Scholars in the field of tourism economics have become familiar with a few important conferences which took place in the last three years. While not IATE conferences, they were organised by the organisers of the first conference of IATE. 2003 Tourism and Sustainable Economic Development, Sardinia, organised by CRENoS and FEEM. 2003 Tourism Modelling and Competitiveness Conference, Paphos, Cyprus, organised by TTRI Nottingham. 2004 First International Conference on Tourism Economics, Palma de Majorca, organised by UIB. 2005 2nd International Conference about Tourism and Sustainable Economic Development, Sardinia, organised by CRENoS and FEEM. 2005 Tourism Modelling and Competitiveness, Rio De Janeiro, organised by TTRI Nottingham as part of Destinations2005. 2006 Second International Conference on Tourism Economics, Palma de Majorca, organised by UIB.