THE LUME at MCEC to close down
Immersive art experience THE LUME, at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, is set to close in 2026, with no bookings being made from mid-2025.
20 November, 2024Industry News
ABEA announces new board members
The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) has announced its new board in its first official appointments since the inauguration of the organisation that represents the business events sector.
20 November, 2024
Club Med releases first events sustainability report
All-inclusive holiday company Club Med has launched its inaugural meetings and events sustainability report.
19 November, 2024
Gold Coast business events ambassadors honoured
A group of Gold Coast ambassadors have been honoured for their work promoting, supporting and securing business events to the southeast Queensland region.
19 November, 2024
AIME 2025 Knowledge Program agenda revealed
The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) has unveiled its full agenda for the 2025 Knowledge Program at the annual industry event in Melbourne.
12 November, 2024
Signs Chinese delegate market is back in Australia
A recent Melbourne conference exceeded its delegate target by 280 per cent thanks to an influx of Chinese attendants.
12 November, 2024
$80 million lifeline for Rex Airlines
The Federal Government has announced an $80 million bailout for Rex Airlines to keep its regional routes running.
12 November, 2024
Darwin Convention Centre upgrade plans shelved
The proposed $19.2 million upgrade to Darwin Convention Centre has been put on ice by the Northern Territory Government.
6 November, 2024
Low-key exit for Tourism and Events Queensland CEO
Through a late-night weekend email, Tourism and Events Queensland CEO Patricia O’Callaghan has made a low-key announcement that she is leaving the agency.
6 November, 2024
Brisbane booming as a business travel hub
New data reveals Brisbane is forging ahead as a corporate travel city, with record growth and visitor spend.
5 November, 2024
BESydney CEO to stand down
Business Events Sydney (BESydney) CEO Lyn Lewis-Smith has announced she will step down from her role in July 2025.
4 November, 2024
$100 billion impact of Indigenous tourism
A new report from World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals Indigenous tourism’s $100 billion economic and social-benefits impact worldwide.
4 November, 2024
Sydney to host inaugural incentives showcase
A new incentives showcase is coming to Sydney in February 2025, catering to visiting international destination management companies in Australia for AIME.
4 November, 2024
Winners crowned in Western Sydney Tourism Awards
Accor Stadium and Sydney Zoo are among the winners in the inaugural Western Sydney Tourism Awards, which celebrate business events and tourism excellence in the region.
29 October, 2024
AV1 celebrates 20 years in events industry
Event production company AV1 has celebrated its 20th anniversary with an intimate dinner at Museum of Contemporary Art Australia.
29 October, 2024
Brisbane ranked one of world’s most sustainable cities
Brisbane’s reputation as one of the world’s most eco-friendly cities has been bolstered, with two global institutions ranking it among the top destinations for sustainability.
29 October, 2024
Venues accommodating changing consumer behaviour
From last-minute ticket sales to sustainability expectations, venues of all sizes are learning to pivot according to changing consumer behaviours, writes Matthew Sainsbury.
23 October, 2024
Global business travel to surpass $2.2 trillion in 2024
Worldwide business travel is set to surpass pre-COVID-19-pandemic levels with a record $2.2 trillion spend in 2024.
23 October, 2024
ICC Sydney supports Orange winemakers
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) demonstrated its ongoing support for regional NSW producers at the recent Orange Wine Show.
22 October, 2024
Sydney’s Entertainment Quarter set for redevelopment
More events are on the horizon for Sydney’s Entertainment Quarter with the site set for a major redevelopment.
22 October, 2024
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