Canberra Convention Bureau appoints new director of business development

Having previously worked at the Bureau, Louise Dalglish Smith returns after nearly 18 years.

13 June, 2023

Think Business Events opens Adelaide office

The decision comes following the appointment of Adelaide-based conference organiser Anita Martin.

8 June, 2023

BEIA bids farewell to Steve Armitage

BEIA will continue working closely with the newly appointed chief executive of Hospitality New Zealand.

6 June, 2023

Introducing the Australian Business Events Association’s board of directors

The business events industry’s newly established association has unveiled its leaders and its logo, ahead of an official launch on 3 July.

25 May, 2023

Business Events Adelaide announces new bid team

The new bid team (both International and Domestic) is led by Jakki Govan, who joined the organisation late in 2022.

15 May, 2023

Cairns Convention Centre appoints new executive chef

David Hart is a seasoned chef with 17 years of culinary experience and a deep passion for local produce.

10 May, 2023

BESydney appoints new director, Europe

Jamie Ades will hit the ground running, representing Sydney at the world’s largest business events industry showcase, IMEX Frankfurt, later this month.

9 May, 2023

ASM Global Australia appoints First Nations Ambassador

Cameron Costello will guide the development of a RAP and advise the Leadership Team on First Nations projects and protocols.

9 May, 2023

GM appointed for NZ International Convention Centre

NZICC’s director of sales has been promoted to the role of general manager as the company gears up for its grand opening in 2025.

11 April, 2023

Clifton’s Stephen Cox appointed IACC Australia Asia Pacific 2024 President

The event solutions company is also strengthening its partnership with IACC through the 2024 IACC Australia Asia Pacific Study Tour, for which dates have just been announced.

6 April, 2023

Industry appointments

Susan Ang to lead Merlin Entertainments’ APAC region, SongDivision appoints new chief marketing officer, and new GM joins BIG 4 Holiday Parks.

23 March, 2023

New appointments

It’s been a busy couple of weeks of new appointments for BESydney Board, Think Business Events, and Bastion Experience.

21 February, 2023

PCEC appoints new general manager venue operations

The former director of corporate and events services will now be responsible for the effective leadership and management of all venue operations and resources within PCEC.

9 February, 2023

New CEO heads up NT Major Events Company

Former Chief Experience Officer at Federation Square in Melbourne relocates to Darwin to lead the Northern Territory’s peak body for events.

1 February, 2023

New events recruits join Great Ocean Road Resort

Dana Broekhuizen and Adam Cooke bring with them over 20 years’ experience in event management and restaurant operations between them.

1 February, 2023

BESydney’s new recruit to spearhead India market

Joo-Rei Mathieson joins the BESydney bidding team to target new opportunities in the rapidly rising India market and drive business development across the Southeast Asia region.

17 January, 2023

Meet the planner – Olivia Belvedere, senior event manager – Melbourne Royal Experiences

Olivia’s strong background in radio and television has seen her apply her unique set of skills to the dynamic world of events at Melbourne Royal.

12 December, 2022

MEA announces Awards Program and new Board of Directors

MEA has launched its 2021-2022 Awards Program and announced the results of its 2022 Board Director Ballot.

23 November, 2022

The Langham, Melbourne welcomes new management team members

A new hotel manager, assistant director of food & beverage, director of spa have all joined the team to further enhance the guest experience.

22 November, 2022

New CEO for Merlin Entertainments

Scott M. O’Neil replaces outgoing chief executive officer Nick Varney who has retired after 23 years.

16 November, 2022