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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.

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The Weekly Wrap – 25th Feb

February 25, 2022
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Posted by Trevor Connell

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 days at ICC Sydney for Get Local last week.

Get Local and Doltone House get 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 a chance to catch up face to face.

With restrictions lifting Gary Fitz-Roy has been busy with the first consumer event of the year staged in Brisbane.

The Holiday and Travel Show to offer the first dedicated consumer travel show back since the pandemic

We are all desperate for the chance to travel again; to laze by a gorgeous pool, visit some beautiful cities, sip a Mai Tai on a foreign rooftop bar… and most importantly relax.  Our wanderlust has reached fever pitch having not been able to travel for the last few years.

Meanwhile Tourism New Zealand is preparing for AIME

New Zealand takes a hybrid stand at AIME

New Zealand will be showcasing its new venues and activities to the Asia Pacific meetings and events industry with a new hybrid stand at this year’s AIME trade show. Tourism New Zealand will be anchoring the stand with an increased number of New Zealand partners, both in person and via a virtual hub on-stand, to showcase the country’s latest business events developments.

And the popular MEA Mentor Program is back for 2022

MEA launches 2022 Mentor Program

Meetings & Events Australia (MEA) is proud to announce the launch of the 2022 MEA Mentor Program. Thanks to the much-appreciated continued support of Tourism Australia, the 2022 program will connect event professionals across the country to share and enhance skills, expertise and career progression prospects.

Last chance to register as a Hosted Buyer for AIME 2022

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Trevor Connell
Trevor came to the events industry in the early eighties from a background in theatre and photography. He has experience as an Event Manager, Technical Director and Lighting Designer and has worked on events as diverse as corporate functions and the Sydney Royal Easter Show and the Sydney Olympics Closing Night Harbour Spectacular.

Trevor was a founding member of the Australian chapter of the International Special Events Society (ISES) and served on the chapter executive for six years.

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