Two new directors for ABEA

Australian Business Events Association appoints two additional industry leaders to its board.

8 November, 2023

ABEA director elected to international board

Matt Pearce has been appointed to the UFI board for a three-year term.

30 October, 2023

New Partner and Events GM for TTNQ

Tara Bennett will join Tourism Tropical North Queensland in 2024.

8 October, 2023

New Global GM to expand FCM Meetings & Events

Flight Centre division expects growth rate of 12 per cent year on year for in-person meetings.

24 September, 2023

New BESydney hire targets US

Business Events Sydney has appointed a new North America Director.

24 September, 2023

New boss for BWH Hotels

The company behind numerous conference and meeting spaces across Australia is under new leadership.

13 September, 2023

Hospitality group rebrands to focus on catering, announces new roles

Group to put catering arm at forefront of new business

10 September, 2023

Ovolo Hotels announces new marketing, communications team

As Ovolo Group director of marketing, Stephen Howard relocates to Hong Kong, an “all-star” team has formed in Australia.

17 August, 2023

David Gallop to lead Venues NSW following Morris Iemma’s resignation

The former NRL boss has stepped into the role following Iemma’s resignation due to health reasons.

15 August, 2023

Tourism Australia Board announces new members

The new members bring extensive experience to the Board as the organisation continues to drive international visitors back to Australia.

8 August, 2023

BESydney gains two new board members

Judith Crompton and Deborah Zimmer to bring a wealth of expertise to the board

1 August, 2023

TAFE NSW aims to provide events industry with pipeline of talent to cover

Two courses that include practical components help graduates demonstrate their capabilities to employers.

31 July, 2023

Elevate Communication hires industry veteran to re-launch its events business

Brisbane-based marketing and communications firm to re-launch its events business after recruiting one of the highest-credentialed professionals in the business.

31 July, 2023

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre GM joins AIPC board

Ross Steele is the first New Zealand-based member to hold a board position with AIPC.

27 July, 2023

Melissa Brown announced ABEA CEO

She will advocate for the role of business events in Australia’s economy upon commencing her role 4 September.

20 July, 2023

Business Events Adelaide hires research manager to deepen city’s credentials in science events

Dr. Tamara Gray’s appointment represents an opportunity for the city to further solidify its reputation as a premier destination for health science events.

11 July, 2023

Association Forum announces new CEO

Joanna Matthew will commence her new role on 6 October, replacing John Peacock.

6 July, 2023

Screen industry veteran joins Gold Coast’s business events ambassador program

Having Matthew Deaner represent the city in the screen industry is a welcomed development for the business events ambassador program.

29 June, 2023

Ben Sorensen to take the stage as MC for Events Uncovered

With his magnetic personality, expertise, and passion for events and entertaining, Sorensen is set to create an unforgettable experience for attendees.

27 June, 2023

ICC Sydney’s business development team welcomes two new recruits

With their wealth of industry experience, Rachael Tsicalas and Paul Ellis are set to make significant contributions to the Centre’s continued success.

22 June, 2023