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

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

$10 million funding for digital tourism hub

The Federal Government has committed $10 million funding to Accommodation Australia to enhance its online travel and hospitality hub.

19 December, 2023

Accor unveils new-look Peppers Marysville

Peppers Marysville has unveiled an extensive refurbishment in Victoria’s popular Yarra Valley.

13 December, 2023

Sydney number-one business destination as travel surges

Business travel in Australia has jumped by 41 per cent in 2023, with Sydney retaining its ranking as the number-one destination.

11 December, 2023

Accor adds Mantra Tonsley Adelaide to hotel stable

Hotel operator Accor has added four-star Mantra Tonsley Adelaide to its portfolio to expand its brand presence in South Australia.

7 December, 2023

Wellington named to host APNIC conference

The New Zealand city of Wellington has been named as host of the Asia Pacific Network Information Centre Conference (APNIC) for the first time.

4 December, 2023

Popular Sydney nightlife institution relaunches after 25 years

As the city’s nightlife recovers and reignites, head to this eclectic Darlinghurst dive bar for after work drinks or post-event partying.

5 May, 2022

Sydney welcomes back international conventions

The world’s leading geotechnical engineers will attend ICSMGE 2022 at ICC Sydney this week.

3 May, 2022

Five quintessentially Australian experiences in Western Australia

Business Events Perth chief executive officer Gareth Martin reveals how your delegates can tick off every Australian experience from their bucket list in WA.

28 April, 2022

Registrations open for TRENZ online event as NZ ready to welcome back internationals

New Zealand’s premier international tourism business event will take place online 25-26 May.

26 April, 2022

$15 million boost for Albury Entertainment Centre

The Centre’s redevelopment project will include a number of significant upgrades that will provide new events and meetings spaces and attract national and international events to the region.

21 April, 2022

NSW Govt launches new guide for music festival organisers

The online Music Festivals Guide is a ‘one-stop-shop’ developed to assist planners in organising their events and entertaining communities, safely.

19 April, 2022

Brisbane showcased at Associations National Forum Conference

BEDA’s events team showcased Australia’s fastest-growing capital city as a desirable events destination with plenty to offer the association industry.

14 April, 2022

Laissez-faire Catering joins The Calyx

The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney has appointed the local food and catering company as the exclusive on-site caterer for its signature events space.

12 April, 2022

Darwin Convention Centre gets gold award

The centre took out the top gong in the Best Business Event Venues at the 2021 Australian Tourism Awards.

7 April, 2022

Save the date: AIME announces 2023 dates

One of the biggest celebrations on the Business Events industry calendar is excited to return next year, following the success of this year’s event.

5 April, 2022

Bondi’s original first distillery launches inaugural gin festival

Hosted by Bondi Liquor Co., the event will see some of Bondi’s best bars and venues come together for the gin-fuelled action.

31 March, 2022

New managing director for Encore’s APAC region

After more than twenty years with the company, Scott Nodsle will take over the strategic direction of Encore’s Asia-Pacific region.

31 March, 2022

Reimagining safe business events in Singapore

A leading Global-Asia node for MICE and business travel, how is Singapore offering event organisers peace-of-mind as it transitions to COVID resilience?

29 March, 2022