ICC Sydney boosting visitor economy

International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has shared its financial-year results, reporting a greater contribution to NSW than the previous financial year.

20 January, 2025

Major upgrade complete at Melbourne and Olympic Parks

Melbourne and Olympic Parks has delivered a significant capital upgrade program in time for the Australian Open.

20 January, 2025

Sustainability focus for new MCEC menu

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has unveiled its 2025 menu, with new eco-friendly packages that highlight native ingredients.

15 January, 2025

New general manager for GCCEC

Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) has appointed Nick Jeffrey as its new general manager.

19 December, 2024

MCEC named Australian venue of the year

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre has been crowned Australia’s venue of the year at the inaugural Australian Business Events Association Awards.

16 December, 2024

Sydney Showground launches menu compendium

Sydney Showground has launched its new menu compendium under executive chef Cyril Miletto.

12 December, 2024

MCEC named top Victorian business events venue

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has been named Victoria’s best business events venue for the second year running.

25 November, 2024

New inner-city events venue for Sydney

A new inner-city events venue is coming to Sydney’s Wunderlich Lane lifestyle precinct in early 2025.

4 November, 2024

Geelong convention centre appoints inaugural GM

The first general manager has been appointed at Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre that will open in 2026.

31 October, 2024

New CEO announced for ICC Sydney

International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has announced its new CEO following the retirement of former CEO Geoff Donaghy.

29 October, 2024

Upgrade for Albany Entertainment Centre

The Western Australian Government is calling for expressions of interest for upgrade works for Albany Entertainment Centre.

29 October, 2024

PCEC secures $16.6 million government funding for redevelopment

The Western Australian Government has committed $16.6 million investment to the redevelopment of Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC).

10 October, 2024

The Big Group launches in Sydney with gala celebration

Australian hospitality company The Big Group has celebrated its entry into the Sydney market with a black-tie gala at one of its venues, Museum of Contemporary Art Australia.

20 September, 2024

Bookings open for Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre    

Bookings are now open for Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre, which is set to open in 2026.

19 September, 2024

The Star Brisbane launches two Sky Deck venues

With the first phase of Brisbane’s Queen’s Wharf now open, The Star Brisbane has unveiled two new rooftop venues at its Sky Deck.

17 September, 2024

Al Aseel opens new venue at Accor Stadium

Sydney Lebanese restaurant group Al Aseel has launched a 300-seat venue at Accor Stadium at Sydney Olympic Park.

12 September, 2024

Canberra’s Pialligo Estate reopens for business

After closing in 2023, Canberra’s iconic events venue Pialligo Estate has reopened for business under new ownership.

27 August, 2024

Catering Project awarded MSAC and Lakeside Stadium contract

Catering Project Melbourne has been awarded the catering-services contract for Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) and Lakeside Stadium.

27 August, 2024

First look: The Star Brisbane Event Centre

The Star Brisbane has revealed its new events centre, which opens at the Queen’s Wharf precinct on 29 August, 2024.

27 August, 2024

Canberra’s new lakeside functions centre

A new functions and events centre has arrived on the shores of Canberra’s Lake Burley Griffin, with Red Shed opening its doors.

22 August, 2024