Event professionals are in for a transformative experience at PCOA24, with two standout sessions designed to help business owners, senior leaders, and aspiring PCOs grow, value, and secure their event businesses.
Led by industry experts Dan Londero and Suzy Munt, these sessions will offer actionable strategies for expanding, selling, or planning the future of your business.
How ESG Principles Drive Success and Positive Change in the Meetings & Events Industry
In today’s business landscape, sustainability is no longer just a trend – it’s a necessity. The need to balance environmental responsibility with financial success is pressing, especially in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry. As companies face increasing pressure from clients, stakeholders, and consumers to demonstrate their commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, it’s clear that the future of events is rooted in purpose.
Diversity and inclusion aren’t just policies—they are key to unlocking growth, innovation, and engagement in today’s business and events landscapes. For event managers, PCOs, and senior leaders, embracing diversity can elevate both the success of your business events and the overall performance of your organisation. But how do you go beyond simply paying lip service to diversity and fully leverage its power?
Soon to be connected destinations in New Zealand are hoping for a business events boost.
In addition to the Gold Coast becoming Australia’s most connected city to New Zealand, with the launch of flights between the Gold Coast and both Hamilton and Dunedin from mid-next year, Jetstar will fly four flights a week between Sydney and Hamilton from mid-2025.
In this September/October edition of Meeting Newz we focus on Rotorua and Bay of Plenty regions and we learn more about Taupo and Whanganui.
We also bring you a preview of the Business Events Expo 24 being held at Viaduct Event Centre in Auckland on 19 November and we have a review of the recent Eventing the Future conference.
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Dr. Louise Mahler, one of the most sought-after speakers in leadership communication, will be joining us as a keynote speaker at this year’s PCOA Conference 2024: Accelerate at The Star Brisbane!
Thailand has taken several key steps and upgrades to enhance its business events industry this year, which are expected to contribute significantly to the uplifting of MICE business and services in the remainder of 2024. In July, the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), in partnership with the Department of Consular Affairs, Airports of Thailand, and Immigration Division 2, launched the “Thailand MICE One Stop Service“, showcasing Thailand’s commitment to enhancing its position in the global arena.
PCEC are thrilled to announce that we have been awarded the title of Australia’s Best Convention Centre 2024 at the World MICE Awards! These prestigious awards serve to celebrate and reward excellence in MICE tourism. This incredible honour reflects the dedication, and passion of our entire team, who strive every day to create unforgettable moments for our clients and their delegates.
As we celebrate this achievement, we are reminded of the countless events and experiences we’ve shared with our clients over the past 20 years. We are proud of the history we’ve built together, and even prouder of the team that makes it all possible. This past year PCEC has hosted over 500 events and welcomed over 100,000 national and international delegates to the venue. “This award reflects the hard work from the team over the past couple of years and reminds us that team culture, respect and a can do attitude is at the heart of customer service, and the soul of a venue is its people, not how large or small a venue may be” says Nigel Keen, General Manager.
Electricians, plumbers and internet experts are converging on Wellington next week as its convention centre gears up to host two large conferences at the same time. The conferences are being held at Tākina Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre – New Zealand’s newest convention centre in the heart of Wellington that has been open for just over a year.
ICC Sydney’s culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in its Accessible and Inclusive Events Guide, where event organisers can find these three key tips, and much more to ensure inclusivity for all at events.