Discover the seaside meeting experience With pristine beaches, stunning coastlines and bushland, Terrigal is the perfect backdrop for inspiration and creativity. Discover how Crowne Plaza Terrigal can help you create a uniquely tailored event from brainstorming, team building and a gala dinner. more...

Allphones Arena goes Maroon for State of Origin 2013 Cheer the Maroons on to 8 wins in a row with the Queensland supporter's pre-Origin function hosted by Gary Belcher. more...

Be Doubly Rewarded with InterContinental Meetings. For a limited time InterContinental is offering double Priority Club Meetings Rewards points for both the meeting booker and Professional Conference Organiser. more...

In the Night Garden 2013, Bennelong Lawn, Sydney Harbour Ever wondered what happens in the garden after dark? Looking for a truly unique event experience for the 2013 festive season? First release dates are almost gone, don't miss out. November/December dates available. more...

Get the TOTAL Concert Experience at Allphones Arena in 2013 TCE is a night of entertainment hosted by TV personality Richard Wilkins. The package includes substantial canapes, premium beverages, VIP souvenir lanyard and MORE... more...

Moreton Hire's new structures with impact The Hex's striking shape will leave a lasting impression for your next event or product launch. more...

Allphones Arena Appoints New Executive Chef To celebrate the appointment of our new Executive Chef Paul Molan, Allphones Arena has a special offer you won't want to miss! more...

China Southern to fly A380s down under

China Southern Airlines is set to deploy one of its five A380s on the Guangzhou to Sydney route. more...

[Wed 01/05/2013 12:00:00]

Video: TA says business events market from Europe is growing

Tourism Australia's Managing Director Andrew McEvoy says inbound business events from Europe is growing alongside the climbing leisure market. more...

[Thu 28/03/2013 12:00:00]

Melbourne to host Dreamtime 2013

Melbourne is to host Tourism Australia's largest trade marketing event in December, Dreamtime 2013, helping to further grow the $12 billion plus business events sector. more...

[Wed 27/02/2013 12:00:00]

Australia's biggest Indian incentive group arrives in Melbourne

More than 4,000 delegates from India have arrived in Melbourne this week for the Amway India Leadership Seminar 2012; the largest Indian incentive group ever to be hosted in Australia. more...

[Tue 11/12/2012 12:00:00]

Perth's The Terrace Hotel hosts Social Media Sleepover

Believed to be a first for any hotel in Australia, Perth's The Terrace Hotel held a Social Media Sleepover, bringing together a cross section of social media influencers to celebrate the opening more...

[Wed 28/11/2012 12:00:00]

Business Events Australia picks up the PAICE

Today, close to 40 Australian tourism operators will make their mark at the annual Pacific Area Incentives and Conference Expo at SKYCITY Auckland. more...

[Tue 13/11/2012 12:00:00]

Tourism Australia: Preparation needed for China growth

Increasing numbers of visitors from China is neither inevitable nor guaranteed, said Tourism Australia managing director Andrew McEvoy who has cautioned as the agency moves into the second year of its 10-year strategy to grow demand from its fastest growi more...

[Mon 18/06/2012 12:00:00]

Tourism Australia and Virgin's marketing deal

Tourism Australia and Virgin Australia have signed a strategic AUD$6 million marketing memorandum of understanding aimed at using the airline's growing network of international alliances to boost visitation from ten of Australia's key overseas markets. more...

[Fri 25/05/2012 12:00:00]

Matt Moran travels to the Top End for T-Qual

Chef Matt Moran has visited the Northern Territory on the third leg of the T-QUAL Tick Tour. Matt took the trip to the Top End to experience and showcase some of the best tourism experiences more...

[Thu 03/05/2012 12:00:00]

Tourism Australia Launches New Indigenous Tourism Site

Tourism Australia's new indigenous tourism website showcases a selection of the country's best Indigenous experiences - including accommodation, attractions, tours, festivals and art centres. more...

[Thu 26/04/2012 12:00:00]

William Angliss Institute to skill indigenous tourism workforce

Specialist tourism and hospitality training centre William Angliss Institute will deliver a skilled indiginous workforce to Ayres Rock Resort through new funding supporting the Indigenous Land Corporation's National Indigenous Training Academy. more...

[Tue 10/04/2012 12:00:00]

Chef Matt Moran tours Tassie for T-Qual

Chef Matt Moran, recently spent the weekend in Tasmania on the second leg of the T-QUAL Tick Tour. more...

