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Of the grand order of folio leviathans, the Sperm Whale and the Right Whale are by far the most noteworthy. They are the only whales regularly hunted by man. To the Nantucketer, they present the two extremes of all the known varieties of the whale. As the external difference between them is mainly observable in their heads; and as a head of each is this moment hanging from the Pequod's side.

November wrap

November 24, 2023
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Posted by Trevor Connell

It’s been a few weeks since I’ve done an update and for good reason.  Like the rest of the event industry …

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November 24, 2023
Posted by Trevor Connell

John Cain Arena: Australia’s Most Versatile Venue?

November 23, 2023
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Posted by ASE News

The nation’s most versatile venue isn’t afraid of the toughest turnarounds – story by John Cain Arena Venue Manager, Kerry Gassner …

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November 23, 2023
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MEA announces new board of directors and office bearers

November 23, 2023
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At its 2023 Annual General Meeting on 21 November, Meetings & Events Australia announced that Oliver Sheer, Benjamin Ferry and Craig …

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November 23, 2023
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AIME 2024 Knowledge Program Keynote Speaker, Sebastian Terry

November 23, 2023
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The theme for AIME’s 2024 Knowledge Program is “The 4Ps of GLOCALISATION” and will explore the relationship between global insights and …

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November 23, 2023
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New social impact specialist joins BESydney team

November 23, 2023
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Posted by ASE News

As part of Business Event Sydney’s (BESydney) Change Starts Here agenda, it has engaged a Social Impact Specialist to drive the …

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November 23, 2023
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Moving the dial on diversity in STEM

November 23, 2023
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Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland welcomed women from across the world for a conference on the importance of diversity and inclusion of women …

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November 23, 2023
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Goodbye Coronacast – and where are we at with COVID-19?

November 13, 2023
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Posted by Trevor Connell

During 2020 and 2021 I did my best to keep readers up to date with how COVID-19 was impacting our industry. …

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November 13, 2023
Posted by Trevor Connell

Voluntary de-registration of Business Events Council of Australia

November 13, 2023
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Posted by BECA

After 29 years as the national voice for business events, the Business Events Council of Australia (BECA) has been voluntarily de-registered …

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November 13, 2023
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Australian Business Events Association adds two Directors to its Board

November 6, 2023
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The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA), the peak body for the Business Events industry, proudly announces the appointment of two additional …

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November 6, 2023
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MCEC exceeds expectations in 2022-23 as business bounces back

November 3, 2023
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In 2022-23, the first full year of operation since the pandemic, MCEC exceeded expectations, hosting 694 events, welcoming more than 2.6 …

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November 3, 2023
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Doltone House awarded catering tender for Sydney Town Hall

November 3, 2023
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After a very competitive tender process, Doltone House is thrilled to announce that we been selected as the successful ‘Venue Management …

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November 3, 2023
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Tourism Australia sponsors MEA outstanding contribution award

November 3, 2023
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Meetings & Events Australia (MEA) is thrilled to announce Tourism Australia will sponsor the Outstanding Contribution Award category of the 2023 …

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November 3, 2023
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Where will AI take the Business Events Industry

October 31, 2023
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Posted by AIME

AIME Event Director, Silke Calder takes a deep dive into AI As the AIME Event Director, I am constantly immersed in …

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October 31, 2023
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Was SxSW a success or a sucker?

October 30, 2023
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Posted by Trevor Connell

Well it depends on who you talk to. As you would expect the organisers, Destination NSW and the main venue all …

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October 30, 2023
Posted by Trevor Connell

New Change Starts Here Strategic Agenda for BESydney 

October 27, 2023
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Business Events Sydney (BESydney) has unveiled its new Change Starts Here strategic agenda aimed at sharing the depth of possibilities for …

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October 27, 2023
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Epic new Scene Change ads show how LED transforms events

October 24, 2023
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LED screens are becoming a must-have for important corporate events, creating a dramatic presence far beyond projected images. They act as …

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October 24, 2023
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All-female tech team powers women’s leadership conference at MCEC

October 20, 2023
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An exclusively female technology team from Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre produced the Chief Executive Women (CEW) Leadership Summit, which was …

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October 20, 2023
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Are double-digit cost increases for expos sustainable?

October 17, 2023
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Posted by Gary Fitz-Roy

Gary FitzRoy looks at the price increases being foisted on expo organisers. In a concerning development for the exhibition industry, some …

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October 17, 2023
Posted by Gary Fitz-Roy

2023 MEA awards program opens for applications

October 16, 2023
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Posted by Trevor Connell

With a history of recognising excellence in the events industry, Meetings & Events Australia’s Awards Program has celebrated the achievements of …

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October 16, 2023
Posted by Trevor Connell

SxSW opens this weekend and it is getting plenty of hype.

October 11, 2023
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Posted by Trevor Connell

So some observations. There are four streams – Tech & Innovation, Games, Music and Screen. From the point of view of …

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October 11, 2023
Posted by Trevor Connell

Christchurch to host premiere climate adaptation conference

October 10, 2023
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Photo: UC Distinguished Professor Steven Ratuva, Professor Bronwyn Hayward and Professor Shaun Ogilvie — co-convenors of AF2025.   An international climate adaptation …

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October 10, 2023
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BESydney wins inaugural Global Impact Award

October 9, 2023
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Business Events Sydney (BESydney) has won the inaugural Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) and #MEET4IMPACT Impact Award for destination management organisations committed …

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October 9, 2023
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Event industry loses the true “Exhibition Junkie”

September 27, 2023
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Posted by Trevor Connell

Vale Rodd Craig In mid-2020 I had a call from Rodd Craig who shared his concern for the mental health of …

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September 27, 2023
Posted by Trevor Connell

