Southern Star’s spectacular opening - 22nd Dec

On Saturday, 20 December 2008 hundreds of locals and tourists alike were the first to take a flight on the iconic new tourism attraction and experience the spectacular views overlooking Melbourne’s CBD, Victoria Harbour and beyond.

The Miles Clarke Business Events Communication Award - Call for Entries - 20th Dec

Got something to say about business events? Well, get it off your chest and tell us about it!

ISO standard brings greater transparency to worldwide exhibition industry - 19th Dec

A new ISO standard is expected to bring greater transparency and consistency to the exhibition industry worldwide by providing internationally agreed terminology and statistical methods.

Domestic tourism was doing it tough before current economic pressures - 17th Dec

A new tourism report released today shows that domestic tourism was facing significant pressures in the 12 months to September 2008, well before the current economic factors came into play, Tourism Australia Managing Director Geoff Buckley said.

Nominations open for the AIME Industry Person of the Year Awards - 15th Dec

Nominations are open for the coveted AIME Industry Person of the Year Awards that recognize best practice and contribution to the business events industry.

Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Completes Wine Review - 9th Dec

It took seven people, four days and more than 2000 glasses, but the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre has completed the biennial update of its wine cellar, adding several dozen more vintages to its world-class collection.

National survey to provide snapshot of lucrative Business Events market - 5th Dec

In an Australian first, convention delegates travelling to Australia from around the world and those from interstate are to be surveyed by Australia ’s Convention Bureaux using a uniform set of research questions.

Sydney Wins Inaugural Environmental Award - 5th Dec

The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre’s commitment to creating a greener exhibition industry has earned it the Exhibition and Events Association of Australia’s inaugural Best Green Initiative Award.

Waterfront City on show as Melbourne Meeting and Events Industry celebrates success - 4th Dec

Melbourne ’s meeting and events industry has joined forces to hold an inaugural joint industry Christmas Party, celebrating the city’s year of events success, and showcasing Melbourne ’s exciting new entertainment and lifestyle precinct, Waterfront City .

Dine out in style in Melbourne at AIME 09 - 4th Dec

More than 20 Melbourne restaurants are offering exclusive discounts to people attending AIME 09, 17^th AsiaPacific Incentives & Meetings Expo, in Melbourne next February.

Diversified Exhibitions – Once, Twice, Three Times a Winner - 4th Dec

Diversified Exhibitions Australia have cemented their position as the nation’s most dynamic exhibition organisation after winning three awards at the Exhibition and Event Association of Australia (EEAA) Awards for Excellence on Tuesday night.

Winners announced at the 2008 EEAA Awards for Excellence - 3rd Dec

Diversified Exhibitions Australia, North Port Events and Reed Exhibitions were big winners at the Exhibition and Events Association of Australasia’s (EEAA) annual gala dinner last night, held at Central Pier’s Atlantic, Docklands in Melbourne.

Australia to take centre stage at EIBTM - 1st Dec

Australia will have its biggest presence ever at EIBTM 2008, the annual global meetings and incentive exhibition held in Barcelona, Spain, helping to showcase its credentials as a destination for staging world-class business events.

Crisis claims Adelaide Motor Show - SMH 28th Nov

The global economic downturn has claimed the Adelaide Motor Show with organisers cancelling next year's event.

Australian exhibitors gear up for AIME 09 - 26th Nov

The Australian business events industry is gearing up for next year’s AsiaPacific Incentives & Meetings Expo, AIME 09, determined to increase inbound business.

Hackett joins Avolve Board - 26th Nov

Haycom Pty Ltd announced today that Gary Hackett had joined the board of Haycom’s parent company, Avolve Pty Ltd in a non-executive capacity.

Solution RED becomes the sole stakeholder in Avantage - 24th Nov

Solution RED has purchased all of Avolve Pty Ltd’s shares in Avantage Presentation Services Pty Ltd, giving Solution RED 100% ownership of the technical event services business for in house venues.

CEDIA and ENTECH Announce Co-operation Agreement - 24th Nov

The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA), organiser of CEDIA Expo, and Exhibitions & Trade Fairs, (ETF) the organiser of ENTECH Expo, have announced a co-operation agreement between their organisations.

AIME 09 education program announced - 20th Nov

The education program for the 17^thAsiaPacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME 09), in Melbourne, Australia next February, has been announced by Reed Travel Exhibitions and Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau.

Monica Gaudion-Hurford recognised at the Telstra QLD Business Women's Awards - 18th Nov

Monica Gaudion-Hurford, Director and Owner of Way Out Theatreworks in Manly, QLD, was yesterday recognised as a finalist at the 2008 Telstra QLD Business Women's Awards.

Sydney Chinese New Year Festival program announced - 17th Nov

Sydney 's Chinese New Year Festival will welcome the Year of the Ox during three action packed weeks from 23 January - 15 February 2009,.

Geoff Buckley to stay on as Managing Director of Tourism Australia - 14th Nov

The Chairman of Tourism Australia , Mr Rick Allert AO, has announced that the Managing Director Geoff Buckley has agreed to an extension of his contract until 30 June 2009.

Brisbane bureau hits the road - 10th Nov

With Brisbane climbing the International Congress and Convention Association city rankings from 56^th position to 48^th, and the city securing a number of high profile conferences over the past months there’s an undeniable buzz around the city.

Accolades continue for the MCEC award-winning website - 10th Nov

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre’s (MCEC) award-winning website continues to reap the rewards, picking up two more awards for ‘Distinction’ at the 9th AGDA National Biennial Awards 2008.

Dreamworld exposes MICE market to serious fun - 8th Nov

While much of the business world is reeling from economic uncertainties and taking a gun shy approach to promoting premium products, the corporate events and sales teams at Dreamworld and WhiteWater World have done the opposite: gone all out to showcase a line-up of activities and dazzling back drops to the business community.

Renowned speakers confirmed for EEAA industry day conference - 6th Nov

The EEAA has confirmed Peter Thurin, Director, blackbelt in excellence; and Peter Sheahan, a globally recognised consultant on workforce trends and generational change will share their expertise and insight at the EEAA Industry Conference Day, Tuesday 2 December.

Tourism Australia to take Business Events Trade Mission to Kuala Lumpur in 2009 - 5th Nov

Tourism Australia today announced that the 2009 Team Australia Business Events Educational (TABEE), targeting Asia’s lucrative business events market, will be held in Kuala Lumpur between 2 and 4 March 2009.

Exhibition Hire makes major investment in training following recent acquisition - 5th Nov

Following its recent acquisition of Expo Hire, Exhibition Hire today announced a major investment in employee training with the appointment of a full-time Training Manager to focus on staff development across the entire company.

