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.
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.
Brisbane’s yet-to-launch $3.6 billion development will host the Professional Conference Organisers Association (PCOA) conference next year. The annual gathering is expected to attract 400 conference organisers in 2024.
The opening of Brisbane’s Queen’s Wharf has been pushed out a few more months. The $3.6 billion waterfront development is now expected to open in August. The announcement came just before Christmas after the Destination Brisbane Consortium behind the project settled Queensland Supreme Court proceedings and an adjudication application lodged with the Queensland Building and Construction Commission, both initiated by the development’s builder Multiplex.
Case Study for Cliftons on the creation of the ‘Horizons: Looking forward to big ideas’ event series in October / November 2023 – Innovation and adaptability are crucial to success in the ever-evolving event planning landscape. In June 2023, Cliftons embarked on a journey to create an event with a difference to help our clients stay at the forefront of the latest business trends, and so “Horizons: Looking forward to tomorrow’s big ideas” was born.
Melbourne, Australia – Marvel Stadium, nestled in the heart of Melbourne, proudly stands as Australia’s pinnacle of innovation and excitement, seamlessly blending sports and entertainment with exclusive private events.
In this power-packed 30-minute webinar, Kelly will cover practical tactics to achieve event marketing success that goes beyond just increasing registrations. While getting people in the door is an important part of any event marketing plan. We will also explore the art of engaging your attendees from start to finish. Learn how to create pre-event buzz, deliver memorable on-the-day experiences, and make a lasting impact with post-event marketing.
With a focus on streamlining events, Koushik Bhattacharya joins the Cliftons business with a background in digital marketing and running a Customer Experience Centre for HCL Tech.
Professional conference organisers, in-house event planners and meeting industry professionals will be heading to Adelaide in December 2023 for the PCO Association’s 15th annual conference and exhibition.
In this edition the cover story focuses on Hawke’s Bay and we bring you the latest news from the region.