ,
South Brisbane

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Join us at the Inaugural Business & Tourism Teachers Summit! 

Connecting Curriculum to Industry.

A one-day professional learning event designed for secondary Business, Tourism, Hospitality and VET teachers.

Gain current industry insights, practical classroom applications and direct connections with leading tourism and business professionals.

📅 1 May 2026, 8am-5pm
📍 Flight Centre Head Office, 275 Grey St, South Brisbane
💲$330 (incl GST) includes lunch & resources
🎓 Certificate of PD provided

Why Attend?

The Business & Tourism Teachers Summit brings together educators and industry leaders to explore how current trends, technology and workforce insights can be translated into meaningful classroom learning.

This event supports teachers in delivering contemporary, industry-informed education that prepares students for future pathways in tourism, hospitality and business.

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What You'll Experience

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Industry keynote & panel discussions

Industry keynote & panel discussions
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Curriculum & Professional Learning Alignment

Curriculum & Professional Learning Alignment
networking

Networking, food, drinks & fun!

Networking, food, drinks & fun!

Industry Keynote Speakers & Panel Contributors

Here are some of our Speakers and Panel Contributors for the Summit.

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Graham "Skroo" Turner

Founder & CEO, Flight Centre Travel Group

As one of Australia’s most respected business leaders, “Skroo” has spent decades building Flight Centre Travel Group into a global travel powerhouse. He brings invaluable insights into leadership, industry evolution, resilience and the future of travel - offering educators a rare perspective from the very top of the sector.

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Scott Millar

Founder & CEO, BOP Industries

An award-winning entrepreneur and generational strategist, Scott founded BOP Industries while still in school and has since become a leading voice on innovation and the future of work. He brings fresh insights into emerging industries, digital transformation and how educators can prepare students with the skills and mindset needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. 

Insight Sessions & Workshops with industry and education partners

Join industry and education experts in both Panel interviews and Breakout rooms to explore tourism trends, career pathways, and practical, hands-on classroom strategies connecting curriculum to real-world industry scenarios.

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Professor Erica Wilson

Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic Innovation) & Dean, The Hotel School, Southern Cross University

As a senior academic leader in tourism and higher education, Erica drives innovation and champions industry-connected and future-focused learning.

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Sarah Miller

People and Culture Manager, Crystalbrook Vincent

Passionate about workplace culture in tourism and hospitality, Sarah believes that when teams feel valued, exceptional guest experiences follow.

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 Cameron Bealing

People and Culture Manager at Novotel Brisbane South Bank and Young Tourism Leader

Beginning in hospitality then human resources, Cameron focuses on talent, training and partnerships. He is passionate about creating student pathways to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

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Luke Harding

Research and Business Development Executive, BCEC

Luke is passionate about supporting the next generation of tourism leaders and contributing to the future of the tourism and hospitality industry.

Seats are limited. Don't miss out!

Curriculum & Professional Learning Alignment

 This summit has been intentionally designed to align with national professional teaching standards and senior curriculum frameworks, ensuring clear relevance for Business and Tourism educators. Sessions are grounded in current industry practice and mapped to key syllabus areas, with practical strategies and classroom-ready resources that teachers can immediately implement to enhance student engagement and real-world learning. 

 

AITSL Alignment QCAA Tourism Syllabus Business & Related Subjects

Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (AITSL)

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This summit supports key focus areas across the following standards: 

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Know the content and how to teach it
3
Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning
6
Engage in professional learning
7
Engage professionally with colleagues and the community

Standard 2:

Know the content and how to teach it

Strengthens contemporary industry knowledge
Explores innovative teaching approaches
Demonstrates ICT integration including immersive tools 

Standard 3:

Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning

Provides applied strategies using real-world case studies
Showcases engaging classroom resources
Encourages authentic, industry-linked learning

Standard 6:

Engage in professional learning

Updates teachers on current workforce trends
Supports ongoing professional growth
Encourages reflective practice

Standard 7:

Engage professionally with colleagues and the community

Facilitates collaboration with industry bodies and training providers
Strengthens school-industry connections
Supports informed student pathway guidance

QCAA Tourism Syllabus Alignment

Summit sessions align with the following key Senior Tourism syllabus units:
Content also supports Business and Hospitality programs through marketing, operations, consumer behaviour and entrepreneurship contexts. 

