We have close ties with the Department of Tourism, Leisure, Hotel and Sport Management - which studies how our lives are affected by the events, hotel, sport, tourism and real estate and property development industries.

• Department of Tourism, Leisure, Hotel and Sport Management

We are also members of the Pacific Asia Travel Association.

Other bodies conducting research into the services industry include:

• Center for Services Leadership
• International Academy of Services Research and Education
• University of Surrey - Knowledge Transfer Project

Advisory Board

Our advisory board is an industry voice that guides research programs, enhances linkages with industry and identifies industry research opportunities for our members.

• Mr. Philip Ciniglio, Managing Director, Market Minds Pty Ltd and President (Qld Chapter), Franchise Council of Australia
• Mr. Peter Cummiskey, Executive Officer, Sports Federation of Queensland Inc
• Professor Michael Davidson, Director, Centre for Tourism, Sport and Service Innovation
• Dr Mark Dimech, National Manager, Aviation and Education, Tourism Transport Forum Australia
  
• Dr Tracey Gilmore, Director, Gold Coast, Department of Tourism, Regional Development and Industry
• Ms Dianne Reilly, Labor State MP for Mudgeeraba