Adelaide, South Australia has just held its largest ever business event, the 68th International Astronautical Congress (IAC). 4470 delegates from 71 nations plus visits by 700 school children and several thousand members of the public (who attended the public exhibition day), made the 2017 congress one of the biggest in IAC history. (Mexico in 2016 had 5500 delegates). Of major…
The 100% Pure New Zealand hub promises to be a welcoming space for delegates to engage and network at this month’s Professional Conference Organisers (PCO) Association conference. Conventions and Incentives New Zealand (CINZ) Australia Manager Sharon Auld says the Kiwi team is planning a refreshing approach to help energise delegates. “During the conference breaks on Monday 27 November, delegates can…
Tom Kelley, best-selling author and partner at the renowned design thinking and innovation consultancy IDEO wrote, “Innovation and Creativity are now widely accepted as the driving forces behind business success, and are among the most highly prized qualities in today’s leaders”. Organisations are increasingly aware of the need to implement practices that ensure creativity and innovation are integrated into daily…
Southport Sharks, one of the largest clubs in Queensland, recently introduced their new brand and website. With the anticipation of Mantra at Sharks hotel approaching, it was clear the Southport Sharks brand needed to reflect its new position within the marketplace. Dean Bowtell, Southport Sharks CEO, said our brand plays a significant role in representing the future of our club.…
The Association of Australian Convention Bureaux’s (AACB) latest industry analysis shows the value of international business events in attracting global talent, as our convention bureaux secure almost quarter of a million international delegates on the Forward Calendar. “Around the world, business events are being used as strategic tools for attracting trade, investment and global talent”, said Andrew Hiebl, AACB CEO.…
Luna Park Venues announces tables to their Annual Christmas Ball are now on sale, offering a unique world-class Christmas dining experience. The Black and White themed ball will be held in the stunning Crystal Palace, providing an all-inclusive end of year celebration on Sydney Harbour – perfect for small to medium sized businesses seeking an especially memorable night out. Better…
At Encanta we create world-class conferences, events, meetings and exhibitions that exceed our clients’ expectations. With offices in Perth and Melbourne and servicing clients internationally and across Australia, it is the quality and depth of experience of our team; our tailored approach to each and every client; and the systems, processes and technology that we employ to underpin our end-to-end…
Australia’s tourism industry continues to be a ‘super sector’ for the nation’s economy, with strong growth in both international and domestic visitor numbers. The extreme levels of occupancy we are experiencing in Sydney and Melbourne CBD’s, translates to upwards of 100 nights per year above 95% occupancy. As we discussed at the PCOA 2016 conference in Brisbane, this may be…
The largest-ever team of New Zealand suppliers is heading to the Gold Coast for the Professional Conference Organisers (PCO) Association’s 10th anniversary event next month. Conventions and Incentives New Zealand (CINZ) Australia Manager Sharon Auld says 19 New Zealand suppliers will be joining the 100% Pure New Zealand hub at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre from Sunday 26…