Cairns Convention Centre has once again achieved AIPC Quality Standards certification with the successful completion of their audit this month by the designated external auditor. Having first achieved gold level certification in 2011, Cairns Convention Centre has now achieved re-certification at the Gold Level.
Gold Coast Queensland 1 July 2024 June 29th marked the 20th anniversary of the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC). Stemming from the recognition that the Gold Coast needed a purpose-designed facility to accommodate conferences, exhibitions, concerts and large-scale gatherings, the collaboration between the Queensland government and Jupiters Ltd, has hosted thousands of domestic and international events since opening in 2004.
The Star Brisbane will officially open the first phase of its $3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf Brisbane precinct on August 29.
The Star Brisbane CEO Daniel Finch said a steady stream of new restaurants, bars, public spaces and destinations will begin opening from late August into September and throughout the remainder of the year.
Business Events Wellington is proud to welcome Leanne Douglass to the team as the new Business Development Manager – Australia.
The Australian market is Wellington’s most important international market for conferences, says Business Events Wellington Manager Irette Ferreira.
The Professional Conference Organisers Association Inc (PCOA) and Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding that aims to enhance the business events industry across Australia and New Zealand.
A revamped Cairns Convention Centre has been revealed as a winner at the Far North Queensland Architecture Awards on May 17. The Convention Centre’s expansion, designed by Cox Architects and CA Architects, took out the top building of the year prize.
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.
In a further pledge to operating in an environmentally conscious way, the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) has launched their 5-year Sustainability Strategy.
The strategy provides a structured and staged approach to GCCEC’s dedication to minimising environmental impact. The organisation is actively contributing to the global effort by aligning to UN Sustainable Development Goals as guiding principles for its initiatives.
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.