Destination SA 2023 a success

Three events have already been won as a result of South Australia’s key event showcase.

13 April, 2023

Five trends that will drive how events are planned in 2023

Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) director of sales, Sally Hein anticipates 2023 to be a big year for the industry.

11 April, 2023

GM appointed for NZ International Convention Centre

NZICC’s director of sales has been promoted to the role of general manager as the company gears up for its grand opening in 2025.

11 April, 2023

Singapore on board with new sustainability criteria for MICE

Singapore Tourism Board is supporting the Global Sustainable Tourism Council in developing new global sustainability standards for MICE and Attractions.

11 April, 2023

Brisbane anticipates $150 million from bumper events lineup

Brisbane’s bumper 2023 Major Events Calendar is expected to attract more than one million visitors to the city.

11 April, 2023

MCEC’s Good Friday Appeal raises over $23 million

The record-breaking donations will go towards The Royal Children’s Hospital to help provide life-saving care for kids.

11 April, 2023

Cairns Convention Centre’s $176 million expansion

As the Centre gears up to open its doors in May, Cairns Convention Centre general manager, Janet Hamilton, offers a sneak peek on what to expect.

6 April, 2023

“Beyond the boundary” with MCG Events

Why the world class stadium, and Melbourne’s own colosseum of sport and entertainment, was awarded Best Business Events Venue in Victoria.

6 April, 2023

Clifton’s Stephen Cox appointed IACC Australia Asia Pacific 2024 President

The event solutions company is also strengthening its partnership with IACC through the 2024 IACC Australia Asia Pacific Study Tour, for which dates have just been announced.

6 April, 2023

BEA’s Asia Mega Famil in Sydney a “showstopper”

A group of 50 planners and media from across Asia experienced the best of Sydney’s offerings for business events on a three-day tour.

6 April, 2023

Iconic Sydney venue to reopen

Following an extensive upgrade, Selina’s Entertainment Centre is set to become a new keystone venue for artists, event producers and brands to showcase their creativity.

4 April, 2023

Wolf Blass invests $1.4m into Morphettville’s new events centre

The renowned winemaker has made a significant donation towards the Morphettville Event Centre, which will be renamed the Wolf Blass ‘The Man’ Event Centre.

4 April, 2023

BEIA’s MEETINGS 2023 commits to carbonzero

New Zealand’s largest business events exhibition is set to be the most sustainable yet as it works towards Toitū net carbonzero certification.

4 April, 2023

Sunshine Coast well connected for business events

The arrival of low-cost carrier Bonza and the return of Air New Zealand’s seasonal services are giving Sunshine Coast a significant competitive edge in attracting national conferences and events to the region.

4 April, 2023

Federal Government commits $2 million to measure true value of business events

The Albanese Labor Government has committed to working with industry to better measure its contribution to Australia’s visitor economy.

30 March, 2023

ENTECH 2023 to shine light on ‘Post-Converged AV World’

This year’s roadshow will explore the new phase of event technologies when it tours across Australia in October.

30 March, 2023

Business Events Australia’s Asia Mega Famil kicks off

Host city partner BESydney will welcome 50 international planners from across Asia to the three-day program which showcases Australia as a highly desirable business events destination.

30 March, 2023

W Sydney introduces leadership team

Ahead of its 2023 opening, the Marriott International property has welcomed three new team members who will take charge of creating extraordinary stays for guests.

29 March, 2023

Business events booming in Cairns

With the Convention Centre’s $176 million expansion opening soon, now is the time to host conferences and other business events in Cairns.

29 March, 2023

AIME 2023 anticipates $200 million in business

With post-show insights revealing a high satisfaction rate amongst both exhibitors and visitors, event director Silke Calder says excitement is already building for AIME 2024.

29 March, 2023