Organisers

Producers, Managers
and Convenors

Wellington: The compact, connected capital

The compact and connected capital offers excellent flight access from Australian’s eastern seaboard, with over 50 direct return flights weekly from major Australian cities. Upon arrival, you’ll find a wide range of accommodation options, from five-star hotels with harbour views to budget-friendly choices, all within a short walk of our new convention centre, Tākina.

Unveiling a New Era of Conferences and Events with PCOA’s business partner, Village Roadshow Theme Parks

It’s an incredibly exciting time for conferences and events at Village Roadshow Theme Parks (VRTP), as they officially unveiled The Wizard of Oz Precinct at Warner Bros. Movie World at the end of last year. A world-first themed attraction that promises to redefine event experiences. This $100 million precinct features two exhilarating rollercoasters and two spectacular event spaces, setting the stage for unforgettable corporate gatherings.

PCOA conference sells out

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.

More trans-Tasman flights an opportunity for business events

Soon to be connected destinations in New Zealand are hoping for a business events boost.
In addition to the Gold Coast becoming Australia’s most connected city to New Zealand, with the launch of flights between the Gold Coast and both Hamilton and Dunedin from mid-next year, Jetstar will fly four flights a week between Sydney and Hamilton from mid-2025.

Gold Coast Convention And Exhibition Centre Appoints Executive Manager – Sales

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.

meeting newz March / April 2024

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.

Destination NSW takes Aim at the Business Events Growth

Destination NSW this week launched a fresh approach to growing the business events sector in regional NSW at the Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME) in Melbourne, with new messaging aligned to its ‘Feel New’ visitor brand. Showcasing immersive visitor experiences in regional NSW, the new ‘Corporate events that feel anything but’ positioning presents an engaging alternative to the traditional business event experience.