[Tue 10/04/2012 12:00:00]

Tourism Australia expands Chinese presence for events

As part of an ongoing commitment to the Chinese business events market Tourism Australia has appointed two senior executives who will be responsible for developing its operations in the Greater China region. more...

[Thu 05/04/2012 12:00:00]

Jetstar launches Hong Kong-based airline

Tourism Australia is hailing Jetstar's new partnership with China Eastern Airlines to form a Hong Kong-based carrier a big win for inbound tourism. more...

[Tue 27/03/2012 12:00:00]

Tourism Australia headlines Mumbrella360 conference

The popular Mumbrella360 conference will return to Sydney in early June with Tourism Australia's executive general manager of marketing, Nick Baker as a keynote presenter. more...

[Tue 20/03/2012 12:00:00]

VIDEO: WA Government targets international tourism investment

The Western Australian Government was out in force at the International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) in Berlin, Germany, last week, targeting investors for its new, eco-sensitive accommodation projects. more...

[Thu 15/03/2012 12:00:00]

VIDEO: Tourism Australia recording strong growth from Asia

Tourism Australia's Managing Director Andrew McEvoy says the nation's popularity as a tourist destination continues to grow, particularly out of Asian markets. more...

[Tue 13/03/2012 12:00:00]

VIDEO: Highlights from the 20th AIME in Melbourne - part 1

This year's AIME has been one of the biggest shows in its 20-year-history and over a special series, SPICENEWS will broadcast some of the highlights. more...

[Wed 22/02/2012 12:00:00]

Tourism Australia leads marketing push on quality tourism products

Tourism Australia will help lead the marketing push on quality tourism products with a new initiative involving TripAdvisor to better market T-QUAL Accredited Australian tourism operators. more...

[Thu 08/12/2011 12:00:00]

New Asian long-haul budget airline chooses Sydney

NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell today announced Asia's newest long-haul budget airline, Scoot, had chosen Sydney for its first international route more...

[Thu 01/12/2011 12:00:00]

Dreamtime buyers experience the best of Sydney

Tourism Australia's signature event Dreamtime 2011 saw 72 international corporate meeting and incentive buyers from 14 countries spend the day in Sydney more...

[Wed 23/11/2011 12:00:00]

Dreamtime comes to Sydney

Tourism Australia's signature event for showcasing Australia as a destination for business events takes on Sydney as 72 international corporate meeting and incentive decision makers from 14 countries and 14 international media touchdown for Dreamtime 2011 more...

[Thu 17/11/2011 12:00:00]

Australia to attract UK holiday market with Daybreak Down Under

One of the UK's highest rating breakfast television programs, Daybreak, has arrived in Australia with 100 of the show's viewers to begin their Australian adventure, which will see their holiday experiences broadcast back to an average daily figure of 800, more...

[Tue 08/11/2011 12:00:00]

Tourism Australia and Jestar team up to boost inbound tourism from Asia

Tourism Australia has signed a $10 million marketing deal with Jetstar aimed at boosting Japanese inbound tourism and further expanding brand Australia's presence in Asia Pacific. more...

[Wed 26/10/2011 12:00:00]

Luxperience event moves to Sydney and teams with Virgin Australia

Luxperience, the Australasia and Pacific's international business exchange event for the luxury and experiential travel market has recently announced a change in date and location more...

[Wed 19/10/2011 12:00:00]

Holiday Inn Surfers Paradise gets an Outrigger rebrand

Outrigger Hotels & Resorts has announced the purchase of the management rights and associated real estate assets of the hotel property currently operating as the Holiday Inn Surfers Paradise. more...

[Tue 18/10/2011 12:00:00]

BECA measures its contribution

In order to monitor the contribution the Business Events Council of Australia has commissioned Dr Leo Jago and Dr Margaret Deery to produce an annual report analysing the performance of business events. more...

[Thu 13/10/2011 12:00:00]

Tourism Australia maintains momentum at AIBTM

Tourism Australia has keep up momentum within the USA with a significant presence at AIBTM in Baltimore this week. more...

[Thu 23/06/2011 12:00:00]

Tourism Australia strengthens ties with Singapore Airlines

Tourism Australia has reaffirmed the importance of strong aviation partnerships in driving Australia's future tourism growth with the signing of a new commercial agreement with Singapore Airlines. more...

