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Taking place on June 12 in Sydney, the summit is for CATO members only and will precede the organisation’s annual general meeting and a members-only dinner.

Designed to address the evolving needs of tour operators and wholesalers, the summit will bring together senior executives, business owners and industry leaders for a dynamic program of expert-led sessions, strategic discussions and high value networking.

“The CATO Summit 2025 represents a major step forward in our commitment to support members with meaningful industry insights, practical tools, and forward-thinking strategies,” said Brett Jardine, Managing Director of CATO.

This is a must-attend event for those looking to navigate complexity, capitalise on opportunities and strengthen their business in a changing environment.”

The curated agenda will feature keynote presentations and targeted panel discussions addressing the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing today’s tour operators and wholesalers, including:

# Legal Strategies, Business Structures & Risk Management
Navigating contracts, compliance, and consumer protections in an evolving legal environment.

# Mergers, Acquisitions & Succession Planning
Positioning your business for sale or transition with a clear and effective exit strategy.

# Foreign Exchange Strategies
Tactics to mitigate risk, reduce exposure, and improve bottom-line results.

# Insurance Essentials for Tour Operators
Understanding key distinctions between public liability and tour operator liability products.

# The Evolution of Travel Tech
Insights into tech innovations that streamline operations and drive efficiency.

# Consumer Trends & The Future of Touring
A forward-looking panel on shifting traveller behaviour and emerging market opportunities.

Registration information will be shared directly with members in the coming days.

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