AIME wins at the Australian Event Awards

September 19, 2023
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The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) has been awarded Best Exhibition or Trade Show at the 2023 Australian Event …

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September 19, 2023
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Inaugural New Zealand Business Events Week elevates sector

September 18, 2023
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New Zealand’s first Business Events Week launches today (18 September 2023) with the Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) Annual Conference in …

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September 18, 2023
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Milestone Creative Australia wins national award for ‘Best Achievement in Marketing or Communications’

September 18, 2023
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Milestone Creative Australia took out the National Award for “Best Achievement in Marketing or Communications” at the prestigious Australian Event Awards. …

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September 18, 2023
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2023 Australian Event Award winners announced

September 15, 2023
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Posted by Trevor Connell

The 2023 Australian Event Awards were presented on Wednesday night in suburban Bankstown. 33 awards were presented. The major winners included Vivid …

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September 15, 2023
Posted by Trevor Connell

MEAgraduates another regional NSW rising star

September 12, 2023
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Posted by ASE News

Following the recent announcement of three accomplished graduates, Meetings & Events Australia (MEA) is delighted to shine a spotlight on yet …

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September 12, 2023
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Mud and insurance – how festivals are suffering

September 12, 2023
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Posted by Trevor Connell

I enjoy checking out reports and photos from the annual Burning Man Festival held in a normally barren desert. This year …

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September 12, 2023
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Australian Event Awards highlights production partners for 2023 ceremony

September 11, 2023
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In just two days, the curtain will be lifted, unveiling the best of the best at the 15th Australian Event Awards …

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September 11, 2023
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AWISA response to cancellation of 2024 exhibition

August 31, 2023
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To the Industry, The AWISA Board are disappointed to advise that the AWISA Exhibition planned for July 2024 has been cancelled. …

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August 31, 2023
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Why an individual responded to a Senate inquiry on behalf of the event industry

August 30, 2023
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Posted by Simon Thewlis

As a concerned, long-time member of the event industry I felt that someone had to represent the industry at the Senate …

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August 30, 2023
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Broken Hill to benefit as MEA graduates another student

August 29, 2023
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After recently announcing two new graduates, Meetings & Events Australia (MEA) is thrilled to announce that it has graduated yet another …

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August 29, 2023
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Knocking on Wood – Australia’s Biggest Wood and Cabinet Making expo bows out

August 29, 2023
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Posted by Gary Fitz-Roy

In a turn of events that has left the exhibition industry reeling, the country’s largest annual event for the Wood and …

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August 29, 2023
Posted by Gary Fitz-Roy

SkillCentred, building on Gympie Music Muster’s future

August 22, 2023
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With only a week to go until the music officially begins, the Gympie Music Muster site in the Amamoor State Forest …

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August 22, 2023
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Exhibition charges (like a bull!)

August 22, 2023
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Posted by Julius Grafton

Just read Fitz-Roy’s brave takedown of the exhibition suppliers. Gutsy! As a three decade veteran of trade shows, I recall planning …

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August 22, 2023
Posted by Julius Grafton

Record value for business events post-MEETINGS 2023

August 22, 2023
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Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading annual business events exhibition, MEETINGS broke records this year for the projected value of business it generated. …

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August 22, 2023
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How much should you pay for power to an exhibition stand?

August 22, 2023
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Posted by Gary Fitz-Roy

The monopolistic price gouging by certain suppliers and venues is poised to cause significant and lasting repercussions within the industry and …

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August 22, 2023
Posted by Gary Fitz-Roy

What a week

August 18, 2023
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Posted by Trevor Connell

When the announcement came out about Australia and New Zealand winning the hosting rights to the FIFA Women’s World Cup it …

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August 18, 2023
Posted by Trevor Connell

Have your say on event sustainability

August 18, 2023
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The international standard for event sustainability (ISO 20121) is up for a ten year review.  ISO 20121: Event Sustainability Management Systems …

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August 18, 2023
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ABEA constructive in Canberra

August 18, 2023
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The Australian Business Events Association have been busy with a roadshow to each state to explain the purpose of the association …

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August 18, 2023
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Unspoken concerns loom over the Exhibition Industry

August 15, 2023
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Posted by Gary Fitz-Roy

Gary FitzRoy shares his conceren about the future of the exhibition industry

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August 15, 2023
Posted by Gary Fitz-Roy

Finalists announced in the Australian Event Awards

August 15, 2023
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Posted by Trevor Connell

The expert judging panel of the Australian Event Awards have named the best Events in Australia, together with a host of …

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August 15, 2023
Posted by Trevor Connell

Sydney scores FIFA Women’s Football Convention 2023 

August 15, 2023
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Posted by Trevor Connell

Sydney has secured the second edition of the FIFA Women’s Football Convention from 18 – 19 August 2023 to conclude the …

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August 15, 2023
Posted by Trevor Connell

New Zealand Business Events welcomes end to COVID requirements

August 15, 2023
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Posted by Trevor Connell

Business Events Industry Aotearoa welcomes the lifting of all New Zealand’s COVID-19 restrictions from today (15 August 2023). The New Zealand …

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August 15, 2023
Posted by Trevor Connell

Meetings 2023 wrap – Wellington and New Zealand on show

July 31, 2023
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Posted by Trevor Connell

ASE was pleased to visit Wellington New Zealand as a hosted media for Meetings 2023 – first, some general observations For …

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July 31, 2023
Posted by Trevor Connell

Meetings 2023 shows off Wellington’s new convention centre

July 31, 2023
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Posted by Trevor Connell

Meetings 2023 was hosted at the Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre. This venue is owned by the Wellington City Council and managed …

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July 31, 2023
Posted by Trevor Connell

What does Wellington’s new convention centre have to offer?

