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.
Type and hit ENTER
ABEA
The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA), the peak body for the Business Events industry, proudly announces the appointment of two additional industry leaders to its Board of Directors. Penny Lion, Non-Executive Director of Racing SA and Adelaide Venue Management Corporation (AVMC) and the Clare Valley Wine & Grape Association, joins industry luminary Dr Leo Jago OAM, Director of Tourism and Business Events International, who was appointed to the Board …
November 6, 2023
The Australian Business Events Association have been busy with a roadshow to each state to explain the purpose of the association – and to drum up membership. This week ABEA released an update on their recent progress in policy and advocacy work, as they create strategic relationships and pathways to enable input on the future of the business events industry. Here are some key highlights from recent engagements: Collaboration …
August 18, 2023
The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) has today announced the appointment of its inaugural CEO, Melissa Brown. Melissa Brown brings to ABEA an impressive professional background ranging from start-ups and non-profit organisations to medium-sized enterprises and multi-nationals; Melissa’s diverse international experience and exceptional skills align perfectly with the Board’s vision of bringing a unified approach to the role. Melissa Brown The Board identified Melissa’s passion for building teams …
July 17, 2023
The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) has revealed its Membership Prospectus geared towards engaging all sectors of the business events industry. The Association’s goals of inclusivity are exemplified by the structure of ABEA’s Membership offerings, which have been carefully designed to suit different business needs and sizes – from small to large. To further ensure the diverse voices of the sector are engaged, members will be encouraged to participate …
June 14, 2023
Simon Baggs shares his observations about the current state of industry representation. Simon Baggs In my perfect world, all sectors of the event industry (sport, theatre, arts, festivals, business events, incentives, exhibitions, corporate events, etc.) would be represented by one umbrella association. This umbrella association would have significant clout with all levels of government and present a very positive avenue for business development, and other benefits for the entire …
June 2, 2023
The amalgamation has been announced of AACB, EEAA and the ACCG into the Australian Business Events Association. The current peak body, BECA, described Business Events as generally made up of meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions. This new organisation is essentially made up of representatives of convention bureaux, convention and exhibition centres and expo organisers. PCOs and Incentive associations have not joined them. The key association representing PCOs is the …
May 10, 2023
ABEA Archives | Australasian Special Events
What the x!?! is the events industry (real question)
Peter Jones responds to the formation of the ABEA Back in 2020 – 21 the events industry was in chaos, especially in Victoria which suffered the longest lockdowns in Australia, I was part of the Business Events Advisory Group who met regularly with the Victorian Tourism and Major Events Minister, who at one stage asked us “Exactly what the X!?! is the events industry?” He explained that he had …