ensuring the ecological & economic sustainability of the marine tourism industry
Through uniting industry, and a platform for engaging and
collaborating with Governments and key industry bodies
Who we are
The peak body representing marine park tourism operators since 1989, uniting small family businesses and large companies to protect the Reef.
Our Vision
To continue to be the Marine Park Tourism Operators peak representative body and to provide industry the support necessary to see it continue to thrive.
Our Mission
To ensure the ecological and economical sustainability of the marine tourism industry, through acting as a forum of exchange with members and working in partnership with all relevant boards, committees, workgroups, and Government.
Our Voice on Key Topics
Explore AMPTO’s stance on sustainability & marine tourism
GBR Marine Tourism
👉#1 reason for nature-based travel & in the
👉Top 3 for all other travel
Economic (tourism, not reef alone) output per year
Projected to be by 2030
Jobs supported – directly & indirectly
Crown of Thorns Program
Protecting the Reef: Our Crown of Thorns (COTS) Program
AMPTO is proud to be involved in the Crown of Thorns Starfish (COTS) Program, supporting efforts to protect the Great Barrier Reef. To assist with local outbreak control in high value reef sites, AMPTO supplies the latest COTS applicator kits both within Australia and internationally, available to order directly through AMPTO.