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.
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The buzz was evident as industry exhibitors and buyers got together over two days at ICC Sydney for Get Local last week. Exhibitors came from every state and territory of Australia plus New Zealand and it was pleasing to so many regional areas represented. We covered the welcome function at Doltone House Darling Island last week. This week we look at teh expo itself. Then on the second day …
February 25, 2022
The timing of the rescheduled Get Local turned out to be on the mark – just days before NSW, Victoria and ACT announced the end to most restrictions – especially those affecting events. Get Local gets the industry back together Over two days buyers and exhibitors gathered at the ICC Sydney – for some it was to showcase or check out products and services and for many it was …
February 18, 2022
Over two days buyers and exhibitors gathered at the ICC Sydney – for some it was to showcase or check out products and services and for many it was a chance to catch up face to face. More on that in a later post but here is a summary by Andrew Klein And there was a welcome function – yay! The Destination Degustation by Doltone House reflected the states …
February 18, 2022
Can we just ignore the government and the nightly TV headlines and agree that events are back? Industry events are locked in – Get Local in Sydney in February and then in Melbourne, AIME (March) and MEA Evolve (June). Corporates seem to be more cautious, but if our industry (and venues) can show the way and pull off safe, successful events then our clients will follow suit. RATs enabling …
January 28, 2022
In an Australian first, Get Local has ordered over 2,000 Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) to be used for all exhibitors, visitors and staff on arrival, further instilling confidence in the safety of attending the event happening on February 15 and 16 at ICC Sydney. Get Local co-founders Donna Kessler and Gary Bender said the decision not to postpone was made after receiving encouraging positive feedback from the industry throughout …
January 25, 2022
Get Local is going ahead as planned on 15th, 16th February 2022 and co-owner Donna Kessler has a message for the industry. “We as an industry need to change the language. If we cancel this event it sends the wrong message. We need to demonstrate how to run a safe event to encourage others to do so. COVID is here to stay, distractions will continue to occur, and we …
January 21, 2022
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The Weekly Wrap – 25th Feb
The big event for this month was Get Local when around 700 buyers and exhibitors got together at ICC Sydney and Doltone House Darling Island. It was so good to catch up with industry colleges in the flesh again. We have a report on Get Local and on the welcome function. Get Local – Get Together The buzz was evident as industry exhibitors and buyers got together over two …