Perth Concert Hall wins National Best Venue Caterer Award - 30th Oct

The 2008 Savour Australia Restaurant and Catering National Awards for Excellence were held in Brisbane on Monday 27 October 2008. Perth Concert Hall, managed by AEG Ogden, won the much coveted national award for best ‘Venue Caterer’.

ICCA Youth Forum at AIME 09 - 30th Oct

The ICCA Youth Forum will be hosted at AIME 09, in Melbourne, Australia next February. It will be the tenth staging of the popular Forum that brings together young industry professionals from the Asia Pacific region to learn more about the global business events industry.

Don’t miss New Zealand’s largest Australian travel show! - 29th Oct

For Australian tourism operators looking to optimise business opportunities in the lucrative short-haul New Zealand travel market, registrations are now open for the OZTalk Travel Expo 2009, being held in Auckland from 17 - 19 April.

AU$60 million transformation of The Rialto delivering a new way to meet in Melbourne - 28th Oct

The iconic The Rialto will reopen in December 2008 as InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto, bringing one of the finest brands in international hotel luxury to Australia ’s most cosmopolitan and vibrant city.

Global travel fraternity heads to Sydney for Skål 2010 World Congress - 27th Oct

Global travel association Skål International has chosen Sydney to host its 2010 World Congress, bringing 1000 tourism leaders from around the world to the harbour city.

AIME post tours announced to nine Australian destinations - 22nd Oct

Hosted Buyers attending AIME 2009, 17^th Asia Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo in Melbourne from 17 & 18 February, will have the opportunity to visit one of nine exotic Australian locations as part of AIME’s Post Touring Program.

MCEC releases its spectacular ‘M Green’ micro-site - 22nd Oct

Taking its commitment to environmental sustainability one step further, the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has now launched its innovative ‘M Green’ micro-site to compliment its award-winning website

Sydney boosts events drive under increased funding partnership - 21st Oct

Business Events Sydney (BESydney) is on track to achieve a 50 per cent increase in bid wins by 2011 as the city intensifies its campaign to join the world's top 10 international conference destinations.

Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre introduces its first sommelier - 21st Oct

The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre has reinforced its high standards for quality cuisine and wine with the announcement that one of its key culinary staff has been made a Certified Sommelier.

Essential Lighting joins Production Resource Group - 21st Oct

PRG announces today that it has strengthened its specialist brand strategy in the UK by acquiring Essential Lighting Group from the Staging Connections Group.

Australia’s newest tourist attraction set to take off - 20th Oct

Melbourne, Australia will soon have a new icon as finishing touches are made to the Southern Star observation wheel, the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere.

Sydney’s Celebrations to Boost Business Events - 16th Oct

Sydney's passion for celebrations will be put to work in a campaign to win more business events for the harbour city following the launch of the Events New South Wales 'Master Events Calendar'.

Exhibitors vie for space at AIME 2009 - 15th Oct

Space at the Asia Pacific’s premier meetings and incentive event, AIME 2009, is filling rapidly as returning exhibitors vie for the best locations.

Unique service delivers a new level of conference facilities - 15th Oct

Hilton and the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) are set to deliver a contemporary conference offering to meet the needs of the small to medium meetings and events market.

ISES reviews membership fees - 14th Oct

The International Special Events Society (ISES) Australian affiliate has listened to feedback from members and is introducing new membership rates effective immediately.

TNQ tourism’s best awarded - 12th Oct

Almost 500 Tropical North Queensland’s tourism representatives and supporters gathered at the Cairns Convention Centre on Saturday night to honour those in the industry who have displayed excellence in their field during the past year.

Darwin a winner for resource industry events - 10th Oct

Mining and exploration is one of the Northern Territory's largest industries and with the recent news that Darwin had been chosen as the onshore site for the Inpex gas plant, part of the Ichthys development, worth more than AUD23 billion and the single largest private...

AIME early bird registration closing soon - 9th Oct

AIME’s popular Early Bird Registration for industry professionals applying to be fully hosted to the AIME in Melbourne on 17 & 18 February 2009, will close on 17 October. All buyers who register and qualify for AIME 09 by this date will receive a special gift from AIME.

EEAA Awards for Excellence nominations closing soon - 9th Oct

Time is running out for submitting nominations for the 2008 EEAA Awards for Excellence – Australia ’s premier exhibition event industry recognition program. Entries close Friday 24 October 2008.

Darwin voted tops by convention organisers - 8th Oct

During the excitement and buzz of the annual Darwin Festival, twenty-nine key conference decision makers and meeting planners took time out to experience what Australia’s newest convention destination has to offer.

The Event Company Staging Connections voted Singapore’s # 1 Event Agency - 8th Oct

Singapore - The Event Company Staging Connections (TECSC) has been voted Singapore’s number 1 event agency – for the third year running!

Important Health and Safety Information available for the Entertainment Industry - 8th Oct

Due to the resounding success of its inaugural launch in 2007, the Entertainment Industry Guide to Workplace Safety 2008/09 edition has just been released.

Special Melbourne welcome for AIME Hosted Buyers and media - 2nd Oct

Grand Hyatt Melbourne will partner with Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau (MCVB) to host a special Melbourne welcome cocktail function for AIME Hosted Buyers and media on Sunday 15 February 09, in the hotel’s stunning new events venue, The Residence.

MCEC website picks up prestigious 2008 WebAward - 25th Sep

The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre website has been named as the winner of the Web Marketing Association’s 2008 WebAward in the category of International Business Standard of Excellence.

Karen Bolinger new General Manager - Marketing and Sales at RAS - 24th Sep

The Royal Agricultural Society NSW (RAS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Karen Bolinger to the newly created role of General Manager Marketing and Sales.

Australian business events operators blitz China and Hong Kong - 22nd Sep

Australian business events suppliers and operators have a golden opportunity to source, qualify and educate key corporate and agent buyers from across China this week, as part of Business Events Australia’s 2008 Asia Mission to Hong Kong and Shanghai .

2008 Sydney New Year’s Eve - 18th Sep

The City of Sydney is preparing another spectacular celebration on the shores of the world's most beautiful harbour for 2008 Sydney New Year's Eve.

BCEC to implement first Cisco Digital Media Solution in the convention sector - 18th Sep

C4, a leading Australian ICT integrator, has today announced an agreement with the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) to implement the Cisco Digital Media Solution (DMS).

freshcatering wins major catering award - 18th Sep

The chefs and team at freshcatering have been awarded top honours at the prestigious NSW Restaurant & Catering Awards of Excellence for the second year running.

Record Numbers at Sydney Seminar on Hosting Conventions - 17th Sep

Sydney has followed through on an impressive year of bid wins by hosting its biggest ever seminar on winning and holding international conventions.

