Best stands honoured at MEETINGS 2024

Following a big week in Rotorua, New Zealand, for MEETINGS 2024, the best stands have been honoured for their excellence across two days on the event’s show floor.

27 June, 2024

PCOA and BEIA forge new partnership

Australia’s Professional Conference Organisers Association (PCOA) and New Zealand’s Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) have joined forces to boost the business events industry on both sides of the Tasman.

26 June, 2024

PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport reveals refurbished events space

PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport has unveiled its new events space as part of the hotel’s multi-million-dollar refurbishment.

30 May, 2024

GCCEC develops event emissions calculator

The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability in the events industry through development of an emissions calculator that provides insight and actionable data to stakeholders.

23 May, 2024

New Melbourne eGuide released for event planners

Melbourne Convention Bureau has unveiled its latest interactive Melbourne eGuide for event planners and delegates, featuring the Victorian capital’s sustainable suppliers, products and experiences.

16 May, 2024

Trippas White Group extends partnership with Australian War Memorial

Trippas White Group has extended its hospitality partnership with the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.

14 May, 2024

GCCEC launches five-year sustainability strategy

The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) has launched its five-year sustainability strategy, which provides a structured and staged approach to minimising the venue’s environmental impact.

9 May, 2024

Accor to debut Pullman brand in Tasmania

Australia’s largest hotel operator, Accor, has announced it is bringing a Pullman hotel to Launceston, the first for the brand in Tasmania.

6 May, 2024

New video sells Gold Coast to the world

A new video has been released that showcases Queensland’s Gold Coast as a premium business events destination.

8 April, 2024

Work begins on new Crystalbrook Collection hotel in Canberra

Crystalbrook Collection is expanding to the ACT, with work commencing on a new hotel that is set to open in 2027.

5 April, 2024

Major refurbishment for Adina Town Hall in Sydney

Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Town Hall is set for a multimillion-dollar refurbishment that will commence in mid-April 2024.

2 April, 2024

Turkish Airlines makes entry into Australia

Turkish Airlines has joined the Australian market, with its first flight recently landing in Melbourne.

13 March, 2024

Laissez-faire catering to supply three new Sydney venues

Sydney-based Laissez-faire Catering has won new contracts to supply cuisine to three venues across the Harbour City.

10 March, 2024

Rebrand for Japan’s largest hotel chain

Japan’s largest hotel chain, Seibu Prince Hotels Worldwide Inc, is combining its three hotel companies under the one new brand.

29 February, 2024

New commercial director for Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour

Sofitel Hotels and Resorts has welcomed Paul Andarakis to the role of commercial director at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, its flagship property in Australia.

27 February, 2024

Birdie Bar and Brasserie opens

New venue in Sydney to focus on avant-garde dining and cocktails. 

12 February, 2024

Mantra Club Croc resort unveils $8 million refurbishment

Mantra Club Croc in Airlie Beach has recently completed a $8 million refurbishment to its 160 guestrooms at the Queensland tropical resort.

8 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

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

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