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meeting newz March-April 2025

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.

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.

MEDIA RELEASE – New General Manager for GCCEC

19 December 2024 Gold Coast, Queensland Nick Jeffrey has been appointed to the role of General Manager, Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC).

The appointment comes after recognising the outstanding contributions Nick has made in his role as Acting General Manager. Over the past five months, he has been instrumental in ensuring continued smooth operations of the business, exceptional service delivery and ongoing client satisfaction. Nick has also been responsible for key stakeholder engagement.

HOW GCCEC TRANSFORMED THE GOLD COAST

The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, opened in 2004, transformed the city’s event landscape. Now celebrating 20 years, it has hosted 3,612 events, attracting millions and showcasing international talent.

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.

New CEO of ICC Sydney

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.