Gold Coast Queensland 20 May 2024 The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) has appointed Anna Case as Executive Manager of Sales. Anna brings more than 25 years’ experience in sales, leadership and management to the role where she will lead the sales team in generating business opportunities for the venue and promoting the Gold Coast as the destination of choice for business events.
At Connected Event Group, we’re constantly updating our products to bring you the latest in event technology. We’re thrilled to unveil our newest additions to our LED product lineup: Portable LED Banners, Corner LED and Flexible LED.
We also recently launched our event Wayfinders, the perfect solution to event navigation in large venues.
Michael Fleck guides us through the dynamic landscape of business events in 2024. Michael delves into the importance of not just talking about sustainability but implementing policies and practices that create a lasting impact and emphasises the need for events to be ‘real,’ resonating with audiences regardless of their format.
Trippas White Group (TWG) is proud to announce the continuation of its partnership with the Australian War Memorial. This collaboration underscores TWG’s commitment to excellence and expansion in the hospitality sector.
In this March/April edition we learn a bit more about Queenstown – Southern Lakes and Manawatu-Palmerston North. We also discover Adelaide, South Australia. We have coverage of famils for Kirikiriroa Hamilton and Melbourne.
The Darwin Convention Centre, proudly managed by ASM Global, is thrilled to announce that it has won GOLD at the 2023 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards on Friday, 15 March for Best Business Events Venue in Australia.
World first – SCAR’s focus on impactful science looked at Antarctica and the Southern Ocean in global systems, recognising and reflecting the value of Māori mātauranga (knowledge).
For the first time, a half-day was dedicated to showcasing Māori exploration and research in the Deep South, including the official launch of the first indigenous-led Antarctic research programme in the world. The introduction by local leaders and experts created a deep impression with the international audience, creating lasting memories for all delegates.
Barry Neame, President of the Professional Conference Organisers Association has proudly represented our association and its members at the recent ACCI Tourism Committee meeting in Canberra. The day was filled with discussions on crucial topics impacting the tourism industry. With workforce issues, Tourism Australia Bid Fund Grants, Visa policies for tourism, and airline cancellations on the agenda, it was evident that the challenges facing the sector were being addressed head-on.
PCOA President Barry Neame and Business Partnerships Manager joined other PCOA councillors at AIME24 to build relationships and focus on the future!
In this January/February edition we learn a bit more about Taranaki and discover Tropical North Queensland… As always, we keep you informed with the latest industry news, events, social scene and people on the move. And of course we bring you the latest happenings from our key partners BEIA, NZEA and PCOA.