The Riverside Company, a global private equity firm, has invested in EventsAIR, an Australian events management software solutions provider for in-person, virtual and hybrid events. Additional investors taking part include EventsAIR’s founder, Trevor Gardiner, several other members of the management team, and incoming CEO Matthew Donegan-Ryan. This substantial investment in EventsAIR is one of the largest ever in a private events technology company.
The Business Events Council of Australia (BECA) welcomes yesterday’s announcement by the Morrison Government to extend Tourism Australia’s highly successful bid fund program by AUD$5 million as part of an AUD$60 million package to bring back international visitors.
The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) has released the first in a series of six video event case studies, produced in partnership with Business Events Australia.
The first 3-minute production takes the viewer through the planning of a 2,000-person gala dinner during a pandemic for client Gold Coast Health.
It may be compact but Wellington prides itself on being a collaborative and connected city with big ambition.
Not only does New Zealand’s capital boast a vibrant, energetic personality, it’s a place where organising a conference is easy.
The exhibition market is set for a bumper year at International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) with two successful shows – targeting consumer and trade audiences – already held this month.
There is still time to apply for the Regional Business Event Development Fund, with the application period extended until 6 March 2022, or sooner if the fund is fully committed before this date.
Put the coffee on and enjoy the latest edition of New Zealand’s Meeting Newz.
Event Saver is one of several investments the NSW Government is making as part of its NSW COVID-19 Economic Recovery Plan and is intended to boost event organiser confidence to allow for continued planning and staging of Major Events across NSW over the year ahead.
Out now! The inaugural Business Events Tasmania Magazine. Tasmania’s new magazine highlights what’s new on the island! Despite the immense challenges delivered by the pandemic, Tasmanian tourism and hospitality operators have been working hard, with a lot of new product offered to market under the most difficult of trading conditions.
Christchurch has won the rights to host the world’s largest regional seed association congress, to be held in November 2023 at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre. The Asia and Pacific Seed Association (APSA) Asian Seed Congress is expected to attract up to 1,000 delegates, including 900 international and 100 New Zealand seed industry experts, for a week of meetings and workshops.