[Tue 21/06/2011 12:00:00]

EEAA appoints Joyce DiMascio as general manager

The Exhibition & Event Association of Australasia today announced the appointment of former head of Business Events Australia, Joyce DiMascio, as the association's new general manager. more...

[Thu 16/06/2011 12:00:00]

Australian Business Events Expo appoints Advisory Board

The organisers of the Australian Business Events Expo have propelled their major MICE-industry trade show to a new level via a strategic alliance with Business Events Sydney forming an advisory board. more...

[Thu 02/06/2011 12:00:00]

Australia's ski resort operators unite

Australia's nine leading ski resort operators have joined forces in a marketing push to promote skiing locally. more...

[Tue 24/05/2011 12:00:00]

Lindeman's Open Garden beats out Oprah in Experiential Awards

The Lindeman's Open Garden experience, held as part of Canberra's annual Floriade event, has taken the gold medal at the ninth annual Ex-Awards beating Tourism Australia's 'Oprah's Ultimate Australian Adventure'. more...

[Mon 23/05/2011 12:00:00]

Qantas takes off for Dallas Fort Worth

Qantas has commenced services from Sydney to the heart of Texas, Dallas Fort Worth, in a move designed to improve the flying kangaroo's East Coast United States network through American Airlines' largest hub. more...

[Tue 17/05/2011 12:00:00]

Business Events Australia gets social insight

Business Events Australia has commissioned a social media and digital influence study on the importance of social media to Australian business events. more...

[Thu 12/05/2011 12:00:00]

NSW to encourage more Chinese incentive travellers

The NSW Government today announced its support for the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with China signed on Tuesday (26 April) enabling more inbound incentive travellers in a rapidly growing market. more...

[Wed 27/04/2011 12:00:00]

Asia driving inbound tourism growth

This year's Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) has confirmed the growing importance of Asia in Australia's future tourism growth, according to Tourism Australia Managing Director Andrew McEvoy. more...

[Tue 05/04/2011 12:00:00]

Dreamtime returns to Sydney for 2011

Business Events Sydney has welcomed Tourism Australia's selection of Sydney as the host city for Dreamtime 2011, Australia's premier incentive travel trade marketing event for international buyers more...

[Mon 04/04/2011 12:00:00]

YouTube Symphony to serenade Sydney

The Sydney Opera House will be awash with colour and sound as Sydney hosts the international YouTube Symphony Orchestra next week. more...

[Mon 14/03/2011 12:00:00]

Exclusive video: Los Angeles still the hot spot for Aussies

On the back of a strong Australian Dollar, Los Angeles continues to be a hot spot for Aussies in both the leisure and MICE markets. more...

[Tue 01/03/2011 12:00:00]

Tourism Australia embarks on massive American marketing blitz

Tourism Australia is set to embark on its most comprehensive marketing push in the United States ever, using the screenings of Oprah's Ultimate Australian Adventure to demonstrate why 'There's nothing like Australia'. more...

[Thu 13/01/2011 12:00:00]

Hotel Hospitality and Design show back in Sydney for 2011

Hotel Hospitality and Design (HHD) returns, after a successful debut in the culture capital of Melbourne, to Sydney for 2011. more...

[Thu 09/12/2010 12:00:00]

Oprah's first stop: Hamilton Island

Oprah has touched down on Hamilton Island for the first stop on her 'Oprah's Ultimate Australian Adventure' where she had the chance to cuddle a koala, enjoy a beach BBQ with celebrity chef Curtis Stone and enjoy a bit of luxury at qualia. more...

[Thu 09/12/2010 12:00:00]

It's not 'Game Over' for Australia says TTF

Despite losing out in the World Cup bid, Australia must continue to pursue large scale, international events to remain competitive with other nations and boost our tourism economy, according to peak national body, Tourism & Transport Forum more...

[Fri 03/12/2010 12:00:00]

Oprah brings 300 fans to Oz in Tourism Australia partnership

Tourism Australia has announced a partnership with Oprah Winfrey which will bring 300 of her US viewers as well as the talk-show queen to Australia. Oprah made th eannouncement to her audience on Monday's premiere episode of the farewell season of her sho more...

[Tue 14/09/2010 12:00:00]

Business Events Sydney expands presence in China

Business Events Sydney is expanding its sales and marketing reach in China with the opening of a new office in Shanghai. more...

[Thu 12/08/2010 12:00:00]

Domestic tourism holds strong

Figures from the Australian Government's National Visitor Survey released on June 15 show Australia's domestic tourism market is holding strong for both the March quarter and the year ending March 2010 despite challenges from a competitive international m more...