ISES Melbourne recognize Michael Milburn at Gala Dinner - 16th Sep

Splashes of red, in the form of cocktails and delicate rose garnishes on the elegantly presented food platters and the flushed faces of the beautifully attired guests, contrasted beautifully with the stylish Black and White theme of 2008 ISES Melbourne Chapter Gala

AJC Wins Major Restaurant and Catering Awards - 16th Sep

The Australian Jockey Club (AJC) Convention Centre at Royal Randwick was awarded the highly prestigious ‘Caterer of the Year’ accolade at the annual Restaurant and Catering NSW/ACT 2008 Awards for Excellence held on the evening of Monday 15th September 2008.

Sydney Becomes First Convention Centre to Achieve OH&S Certification - 16th Sep

The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre has become the first and only convention venue in Australia to achieve Australia/New Zealand Standard 4801* accreditation, recognising its excellent performance in occupational health and safety (OH&S).

EEAA Awards for Excellence: Nominations now open - 16th Sep

Exhibition and event industry members will gather to celebrate significant achievements and outstanding events at the annual EEAA Awards for Excellence Dinner where 13 awards will be presented at the industry’s foremost gala evening.

Exhibition Hire acquires Expo Hire - 15th Sep

Exhibition Hire today announced its acquisition of leading exhibition and conference industry supplier, Expo Hire.

‘Sabre’ the moment - Sci-Fi fans set to ‘beam in’ on Melbourne - 11th Sep

Sci-Fi fans from around the world are set to ‘beam in’ on Melbourne , as the city plays host to the 68th World Science Fiction Convention - ‘Aussiecon 4’.

More networking opportunities at AIME 09 - 8th Sep

Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE) has extended its successful networking hours, introduced for the first time at AIME 2008.

Faulty Connections - 6th Sep

TONY Chamberlain sure has a big job in front of him. The former Chubb Australasia chief has agreed to take the reins at Staging Connections Group - the audio visual and venue services outfit. - Christopher Webb The Age

MCVB Showcases Melbourne’s Top 50 Incentives and Sustainable Events to Asia - 5th Sep

Melbourne ’s green credentials, sustainable event programs and latest green incentive programs were on show in Asia last week, as the Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau (MCVB) Asia Roadshow rolled across the region.

MCE C awarded Australia ’s first ‘Gold’ AIPC Quality Standards Certification - 5th Sep

The MCEChas become the first convention centre in

Australia

to be awarded the AIPC Quality Standards Certification and one of a select few convention centres in the world to be granted a ‘gold’ level after achieving a near-perfect score.

Australia 's Convention and Visitors Bureaux launch national business campaign. - 4th Sep

The 14 members of the Association of Australian Convention Bureaux (AACB) today announced a new national marketing campaign to build Australia 's Business Events industry.

MCI grows its global reach with new Hong Kong Office - 4th Sep

Geneva , Switzerland - MCI, announced today the acquisition of Eventclicks – a leading corporate events agency with offices in Hong Kong and Singapore . Through this acquisition, Hong Kong becomes the 29^thcity in the world where MCI has an office.

Sydney Shows its Skill at Transplantation Congress - 3rd Sep

Sydney’s reputation for staging prestigious medical events has been reinforced by its largest meeting of the year – the World Congress of the Transplantation Society 2008 - held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre in August.

Exciting developments for event branding in Australia - 2nd Sep

This week, the Australian events and tourism industry takes another step forward in event signage and branding as three established Australian producers of innovative, large scale and high quality event branding solutions have joined forces.

Melbourne doubles its pre touring program for AIME 09 - 1st Sep

Melbourne has doubled the number of pre-touring options on offer to Hosted Buyers and media to AIME 2009, which will be held on 17 & 18 February at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, Australia, with pre touring commencing on Saturday 14 February.

Diversified Exhibitions expands operations to Sydney - 1st Sep

Melbourne-based Diversified Exhibitions opens the doors of its Sydney office today and announces the appointment of Danielle Fischer as Exhibition Director, marking a new phase in the company’s growth and development.

The Rocks sparkle at 2008’s hard-to-beat business event - 28th Aug

That quintessential glamorous Sydney lifestyle: waterfront dining, the famous Rocks Markets, tall ships, cocktail parties and fireworks over the Opera House were showcased in one fabulous evening at Sydney ’s biggest International Congress Dinner event this year.

SNP Security provides safer public events across Australia - 27th Aug

In a further demonstration of SNP Security’s expertise in mass gathering event security, SNP recently played an integral role in assisting with the security of pilgrims and the general public across Sydney during World Youth Day, the largest event ever hosted in Australia.

Reed Travel Exhibitions appoints education program manager - 26th Aug

Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE) has appointed Event Planners Australia as it education program manager for AIME 2009, in Melbourne on 17 & 18 February.

AEE now Australian Business Events Expo - 25th Aug

Exhibitions and Trade Fairs (ETF) has announced that it has renamed and revamped the Australian Events Expo as the Australian Business Events Expo.

Staging Connections Group Limited announces CEO resignation - 25th Aug

The Chairman of Staging Connections Group Limited (STG), Mr John Churchill announced today that Michael Gardner has resigned as Chief Executive Officer of the Group and that Chief Operating Officer Ben Ashton will assume the role of Acting CEO .

ePresenter – the latest event technology on the rise - 22nd Aug

Last week the latest in conference technology – ePresenter – made a splash at the largest Congress held in Sydney this year: the XXII International Congress of The Transplantation Society.

Australia to host luxury travel symposium - 22nd Aug

The Minister for Tourism, Martin Ferguson AM MP, says Australia 's tourism industry is set to benefit from Sydney winning the right to host a highly prized international symposium focusing on the luxury travel sector.

Showcorp... the new ‘Plus’ in Videoplus! - 19th Aug

Bob Dewstow CEO of Videoplus has announced the acquisition of Showcorp, the company’s latest addition and one that starts to redefine the ‘Plus’ in Videoplus.

Australia showcase $3.7 billion investment in business events infrastructure at PAICE - 19th Aug

A record number of 45 Australian exhibitors have descended on Auckland to attend the Pacific Area Incentives and Conferences Expo (PAICE), commencing today.

Randwick track protected from pligrims - 18th Aug

No Fuss Solutions has set a new world record. The company has assembled the world’s largest temporary grass protection cover for the Pope’s visit to Randwick Racecourse for World Youth Day 2008.

Diversified Exhibitions acquires restaurant shows - 18th Aug

Further consolidating the strength of its food show portfolio, Diversified Exhibitions has acquired the Restaurant shows from Single Market Events.

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre – just about as ‘Green’ as it gets - 18th Aug

The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) is leading the way when it comes to green convention centres.

Industry given unique opportunity to sign-up top brands - 18th Aug

Film, television, music, events, gaming and online content producers are being called upon to take advantage of the industry’s definitive source of big ideas, launched to help brands and their agencies find partnership opportunities with some of the country’s best ...

