New alliance for Hawai’i and Singapore events bureaus

Hawai’i Visitors and Convention Bureau and Singapore Exhibition and Convention Bureau have formed a new alliance to bolster business events.

13 October, 2025

Positive impact: Delivering events with purpose

Aussie AV production company teams up with charity organisations to deliver events that benefit people and communities.

13 October, 2025

Victoria unveils strategy to turbocharge visitor economy

The Victorian Government has released a five-year strategy to propel its visitor economy into the next decade, with major events a key component to attract people to the state.

10 October, 2025

Hotels helping young adults with disabilities

The integration of hospitality and education in the NSW Blue Mountains is set to elevate vocational training in the hotel sector.

8 October, 2025

Taronga Zoo Sydney extends catering partnership

Trippas White Group has been granted an extension of its contract to deliver catering services to Taronga Zoo Sydney.

7 October, 2025

$1.4 billion record-breaking year for Brisbane

Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA) delivers a record $1.4 billion for the Queensland city.

1 October, 2025

Legends and ASM Global rebrand following merger

Venue management and events companies Legends and ASM Global are rebranding a year after their merger.

29 September, 2025

Merger for Northern Territory tourism and events organisations

Two Northern Territory government entities are joining forces across tourism and major events to help drive visitation to Australia’s Top End.

26 September, 2025

General manager appointed for PCOA

The Professional Conference Organisers Association (PCOA) has appointed an experienced leader in its newly created general manager role.

25 September, 2025

NZ Government pours $70 million into events and tourism

The New Zealand Government has announced a NZ$70 million package for the nation’s major events and tourism projects.

15 September, 2025

Business NSW board appoints Lyn Lewis-Smith

Former BESydney CEO Lyn Lewis-Smith OAM has been appointed as a director of the Business NSW board.

8 September, 2025

Nominations open for 2025 Australian Business Events Awards

The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) has opened entries for the 2025 Australian Business Events Awards.

4 September, 2025

NSW Government launches roadmap for visitor economy

The NSW Government has released its vision to turbocharge the state’s visitor economy with growth in expenditure, more hotel rooms, increased inbound flights and new jobs.

2 September, 2025

NZ events sector seeking next-gen talent

A new survey in New Zealand’s business events industry signals growth, a skills gap and a fresh vocational training pathway for young professionals.

27 August, 2025

Associations facing new geopolitical reality

A new white paper is urging strategic shift across events, cybersecurity, innovation, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

21 August, 2025

Brisbane setting records for visitor appeal

Four in 10 visitors to Queensland are choosing Brisbane as the city sets new records across domestic and international visitor markets.

15 August, 2025

Tropical North Queensland’s funding boost for business events

A new funding program has been launched to lure business events to Tropical North Queensland.

5 August, 2025

Funding to supercharge NSW visitor economy

The NSW Government has announced the creation of a new fund it will pour millions of dollars into in order to boost the state’s visitor economy and the aviation sector.

5 August, 2025

Events agency launches in Geelong

A new events agency has launched in Geelong to meet booming demand in the Victorian city.

31 July, 2025

Gold Coast showcase returns for 11th year

The Gold Coast’s premier business events showcase is returning for its 11th year in the southeast Queensland city.

30 July, 2025