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.
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.
Last week, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC) was announced as the venue for two major international events, reinforcing Western Australia’s reputation as a world-class destination for business events.
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) Symposium 2024 marked a significant event in the calendar of women’s health professionals. Hosted at the Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort in July, the symposium brought together 391 delegates, showcasing the latest advancements and discussions in obstetrics and gynaecology.
The buzz is building for PCOA25 at Te Pae Christchurch this December. With strong early registrations and an inspiring program, this is the must-attend event for anyone planning, managing or delivering events. Expect practical insights, big ideas and real connection. Be part of the action — register now.
In this May/June edition of Meeting Newz we visit the Queenstown/Wanaka and Palmerston North/Manawatu regions and we also cross the Tasman to learn more about Adelaide.
We cannot underestimate the importance of mentorship and career development. One of the best ways to retain talent and keep people engaged in the industry is by offering clear pathways for growth. Establishing mentorship programs and providing professional development opportunities is essential for nurturing the next generation of business events leaders.