Club Melbourne Ambassadors kick major ‘business events’ goals for Melbourne - 14th Aug

Earlier this week over 190 guests gathered at an exclusive event at the MCEC, where it was announced that members of the Club Melbourne Ambassadors Program (CMAP) have secured 19 future major international conventions for Melbourne...

Palazzo Versace upgrades to Videoplus In-House Audio Visual ! - 14th Aug

Following extensive and exhaustive negotiations, Palazzo Versace, described as Australia ’s only six-star hotel, has announced the appointment of Videoplus as their new in-house audio visual technical services provider

SCVB to become Business Events Sydney - 13th Aug

The Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau has announced it will update its constitution and change its name to Business Events Sydney as part of its continuing drive to win more business meetings for the harbour city.

CHEEKY team cooking launch in NEW ZEALAND - 13th Aug

Cheeky Food Group is one of the most successful team building companies in Australia – providing unique team cooking events to the conference industry. Now they’ve hit the shores of New Zealand with their recent launch event in Queenstown.

Sydney’s $145m Conference Windfall - 11th Aug

Sydney will welcome an extra 46,210 international conference delegates at events worth almost A$145 million to the local economy thanks to a solid annual result announced today by the Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB).

LOUD events Take Over Hedgehog Events - 9th Aug

LOUD events have taken over one of Australia ’s largest and most successful set building, trade display design and theming event companies, Hedgehog Events.

No “Greenwash” at this World Congress - 8th Aug

Making any event “green” is a challenge, with many issues to consider but Tour Hosts has been working with 5th World Congress of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) to conduct audits, measure carbon footprints and trial a ...

Howards win Silver Jupiter for Australia - 7th Aug

Howard & Sons Pyrotechnics have won the Silver Jupiter at the prestigious International Des Feux Loto-Quebec held in La Rhonde, Montreal, Canada.

A night to remember in Sydney - 7th Aug

Corporate and Special Events, a division of Tour Hosts Pty Limited, will manage Sydney ’s biggest International Congress Dinner this year, with plans set to sparkle at the Rocks!

Centre Rides the Waves with Sydney Boat Show - 6th Aug

The Sydney International Boat Show has celebrated its 20th anniversary at Australia ’s most popular meetings venue, the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Sydney & Melbourne to alternate Motor Shows - 5th Aug

The organisers of the Sydney and Melbourne motor shows are looking at alternating their shows after increasing costs drive car makers out of attending two shows a year.

Cleanevent Australia announces new structure for NSW - 5th Aug

Big Plans, Huge Strategy, Great Team, Customer Service being the goal

Hosted buyer applications open for AIME 2009 - 4th Aug

AIME 2009, the Asia Pacific’s leading event for the meetings and incentives industry, has opened applications for Hosted Buyers. People who wish to participate in the Hosted Buyer Program can apply online at the AIME website

Staging Connections wins venue services contract at new Atlantis, Palm Jumeirah - 30th Jul

Gearhouse Staging Connections has been successful in acquiring the Venue Event Services Partnership contract for the prestigious US$1.5 billion Atlantis, Palm Jumeirah, located at the pinnacle of The Palm Jumeirah development in the United Arab Emirates.

Dockside Group Launches 'Rocks' Takeover - 28th Jul

Dockside Group, has announced the acquisition of renowned restaurants Waterfront & Wolfies Grill at The Rocks to its existing portfolio making the Dockside Group one of Australia ’s largest independently-owned venue operators.

SCVB And Events NSW Forge New Partnership - 25th Jul

New South Wales is forecasting a significant hike in its share of the international business events market, following a new partnership between the State's two major event bodies, Events New South Wales and the Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB).

Blank canvas creates high impact at RSVP08 - 22nd Jul

When Staging Connections sat down to conceptualise the design and theme for its stand at RSVP recently, the team faced a similar dilemma as its clients.

EEAA announces new executive committee - 22nd Jul

Matthew Pearce, Managing Director, Diversified Exhibitions, who was voted President, Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) at its recent AGM, immediately laid the groundwork for his term in office by appointing key working groups to ensure ....

Melbourne mixes business and pleasure for Sydney ’s corporate clients - 21st Jul

Spa treatments, stretch hummers, exclusive shopping and ‘hidden secrets’ were all on the itinerary to impress Sydney’s top corporate clients as part of recent Melbourne winter familiarisation (‘famil’) programs.

Hola! Privyet! Melbourne sets sights on Russian and Spanish Incentive Markets - 18th Jul

Increasing intern ational interest in Melbourne as an Incentive destination has seen the Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau publish Russian and Spanish versions of its popular incentives brochure: Melbourne Incentives – Personally Rewarding.

Geo-spatial sciences congress boost for Victoria - 18th July

More than 2500 delegates are expected to inject more than $25 million into the Victorian economy when they attend the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS) Congress in 2012.

New Planner’s Guide showcases Melbourne as a city on the move - 16th July

Melbourne’s new developments, ‘green credentials’ and leading Business Events suppliers are each highlights of the Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau Planner’s Guide 2008-09.

Norwest Productions acquires Oceania Audio and McLean Audio Services - 14th Jul

Norwest Productions, Australia's largest professional audio service provider, has announced the completion of the acquisition of the businesses of both Oceania Audio New Zealand and Australia and Melbourne based McLean Audio Services.

Howard & Sons Pyrotechnics set to Evolve in Montreal - 9th Jul

Three years in the making, Howard & Sons Pyrotechnics are poised to unleash their latest, most creative and technically complex pyromusical during the 2008 edition of L’International Des-Deux Loto-Quebec in Montreal , Canada .

Winners are grinners at e-awards - 7th Jul

There were plenty of happy faces last Wednesday evening following the announcement of winners of the inaugural BT Publishing e-awards for the Australian special events industry

National support for new Melbourne Convention Centre at all time high - 3rd Jul

National support for the new Melbourne Convention Centre continues to go from strength to strength with a predicted 97 conventions to date expected to inject more than $515 million into the Victorian economy.

Record Month of May for Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre - 2nd Jul

Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre has reported its busiest ever month for national association meetings – an achievement which reflects the venue’s continued popularity amongst local meeting organisers

Darwin celebrates opening of Australia ’s newest convention centre - 1st Jul

Amidst a week-long celebration of spectacular laser light shows, dancing jet skis, and inspirational fireworks, the Darwin Convention Centre officially opened its doors to the world

Right royal treatment for Sofitel’s corporate rockstars in Fiji - 30th Jun

Bula, bonjour and more were in store for nine lucky corporate representatives from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane who had the chance to visit the Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa in May as part of a joint familiarisation hosted by Sofitel, Air Pacific and the Fiji Visitors Bureau.

