Australian Festival Industry Conference returns in 2021

The first speakers have been announced, featuring local and global festival experts.

4 March, 2021

MCEC enters partnership to provide restaurant-quality meals at home

The centre has found another creative way to utilise its vast spaces.

24 February, 2021

Destination delicious: Top incentive experiences on the NSW North Coast

Strawberry picking, private gin tastings and hatted dining experiences, just to name a few.

23 February, 2021

IHG to refurbish and rebrand two Brisbane hotels

The two properties will bring modern accommodation and meeting facilities to the CBD precinct.

18 February, 2021

Premium hotel brand A by Adina makes its debut in Canberra

The new premium offering marks an evolution of the almost 40-year-old Adina brand.

16 February, 2021

All aboard Sydney’s new Mumm Harbour Bar

There are plenty of ways to experience Sydney Harbour, but none quite like this.

11 February, 2021

Kiss My Axe: Sydney’s cheeky new team building venue

The venue is taking a new spin on team building and leadership training.

8 February, 2021

Major exhibition moves to Sydney Showground

Organisers say the relocation is in response to a changing market.

3 February, 2021

Aiden Darling Harbour to open mid-2021

The brand new hotel will be located just steps from ICC Sydney.

2 February, 2021

MCEC increases event capacity to 75 per cent

The centre can now host events of up to 5,000 attendees.

21 January, 2021

Berrima Vault House poised to draw visitors to regional NSW

Think private dinners inside former jail cells that date back to the 1800s.

19 January, 2021

New year, new look for Parmelia Hilton Perth

The hotel is set to welcome guests back after a 10-month renovation.

13 January, 2021

The COVID-safe technology making events safer

Three tech developments making a positive impact on business events.

14 December, 2020

Tasmania welcomes new Vibe Hotel Hobart

The Art Deco hotel pays homage to an intriguing history.

7 December, 2020

MEA Awards 2020: Everything you need to know

A number of changes have been made to simplify the entry process.

2 December, 2020

New-build DoubleTree by Hilton Perth opens on the waterfront

The new CBD hotel boasts ones of the most impressive views in town.

1 December, 2020

Destination Gold Coast appoints new CEO

The appointment follows a four-month process with 300 applicants vying for the role.

23 November, 2020

Exhibitions resume in Hong Kong with record numbers

Government support and strict hygiene measures are helping business events resume.

18 November, 2020

Meet the EEAA Unsung Hero Award finalists

Each of the finalists has shown a “can-do attitude, stoicism and outstanding contribution” in 2020.

16 November, 2020

COVID-19 ‘artificially inflates’ business events pipeline

One of the industry’s peak bodies says forward bookings aren’t all that they seem.

11 November, 2020