Marriott Bonvoy Events has announced a new Double Rewards promotion for 2025 group bookings across their portfolio of 46 leading hotels in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific.
In this March/April edition we take a look at Taranaki. We also learn more about Tourism Tropical North Queensland and we have a review of AIME and the Samoa Tourism Exchange.
We are also delighted to bring you the fourth edition of our Pacific Business Events Magazine, a supplement with Meeting Newz where you will find updates from our Pacific neighbours. You can find the link in the list of magazines online.
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NRMA Parks and Resorts can reveal a revamped restaurant, Tides Kitchen and Bar, has opened at the beautiful Angourie Resort at Yamba on the North Coast of New South Wales, offering resort guests, local residents and visitors to the region a fresh and relaxed coastal dining experience.
micenet is Australia’s leading and most authoritative business events platform targeting meeting, incentive, convention and exhibition buyers in Australia and New Zealand.
The annual conference for the Professional Conference Organisers Association (PCOA), taking place at Queen’s Wharf in Brisbane from Sunday, is set to be the association’s largest ever meeting.
After an illustrious career spanning nearly 24 years at the Cairns Convention Centre, Jenny Graham, has announced her retirement. Her tenure has been marked by numerous achievements and memorable moments, significantly contributing to the Centre’s success.
It is a great honour to be writing to you today as the new CEO of ICC Sydney, having played a role in shaping the business and its operations as General Manager over the last decade.
I’m delighted to also share that Beverley Parker has been appointed as Deputy CEO and will retain her position as Director of Business Development. ICC Sydney’s experienced executive team, who you will all be familiar with, remains in place and is here to support your continued event success.
Event professionals are in for a transformative experience at PCOA24, with two standout sessions designed to help business owners, senior leaders, and aspiring PCOs grow, value, and secure their event businesses.
Led by industry experts Dan Londero and Suzy Munt, these sessions will offer actionable strategies for expanding, selling, or planning the future of your business.
How ESG Principles Drive Success and Positive Change in the Meetings & Events Industry
In today’s business landscape, sustainability is no longer just a trend – it’s a necessity. The need to balance environmental responsibility with financial success is pressing, especially in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry. As companies face increasing pressure from clients, stakeholders, and consumers to demonstrate their commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, it’s clear that the future of events is rooted in purpose.