Melbourne hosts Australia’s largest-ever incentive program

Australia’s largest-ever incentive program is underway, with Melbourne hosting 16,000 delegates for the Amway China Leadership Seminar.

14 April, 2025

ABEA and IAPCO announce strategic partnership

A new strategic partnership has been announced between the Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) and International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) to strengthen the global meetings and events industry.

10 April, 2025

TTNQ releases inaugural tourism sustainability report

Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ) has published its first annual sustainability report to address the travel and events industries’ environmental impact.

8 April, 2025

Visitor spending in Brisbane hits record heights

The city of Brisbane continues to surge as a leisure and business events destination, with a record $11.3 billion spent by visitors in 2024.

2 April, 2025

World-first low-emissions steak for Aussie restaurant group

An Australian hospitality group with restaurants in Sydney and Byron Bay is now serving the world’s first low-emissions steak.

1 April, 2025

BEIA launches New Zealand events mentoring program  

Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) is helping develop the event industry professionals of tomorrow through its BE Mentored Programme.

31 March, 2025

MEA to cease operations, enters voluntary administration

Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) has announced it is entering voluntary administration and will close operations in 2025.

27 March, 2025

Events increasing: Report signals industry growth in 2025

Events and hospitality technology provider Cvent has released a new report that charts an industry on the rise, with a significant increase in events across the board in 2025.

26 March, 2025

Report: Budget restraints and tech dominate global event trends

A new report from global events management platform EventsAir provides insight into the evolving trends of the international events landscape.

19 March, 2025

Alarming volume of events workers looking to change jobs

A new report outlines how 85 per cent of Australian mid-to-senior events and hospitality workers are open to changing jobs in the next 12 months.

19 March, 2025

Post-cyclone events bounce back on Gold Coast

After southeast Queensland copped a hammering recently at the hands of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, causing widespread damage and disruption, the Gold Coast is now back in business.

19 March, 2025

Vivid Sydney 2025 program unveiled

Vivid Sydney has revealed its three-week program and theme for 2025, as Australia’s largest event celebrates its 15th year.

17 March, 2025

The Star sells stake in Queen’s Wharf Brisbane

The embattled Star Entertainment Group is set to sell its 50 per cent stake in the new Queen’s Wharf Brisbane complex as the company fights to stay afloat.

10 March, 2025

$50,000 cash incentive for event organisers

Event organisers can apply for grants up to $50,000 as part of the NSW Government’s new $1.5 million funding for regional events staged in the 2025-2026 financial year.

10 March, 2025

Proposal for 7000-seat arena on Sunshine Coast

An Australian development company has unveiled a $1 billion proposal to build a 7000-seat arena and five-star hotel at Maroochydore on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.

7 March, 2025

Virgin Australia announces new CEO

Virgin Australia has announced the appointment of its new CEO, promoting the airline’s chief commercial officer to the top job.

5 March, 2025

Gevme and Sprintr announce tech partnership 

Event registration solutions company Gevme is teaming with onsite event check-in kiosk provider Sprinter to deliver comprehensive event experiences.

2 March, 2025

New leadership training program for convention centres

The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) and International Association of Convention Centres (AIPC) have joined forces to deliver a leadership training program for convention centres.

28 February, 2025

New hospitality hub approved for Sydney’s Barangaroo

After a decade of delays, the NSW Government has approved a 5.2-hectare area of Barangaroo’s harbour foreshore precinct for development, writes Laura Box.

24 February, 2025

EventsAir renews international partnership with ICCA

Global events management platform EventsAir has renewed its partnership with the International Congress and Convention Association, marking five years of collaboration.

24 February, 2025