Venue News Archives - Page 6 of 17

Melbourne Showgrounds: A rich history and a bright future

Home to some of the most iconic events in Victorian history, Melbourne Showgrounds shows no sign of slowing down.

15 June, 2023

CENTREPIECE unveils winter menu

Inspired by local producers and Melbourne’s diverse cultures and cuisines, the menu showcases the best of seasonal food.

8 June, 2023

ICC Sydney hosts Stand Tall charity event

The event is set to surpass previous attendance records, which was last year live streamed by 115,000 viewers from across Australia, New Zealand, and beyond.

8 June, 2023

High flying events at two incredible venues

Journey Beyond operations manager Lara Leigh highlights two of the brand’s leading events spaces for stylish events brought to life in two iconic cities.

6 June, 2023

Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre officially opens

The new state-of-the-art Centre already has more than 50 multi-day conference booked and is estimated to generate $45 million in annual economic impact.

1 June, 2023

The Calyx to illuminate business events during Vivid Sydney

The venue will be transformed into an after-dark oasis of botanical brilliance for ‘Lightscape’ with a unique catering menu to match.

25 May, 2023

New Zealand International Convention Centre partners with IAPCO for Leadership Program

Applications for the Next Generation Leaders Programme will open in late May, with plans to conduct the first workshop in July 2023.

25 May, 2023

Cliftons wins MEA award for flagship Sydney venue

Operating since 1997, Cliftons Sydney – Margaret Street is a flexible space that can host everything from conferences for hundreds of guests to intimate meetings and training sessions.

17 May, 2023

ICC Sydney promotes 30 team members

The promotions support ICC Sydney’s commitment to invest in its workforce as the venue delivers a strong calendar of world class events.

17 May, 2023

MCEC wins Victorian MEA Banqueting and Catering Award

The two will now compete against the other state winners for the national award, which will be announced at the MEA annual conference, Evolve 2023.

15 May, 2023

Cairns Convention Centre appoints new executive chef

David Hart is a seasoned chef with 17 years of culinary experience and a deep passion for local produce.

10 May, 2023

Brisbane’s Royal ICC awarded Green Globe Certification

The Green Globe Certification is a significant milestone for the Brisbane Showgrounds venue and the events industry.

4 May, 2023

MCEC talent shines in docuseries

The Centre has unveiled the latest instalment of its Event Expert Docuseries, offering an insight into the behind-the-scenes workings of the Centre and its team of experts.

1 May, 2023

TFE Hotels officially launches Melbourne’s new billion-dollar Pentridge precinct

The redevelopment of the 170-year-old site is one of the largest bluestone restoration projects ever undertaken in Australia and one of just 40 prison hotel conversions worldwide.

1 May, 2023

Auckland’s Viaduct Events Centre reopens

The premier city waterfront venue has reopened after nearly five years, with a strong pipeline of events worth an estimated NZ $3 million.

27 April, 2023

Shaping the future of events

The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne director of sales, Geeta Seneviratne, and director of events, Kate Bull, share their insights on what’s on the horizon for our industry.

20 April, 2023