The UNWTO.Themis Foundation is responsible for implementing the work programme on Education and Training of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), with the objective of supporting Member States in the formulation and implementation of educational policies, plans and instruments which effectively contribute to an improvement in the quality, competitiveness and sustainability of the tourism sector through excellence in education and training.

Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) is the peak industry group for the Australian tourism, transport, aviation and investment sectors. A national, member-funded CEO forum, TTF advocates the public policy interests of the 200 most prestigious corporations and institutions in these sectors.

Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) is the state peak body for tourism. We are a not for profit membership organisation representing members' interests - both large and small.

The Council for Australasian University Tourism and Hospitality Education (CAUTHE) began in the late 1980's and was formally established in Sydney on 19 June 1992. CAUTHE represents the universities in Australia and New Zealand that teach and research hospitality and tourism.

The International Centre of Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Education (THE-ICE) is a not-for-profit organisation that accredits programmes internationally. THE-ICE supports its member institutions through a range of education development initiatives, and seeks to provide relevant information to potential students about their study options.

Founded in 1946, the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education is the global advocate of hospitality and tourism education for schools, colleges, and universities offering programs in hotel and restaurant management, foodservice management and culinary arts.

To promote the teaching of tourism, leisure and related subjects.
To encourage the exchange of staff and students between member institutions.
To promote links between professional bodies in tourism, leisure and associated subjects and to liaise on educational issues, curriculum development and professional recognition of courses. To promote transnational research which helps to underpin the development of appropriate curricula for transnational education.

ANZALS is the major disciplinary association in Australasia for promoting the further development of research, teaching and scholarship in the study of leisure (including sport, tourism, events, arts, play and recreation).