Good Food & Wine Show Sets New Record for Recycling – and Visitor Numbers - 30th Jun

Sydney ’s Good Food & Wine Show broke new records not only for visitors, but also for waste management, with the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre recycling more than 80 per cent of the waste produced during the three-day event.

ETF announces RSVP Sydney and AEE co-location - 25th Jun

Exhibitions and Trade Fairs (ETF), the company which organises RSVP Sydney and the Australian Events Expo (AEE) has announced that it will co-locate these two important Sydney events in 2009.

World Youth Day registrations approach 200,000 - 23rd Jun

Registrations for World Youth Day Sydney 2008 (WYD08) have been rolling in, with just under 200,000 in the system, organisers said today.

Opera Point Events’ Simon Sandall in the kitchen for the kids - 19th Jun

Opera Point Events’ Head Chef Simon Sandall reunited with Matt Moran on Thursday June 5 to produce the menu for the Sydney Children’s Hospital Randwick’s annual signature fundraising event, the Gold Dinner.

Sydney Wins $43.6m Conference Trifecta - 18th Jun

Sydney has won its third major conference in as many weeks, adding a $15.6 million insurance congress to its June score card.

Tourism Australia announce dates for Dreamtime 2009 - 16th Jun

Tourism Australia ’s Business Events team is pleased to announce the dates for Dreamtime 2009, the premier event for the incentive market. Dreamtime will be held between Saturday 10 October to Sunday 18 October, 2009.

$30 million injection as International Nursing Congress meets in Melbourne - 16th Jun

Melbourne has won the right to host the International Council of Nurses (ICN) Congress, which is expected to attract more than 6000 delegates and inject more than $30 million into the Victorian economy.

Moreton Hire appoints mergers and acquisitions manager - 13th Jun

Leading exhibition and event hire company, Moreton Hire, has formalised its intention to actively pursue growth through mergers and acquisitions with the appointment of Moreton Hire Group chief financial officer, Deborah Christian, as mergers and acquisitions manager.

The quest for sustainable native timber to build a new convention centre - 12th Jun

As part of achieving a ‘6 Star Green Star’ certification for the new Melbourne Convention Centre, Plenary Group and its construction contractor Brookfield Multiplex, needed to source a forest that was able to supply sustainable Australian native timber to cover 8500 ....

Motorola Introduces MOTOTRBO™ Digital Two-way Radio system in Australia - 11th Jun

Motorola, Inc. today announced the availability of its MOTOTRBO™ professional digital two-way radio system in Australia , bringing a host of new features including global positioning system (GPS) and data to radio users.

ZOOM Productions wins international multimedia business - 11th Jun

Australian multimedia organisation, ZOOM Productions, is winning accolades internationally for its standard of service and willingness to adopt new technologies.

Centre Wins World Travel Award – for the Third Year - 11th Jun

The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre has won the World Travel Award for Australasia ’s Leading Conference Centre for the third consecutive year.

Icon conference centre receives thumbs up from first clients - 9th Jun

Heritage Queenstown has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from delegates attending the first events at the new Icon Conference Centre.

Cheeky Food Group Teams Up with Melbourne - 6th Jun

Cheeky Food Group has successfully launched their Team Building program into the Melbourne market with two events held at the Carlton Brewhouse.

Sydney Wins Lung Cancer Conference for 8000 Delegates - 5th Jun

Sydney will take a lead role in the fight against lung cancer after a successful bid to host the World Conference on Lung Cancer for up to 8000 international experts in 2013.

Asian corporates sample Sydney and the red centre as unique business event destinations - 29th May

Business Events Australia’s targeting of new business from Asia was the focus of a high level corporate incentive familiarisation which kicked off in Sydney this week.

Caxton Street Seafood Festival 2008 - 29th May

This year’s Caxton Street Seafood Festival was the most successful to date. 2008 saw the introduction of pre-purchased tickets and an entertainment line-up to rival any outdoor music festival programme.

Mercure Grosvenor Adelaide set to host landmark climate change summit - 29th May

The Mercure Grosvenor Adelaide will welcome the ‘who’s who’ of Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability on 4 and 5 June for the Local Government Association (LGA) of South Australia’s inaugural ‘Beyond Carbon – Local Government Climate Change Summit’.

World Travel Awards comes to Australasia - 29th May

World Travel Awards, described by the acclaimed Wall Street Journal as “the Oscars of the Travel Industry”, is coming to Australia for the first time … the most prestigious global travel and tourism honours ever.

Melbourne to host intern ational experts on Ageing - 29th May

Melbourne has won the right to host the Global Conference of the International Federation of Ageing (IFA), which is expected to attract more than 2,000 delegates, injecting more than $8 million into the Victorian economy.

It’s official; there was more to discover at the Australian Events Expo 2008 - 28th May

The Australian Events Expo (AEE) was staged at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre on the 21st and 22nd of May and was voted by visitors and exhibitors to be a resounding success.

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre pitches in for a worthy cause - 28th May

The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) will once again join with more than 30 other top Victorian restaurants and wineries to raise cash for the Australian Childhood Foundation to help reduce child abuse, family violence and neglect in the community.

Heritage Rotorua achieves Green Globe Benchmarking - 27th May

Heritage Rotorua has recently become the latest Heritage Hotel to become Green Globe benchmarked for sustainability. This achievement represents 92% of all Heritage and CityLife Hotels room inventory now being Green Globe benchmarked.

Melbourne hosts largest environmental event of its kind in Australia - 26th May

ENVIRO 08 was launched by the Environment Minister Gavin Jennings at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC).

VEIC appoints Peter Jones as inaugural Chairman - 26th May

The Victoria Events Industry Council welcomes the appointment of Peter Jones as its inaugural Chairman.

MCEC sets environmental benchmark for meetings industry - 21st May

The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has set an environmental benchmark for the industry, becoming the only convention and exhibition venue in Australia with both Green Globe and Waste Wise accreditation.

Sydney Scores as Golden Oldies Join a Bumper Year - 21st May

Sydney has scored another major win in the international sports arena, having secured the rights to stage the 18th Air New Zealand Golden Oldies World Rugby Festival in 2010.

Immediacy score Victoria's top Events Industry Award - 13th May

Melbourne-based media production company, Immediacy, has won a top accolade at the Meetings & Events Industry Awards (Victoria) in the Special Event Organiser category.

New international rankings put Sydney as Australia 's Leading Business Events City - 13th May

Sydney ’s position as Australia ’s leading business events city has been reconfirmed in the latest International Congress & Convention Association rankings which place Sydney 22nd in the world for business events, with a record 65 meetings in 2007.

