Dual nature incentive attractions up for sale

Merlin Entertainments has announced it is putting two incentives assets up for sale as the company refocuses on its Sydney and Melbourne attractions.

21 October, 2024

Wellington targets Aussie events in new campaign

New Zealand capital Wellington has unveiled a fresh campaign spruiking the city as an events destination for Australian conference planners.

16 October, 2024

Businesses spending big on MICE

A new survey has revealed more than a quarter of businesses allocate half of their travel budgets to the MICE sector.

16 October, 2024

Sydney Showground partners with Encore

Event production company Encore is partnering with Sydney Showground to deliver its in-house technical and creative services.

16 October, 2024

WTTC Global Summit in Perth hailed a success

The World Travel and Tourism Council’s 2024 Global Summit wrapped up in Perth on 10 October, with the Italian capital of Rome being announced as host city for the 2025 event.

15 October, 2024

New agreement to drive Chinese tourism to NSW

Destination NSW has signed an agreement with a major travel partner to attract visitors to the state from China.

15 October, 2024

Joint Meetings Industry Council expands global reach

New members from Asia and Africa have joined international meetings and events representative body Joint Meetings Industry Council.

8 October, 2024

WTTC Global Summit kicks off in Perth

The World Travel & Tourism Council’s 24th Global Summit has commenced in Perth today, with delegates from around the globe in attendance.

8 October, 2024

NSW visitor economy hits new heights

International visitors to NSW have surged past pre-pandemic levels, boosting tourism for the state.

1 October, 2024

IAPCO launches global advocacy campaign

The International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) has launched a new advocacy campaign to enhance the quality and professionalism of event and congress organisation globally.

1 October, 2024

Hawai’i Tourism Oceania completes annual roadshow

Hawai‘i Tourism Oceania recently took its annual roadshow, Aloha Down Under 2024, across Australia and New Zealand to spruik the islands as vibrant destinations.

27 September, 2024

NSW Government releases 24-hour economy strategy

The NSW Government has announced new initiatives aimed at reinvigorating the state’s nightlife.

27 September, 2024

Keynote speakers announced for ABEA Conference

The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) has announced its keynote speakers for the inaugural ABEA Conference in December 2024.

26 September, 2024

Cash incentive to host events in regional Victoria

Business Events Victoria is calling on conference organisers to host events in the state’s regions, with funding available as an incentive to choose Victorian locations.  

25 September, 2024

ABEA appoints three new council chairs

Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) has appointed three new council chairs and a membership manager to strengthen its national representation.

24 September, 2024

The Big Group launches in Sydney with gala celebration

Australian hospitality company The Big Group has celebrated its entry into the Sydney market with a black-tie gala at one of its venues, Museum of Contemporary Art Australia.

20 September, 2024

ICC Sydney to host NSW Visitor Economy Forum

Business events and tourism industry leaders, experts and stakeholders will head to International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) when the venue hosts the 2024 Visitor Economy Forum on 3 October, 2024.

19 September, 2024

Norwegian Cruise Line unveils new ship

Global cruise travel company Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled its newest vessel that will debut in March 2026.

19 September, 2024

MEA seeking feedback on its future

Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) is seeking feedback on the future of the events industry association, with amalgamation on the agenda.

17 September, 2024

Business Events Tasmania receives $5 million budget boost

The 2024 Tasmanian Budget has delivered a $5 million injection for Business Events Tasmania to secure national and international conferences.

17 September, 2024