The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) achieves EarthCheck Master recertification, reaffirming its leadership in sustainable operations and responsible event delivery.
The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) has set the pace for the new financial year, delivering a dynamic start that showcases strong regional demand and reinforces the vital role business events play in Queensland’s visitor economy.
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC) is celebrating double recognition this week, taking home Conference and Function Venue of the Year at the 2025 AHA & Coca-Cola Hospitality Awards for Excellence, alongside a Silver Medal in the Business Event Venue category at the 2025 Perth Airport Tourism Awards.
Cairns Convention Centre has taken centre stage at the 40th annual Queensland Tourism Awards, winning Gold for Business Events Venue at the gala celebration held at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on Friday, 14 November. This prestigious accolade recognises excellence and innovation across Queensland’s $34.7 billion visitor economy, cementing the Centre’s position as the state’s premier business events venue.
The Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre (MECC) is proud to announce its achievement of the prestigious Gold Award for Business Event Venue at the 2025 Mackay Isaac Tourism Awards, held on Friday 31st October.
Are you ready for what’s next? We are proud to announce the launch of our new annual industry report: Inspirational Experiences: The Trends Redefining the Future of Meetings & Events. Packed with eye-opening data, expert insights, and practical recommendations, this resource is designed to help you not only navigate but truly thrive in the new era of MICE.
The Grace Hotel Sydney unveils the refurbishment of its conference and event spaces, encompassing a full redesign of ten (10) meeting rooms across two dedicated floors. Re-launched in October 2025, the renovation positions The Grace Hotel as one of the CBD’s newest and most comprehensively refurbished event venues.
Tourism New Zealand has launched the business events-specific iteration of its new 100% Pure New Zealand global brand campaign, celebrating the people, places and culture that make conferences and incentives in Aotearoa New Zealand unique.
In this September/October edition of Meeting Newz we visit Wellington along with the West Coast and Southland. We have a review of This is Gold Coast 2025 and you can read about ETF which was held in Hamilton recently. There is also a profile on Janet Matheson from Conferences & Events.
We keep you informed and connected with the latest industry news, events, social scene and people on the move. You can also read about the latest happenings from our key partners including BEIA, PCOA and NZEA.
In May 2025, Cairns Convention Centre had the privilege of hosting the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM), only the third time this prestigious medical conference has been held in a non-capital city (which interestingly was in Cairns over 16 years ago). With over 1,900 in-person delegates, 263 speakers and facilitators, and more than 115 workshops across five days, the meeting was a remarkable showcase of innovation, sustainability, and community collaboration.