BREAKING: 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

MCB releases report on positive impact of business events

Melbourne Convention Bureau has launched a report outlining the valuable impact of business events to Victoria’s economy and community.

23 February, 2025

Cairns-to-Fiji direct flights to commence

Fiji Airways will commence direct flights from Cairns to the Fijian city of Nadi from April 2025.

20 February, 2025

New chair for BEIA-Approved PCO group

Rachel Cook, business director at Conference Innovators, has been named chair of New Zealand’s Business Events Industry Aotearoa Approved Professional Conference Organisers Group.

18 February, 2025

Visitors spending big on Gold Coast

A new report reveals visitors contribute $7.7 billion annually to the Gold Coast economy, with the city’s tourist numbers on the rise.

13 February, 2025

Uluṟu’s Field of Light extended until 2027

Ayers Rock Resort has announced the globally celebrated Field of Light art installation at Uluṟu has been revitalised and will remain a tourist attraction until at least April 2027.

11 February, 2025

Events Revolution launches in Sydney

Five Sydney event brands have united to form Events Revolution, which aims to bring creativity, innovation and experience to its suite of events services.

5 February, 2025