July 31, 2023
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Posted by Trevor Connell

Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre is owned by the Wellington City Council and managed through Tākina Events, a partnership combining the Tākina …

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July 31, 2023
Posted by Trevor Connell

Big questions being asked at one-day Sydney Incentivise Live conference

July 28, 2023
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Posted by Trevor Connell

Incentivise Live, the Society of Incentive Travel Excellence ANZ one-day conference in Sydney on Monday, August 7,will be asking some big …

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July 28, 2023
Posted by Trevor Connell

Meetings 2023 wraps with an Absolutely Fabulous party

July 28, 2023
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Posted by Trevor Connell

After a week of connecting and doing business, the MEETINGS 2023 finale for 675 guests was all about celebrating, in true …

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July 28, 2023
Posted by Trevor Connell

So the plug has been pulled on the Melbourne Commonwealth Games

July 27, 2023
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Posted by Trevor Connell

There is a lot being said in the mainstream media about Dan Andrews pulling the plug on the Melbourne Comm Games …

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July 27, 2023
Posted by Trevor Connell

Why did Meetings2023 hosted buyers make a dinosaur?

July 27, 2023
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Posted by Trevor Connell

Wētā Workshop is an award-winning film effects company that service the world’s creative industries. Their crew have worked on many well-known …

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July 27, 2023
Posted by Trevor Connell

Queenstown NZ’s ambitious plan to achieve carbon zero by 2030

July 27, 2023
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Posted by Trevor Connell

Queenstown sits on the shores of Lake Wakatipu at the lower end of New Zealand’s South Island. It is a pristine area …

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July 27, 2023
Posted by Trevor Connell

When an event manager goes to jail, and cash deals

July 25, 2023
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Posted by Trevor Connell

OK Helen Rosamond is not the first dodgy event manager to surface in Sydney (I reckon that would have been a …

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July 25, 2023
Posted by Trevor Connell

A Wake-up call for the Events Industry: The Victorian decision and the uncertain horizon

July 25, 2023
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Posted by Gary Fitz-Roy

The events industry has always been a dynamic and ever-evolving field, subject to various factors that shape its trajectory. As we …

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July 25, 2023
Posted by Gary Fitz-Roy

GABS regional craft beer and wine events to be joined by ‘Finer Drop’ event in Sydney 

July 25, 2023
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Posted by ASE News

A new partnership agreement signed between the Schwartz Family Company and Spectapular Enterprises – organisers of the Great Australasian Beer SpecTAPular (GABS) – …

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July 25, 2023
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New Zealand’s Business Events industry set to meet in Marlborough

July 25, 2023
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Registrations are open for Business Events Industry Aotearoa’s (BEIA) annual conference in Marlborough which kicks off New Zealand’s inaugural Business Events …

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July 25, 2023
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Design revealed for Geelong Centre

July 25, 2023
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The Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre precinct development is a step closer to reality with the selection of the preferred bidder …

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July 25, 2023
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Commonwealth Games tourism support package is welcomed, but critical gaps need further consideration

July 19, 2023
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VTIC welcomed the separate $150 million fund to support development of worker  accommodation in regional Victoria, which has been an enormous …

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July 19, 2023
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Melissa Brown appointed inaugural CEO of ABEA

July 17, 2023
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Posted by ASE News

The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) has today announced the appointment of its inaugural CEO, Melissa Brown.   Melissa Brown brings …

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July 17, 2023
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FCM Meetings & Events delivers record-breaking Flichella

July 14, 2023
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 FCM  Meetings & Events  General Manager, Simone Seiler, said the ‘Future is Neon’ theme was fitting as it complemented FCTG’s commitment to supporting the ‘Brightness of Future’ of all employees.

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July 14, 2023
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International Mining Congress lands in Brisbane for first time

July 14, 2023
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The International World Mining Congress has come to Australia for the first time since the association was formed in Europe in …

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July 14, 2023
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Cvent Event Industry Report analyses emerging trends impacting event professionals in Australia

July 14, 2023
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Despite rising costs and inflation, 76% of event professionals plan to increase their total volume of events in 2023, highlighting critical importance of face-to-face experiences to drive business  

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July 14, 2023
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Joanna Matthew joins Associations Forum as CEO

July 7, 2023
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Joanna Matthew named as incoming Chief Executive Officer of Associations Forum Joanna Matthew Joanna was previously at Save The Children Wellington …

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July 7, 2023
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Arinex and Joyn combine forces to create The Arinex Group 

July 7, 2023
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Joyn, a leading event technology platform, has announced that it has acquired Arinex, the largest Australian owned business event management company. …

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July 7, 2023
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Rotorua to host Business Events Industry Aotearoa’s MEETINGS 2024

July 4, 2023
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Rotorua has been named host city for New Zealand’s 28th national business events showcase, MEETINGS to be held at the Energy …

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July 4, 2023
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Australian Business Events Association officially launches with release of its first 90 Day Plan 

July 3, 2023
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The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) has officially kicked-off and to mark the occasion has released its first 90-Day Plan to …

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July 3, 2023
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Wellington celebrates a milestone MEETINGS 2023

June 27, 2023
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New Zealand’s only national tradeshow for the business events industry has been dubbed a triumph for the capital, celebrating many milestones …

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June 27, 2023
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Record 135M target in sights for NZ business events

June 27, 2023
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Tourism New Zealand are targeting a record $135m worth of international conferences that will support sector and country recovery over the coming years.