ACEM conducting the Executive Certificate in Event Management in Melbourne - 12th May

The Australia Centre for Event Management (ACEM) will be conducting the Executive Certificate in Event Management in Melbourne 2nd - 5th June, 2008. The course will be held in association with the Centre for Tourism and Services Research, Victoria University

World Youth Day 2008 program detailed - 9th May

Times and details of the major events at World Youth Day Sydney 2008 (WYD08) in July have been confirmed today.

The Australian Events Expo Cocktail Party is all about the Conversation - 8th May

On Wednesday 21 May 2008 from 5.30pm, the Australian Events Expo (AEE) Cocktail Party is being held at the Harbours Edge Events Centre in Darling Harbour .

MCEC cooks up a local storm at corporate and special events expo - 8th May

RSVP 08, Australia ’s leading event dedicated to the corporate party and special events industry, returns to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) on 14 and 15 May.

Major events funding welcome, says VEIC - 6th May

Funding allocated to the promotion of Victoria as a business events destination in today’s State Budget is timely and welcome, says VEIC.

SCVB's Biggest Hosted Buyer Program at the Australian Events Expo 2008 - 6th May

The Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB) will mount its biggest ever hosted buyer program for this year’s Australian Events Expo, May 21-22, including its first contingent of buyers from the United States.

Olympic Torch Relay participants fill National Convention Centre - 5th May

Big names and international media packed out Canberra’s National Convention Centre on Wednesday, April 23, as all the Olympic torch bearers were accredited and given their uniforms.

Heritage Queenstown Icon Conference Centre - Opened today and ready for business! - 1st May

Heritage Queenstown's Icon Conference Centre was officially opened today. The event was celebrated at a special luncheon in the brand new Icon Conference Room.

Staging Connections puts AMWAY on Australian stage - 30th Apr

Staging Connections once again linked up with Amway to stage and deliver one of Melbourne ’s largest incentive based business events held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) during April 2008.

Preferred media of today: a mix of digital and live events - 28th Apr

Digital media and face-to-face marketing present the most compelling combination for brands to focus their media activity - making the future for exhibitions and live interactive events rosy, according to Trevor Foley, Chief Executive Officer, Events Industry Alliance, UK.

Phillip Island Nature Park wins bid to host biggest business incentive in Victoria ever - 24th Apr

Phillip Island Nature Parks has hosted approximately 7000 Chinese business people in April, for the Amway China Leadership Seminar Program, in the biggest piece of business the Nature Park has received.

Melbourne : leaving other cities green with envy - 24th Apr

Melbourne is well positioned to embrace the international meetings industry’s demands for “greener” business events, according to a new report released by the Melbourne Convention and Visitors Bureau (MCVB).

Sydney Means Business as SCVB aims for Top Ten - 23rd Apr

The Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau has unveiled plans to put Sydney among the world’s top 10 conference destinations, capitalising on a groundswell of support from industry and government.

Convention centre wins build on Victoria ’s strengths - 22nd Apr

The new Melbourne Convention Centre, taking shape on the banks of the Yarra River , has already won Victorians 23 major opportunities to showcase our strengths in research and innovation to the world.

Darwin ready to host the world - 22nd April

Darwin is gearing up to become Australia ’s newest convention city when the Darwin Convention Centre welcomes its guests in June 2008.

Aussie Outback Station launches facilities for unique corporate meetings and retreats - 22nd Apr

Stretching across 12,000 acres of Lachlan River Country, Burrawang West is a fully operational sheep stud and cattle station which offers corporate guests the chance to experience outback Australia from its luxurious homestead retreat.

Victorian Events Manager of the Year - 22nd Apr

Sofitel Melbourne’s Director of Conferences and Events Sharon Bretz has won the prestigious MEA Award to become "Winner 2007 Victoria Meetings or Events Manager of the Year".

Audited figures show AIME 2008 attendance up by 25% - 21st Apr

Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE) and Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau (MCVB) announced today the audited figures for AIME 2008 and the results of independent research conducted with visitors, hosted buyers and exhibitors.

Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Lights the Way - 21st Apr

The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre is continuing to light the way in environmental initiatives, replacing all 800 lights in its five exhibition halls with new energy efficient fittings.

Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre wows world’s top PCOs - 18th Apr

The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre has hosted some of the world’s leading Professional Conference Organisers (PCOs) at a special site tour and dinner designed to highlight the professionalism and flexibility of the Centre – as well as its world-class setting.

PCOs form their own association in Australia and New Zealand - 17th Apr

Most PCO’s are small business’s who have come under increasing pressure from suppliers and have little bargaining power as individuals - change could be implemented if this industry sector could speak on some issues with one voice.

Australia hosts Amway Greater China’s top achievers - 15th Apr

Amway Greater China’s decision to choose Australia as the destination to reward 7000 of its top distributors this month is a huge win for the business events sector, the Minister for Tourism, the Hon Martin Ferguson MP, said today after speaking at the Gala Dinner last night in Melbourne .

Inspiring and informative Seminar Program finalised for the Australian Events Expo

Finding the time to up skill in the events industry is often hard, so after a very successful seminar program in 2007, organisers for the Australian Events Expo have teamed up again with Meetings & Events Australia to deliver another educational and relevant seminar program that will run alongside the show.

Rising industry star recognised - 14th Apr

Rising star at EVENT PLANNERS AUSTRALIA, Lauren Broadfield-Glass had her professionalism recognised by receiving the MEA and Ungerboeck Systems International Young Professional Scholarship at the Victorian Meetings & Events Industry Awards for Excellence.

Staging Connections in two MEA state wins - 12th Apr

SC Canberra General Manager, Karsten Richert and his team were elated at winning the state award and said that the award was "an outstanding achievement by everyone in the Canberra office, with the team providing quality event solutions even during times of strong change.

IHG awarded Parliament House of Australia catering contract - 11th Apr

IHG has been awarded the contract for provision of catering services to Parliament House in Canberra. Effective as of 1 July 2008 for five years with options to extend, the contract will see IHG manage key catering services within the national seat of Government.

AIME 2007 wins Event of the Year - 11th Apr

The Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau (MCVB), along with Reed Travel Exhibitions, has been awarded Event of the Year for its Asia Pacific Incentives & Meeting Expo (AIME) 2007 at the state level of the prestigious Meetings & Events Australia Industry Awards.

Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau takes out state award - 11th Apr

The Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau (MCVB) has been awarded Best Convention Bureau/Tourist Organisation at the Victorian state level of the prestigious Meetings & Events Australia Industry Awards.

etm presents cheque to the Starlight Children's Foundation - 8th Apr

etm group today presented the Starlight Children’s Foundation with $27,723.47. The money was raised at “A Night Among Stars” fundraising dinner, design and managed by etm staff.

Canberra climbs the summit - 7th Apr

The Canberra Convention Bureau has announced that the national capital is ready for the Australia 2020 Summit , which will be held at Parliament House on Saturday 19 April and Sunday 20 April 2008.

