What a ‘local-first’ approach really means for events

At Melbourne’s newest events venue CENTREPIECE at Melbourne Park, the focus is on local suppliers to deliver a distinctly Victorian experience.

23 March, 2022

CENTREPIECE gets the party started

The world-class events venue at Melbourne Park showcased its flair for events, hosting 800 guests for the AIME 2022 Welcome Party.

23 March, 2022

Dog Lovers Show returns to Sydney and Melbourne

After nearly three years, the canine community will reunite at Australia’s biggest dog show later this year.

17 March, 2022

New Zealand invites you to connect with Māori culture at AIME

Learn your pepeha – a traditional introduction in Māori culture that connects people to place and others around them.

15 March, 2022

Brisbane to welcome new Hilton Garden Inn in 2024

Construction on the newly built 129-room property in Brisbane’s CBD is scheduled to start this year.

10 March, 2022

MEETINGS 2022 to kick off new era for NZ business events

New Zealand’s premier business events tradeshow will unveil a new host city, a brand new venue and a host of new exhibitors.

7 March, 2022

MEA’s mentorship program is back

Expressions of interest are now open for events sector professionals interested in participating as either mentees or mentors in the 2022 MEA Mentor Program.

3 March, 2022

FCM Meetings & Events launches ‘Ideas Exchange’

In partnership with Marina Bay Sands, the new-look ‘Ideas Exchange’ will be specific to the MICE and travel industry.

1 March, 2022

Parrtjima – A Festival in Light unveils 2022 program

The only Aboriginal light festival of its kind in the world returns to Alice Springs, NT in April with an impressive line-up of entertainment.

24 February, 2022

Cairns Convention Centre project on track

The $176 million project is on track for the completion of its expansion in late 2022, and will host at least 20 conferences before then.

22 February, 2022

BECA announces new Independent Chair

Dr Leo Jago OAM has a strong research background in business events and the visitor economy.

17 February, 2022

Put safety first with these COVID-safe solutions for events

From rapid-testing devices to capacity management trackers, these tools and technologies can help support your event’s COVID safety plans.

10 February, 2022

ICC Sydney accelerates hiring process to meet demand

With more than 200 events coming up, the large-scale employer has refined and expedited its hiring process in order to meet demand.

8 February, 2022

Opinion: Geoff Donaghy on emerging from a crisis

ICC Sydney chief executive officer reflects on the challenges of the past year and shares his optimism for the solutions.

3 February, 2022

Sprintr takes on 2022 with new business strategy

Refreshed and repositioned, the event tech company has unveiled its new website, tagline, and expanded service offering.

1 February, 2022

Two major events for Think Business Events go virtual

While the decision to move both events online wasn’t easy, the PCO is moving forward with a focus on the benefits of hosting a virtual event.

27 January, 2022

New Travelodge opens with largest business events space outside Sydney CBD

Now open in Hurstville, the TFE Hotels property boasts 124 rooms and a corporate function space for 800 pax.

25 January, 2022

Noosa’s tree planting program going strong

Since partnering with event organisers, Tourism Noosa’s eco initiative, Trees for Tourism has delivered positive results for the region.

20 January, 2022

Take a virtual tour of Tasmania’s best events facilities

The BET virtual map gives the user a better understanding of how accessible and appealing Hobart and Launceston are for events.

18 January, 2022

PCOA postpones conference to December 2022

Originally planned for Hobart later this month, the event has been postponed due to ongoing COVID challenges.

13 January, 2022