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June 27, 2023
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New Zealand business events sector on track for sustainable growth

June 22, 2023
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Business Events Industry Aotearoa’s MEETINGS 2023 winds up in Wellington today after two days packed with over 6,000 meetings, networking functions …

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June 22, 2023
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First Business Events Week for New Zealand

June 22, 2023
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Aotearoa New Zealand’s business events sector is set to celebrate and collaborate this September during a week-long forum focusing on future …

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June 22, 2023
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Business events industry welcomed to Wellington

June 22, 2023
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A group of 680 leading business events professionals were welcomed to New Zealand’s capital last night (Tuesday 20 June) with a …

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June 22, 2023
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International business event organisers convene in Wellington

June 22, 2023
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Over 1,000 business events industry professionals have arrived in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, New Zealand for Business Events Industry Aotearoa’s MEETINGS 2023 exhibition. New …

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June 22, 2023
Posted by ASE News

This week’s wrap

June 19, 2023
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Posted by Trevor Connell

Following the disruption of 2020 – 2021 (which is still being felt in 2022) is the Australian event industry back on …

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June 19, 2023
Posted by Trevor Connell

Tackling the issues confronting MEA and the event industry

June 18, 2023
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Posted by Trevor Connell

At the recent MEA Evolve conference ASE caught up two members of the board to discuss the future of the event …

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June 18, 2023
Posted by Trevor Connell

Meet some of the MEA Award winners

June 18, 2023
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Posted by Trevor Connell

The 2023 MEA conference saw the welcome return of the MEA Awards with the qualifying period covering both 2021 and 2022. …

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June 18, 2023
Posted by Trevor Connell

Susan Harris scores Platinum at MEA Awards

June 16, 2023
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Posted by ASE News

 Excellence in event management proved the winning formula for Susan Harris, Managing Director and Event Director of Absolute Events & Marketing. …

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June 16, 2023
Posted by ASE News

Make Diversity and Inclusion a Part of Every Business Event

June 14, 2023
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We all know events have an extensive planning process. Sydney WorldPride 2023 showcased how to incorporate diversity and inclusion into major …

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June 14, 2023
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Australian Business Events Association reveals industry-wide inclusivity with Membership Prospectus

June 14, 2023
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The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) has revealed its Membership Prospectus geared towards engaging all sectors of the business events industry.  …

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June 14, 2023
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Has 2022 been too good to be true, and can it continue?

June 14, 2023
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Posted by Gary Fitz-Roy

A new report from the USA exhibition industry may support growing concern that the industry could face significant challenges and could …

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June 14, 2023
Posted by Gary Fitz-Roy

Julius Grafton fights back after ‘immoral victory’

June 14, 2023
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Posted by ASE News

30 years after he founded ENTECH, now a national touring roadshow for the audio visual industry, Julius Grafton has branched out …

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June 14, 2023
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New Zealand’s business events capability on show at MEETINGS 2023

June 14, 2023
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New Zealand’s capital, Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington is set to host New Zealand’s largest business events showcase MEETINGS 2023 next week, the …

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June 14, 2023
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2021 – 2022 MEA National Awards Winners

June 9, 2023
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Australia’s longest operating and largest events industry association, Meetings & Events Australia (MEA), has acknowledged and celebrated excellence and achievements in …

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June 9, 2023
Posted by ASE News

Observations about Event Industry Associations

June 2, 2023
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Simon Baggs shares his observations about the current state of industry representation. Simon Baggs In my perfect world, all sectors of …

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June 2, 2023
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ICMSA readies for three meeting events starting on the same day

June 2, 2023
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Australasia’s oldest professional conference organiser ICMSA has had plenty of industry firsts in its 57 year history but has never managed …

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June 2, 2023
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Australian Business Events Association launching on 3 July 2023 

May 25, 2023
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The Australian Business Events Association, the newly formed peak body for the business events industry announces its board of directors and …

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May 25, 2023
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What the x!?! is the events industry (real question)

May 25, 2023
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Posted by Peter Jones

Peter Jones responds to the formation of the ABEA Back in 2020 – 21 the events industry was in chaos, especially …

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May 25, 2023
Posted by Peter Jones

Update 19th May

May 19, 2023
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Posted by Trevor Connell

Welcome to this week’s update MEA Awards program The MEA awards program appears to be struggling to make a comeback after …

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May 19, 2023
Posted by Trevor Connell

Arinex unveils new brand at 50th anniversary event

May 19, 2023
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Arinex has marked its 50th anniversary by launching a refreshed brand with new logo, and paying tribute to its visionary founder.  …

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May 19, 2023
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MEA NSW state awards presentation

May 19, 2023
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Posted by Trevor Connell

About 100 members gathered at Jones Bay Wharf for a cocktail function to celebrate the NSW state winners in the MEA …

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May 19, 2023
Posted by Trevor Connell

Two massive events in England in two weeks

May 15, 2023
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Posted by Trevor Connell

One played out like a three act opera and the other was a three day party. The Coronation of King Charles …

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May 15, 2023
Posted by Trevor Connell

Now we have a Business Events Association – what about the rest of the event industry?

May 10, 2023
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Posted by Trevor Connell

The amalgamation has been announced of AACB, EEAA and the ACCG into the Australian Business Events Association. The current peak body, …

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May 10, 2023
Posted by Trevor Connell

Hessians on the Field Competition attracts celebrity judges at Robertson Potato Festival

May 9, 2023
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Posted by ASE News

One of Australia’s leading names in fashion and a Southern Highlands local, Collette Dinnegan, has been part of the judging panel …

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May 9, 2023
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AQUARIUS 50 FESTIVAL, 12 – 21 MAY

May 9, 2023
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In 1973, the Aquarius Festival, the bi-annual festival of the Australian Union of Students, was held at Nimbin in northern NSW, …

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May 9, 2023
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MEA acknowledgement of AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS EVENTS ASSOCIATION

May 8, 2023
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Meetings & Events Australia (MEA) acknowledges the creation of the Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) as a new body in the …

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May 8, 2023
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What can event organisers learn from supermarkets?

