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

Global business travel to surpass $2.2 trillion in 2024

Worldwide business travel is set to surpass pre-COVID-19-pandemic levels with a record $2.2 trillion spend in 2024.

23 October, 2024

ICC Sydney supports Orange winemakers

International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) demonstrated its ongoing support for regional NSW producers at the recent Orange Wine Show.

22 October, 2024

Sydney’s Entertainment Quarter set for redevelopment

More events are on the horizon for Sydney’s Entertainment Quarter with the site set for a major redevelopment.

22 October, 2024

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