Earlier this year, the business events industry lost a good friend, mentor to many, and a wonderful colleague. Tim Birley passed away suddenly on March 27th and will be sadly missed. To the PCOA community in true Tim form, he was an active member on our hotel sub committee, driving improved opportunities for all.
I said at the outset that I am delighted to be welcoming you all in person, and I meant it – more so than usual when you consider the enormous challenges our sector and others have experienced over the past two years. I want to particularly acknowledge and thank sincerely the PCOA management committee – Paula Leishman and Karen Sainsbury, along with the PCOA councillors – Mary Sparksman, Mike Pickford, Anne Marie Quinn, Renee Bennett, Arna Wahl Davies and our fantastic team, who keep PCOA operating Maxine Tod and Cindy Axisa. What a team that has built the PCOA brand over the last 14 Years.
Business Events Tasmania are thrilled to announce the launch of our new Visionary Program
Individual membership of the PCOA is available to conference and event managers, coordinators, producers and encompassing corporate and government in-house event managers. Eligibility for membership shall be determined by the Management Committee. Annual Membership is $120.00 AUD and is tax deductable. Apply online at pco.asn.au
In this edition we bring you the latest business events news and offerings from Palmerston North / Manawatu and Taranaki
Gold Coast Australia 16 November 2022 The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) has relaunched its grant program following a two-year hiatus. The Linkage Grant Program helps promote the Gold Coast as a destination for international business events by providing grants of up to $8,000 to support attendance at international conferences.
Two of Christchurch’s leading Professional Conference Organisers (PCOs) to combine, with Composition Ltd integrating The Conference Team into its company from 2023.
In this edition the cover story focuses on Hawke’s Bay and we bring you the latest news from the region.
‘We know that business events in Tasmania are not the same as other destinations.’ says Business Events Tasmania CEO Marnie Craig.
Luna Park are delighted to announce they have been awarded the Sydney Caterer of the Year and Sydney Wedding Caterer awards at the 2022 Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards for Excellence for the second time in a row!