May 8, 2023
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Posted by Gary Fitz-Roy

All businesses are dependent on sales and they are currently facing unprecedented uncertainty and volatility in their day-to-day business. Expertise Events …

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May 8, 2023
Posted by Gary Fitz-Roy

Wellington ramps up to host MEETINGS for first time ever

May 5, 2023
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Posted by ASE News

The business events industry will converge on New Zealand’s vibrant capital in June for the first time in the event’s 27-year …

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May 5, 2023
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Associations Forum returns to Sydney for the 17th National Conference

May 5, 2023
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Associations Forum returned to Sydney last week for its premier association sector National Conference with over 550 attending from across the …

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May 5, 2023
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MEETINGS 2023 attracts leading international event planners to NZ

May 5, 2023
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Over 230 leading business event organisers from Australia, North America, Singapore and New Zealand have been confirmed as fully hosted buyers …

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May 5, 2023
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Australian Business Events Association to launch on 3 July 2023

May 5, 2023
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In the biggest shake-up of the business events association landscape in over a decade, the Association of Australian Convention Bureaux (AACB), …

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May 5, 2023
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The Robertson Potato Festival – A Mash Made in Heaven

April 26, 2023
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Posted by ASE News

Chip chip hooray! The home of the Big Potato will once again be the staging ground for the Robertson Potato Festival …

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April 26, 2023
Posted by ASE News

Entries are open for The Australian Event Awards 2023 with 15 new categories

April 19, 2023
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Posted by ASE News

Following industry consultation, the Australian Event Awards Team have introduced 15 new categories and reintroduced 6 categories to recognise the entire …

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April 19, 2023
Posted by ASE News

Behind the scenes of the Sydney Mardi Gras with PJ Gahan

April 18, 2023
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Posted by Trevor Connell

The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is the second largest free public event in Australia (after Sydney NYE). But unlike …

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April 18, 2023
Posted by Trevor Connell

Business Events Australia Asia Mega Famil Showcase

April 5, 2023
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Posted by ASE News

Host city Sydney designed an itinerary that highlighted Sydney’s harbour for the Business Events Australia Asia Mega Famil Showcase this week …

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April 5, 2023
Posted by ASE News
Arinex staff plant trees as part of the Wongabel Mabi Forest restoration

Arinex supports Wongabel Mabi Forest restoration

March 31, 2023
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Posted by arinex

Australasian event management company Arinex has become the first to trial a new reforestation project open to business event groups visiting …

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March 31, 2023
Posted by arinex

$2m for Business Events data

March 30, 2023
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Posted by BECA

The Federal Government has today confirmed a $2 million allocation to measure the impact and benefit of business events. The project is …

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March 30, 2023
Posted by BECA

International planners arrive in Australia for the Asia mega famil showcase

March 30, 2023
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Posted by Tourism Australia

The Business Events Australia Asia Mega Famil Showcase has kicked off today with the first group of international planners arriving in Australia for a pre-famil visit ahead of the Sydney program with host city partner Business Events Sydney

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March 30, 2023
Posted by Tourism Australia

AIME drives a projected $200 million in business revenue

March 29, 2023
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Posted by AIME

AIME has today released new insights into the success of their 30-year anniversary show which took place over three days at …

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March 29, 2023
Posted by AIME

March wrap

March 27, 2023
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Posted by Trevor Connell

I love arts festivals and I love Adelaide (I was born there) so it is fantastic to see another successful Mad …

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March 27, 2023
Posted by Trevor Connell

Arinex heads to Cairns for 50th anniversary conference

March 24, 2023
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Posted by ASE News

Nicole Walker In a significant milestone in the 50th anniversary year of Australasian event management company Arinex, around 55 team members …

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March 24, 2023
Posted by ASE News

Australian Event Awards searching for the Events Capital of Australia

March 16, 2023
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Posted by ASE News

The Event Awards has released the opportunity to host its prestigious Ceremony and the associated Event Symposium to all Australian destinations, …

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March 16, 2023
Posted by ASE News

New exhibitors and buyers line up for MEETINGS 2023 in Wellington NZ

March 15, 2023
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Posted by ASE News

Exhibitors and buyers are lining up to be part of New Zealand’s premier business events showcase, MEETINGS 2023 run by Business …

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March 15, 2023
Posted by ASE News

Newcastle to host Australian Regional Tourism Convention 2023

March 15, 2023
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Posted by ASE News

Australian Regional Tourism is pleased to announce that the City of Newcastle will be hosting the 2023 Australian Regional Tourism Convention …

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March 15, 2023
Posted by ASE News

Keys to Wellington’s convention centre, Tākina, handed over to City Council

March 9, 2023
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Posted by ASE News

A major milestone in the lead up to opening of Tākina was celebrated this week with Wellington City Council receiving the …

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March 9, 2023
Posted by ASE News

MEA announces 2023 mentor program in partnership with EventsAir

March 6, 2023
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Posted by ASE News

MEA’s mentor program is back to once again connect event professionals across the country in its tried and proven capacity for …

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March 6, 2023
Posted by ASE News

The AIME wrap – and more

February 27, 2023
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Posted by Trevor Connell

What a weekend! – Sydney is alive again thanks to World Pride. And on Saturday night it was great to be …

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February 27, 2023
Posted by Trevor Connell

AIME’s Marvellous welcome event

February 25, 2023
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Posted by Trevor Connell

I’ve now attended around 25 welcome functions for AIME and like all events there are a few simple things that make …

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February 25, 2023
Posted by Trevor Connell

Registrations now open for Evolve 2023 conference

February 23, 2023
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Posted by ASE News

Australia’s leading conference for event professionals, Evolve 2023 will descend on the Gold Coast over Wednesday 7 – Thursday 8 June …

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February 23, 2023
Posted by ASE News

What does ChatGPT know about AIME?

