Wednesday November 3 2010, Sydney
WatersEdge, The Rocks

Independent Travel Exchange (ITE) is the backpacking and adventure travel industry’s very own business-to-business appointment-based networking day. Taking place for the first time in 2009, it was a huge success with over 100 companies attending.

This year the event will take place at WatersEdge, The Rocks, Sydney on Wednesday, November 3.

ITE is designed to provide a forum for Australasian tourism businesses to meet other local operators in order to canvas new business opportunities and develop networking contacts. Unlike other events, where businesses need to have international-ready product, ITE also welcomes developing businesses to introduce their product to the major suppliers, retailers and representatives central to the thriving backpacker and adventure travel market.

Once delegates have registered they can create a profile page, upload their logo, company details and product/service information (which will be available to view by all other registered delegates) and, most importantly, request specific appointments with key industry colleagues

ITE is a welcome addition to a bustling week for the industry that already includes the Adventure + Backpacker Industry Conference, The Golden Backpack Awards and the Adventure + Backpacker Expo. Last year, 78% of delegates found the event to be ‘business critical’ or ‘very useful’, with 95% saying they would recommend to their colleagues.

Click here to view companies who will be attending in 2010.

New for 2010! This year’s ITE will welcome a host of representatives from the education sector Australia-wide as well as the major backpacker retail chains.

ITE is now sold out for 2010.

For further information on the event and sponsorship opportunities, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (02) 8296 0229.