Australia added to China’s visa-waiver program

Travel to China for Australians has become easier courtesy of the Asian nation’s new visa-waiver program.

25 July, 2024

Brisvegas hits tourism jackpot

Brisbane’s ascendant global brand and thriving business environment has led to an unprecedented surge in tourism spending in the city.

15 July, 2024

MEETINGS 2024 kicks off in cultural style

A traditional Maori ceremony has welcomed delegates and guests to the BEIA trade show in Rotorua.

19 June, 2024

Brisbane leading as Australia’s ‘bleisure’ capital

Data from Corporate Traveller shows the Queensland capital has business visitors spending more time in the city when compared to Sydney and Melbourne.

17 June, 2024

Airline resumes direct flights to Australia

South African Airways has restarted its direct services between Johannesburg and Perth.

1 May, 2024

Pan Pacific enhancing custom MICE offerings

The hotel group is offering bespoke experiences for the rest of the year across some of its brands including the Parkroyal Collection.

24 April, 2024

Brisbane gearing up for major conferences in 2024

More than $94 million is expected to be injected into Brisbane’s economy with its events calendar including many conferences across science, technology, energy, education and transport.

24 April, 2024

Countdown on for TIGC24

This is Gold Coast is celebrating 10 years this July with event planners, hosted buyers and conference organisers heading to the city for the annual event.

24 April, 2024

Auckland targets Chinese business travellers

An alliance between Auckland Airport and China Southern Airlines will aim to increase event and conference travel to New Zealand’s largest city.

24 April, 2024

New identity for Business Events brand

Visit Sunshine Coast has unveiled a new brand identity with the hope of attracting business events to the region.

22 April, 2024

Queenstown moving closer to carbon zero

Aiming to become the first carbon-zero tourism destination in the world, the adventure capital of New Zealand is continuing to tick the boxes. 

17 April, 2024

Airfares falling as travel returns to pre-COVID-19 capacity

New data shows global and domestic capacity has reached pre-pandemic levels with fares dropping as a result.

17 April, 2024

Business travel booming in Queensland

The Sunshine State has seen an increase of 30 per cent for international business travel.

18 March, 2024

Tropical North Queensland resilience attracts business events

Tropical North Queensland has bounced back after the devastating floods that wreaked havoc on the region in December 2023, and is using its story of resilience to inspire corporations to host events there.

5 March, 2024

New approach to grow business events

Destination NSW has announced new messaging to attract corporate events to the State with immersive experiences at the forefront.

21 February, 2024

Memo signed to work on key issues

ABEA and ICCA sign MOU as a commitment to work together to propel diversity, sustainability and talent development sectors of business events.

21 February, 2024

Emirates adding flights across Australia

Brisbane and Perth will be the big winners with Emirates ramping up flight operations in Australia.

12 February, 2024

Business and First travel up 43 per cent YoY

While popularity for corporate business and first class bookings are up, economy and premium economy bookings have dropped.

22 January, 2024

Fitzroy River Bridge reopens ahead of tourist high season

The new Fitzroy River Bridge has reopened in the remote Western Australia Kimberley region, six months ahead of schedule.

12 December, 2023

MCB secures 197 events worth $354m

Melbourne Convention Bureau has announced strong results for the last financial year and slate of events up until 2028.

29 November, 2023