February 22, 2023
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Posted by Trevor Connell

I asked ChatGPT to write a history of AIME – this is what came back. I’m interested in your thoughts, comments …

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February 22, 2023
Posted by Trevor Connell

AIME bounces back

February 21, 2023
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Posted by Trevor Connell

Let’s face it AIME has had its ups and downs over the previous 30 years (as I reflected in the lead …

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February 21, 2023
Posted by Trevor Connell

New Zealand takes a sustainable stand at AIME

February 20, 2023
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Posted by ASE News

The New Zealand stand at this week’s AIME trade show sets a benchmark for a more sustainable future. Tourism New Zealand …

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February 20, 2023
Posted by ASE News

Brilliant minds and influential innovators team up to showcase Gold Coast’s IQ

February 20, 2023
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Posted by ASE News

Gold Coast’s brand-new eBook The Imagination Collective has been unveiled at Asia Pacific’s leading trade event for the meetings and event …

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February 20, 2023
Posted by ASE News

Te Pae Christchurch commits to CarbonZero

February 20, 2023
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Posted by ASE News

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre has taken the next step in its sustainability journey, drafting an agreement with Toitū Envirocare as …

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February 20, 2023
Posted by ASE News

Atlassian’s Amy Glancey joins BESydney board 

February 20, 2023
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Posted by ASE News

BESydney has welcomed a new Independent Director, Amy Glancey, to the strategic event bidding organisation’s Board. Announcing the appointment, BESydney Chair …

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February 20, 2023
Posted by ASE News

Adelaide to host Dreamtime in 2023

February 11, 2023
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Posted by Tourism Australia

Tourism Australia has announced Adelaide will be the host city for Dreamtime 2023, its signature incentive showcase designed to increase awareness …

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February 11, 2023
Posted by Tourism Australia

A quick update this week

February 10, 2023
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Posted by Trevor Connell

Today I’m packing to head to Melbourne for AIME. I always try to get down on the Saturday to take in …

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February 10, 2023
Posted by Trevor Connell

Virtual and hybrid event interest drops by 75% in 2022 

February 9, 2023
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Posted by ASE News

The fourth quarter of 2022 wrapped up the corporate travel industry’s year of recovery, kept buoyant by strong growth in both …

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February 9, 2023
Posted by ASE News

OK so wrap may not be weekly – but it gets there.

February 3, 2023
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Posted by Trevor Connell

First up… Congratulations to two event industry figures named in the Australia Day honours list Anthony BASTIC AM – For significant …

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February 3, 2023
Posted by Trevor Connell

Reflecting on 30 years of AIME

February 2, 2023
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Posted by Trevor Connell

This year AIME celebrates 30 years and I reckon I have attended around 25 of them. At that time of the …

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February 2, 2023
Posted by Trevor Connell

Australian convention centres join the call for a united industry voice

February 1, 2023
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Posted by ASE News

The Australian Convention Centre Group (ACCG), comprising representatives from the nation’s leading convention and exhibition centres, have passed a resolution to …

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February 1, 2023
Posted by ASE News

Marvel Stadium to host AIME 30 Year Celebration

January 31, 2023
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Posted by AIME

The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) team, in partnership with the Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB), are delighted to announce …

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January 31, 2023
Posted by AIME

Australia’s Convention Bureaux unanimously vote for change

January 31, 2023
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Posted by AACB

Today, the Association of Australian Convention Bureaux (AACB) held a special general meeting of its members to vote on the future …

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January 31, 2023
Posted by AACB

Congratulations to two event industry figures named in the Australia Day honours list

January 27, 2023
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Posted by Trevor Connell

Anthony BASTIC AM – For significant service to the special events industry. Anthony is best known as the creator (with Mary-Anne …

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January 27, 2023
Posted by Trevor Connell

The Olympics Legacy – Great Big Events

January 27, 2023
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Posted by Trevor Connell

From the archive – first published in 2000 The Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games were hailed as the greatest Games …

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January 27, 2023
Posted by Trevor Connell

Longford Grand Prix Expo cancellation fallout

January 23, 2023
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Posted by Trevor Connell

Tasmanian motorsport lovers are shocked at the news of the cancellation of the Longford Grand Prix Expo less than two months …

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January 23, 2023
Posted by Trevor Connell

Welcome to 2023

January 20, 2023
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Posted by Trevor Connell

This time last year we were all approaching 2022 with uncertainty. Could COVID still derail the event industry? Are lockdowns truly …

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January 20, 2023
Posted by Trevor Connell

Destination Gold Coast partner with Evolve 2023

January 18, 2023
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Posted by ASE News

Evolve 2023 will make its return to the Gold Coast, across Wednesday 7 – Thursday 8 June 2023 with the support of Destination Gold Coast.

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January 18, 2023
Posted by ASE News

Building resilient workforces front-and-centre at AIME’s Knowledge Program

January 10, 2023
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Posted by AIME

The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event announced details of its highly anticipated Knowledge Program for 2023 which will include an …

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January 10, 2023
Posted by AIME

Reconnect. Reset. Recharge.