Industry leaders address the challenges as Sydney builds event business - 2nd Apr

Some of Australia ’s leading business events figures met in Sydney yesterday at a special forum to discuss how Sydney can attract more global business events and the challenges the industry faces.

Ride World Youth Day's Coat-Tails - 1st Apr

Sydney is about to host the biggest event in Australian history, World Youth Day (WYD) 2008. This brings surprising benefits to event planners including more public transport, free concerts and events, increased security and best of all: no APEC-style roadblocks.

Sydney Showground transforms into Gladiator Dome - 31st Mar

Sydney Showground’s signature venue, The Dome, was drilled, rigged and transformed from a 7,200 square metre, pillar-less space, into an impressive ‘Gladiator Dome’ for Channel 7’s series of Gladiator, premiering last night, 30 March 2008.

The Australian Events Expo showcases the very best in entertainment - 28th Mar

An ideal way to see and experience everything on offer for any event you may be organising, is to visit this year’s Australian Events Expo (AEE) being held on Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 May 2008 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Sydney Creates new Business Events Forum - 27th Mar

The new forum is a joint initiative of the Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB) and the Tourism Industry Council of New South Wales, and aims to give the city a united approach while capitalising on the combined expertise of its corporate leaders.

More exhibition space remains a priority for Sydney - EEAA - 26th Mar

As expressed in response to the recent O’Neill report, EEAA welcomes any expansion of exhibition space, as intimated in today’s announcement by Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore of her plans to give the city a complete makeover.

High-Tech HD Makeover for Centre’s Video Production Unit - 25th Mar

The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre’s in-house video production unit, Centre Video Production (CVP), can now take on more video production and broadcast projects than ever before, following a major technical upgrade to its editing facilities.

New Novotel Forest Resort Creswick helps reverse brain drain in regional Victoria - 19th Mar

As Victoria ’s largest tourism-based development, the new Novotel Forest Resort Creswick is providing much-needed employment opportunities for the local area as well as attracting highly trained people back to their home town.

Brisbane Marketing wins Meeting Industry accolade - 18th Mar

For the second year running Brisbane Marketing has been named Queensland ’s best Convention Bureau/Tourist Organisation at the Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) Industry Awards ( Queensland ).

Captain Cook Cruises set to sail for WYD08 Papal Boat-a-cade - 17th Mar

WYD08 organisers today announced that Captain Cook Cruises will become the official cruise operator for the event and will provide the official entry vessel for His Holiness - The Sydney 2000.

Sydney Exhibition and Convention Centre wins Industry Award - 17th Mar

The Sydney Exhibition and Convention Centre has won the New South Wales Meetings and Events Industry Award for its achievements as a meeting venue for 2007.

Hilton Hotels in close shave with charity - 12th Mar

Hilton Hotels in Australasia to support the Leukaemia Foundation and participate in Worlds Greatest Shave

Meetings & Events Australia to manage the AEE Seminar Program - 12th Mar

After a very successful program in 2007, MEA will manage an informative and relevant seminar program with a range of topics suited to all event and meeting managers in the corporate, association and government sectors.

Citrus first past the post with new online destination for STC’s Grand Pavilion - 11th Mar

Digital agency Citrus has won a brief to build an online destination for the Sydney Turf Club’s (STC) new $30 million Grand Pavilion at Rosehill Gardens as part of a major marketing push to position the venue as Sydney’s freshest and most exciting event space.

Global industry leaders confirmed for EEAA leader’s forum - 11th Mar

The Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) has confirmed global industry leaders will feature as keynote speakers at this year’s Leader’s Forum, 14-15 April 2008, Sofitel Mansion & Spa Hotel, Werribee , Victoria

Here’s cheers to Sofitel Werribee Park’s Mansion conference offer - 11th Mar

Sofitel Werribee Park Mansion & Spa has just launched a new conference incentive for the months of May and June.

Hurdle into Beijing Olympic contention with an Accor Hotel Stay this autumn - 11th Mar

Book an Accor hotel in Australia before 31 May and put yourself on the blocks for Olympic glory

Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre wins Top Award from Variety International - 10th Mar

Variety, the Children’s Charity (NSW) is honoured to announce the SCEC as the recipient of Variety International's Corporate Award for 2008, the organisation's highest award presented to corporate sponsors who have demonstrated outstanding and ongoing support of Variety.

The Best Deluxe Accommodation in Australia - 7th Mar

Crown Promenade Hotel has again been awarded one of the highest honours in the Australian tourism industry, winning the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards for Deluxe Accommodation.

Crown ‘Aussie Icons’ Bowl Off - 6th Mar

Bowlers dressed as lifesavers is not usually de rigueur for team-building of the bowling variety, but when Crown Towers and Crown Promenade Hotel launched its inaugural Wholesale Bowl Off Challenge

Forum to Tackle Challenges as Sydney Ramps up its Events Drive - 6th Mar

One of the world’s leading business events experts will join some of Australia’s top events and tourism heads next month to address a special forum on Sydney’s place on the global meetings stage.

Mercedes-Benz gets on board with World Youth Day - 5th Mar

Organisers from WYD08 welcomed the partnership, which will see Mercedes-Benz provide vehicles from its passenger car and commercial vehicle range for transporting volunteers, officials, VIPs and other dignataries during the week-long event in July.

The Australian Events Expo welcomes New Zealand to the show - 5th Mar

The Australian Events Expo is being held on 21st and 22nd May 2008 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre where you can expect to see a diverse and unique show made up of the most comprehensive selection of event professionals from across Australia .

Accor to launch Pullman Hotels in New Zealand - 4th Mar

Accor will introduce its new 5-star Pullman brand to Auckland , following the announcement today that a Pullman hotel will be developed out of the former New Zealand Reserve Bank in Customs Street , in the heart of the central business district.

Another environmental accolade for Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - 3rd Mar

The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre has won the prestigious ‘Best Environmental Supplier Award’ at the Asia Pacific’s premier event for the business events industry.

SCVB Hails AIME a Success for Sydney - Feb 29th

The Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau has hailed AIME 2008 as a great success for the harbour city, with the Bureau’s record-size stand drawing a huge number of buyers.

Having fun with folk at the National!

Planning to be in Canberra at Easter? Lucky, lucky you….that’s when the nation’s capital becomes Celebration Central!

IHG to open Crowne Plaza Pelican Waters on Australia’s Sunshine Coast - 29th Feb

IHG continues to expand the Crowne Plaza brand of hotels in Australia. The company today signed a franchise agreement to rebrand the Ramada Pelican Waters on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast as Crowne Plaza Pelican Waters Golf Resort and Spa on 1 March 2008.

