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

The New York Times names Tasmania and Brisbane as top destinations in 2024

Tasmania and Brisbane have been named as two of the “52 Best Places to Visit in 2024” by The New York Times.

11 January, 2024

Record international flights for Melbourne Airport

A record number of international flights passed through Melbourne Airport in December 2023, surpassing the previous mark set in 2020.

11 January, 2024

Mackay to host Australian Regional Tourism Convention

The Central Queensland city of Mackay will host the 2024 Australian Regional Tourism Convention from 9-11 October.

11 January, 2024

Air fares between Australia and Asia to drop in 2024

A new report from American Express predicts a flattening of air fares across key routes worldwide in 2024, including a drop in airline prices between Australia and Asia.

9 January, 2024

Indonesia to remove visa requirements for Australians

The Indonesian Government is weighing up a proposal to remove visa requirements to travellers from Australia as part of an initiative to encourage more visitors to the South East Asian country.

8 January, 2024

Air New Zealand named world’s safest airline

Air New Zealand has been crowned the world’s safest airline for 2024, pipping Qantas for the coveted top spot.

8 January, 2024