Former Tourism Australia chief marketing officer dies

Former Tourism Australia chief marketing officer Lisa Ronson has died in a tragic farm accident in rural Victoria.

25 November, 2024

New partnership fostering events accessibility

Event management company Think Business Events has partnered with the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative to deliver accessible environments for everyone at Australian venues.

25 November, 2024

Research: Australia an events destination of choice

New research from Business Events Australia is charting the pipeline of international events Down Under, revealing the nation as a top destination of choice in the global market.

22 November, 2024

THE LUME at MCEC to close down

Immersive art experience THE LUME, at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, is set to close in 2026, with no bookings being made from mid-2025.

20 November, 2024

ABEA announces new board members

The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) has announced its new board in its first official appointments since the inauguration of the organisation that represents the business events sector.

20 November, 2024

Club Med releases first events sustainability report

All-inclusive holiday company Club Med has launched its inaugural meetings and events sustainability report.

19 November, 2024

Gold Coast business events ambassadors honoured

A group of Gold Coast ambassadors have been honoured for their work promoting, supporting and securing business events to the southeast Queensland region.

19 November, 2024

AIME 2025 Knowledge Program agenda revealed

The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) has unveiled its full agenda for the 2025 Knowledge Program at the annual industry event in Melbourne.

12 November, 2024

Signs Chinese delegate market is back in Australia

A recent Melbourne conference exceeded its delegate target by 280 per cent thanks to an influx of Chinese attendants.

12 November, 2024

$80 million lifeline for Rex Airlines

The Federal Government has announced an $80 million bailout for Rex Airlines to keep its regional routes running.

12 November, 2024

Darwin Convention Centre upgrade plans shelved

The proposed $19.2 million upgrade to Darwin Convention Centre has been put on ice by the Northern Territory Government.

6 November, 2024

Low-key exit for Tourism and Events Queensland CEO

Through a late-night weekend email, Tourism and Events Queensland CEO Patricia O’Callaghan has made a low-key announcement that she is leaving the agency.

6 November, 2024

Brisbane booming as a business travel hub

New data reveals Brisbane is forging ahead as a corporate travel city, with record growth and visitor spend.

5 November, 2024

BESydney CEO to stand down

Business Events Sydney (BESydney) CEO Lyn Lewis-Smith has announced she will step down from her role in July 2025.

4 November, 2024

$100 billion impact of Indigenous tourism

A new report from World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals Indigenous tourism’s $100 billion economic and social-benefits impact worldwide.

4 November, 2024

Sydney to host inaugural incentives showcase

A new incentives showcase is coming to Sydney in February 2025, catering to visiting international destination management companies in Australia for AIME.

4 November, 2024

Winners crowned in Western Sydney Tourism Awards

Accor Stadium and Sydney Zoo are among the winners in the inaugural Western Sydney Tourism Awards, which celebrate business events and tourism excellence in the region.

29 October, 2024

AV1 celebrates 20 years in events industry

Event production company AV1 has celebrated its 20th anniversary with an intimate dinner at Museum of Contemporary Art Australia.

29 October, 2024

Brisbane ranked one of world’s most sustainable cities

Brisbane’s reputation as one of the world’s most eco-friendly cities has been bolstered, with two global institutions ranking it among the top destinations for sustainability.

29 October, 2024

Venues accommodating changing consumer behaviour

From last-minute ticket sales to sustainability expectations, venues of all sizes are learning to pivot according to changing consumer behaviours, writes Matthew Sainsbury.

23 October, 2024