Centre Makes its Mark on Local Park - 29th Feb

The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre demonstrated its commitment to the environment and its local community this week when its staff members collected litter from Pyrmont’s Wentworth Park for Business Clean Up Day on February 26, 2008.

AIME 2008 hosted buyers increase by 34% and total attendance by 24% - 25th Feb

Statistics just out show Asia Pacific’s premier event for the business events industry, AIME 2008, held in Melbourne last week, achieved a record attendance.

Business leaders appointed to key marketing organisation - 21st Feb

Joining the Authority are Douglas Gautier - Chief Executive of the Adelaide Festival Centre, Chris Ehmann - General Manager of the Hilton Adelaide, and Stephen Yarwood, Adelaide City Councillor and Principal Town Planner at the City of Playford.

Moreton Hire executive chairman appointed to Flight Centre Limited Board - 21st Feb

FLIGHT Centre Limited’s (FLT) Board of Directors has appointed Peter Morahan as the company’s non executive chairman.

EEAA risk management accreditation now a requirement for the industry - 20th Feb

The Exhibition and Event Association of Australia (EEAA) is urging all organisations in the exhibition and event sector to gain risk management accreditation, a requirement for EEAA members which aims to provide a safe working environment for all in the industry.

Heritage Queenstown new ICON Conference Centre - 20th Feb

Tourism Award-winning Heritage Queenstown announced details of their soon to open ICON Conference Centre at AIME (Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo) in Melbourne today.

O’Neill Report deeply flawed, say leading exhibition companies - 19th Feb

Exhibition Organisers’ Coalition recommends thorough economic impact analysis, calls on NSW Government to delay implementation of report recommendations

Sofitel Wentworth Sydney Unveils Futuristic Boardroom - 19th Feb

Sofitel Wentworth Sydney has unveiled one of the most sophisticated hotel boardrooms in Australia, the latest stage in a $10m enhancement for the landmark hotel.

Mercure Hotels launch carbon-neutral conferencing - 19th Feb

Mercure hotels across Australia have gone green on conferencing, with its new Mercure Meetings initiative the first to offer a national Carbon Neutral Conferencing product. The new product was launched at AIME in Melbourne today.

Tourism Australia celebrates 10 years of business events partnerships in Asia - 19th Feb

Australia will be looking to consolidate its credentials as a business events destination for the corporate meetings and incentives market, when the 10th Team Australia Business Events Educational (TABEE) trade mission kicks off in Macau next month.

New Business Events Australia brand rolled out at AIME 2008 - 19th Feb

Tourism Australia has today announced the roll out of a new brand Business Events Australia, to underpin future marketing efforts to position Australia as a world-class business events destination, at the Asia-Pacific Incentive and Meetings Expo (AIME) 2008 in Melbourne

Sydney Unveils New-Look Event Planners Guide - 19th Feb

The Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau has released the latest edition of its successful Sydney and New South Wales Event Planners Guide, redesigned for 2008 to create an essential tool for planning spectacular events in the harbour city and beyond.

Tom Nutley appointed president of Reed Travel Exhibitions - 19th Feb

Tom Nutley is retiring in March after more than 25 years as chairman of Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE). He has been appointed to the new part-time consultancy position of non-executive president of RTE, starting in April.

Centre’s Calendar Filled with Major Events for 2008 - 18th Feb

From the scientific to the spiritual, the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre will host some of the most important events in Australia.

Australia’s newest convention centre reveals bold new identity - 18th Feb

Australia’s newest icon, a multi million dollar convention centre in central Melbourne , has unveiled its bold new identity.

Perth Concert Hall wins Best Venue Caterer for 7th consecutive year - 15th Feb

The 2007 James Squire Restaurant & Catering Industry Association (R&CIA) Awards for Excellence took place on Monday 4th February 2008. Perth Concert Hall, managed by AEG Ogden, won the award for ‘Best Venue Caterer’ for the 7th consecutive year.

V8 Off to a Screaming Start

The V8 Supercar Championship Series begins in Adelaide next month with the Series being officially launched in Melbourne last week.

Darwin ready to host the world - 14th Feb

Opening on schedule in June 2008 and ready to host the world, the spectacular Darwin Convention Centre is the architectural showpiece of the AUD1billion Darwin Waterfront redevelopment.

EEAA statement on future plans for major Sydney exhibition venues - 14th Feb

The EEAA fully supports any initiative that will contribute to the growth of the industry, such as the expansion of existing exhibition and conference facilities as recommended in the ‘Review into Sydney Convention and Exhibition Space’ report released earlier this week by John O’Neill for the NSW Government.

Sydney Welcomes Plan to Expand Convention and Exhibition Space - 12th Feb

Sydney’s key business events body, the Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau, today welcomed the findings of a new report calling for an expansion of the city’s convention and exhibition facilities.

Green-Friendly Australia Day Lunch Advances Australia’s Best Fare - 12th Feb

The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre was the venue for one of Australia’s largest corporate lunches last month, with 1500 guests at the Australia Day Council of NSW function enjoying gourmet food from around the country.

Tourism Australia rolls out new Business Events Australia brand at AIME 2008 - 12th Feb

As part of its strengthened commitment to promoting Australia as a world-class Business Events destination, Tourism Australia is rolling out a new brand to underpin all marketing to position Australia as a Business Events destination.

Staging Connections announces move into state of the art event facility - 11th Feb

Staging Connections Group today announced that its four Victorian based event services businesses will move into a purpose built state-of-the-art centre of excellence in Oakleigh in July 2008

Brisbane marketing appoints new CEO - 10th Feb

Brisbane Marketing Executive Chairman Ian Klug has announced the appointment of John Aitken as the new Chief Executive Officer.

The Australian Events Expo exhibition floor selling well - 8th Feb

The upcoming Australian Events Expo is proving to be a much anticipated show for the events industry with over 70% of the exhibition floor already sold to a diverse range of national suppliers to the business, corporate, association, incentive and festival events industry.

AIME goes to new heights to engage and entertain - 8th Feb

Crocodiles, pirates, a Showgirl direct from Las Vegas, one of Australia’s leading female vocalists and a range of prizes valued up to $5,200 are just some of the unique attractions and entertainment on offer at the AIME 2008 exhibition in Melbourne later this month.

Youth Day $100m over budget - SMH 26th Nov

Australia to take centre stage at EIBTM - 1st Dec

Australia will have its biggest presence ever at EIBTM 2008, the annual global meetings and incentive exhibition held in Barcelona, Spain, helping to showcase its credentials as a destination for staging world-class business events.

Crisis claims Adelaide Motor Show - SMH 28th Nov

The global economic downturn has claimed the Adelaide Motor Show with organisers cancelling next year's event.

Australian exhibitors gear up for AIME 09 - 26th Nov