January 10, 2023
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Posted by AIME

COVID devastated what was a thriving and successful industry. The ramifications of the crisis rippled out and was experienced by event …

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January 10, 2023
Posted by AIME

The final wrap for 2022

December 23, 2022
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Posted by Trevor Connell

And so 2022 draws to a close. At the beginning of this year the event industry was still looking at an …

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December 23, 2022
Posted by Trevor Connell

Lateral Events turns 25 and regenerates

December 23, 2022
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Posted by ASE News

Lateral Events, the multi-award winning, independent, creative and diverse full-service event management company, celebrates 25 years with a change in ownership. …

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December 23, 2022
Posted by ASE News

Sydney Showground wins Best Venue Team at the EEAA Awards

December 22, 2022
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Posted by ASE News

In a fantastic celebration of the Australian events industry, event venue Sydney Showground was awarded Best Venue Team at the 2022 Exhibitions …

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December 22, 2022
Posted by ASE News

Expertise Events celebrates with 26 events in 2022

December 22, 2022
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Posted by ASE News

Expertise Events just closed the door on their 26th live event across four states and one territory this calendar year, quite an achievement for a small family business!

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December 22, 2022
Posted by ASE News

MEA announces 2023 conference destination

December 9, 2022
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Posted by ASE News

Australia’s leading conference for event professionals, Evolve 2023 will return to one of the world’s fastest growing regions, the Gold Coast, for the first time since 2006 on Wednesday 7 – Thursday 8 June 2023.

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December 9, 2022
Posted by ASE News

MEA launches 2021-22 Awards program

December 2, 2022
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Posted by ASE News

For over 30 years, Meetings & Events Australia (MEA)’s Awards Program has celebrated the best of the best across the latitude …

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December 2, 2022
Posted by ASE News

Sydney Showground launches new menu, elevating Sydney Royal Fine Food ties.

November 30, 2022
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Posted by ASE News

Premier event venue, Sydney Showground, has launched its new food and beverage menu today, with the organisation elevating its connection to …

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November 30, 2022
Posted by ASE News

Australian Event Awards 2022 Winners

November 25, 2022
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Posted by ASE News

The Australian Event Awards delivered a night to remember on Wednesday night by recognising the best Australian events and achievements that …

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November 25, 2022
Posted by ASE News

The Wrap – 11th November

November 11, 2022
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Posted by Trevor Connell

Events are back but is the industry at risk again? COVID? What COVID? Everyone in the industry knows that events are …

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November 11, 2022
Posted by Trevor Connell

COVID? What COVID?

November 11, 2022
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Posted by Trevor Connell

Everyone in the industry knows that events are going gangbusters at the moment. A combination of pent up demand and the …

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November 11, 2022
Posted by Trevor Connell

Why Event Professionals Should Prioritise Themselves in 2023

November 10, 2022
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Posted by AIME

In addition to being AIMEbassador for AIME 2023, Paula Rowntree is Head of Events, Australian Psychological Society and Founder, The Business …

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November 10, 2022
Posted by AIME

Roslyn McLeod honoured by ICCA

November 9, 2022
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Posted by arinex

Roslyn McLeod OAM, Founder of Professional Conference Organisation Arinex, has been presented with an Honorary Membership of the International Congress and …

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November 9, 2022
Posted by arinex

The Wrap – 4th November

November 4, 2022
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Posted by Trevor Connell

I made a brief visit to Sydney CBD last weekend and felt quite a buzz. Following lockdowns and wet weather it …

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November 4, 2022
Posted by Trevor Connell

Nicole Tingey elected new SITE ANZ president

November 4, 2022
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Posted by Trevor Connell

Nicole Tingey has been elected Society for Incentive Travel Excellence Australia and New Zealand president, replacing Colette Baini who steps down after a two year term. Nicole was most recently SITE ANZ VP of Sponsorship, working with other board members to successfully deliver the inaugural SITE ANZ Conference in Sydney in 2022.

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November 4, 2022
Posted by Trevor Connell

Expertise Events eyes the future with new General Manager

November 4, 2022
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Posted by ASE News

In announcing the move, Gary Fitz-Roy, the company’s founder said, “To a large extent, especially during the last passage of time, Zac, like all of us, has had to perform a number of cross over responsibilities so this is natural progression and makes way for him to take over the running of the business.”

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November 4, 2022
Posted by ASE News

The Wrap – 21st October

October 21, 2022
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Posted by Trevor Connell

To me tourism falls into three broad categories – 1 visiting natural attractions, 2 visiting man-made attractions and 3 events. Yes …

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October 21, 2022
Posted by Trevor Connell

1,000 plus years of IP is going away

October 20, 2022
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Posted by Gary Fitz-Roy

The winds of time are changing too quickly while we struggle to recover.  The announcement this week of the sale of …

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October 20, 2022
Posted by Gary Fitz-Roy

Two New Awards for Those Who Cater to Mature-age Travellers

October 20, 2022
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Posted by ASE News

The Grey Nomad Awards has launched two new gongs for 2022 – one that recognises those caravan and camping spots where …

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October 20, 2022
Posted by ASE News

Surprises from the Australian Regional Tourism Conference

October 20, 2022
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Posted by ASE News

The Australian Regional Tourism Convention, convened by ART, was held in Ballarat last week, incorporating the inaugural Australian Agritourism Conference. Here’s …

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October 20, 2022
Posted by ASE News

The wrap – 14th October

October 14, 2022
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Posted by Trevor Connell

Welcome to the wrap. Remember back in January I published an article looking at where the money from the Business Events …

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October 14, 2022
Posted by Trevor Connell

Do we really need the states?

