Following the recent 26th Annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) held in Glasgow, the topic of sustainability is on everyone’s minds, including MICE buyers like associations, corporates and conference organizers, all eager to enforce effective policies and positive outcomes.
The Government of Western Australia has handed down its 2022-23 State Budget, announcing an increase of $31 million in funding for tourism events. This includes $20 million for a new Major Events Fund of which $5 million has been allocated for hosting business events.
Wellington is living up to its name as New Zealand’s vibrant capital with a busy events calendar and exciting developments in store.
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has paid special tribute to Tim Birley by naming the PARKROYAL Darling Harbour boardroom in his honour.
Applications are open for the Advance Program 2022/23, Tourism Australia’s international business events marketing partnership initiative.
The Riverside Company, a global private equity firm, has invested in EventsAIR, an Australian events management software solutions provider for in-person, virtual and hybrid events. Additional investors taking part include EventsAIR’s founder, Trevor Gardiner, several other members of the management team, and incoming CEO Matthew Donegan-Ryan. This substantial investment in EventsAIR is one of the largest ever in a private events technology company.
The Business Events Council of Australia (BECA) welcomes yesterday’s announcement by the Morrison Government to extend Tourism Australia’s highly successful bid fund program by AUD$5 million as part of an AUD$60 million package to bring back international visitors.
The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) has released the first in a series of six video event case studies, produced in partnership with Business Events Australia.
The first 3-minute production takes the viewer through the planning of a 2,000-person gala dinner during a pandemic for client Gold Coast Health.
It may be compact but Wellington prides itself on being a collaborative and connected city with big ambition.
Not only does New Zealand’s capital boast a vibrant, energetic personality, it’s a place where organising a conference is easy.
The exhibition market is set for a bumper year at International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) with two successful shows – targeting consumer and trade audiences – already held this month.