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!
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.
We keep you informed and connected with the latest industry news, events, social scene and people on the move. You can read about the latest happenings from our key partners BEIA, NZEA and ChristchurchNZ Business Events.
Sprintr launches world’s first 100% recyclable kiosk for delegate registration! Sprintr, today launched their brand-new event offering, EcoKiosk, a sustainable, light weight, modular designed kiosk option for delegate registrations, to support the events industry in reducing its carbon footprint.
Cairns Convention Centre has once again achieved AIPC Quality Standards certification with the successful completion of their audit this month by the designated external auditor. Having first achieved gold level certification in 2011, Cairns Convention Centre has now achieved re-certification at the Gold Level.
The Star Brisbane will officially open the first phase of its $3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf Brisbane precinct on August 29.
The Star Brisbane CEO Daniel Finch said a steady stream of new restaurants, bars, public spaces and destinations will begin opening from late August into September and throughout the remainder of the year.
Business Events Wellington is proud to welcome Leanne Douglass to the team as the new Business Development Manager – Australia.
The Australian market is Wellington’s most important international market for conferences, says Business Events Wellington Manager Irette Ferreira.