October 14, 2022
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Posted by Trevor Connell

Back in 2020 I declared that if anything, the overall government response to COVID proved once and for all that the …

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October 14, 2022
Posted by Trevor Connell

New CEO for MCEC

October 14, 2022
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Posted by ASE News

The Hon. John Brumby AO, Chair of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Trust, has today announced the appointment of Natalie O’Brien …

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October 14, 2022
Posted by ASE News

Event Awards nominees announced

October 12, 2022
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Posted by ASE News

Nominees Released for Event Awards 2022 Today, the expert judging panel announced the best Events in Australia, together with a host …

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October 12, 2022
Posted by ASE News

Tourism Portfolio celebrates 20 years

October 4, 2022
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Posted by ASE News

Tourism Portfolio is celebrating 20 years this month, with founder Donna Kessler reflecting on the challenges and successes and the changing …

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October 4, 2022
Posted by ASE News

The weekly wrap – 30th September

September 30, 2022
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Posted by Trevor Connell

It appears that many Australian event producers were pretty impressed by the funeral of QEII. I didn’t get to watch it …

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September 30, 2022
Posted by Trevor Connell

BECA announces review to lead the industry into the future

September 27, 2022
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Posted by BECA

Australia’s peak industry body uniting various business events industry segments, the Business Events Council of Australia (BECA), is leading a review …

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September 27, 2022
Posted by BECA

How we consume news & communicate has changed for ever

September 24, 2022
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Posted by Gary Fitz-Roy

In three short years the world has seen more changes and impacts than most of us have seen in our lifetime! …

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September 24, 2022
Posted by Gary Fitz-Roy

Emma Bowyer finalist in 19th Annual Stevie® Awards for Women in Business

September 23, 2022
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Posted by ASE News

Owner and Managing Director of ICMS Australasia, Emma Bowyer, has been named a Finalist in the Woman of the Year – …

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September 23, 2022
Posted by ASE News

When it comes to events was Queen Elizabeth’s funeral the G.O.A.T?

September 22, 2022
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Posted by Peter Jones

Over 4 billion people watched the Queen’s funeral, making the event the most watched broadcast in history; even more than Princess …

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September 22, 2022
Posted by Peter Jones

The (sometimes) Weekly Wrap – 16th Sept

September 16, 2022
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Posted by Trevor Connell

Event industry coming to terms with snap public holiday. The snap public holiday to mark the “National Day of Mourning for …

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September 16, 2022
Posted by Trevor Connell

Victoria’s National Business Event Program is back

September 16, 2022
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Posted by Melbourne Convention Bureau

Victoria’s National Business Event Program is back: Applications Now Open – Cash grants available to offset organisers costs for business events …

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September 16, 2022
Posted by Melbourne Convention Bureau

TDC training supports NIDA students and beyond

September 16, 2022
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Posted by ASE News

Technical Direction Company has a newly focused training and support initiative to support students and graduates of the VET (Diploma of …

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September 16, 2022
Posted by ASE News

A Gin & Tonic on standby

September 13, 2022
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Posted by Peter Jones

I was very fortunate to be involved with three events attended by Her Majesty the Queen and have vivid memories of …

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September 13, 2022
Posted by Peter Jones

Events to raise awareness and support mental health with Lifeline Australia

September 12, 2022
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Posted by Trevor Connell

Expertise Events has thrown its weight behind Lifeline Australia, announcing that they will raise awareness of mental health issues, create change …

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September 12, 2022
Posted by Trevor Connell

It’s a matter of trust

September 2, 2022
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Posted by Gary Fitz-Roy

“Every success story is a tale of constant adaption, revision and change”. Sir Richard Branson The market has changed. What we …

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September 2, 2022
Posted by Gary Fitz-Roy

The Wrap 26th Aug

August 26, 2022
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Posted by Trevor Connell

Business Events Grants Program Back when we were investigating the Business Events Grants Program we raised the issue of who designed …

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August 26, 2022
Posted by Trevor Connell

Question everything

August 24, 2022
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Posted by Trevor Connell

My favourite marketer has another great post this week and I think this line should be writ large on the wall …

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August 24, 2022
Posted by Trevor Connell

Once again sport trumps business events

August 23, 2022
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Posted by Gary Fitz-Roy

It’s been interesting to see the Queensland and NSW governments played off against each other by NRL boss Peter V’landys.  The …

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August 23, 2022
Posted by Gary Fitz-Roy

10 ways to create a more inclusive event

August 15, 2022
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Posted by arinex

We often focus on environmental aspects of sustainable events, but social capital – referring to diversity, equity, access and inclusion – …

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August 15, 2022
Posted by arinex

Gympie Muster provides invaluable work experience

August 10, 2022
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Posted by ASE News

The Gympie Music Muster enhances its community engagement again this year, giving opportunities for our young students to get hands-on educational …

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August 10, 2022
Posted by ASE News

Event Report: ReSpark for Perth events

August 8, 2022
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Posted by ASE News

Fast factsWhat: Perth 5 Star Event Industry ReSparkWhere: Frasers State Reception Centre, Kings Park, PerthWhen: Wednesday 13th JulyWho: High End Corporate …

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August 8, 2022
Posted by ASE News

The wrap – 5th August

August 5, 2022
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Posted by Trevor Connell

Is there light at the end of the COVID tunnel? Positive news reports this week from the Chief Health Officer and …

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August 5, 2022
Posted by Trevor Connell

Should suppliers be colluding on price?

August 5, 2022
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Posted by Gary Fitz-Roy

Readers are very aware I have been concerned about what I consider to be price gouging led by a couple of …

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August 5, 2022
Posted by Gary Fitz-Roy

Laservision’s ‘Aurora’ light show a tourism hit in Albury

August 1, 2022
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Posted by ASE News

After an extremely popular showing, the inaugural Luna Light Journey, AURORA, wrapped up on Saturday, July 23 after a 4-week run …

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August 1, 2022
Posted by ASE News

The warm welcome that could win you an award

July 29, 2022
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Posted by ASE News

It is the first thing visitors see upon arrival, creating an inviting vibe and setting the scene for a great stay …

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July 29, 2022
Posted by ASE News

Why business events are changing forever 

July 29, 2022
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Posted by Tim Adams

I was listening to an interesting podcast between Joe Rogan and Silicon Valley Billionaire Marc Andreessen, founder of Netscape and now …