Australia

Believe it or not, although its land mass is larger than the U.S., Australia has a population and economy that is smaller than that of greater Los Angeles. That, coupled with its first-rate convention centers, hotels, and transportation, give Australia strong destination appeal. And its meeting infrastructure is booming. The enhancements the Olympics (September 2000) are bringing to Sydney will make what many say is already the most beautiful city in the world even better. Melbourne's events