Turning Conversations into
Commercial Confidence
This is where AVANTI works.
FOUNDER – LEANNE DOUGLASS
Leanne Douglass is the founder of AVANTI Business Events & Tourism Solutions, bringing more than two decades of experience across destinations, venues, tourism and business events.
Leanne has worked across both public and private sectors, representing regional destinations, major venues and tourism operators, and has built strong industry relationships across corporate, MICE and trade sectors.
Her experience across the full commercial lifecycle allows AVANTI to support businesses not just in how to sell – but in how decisions are actually made.
ABOUT AVANTI
AVANTI Business Events & Tourism Solutions is a specialist consultancy working across the visitor economy – supporting destinations, venues and event businesses to strengthen commercial confidence and convert opportunity into results.
AVANTI sits at the intersection of:
- Event planners seeking clarity and trusted partners
- Venues and destinations seeking qualified business
- Regional operators seeking growth within the visitor economy
Rather than replacing internal teams, AVANTI works alongside organisations to sharpen strategy, strengthen conversations and accelerate commercial outcomes.
SERVICES SUMMARY
- Sales capability and team development
- Fractional sales leadership
- Trade show strategy and representation
- Regional sales representation
- Launch and recovery sales sprints
AVANTI CONFIDENCE FRAMEWORK
Clarity
Confidence
Connection
Conversion
WHY AVANTI
AVANTI combines local market knowledge with senior-level commercial experience
- Practical sales leadership, not theory
- Reduced hiring risk
- Strong industry networks
- Hands-on execution with strategic oversight
- Commercial accountability
AVANTI is not another consultant.
We operate as sales infrastructure for the visitor economy.
REGIONAL CONNECTION
Supporting regional New South Wales destinations has shaped the way AVANTI works.
Strong relationships, local knowledge and a deep understanding of how the visitor economy connects are at the core of every engagement.
Proven Experience Across the Visitor Economy
From major conventions to trade show success and regional event delivery, AVANTI has supported measurable outcomes across the industry.
Selected Work Includes:
- Australian Regional Tourism Convention
- Magnetic Shots – Trade Show ready
- SoundBites Food & Wine Festival