MCEC unveils menu for 2024

The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has unveiled its 2024 menu, with a focus on sustainability, local ingredients and inclusivity.

12 January, 2024

Mackay to host Australian Regional Tourism Convention

The Central Queensland city of Mackay will host the 2024 Australian Regional Tourism Convention from 9-11 October.

11 January, 2024

Air New Zealand named world’s safest airline

Air New Zealand has been crowned the world’s safest airline for 2024, pipping Qantas for the coveted top spot.

8 January, 2024

New net-zero guidelines for events industry

The Net Zero Carbon Events (NZCE) initiative has released new guidelines to assist the MICE industry achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

15 December, 2023

Singapore Airlines adds more return flights to Brisbane in 2024

Singapore Airlines is adding an additional four services between Brisbane and Singapore in 2024, taking total capacity to 25 flights each week.

13 December, 2023

Event in the Spotlight: Navarra’s Whimsical Wonderland

Navarra celebrated 50 years in the events industry by transforming its Oatlands Estate in Sydney into a Whimsical Wonderland for more than 700 guests.

13 December, 2023

Brisbane wins bid to host PCOA24

More than 400 professional conference organisers will descend on Brisbane in December 2024 after the Queensland capital was successful in its bid to host PCOA24.

12 December, 2023

Australia’s first airport resort opens in Darwin

Two hotels have joined forces to create a new resort at Darwin Airport, the first of its kind in Australia.

4 December, 2023

Ticket fees scrapped for Sydney’s NYE celebrations

Some of the best vantage points to watch Sydney’s New Year’s Eve fireworks displays will be free for the public.

4 September, 2023

TFE Hotels to open three new hotels in next 12 months

The new Adina and Vibe properties will open in Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.

5 May, 2022

Peter King to depart MCEC after 11 years

King will remain with MCEC as it manages the transition and is committed to ensuring its success as we emerge from the acute stage of the pandemic.

2 May, 2022

voco Melbourne Central opens with two more hotels to follow

IHG Hotels’ newest Australasian property boasts sweeping city views from every room, a rooftop swimming pool, a prime city location and 493 square metres of meeting and events space.

27 April, 2022

Bambuddha Group to launch kindness-focused co-working hub

The Working Kind Collective and Impact Studios are a multi-purpose, community-minded office space built around a pay it forward philosophy.

26 April, 2022

Business events bouncing back in Cairns

The future looks bright for the Tropical North Queensland destination, with Cairns Convention Centre set to host more than 25 conferences between now and December 2022.

21 April, 2022

Three reasons to host your incentive program in Auckland

A city, a culture, and an adventure playground – Auckland Convention Bureau manager Ken Periera shares the highlights of hosting an incentive program in Tamaki Makaurau Auckland.

19 April, 2022

Five uniquely Wellington experiences

Business Events Wellington’s Tania Barnes shares her top recommendations on what to see and do in New Zealand’s capital city.

14 April, 2022

NZ gears up to welcome back Aussies quarantine-free from tonight

Australians can enter into New Zealand quarantine-free from 11:59pm tonight, marking an exciting day for the country’s tourism operators.

12 April, 2022

Five ways to make your event kinder

Anna Sheppard, CEO of social enterprise Bambuddha Group, shares her top tips on creating kinder events.

7 April, 2022

The Princess Theatre: QLD’s oldest-standing theatre reimagined as iconic events venue

Owners Steve and Dave Sleswick on how one of Brisbane’s most charming and historic venues now offers an events space just as memorable as the occasion.

5 April, 2022

ICC Sydney joins forces with Science for Wildlife

The CSR partnership will help raise awareness about wildlife conservation and activate volunteering opportunities for the venue’s team.

31 March, 2022