International visitors to return quicker than predicted

Business travellers and delegates are returning to Australia faster than forecast with record spending set to hit the events and hotel sectors.

28 November, 2023

ETM named ‘Most Outstanding Business Events Travel Agency’

The business travel company picked up the top gong at the National Travel Industry Awards.

28 November, 2023

Events inject $58m into Cairns

A new major sponsorship policy is expected to inject even more money into the Tropical North Queensland events sector.

27 November, 2023

Longer stays in ‘bleisure’ bookings

Business travellers are booking longer trips to include leisure time as hybrid arrangements allow them to work remotely.

22 November, 2023

Experts reveal 2024 business travel trends

Using AI to determine your event needs and flying electric vehicles will take off next year.

16 November, 2023

Perth to host Australia’s first WTTC summit

Business delegates will be heading to WA for the prestigious event in late 2024.

9 November, 2023

GCCEC opens grants for conference travel

A financial support program for recipients to attend global conferences has reopened.

9 November, 2023

BESydney secures 54 new business events

The Harbour City is also on track to exceed pre-pandemic levels for event deliveries this year.

1 November, 2023

Corporate Traveller partners with Business Chicks

The partnership aims to deliver experiences for women in business.

30 October, 2023

Business events travel gateway soaring

Data shows huge increase of events and meetings travel from Asia.

23 October, 2023

Aussie airline offers event discounts

Bonza has launched its event and group bookings arm with 20 per cent off more than 300,000 flights on selected dates.

18 October, 2023

PARKROYAL gets a facelift to focus on MICE

A 300-seat ballroom and 14 meeting spaces are part of the refurbishment.

17 October, 2023

World first for Adelaide Convention Centre

Adelaide has become the world’s first convention centre to achieve EarthCheck Master status.

16 October, 2023

Perth ‘the new hotspot for business travel’

Melbourne and Sydney in shock growth positions as the Western Australian capital has a 34 per cent increase in international business travellers.

11 October, 2023

Michelin develops rating system for hotels

Michelin Guide will begin awarding keys to the world’s best hotels.

9 October, 2023

Events drive another record month for SA

As South Australia’s events calendar heats up, the State is marking another record month for visitors.

9 October, 2023

Brisbane ‘first choice for SME business travel’

Sydney knocked off its perch as international SMEs choose Brisbane

3 October, 2023

Crown rebrands to focus on events and experiences

The public shift is from a casino and hotel to an entertainment destination.

2 October, 2023

Data shows emergence of the ‘Golden Pentangle’

All major cities see boom in domestic business and events travel.

27 September, 2023

Sustainable events a focus at Great Barrier Reef

Queensland tourism is using carbon offset and reef restoration as event selling points.

26 September, 2023