Tourism Units

Session Industry Partner Syllabus Link Application
Tourism Trends & Innovation   BOP Industries  Unit Option C: Tourism Trends & Patterns   Future impacts, demand shifts & innovation 
 Digital Marketing in Tourism   Media Mortar  Unit Option B: Tourism Marketing   Branding & digital promotion strategies 
 Industry Sectors & Operations   The Hotel School   Unit Option A: Tourism & Travel   Structure of the tourism industry 
Queensland TAFE Tasters (Year 10)   TAFE Collaboration   Pre-Senior Pathways   Experiential subject engagement 

 (subject to change)

Relevance for Business & Related Subjects

Content is also applicable to Business, Hospitality and VET programs through:

  • Marketing and branding in service industries
  • Customer experience and consumer behaviour
  • Entrepreneurship and innovation
  • Workforce skills and employability
  • Industry operations and management
  • Career education and pathway planning
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Special Feature:
TAFE Queensland Tasters

Experience hands-on activities designed to introduce younger students to tourism careers and pathways, supporting engagement and informed subject selection.

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Networking, Food, Drink & Fun

 Connect with fellow educators and industry professionals at Flight Centre's famous rooftop bar at the following networking and refreshment breaks included in your ticket: 

breakfast

Networking Breakfast

Kick your day off to a great start with breakfast at the rooftop of Flight Centre HQ 

 

lunch

Lunch with a View!

MOFOS, Rooftop at Flight Centre HQ

 

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Industry Expo 

Over lunch, visit the VR activation and Q&A stations at MOFOS Restaurant

 

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Sunset Sips

Join us to wrap up the day with social drinks at the amazing rooftop bar as the sun sets.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect

Professional Development Approval Request

Need help with your submission for PD approval? Copy-paste the below paragraph or download our example letter.

 

Copy-Paste Justification Paragraph 

Here is a short paragraph you can include in your request to leadership for PD approval:

This professional learning event aligns with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Standards 2, 3, 6 and 7) by providing current industry knowledge, teaching resources and opportunities for professional collaboration. Sessions directly support delivery of the QCAA Tourism syllabus and related Business subjects through real-world case studies, marketing applications, and industry engagement. Attendance will enhance curriculum relevance, career guidance for students and school-industry partnerships. 

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Download an example letter of request for PD approval for this event.

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Agenda

When: 1 May 2026 | 8am-5pm

Location: MOFO’s Rooftop & Restaurant, Level 15
Flight Centre Travel Group HQ, 275 Grey St, South Brisbane

All sessions, catering and networking will take place across dedicated conference and breakout spaces on Level 15.

7am: Registration Opens

📍Flight Centre HQ, 275 Grey St, South Brisbane

Head to the Flight Centre Building where you'll see the Flight Centre Travel Academy flags flying! Staff will assist you to the Rooftop for the day's proceedings. 

8am: Networking Breakfast

📍Rooftop

Arrival, registration and morning refreshments

9am: Summit Welcome

📍Main Room

 Official opening from Flight Centre Travel Academy

9.30am: Industry Panel

📍Main Room

Hosted by QTIC, featuring leaders from Crystalbrook, The Hotel School, Novotel and BCEC.

10:15am: Keynote Speakers

📍Main Room

 Featuring senior leaders from Flight Centre Travel Group, including CEO Skroo Turner 

11am: Morning Break

📍Rooftop

Refreshments and Networking

11.30am: Syllabus Focus Breakout Rooms

📍Breakout Rooms

Syllabus Focus 1:
Trends & Patterns delivered by BOP Industries

Syllabus Focus 2:
Marketing delivered by Media Mortar 

Syllabus Focus 3:
Travel and Destination Choice delivered by The Hotel School

1pm: Lunch & Industry Expo

📍Rooftop

 Includes VR experiences and Q&A with QTIC, TAFE, The Hotel School and Flight Centre Travel Academy

2pm: Featured Presentation

📍Main Room

Scott Millar (BOP Industries)

2.40pm: Taster Experience

📍Designated Zones

A) Hospitality Taster 

B) Aviation Taster


3.10pm: Close & Feedback

📍Main Room

 Event wrap-up and feedback via QR code 

3.30pm: Sunset Sips - Networking Drinks

📍Rooftop

Informal networking and Sunset drinks until 5pm

5pm - Event ends