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ATIA unveils key dates & venue for 2025 Beyond Borders Travel Summit & NTIAs in Brisbane

The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has shared the key dates and venue ahead of this year’s Beyond Borders Travel Summit and 2025 National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA), which will be held in Brisbane on 17–18 October.

The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has shared the key dates and venue ahead of this year’s Beyond Borders Travel Summit and 2025 National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA), which will be held in Brisbane on 17–18 October.

Both major travel industry events – 2025 Beyond Borders Travel Summit & NTIAs – will be hosted at The Star Brisbane, the city’s newest 5-star hotel at Queen’s Wharf Brisbane, with the Beyond Borders Travel Summit on Friday, 17 October followed by the NTIA Gala on Saturday, 18 October.

The 2025 Beyond Borders Travel Summit & NTIAs are designed to bring the industry together to connect, recognise excellence and explore the future of travel.

Concept image of The Star Brisbane with floating deck – 2025 Beyond Borders Travel Summit & NTIAs
The Star Brisbane will host the 2025 Beyond Borders Travel Summit & NTIAs.

In its second outing, Beyond Borders will deliver thought leadership and practical insights, while the NTIAs celebrate the people and businesses setting the sector standard for service and success across Australia.

NTIA 2025 countdown

ATIA CEO Dean Long addresses the industry crowd at the 2024 NTIAs. 2025 Beyond Borders Travel Summit & NTIAs
ATIA CEO Dean Long at the 2024 NTIAs.

Industry professionals should also note the following key dates leading up to the NTIAs:

  • Nominations open: 30 April
  • Nominations close: 21 May
  • Nomination notice emails issued: 10 June
  • Submission portal opens: 23 June
  • Submission portal closes: 13 July
  • Industry voting commences: 21 July
  • Industry voting concludes: 8 August
  • Finalists announced: mid-August
  • Industry judging interviews: 1–19 September
Beyond Borders Travel Summit 2024 – Karryon Destination Regeneration
The inaugural Beyond Borders Travel Summit in Sydney. Image: Event Photos

ATIA CEO Dean Long said: “We’re excited to officially open the countdown to Beyond Borders and NTIA 2025. These events are about more than recognition; they’re about inspiration, community and setting the agenda for the future of travel.”

“We’re Brisbane-bound for both must-attend events and we know people are keen to lock in their travel. We look forward to welcoming everyone as we celebrate together.”

Find out more at atia.travel