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References and Links

Event Industry Associations

ISES Australia

The International Special Events Society represents the interests of event producers, managers and suppliers working primarily in the corporate sector.

FEA

The Festivals & Events Association members work primarily in public events.

MEA

The Meetings & Events Australia covers the conference industry. Associated with many conferences are special events such as opening and closing ceremonies and gala dinners.

EEAA

Exhibition & Events Association of Australia primarily focussed on the Exhibition industry.

EIA (WA)

The Events Industry Association (WA) is the peak events organisation in Western Australia

AEIA

Australian Entertainment Industry Association is the peak employer body in the art and entertainment industry, registered with the Australian Industrial Relations Commission since 1917.

ISES

International Special Events Society US headquarters site. Features a searchable database of ISES members worldwide. 

IFEA International Festivals & Events Association

Other Industry Associations

AALARA

The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association

AIM

Australian Institute of Management

AIPP

Australian Institute of Professional Photography

ASIAL

Australian Security Industry Association Limited

ATEC

Australian Tourism Export Council

ATS

Australian Technology Showcase

BKSTS

The Moving Film Society

IAAPA

International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions

ILDA

International Laser Display Association

MEAA

Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance

NSAA

National Speakers Association of Australia

PATA

Pacific Asia Travel Association

PRIA Public Relations Institute of Australia

R&CA

Restaurant & Catering Association

SUVA

Sydney's Unique Venues Association

VECCI

Victorian Employers Chamber of Commerce and Industry

VMA

Venue Management Association


Tourism and Convention Bureaux

AUSTRALIA

Adelaide Convention & Tourism Authority

Brisbane Marketing Convention Bureau

Canberra Convention Bureau

Cairns and Region Convention Bureau

Gold Coast Tourist Bureau

Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau

Northern Territory Convention Bureau

Perth Convention Bureau

Queensland Tourism & Travel Corporation

South Australian Tourism Commission

Sydney Convention & Visitors Bureau

Sunshine Coast Convention Bureau

Tasmanian Convention Bureau

Thredbo Tourism

Tourism NSW

Tourism Queensland

Tourism Victoria

Townsville Convention Bureau

Whitsunday Tourism

NEARBY

Conventions and Incentives New Zealand


Research, Management Systems, Magazines and other useful links

Australian Centre for Event Management Based at UTS the ACEM runs conferences and training for the festival and event industry

CRC Sustainable Tourism Another source of research on the Tourism industry, including Business Tourism.

Dramatic Online The online home for Australian Arts workers

Event Project Management System by Bill O’Toole Bill O’Toole is a lecturer in the Executive Certificate in Event Management and Marketing at University of Technology, Sydney.

JuliusMedia – Publishers of CX - a monthly magazine for the technical minded of our industry.

OVERSEAS SITES

Event Management Body of Knowledge - This project is aimed at developing a knowledge domain structure as a captured and therefore explicit starting point for a multi-national and multi-disciplinary discussion on a global Event Management Body of Knowledge (EMBOK). Reviews, comments, and contributions are encouraged.

The Institute of Events Management is a collective body of event industry professionals committed to high standards of service. The Institute is a forum where professional associations, event industry professionals and individuals aspiring to become professional, can work together to achieve a number of goals in respect of industry professionalism

UK Centre for Events Management Launched in September 2000, the Centre has enabled us to consolidate our position as the leading UK provider of event education and provides impetus and focus for further developing education, training, research and consultancy.

Meetpie.com (UK)  –  The publications and the exhibition are exclusively focused on the world of conferences, meetings, seminars, conventions, incentive travel programmes, product launches and training. The site features online News and Jobs sections plus an online forum.

Special Events Magazine (USA)  – Published by Intertec Publishing and has no connection with Australasian SpecialEvents.The site now contains much of the content from the print magazine.

The Special Event (USA) – The largest annual trade show in the US for the Special Event industry. Held in January each year The Special Event attracts over 5,000 visitors.

WorldofEvents.net (UK) - A very useful site with loads of links and information. Includes a publications section with information on many industry titles.


Federal and State Government departments

FEDERAL

Austrade Information on export assistance, research and development grants etc.

Australian Customs Service Import / Export regulations

Australian Securities & Investments Commission Incorporation of companies

Australian Bureau of Statistics Australia's official statistical organisation

Business Entry Point Federal Government website providing information for business and links to most major government departments

NSW

Events NSW provides event organisers, volunteers and the community with information about planning, assisting and enjoying the diverse range of events around New South Wales.

Resource NSW Useful information on recycling and waste minimisation.

NSW RTA resources for Special Event organisers

NSW Department of Industrial Relations Assistance and information on State awards and agreements. Information for small business, also NEIS information