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 nation’s most versatile venue isn’t afraid of the toughest turnarounds – story by John Cain Arena Venue Manager, Kerry Gassner When it comes to versatility, John Cain Arena stands out as a true marvel. The multi-purpose venue is a chameleon of the entertainment world, seamlessly transforming to host a surprising variety of events. From concerts and spectaculars to national and international sporting events, the venue can do it …
November 23, 2023
At its 2023 Annual General Meeting on 21 November, Meetings & Events Australia announced that Oliver Sheer, Benjamin Ferry and Craig Watson have been elected by its membership to fill the 3 Directors positions created by retirement. All 3 new Directors represent an industry sub-segment that is not otherwise represented on the MEA Board. Oliver Sheer is Managing Director of Be Challenged. Benjamin Ferry is Director of Commercial, Premium …
November 23, 2023
The theme for AIME’s 2024 Knowledge Program is “The 4Ps of GLOCALISATION” and will explore the relationship between global insights and local nuances. In his keynote presentation, Australian-born, LA-based bestselling author, TV host and founder of the 100 Things movement, Sebastian Terry, will explore the intricate dynamics of glocalisation’s transformative impact. He will also cover finding purpose, the “passion effect,” and creating high-performance teams. Ahead of the program, which …
November 23, 2023
As part of Business Event Sydney’s (BESydney) Change Starts Here agenda, it has engaged a Social Impact Specialist to drive the Social Impact strategy from the bidding stage all the way through, with a focus on measurement. Tina Demetriou will be joining the team from 21 November bringing a strong background in event sustainability and community stakeholder strategy and engagement. The Social Impact Specialist role was created by BESydney …
November 23, 2023
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland welcomed women from across the world for a conference on the importance of diversity and inclusion of women within the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Over three days in early September, more than 235 women came together in person at Auckland’s Aotea Centre, with more than 50 participating online, for the 19th International Conference of Women Engineers and Scientists (ICWES19). It was the …
November 23, 2023
During 2020 and 2021 I did my best to keep readers up to date with how COVID-19 was impacting our industry. One of my most trusted sources for information was Coronacast with Dr Norman Swan and Tegan Taylor – I quoted them often. After over 500 episodes Coronacast has come to an end. So is the COVID pandemic over as well? Actually, no. And here are some points from …
November 13, 2023
After 29 years as the national voice for business events, the Business Events Council of Australia (BECA) has been voluntarily de-registered – recently confirmed by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. BECA has achieved much on behalf of the business events industry, in particular raising the profile of the sector with government and funding research to demonstrate the sector’s contribution to the economy. During COVID lockdowns, however, it …
November 13, 2023
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
In 2022-23, the first full year of operation since the pandemic, MCEC exceeded expectations, hosting 694 events, welcoming more than 2.6 million visitors and generating $805 million in economic impact for Victoria. As highlighted in its 2022-23 Annual Report, tabled by Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos, MCEC experienced a faster than expected business recovery. Twenty-one international, 70 national and 124 local meetings, conferences and exhibitions …
November 3, 2023
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November wrap
It’s been a few weeks since I’ve done an update and for good reason. Like the rest of the event industry my photography business is currently flat out. So here is my wrap for November so far and I’ll wrap again before Christmas. Last month our industry lost a true gentleman when Mark Magennis lost his battle with cancer. As co-owner of Decorative Events & Exhibitions, Mark was a …