Austrade to use Roy Morgan for tourism stats

The market research company will deliver survey-based tourism insights to show where people go, what they do and how they spend their money.

20 February, 2024

Marriott appoints new area directors

Carsten Siebert and Kelly Russell have been appointed to leadership positions across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific.

18 February, 2024

Demand up for US flights

Travel between Australia and the United States is heading back to pre-pandemic levels with new flights being announced. 

12 February, 2024

ABEA announces new appointment

Maeve Thomas begins her role as Membership and Sponsorship Manager at the Australian Business Events Association this month.

12 February, 2024

Emirates adding flights across Australia

Brisbane and Perth will be the big winners with Emirates ramping up flight operations in Australia.

12 February, 2024

Brisbane to host Asia Pacific Cycling Conference

Brisbane Economic Development Agency has announced the Queensland capital will host the inaugural Asia Pacific Cycling Conference from 2024 to 2026.

6 February, 2024

Crown Perth appoints Emmanuel Benardos in GM role

Crown Perth has appointed experienced hospitality veteran Emmanuel Benardos as its executive general manager, food and beverage, at Crown Resorts Perth.

5 February, 2024

Nigel Mintern appointed managing director of AV1

Nigel Mintern is stepping up as managing director of business events audio visual and technical production company AV1, replacing Keith Wootton after 19 years in the role.

1 February, 2024

Business Events Wellington launches legacy programme

Business Events Wellington has launched a legacy programme to capture the positive outcomes and impacts generated by conferences held in the New Zealand capital.

1 February, 2024

International hotel guests double in Australia

A new report reveals international hotel arrivals in Australia have doubled in the past 12 months.

30 January, 2024

Marriott appointment to drive Australian luxury portfolio

Krister Svensson will take a newly-created dual role leading Marriott’s luxury brands in Australia while also managing W Melbourne.

24 January, 2024

Events catering tender winner partners with Melbourne chef

The winning tender for catering and an events ambassador have been announced by Museums Victoria.

24 January, 2024

ICC Sydney announces Live Events appointment

Michelle Zangari has been promoted to the role of Senior Manager, Live Events at the ICC Sydney.

23 January, 2024

Business and First travel up 43 per cent YoY

While popularity for corporate business and first class bookings are up, economy and premium economy bookings have dropped.

22 January, 2024

IHG appoints new SVP for Luxury & Lifestyle Americas

Leanne Harwood departs Australia to lead IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury portfolios in the Americas.

22 January, 2024

Tennis bigger than cricket, AFL and Melbourne Cup for corporates

Hotel bookings for the Australian Open tennis are up 21 per cent on last year, according to Corporate Traveller.

22 January, 2024

New GM for Adelaide CC

Sarah Goldfinch has been appointed general manager for the Adelaide Convention Centre and will take up the role in February.

22 January, 2024

NSW Hunter Valley to host Evolve 2024

Meetings & Events Australia (MEA) has announced that Evolve 2024 and the MEA National Awards Dinner will be held on 12-13 June, 2024, at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley.

18 January, 2024

New report addresses gender gap in events industry

A recent global study is addressing the gender gap in the events industry and making recommendations to advance women into senior leadership roles.

16 January, 2024

South African Airways reintroduces direct flights to Perth

South African Airways will reintroduce direct flights from Johannesburg to Perth from 28 April, 2023.

12 January, 2024