[Wed 16/06/2010 12:00:00]

Tasmania to boost business event delegates in 2011

Business Events Tasmania and Tourism Australia have yesterday announced the details of a cooperative marketing partnership designed to boost the number of business events delegates visiting Tasmania in 2011 more...

[Tue 08/06/2010 12:00:00]

ATE 2010: Tourism Australia campaign launch (video)

Tourism Australia launched its new campaign 'There's nothing like Australia' at ATE to industry-wide applause and support. more...

[Thu 03/06/2010 12:00:00]

RSVP Melb Wrap Up: Best New Product of the Year Winner - Flying Woks

Flying Woks won the award for Best New Product at RSVP Melbourne 2010. Click here to see them in action... more...

[Tue 01/06/2010 12:00:00]

Tourism Australia launches major marketing campaign

Tourism Australia has embarked on its latest global marketing campaign, this time minus celebrities, bad slogans and shrimp on the barbie. more...

[Tue 01/06/2010 12:00:00]

Tourism Australia launches second phase of Business Events CSR Audit

Tourism Australia is calling on the business events sector to participate in the second of its groundbreaking national corporate social responsibility audit. more...

[Tue 18/05/2010 12:00:00]

Tourism Australia teams with convention bureaux at World Expo

Tourism Australia has recruited a delegation of six convention bureaux to take part in a business events showcase at World Expo 2010 in Shanghai in June. more...

[Thu 15/04/2010 12:00:00]

Tourism Australia appoints associations BDM

The Australian Government and key players in the business events sector have appointed a leader to head an initiative to increase the number and size of international association conventions being held in Australia. more...

[Thu 08/04/2010 12:00:00]

Inbound tourism showing signs of recovery

Australia's inbound tourism market is showing signs of a minor recovery this year, according to analysis of the Australian Bureau of Statistics latest Overseas Arrivals and Departures data. more...

[Thu 08/04/2010 12:00:00]

Big year for TABEE in Beijing

Tourism Australia will host 29 Australian convention bureaux and industry partners at the Team Australia Business Events Educational (TABEE) in Beijing this week, as a core part of its push into the Asian business events market over the next 12 months. more...

[Tue 16/03/2010 12:00:00]

Alarm Bells Sounding For Business Events

The Business Events Council of Australia yesterday made a call for an immediate injection of $20 million in Federal funding to arrest an alarming decline in the number of conference, exhibitions and incentives visitors coming to Aus more...

[Mon 15/02/2010 12:00:00]

Tourism Australia To Deliver Stimulus Campaigns

Tourism Australia's new managing director Andrew McEvoy said a range of tourism recovery campaigns in leisure and business travel announced would be part of the industry's return to growth in 2010 and beyond. more...

[Thu 04/02/2010 12:00:00]

Tourism Minister Launches $20M Boost

The Minister for Tourism, Martin Ferguson AM MP, has launched a $20 million partnership between Tourism Australia and the Australian tourism industry which will capitalise upon the global economic recovery and stimulate travel to Australia from our top re more...

[Tue 02/02/2010 12:00:00]

Indigenous Tourism Champions Announced

Tourism Australia has recognised twenty small businesses from across Australia, choosing them to champion Indigenous tourism and making them part of an intensive mentoring and training program. more...

[Tue 08/12/2009 12:00:00]

McEvoy Appointed Tourism Australia MD

Andrew McEvoy has been appointed managing director of Tourism Australia (TA), the organisation's executive chairman Rick Allert announced at Dreamtime 09 today. more...

[Thu 15/10/2009 12:00:00]

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[Fri 02/10/2009 12:00:00]

Tourism Australia Announces Business Events Chair

Tourism Australia has announced the appointment of board member Kate Lamont to chair its Business Events Industry Advisory Panel more...

[Mon 07/09/2009 12:00:00]

Group Bookings Hit Hard: Tourism Australia

The head of Australia's peak tourism body says the group bookings market has been the hardest segment hit in the current global financial crisis. more...

[Tue 17/02/2009 12:00:00]

Sydney To Host Tourism Australia's 'Dreamtime' in 2009

Tourism Australia has announced that Sydney will host this year's Dreamtime Event -- an incentive travel trade event expected to bring together 100 event buyers and international media over seven days. more...

[Tue 10/02/2009 12:00:00]

Ad Campaign Will Bolster Business Tourism: TA Chief

The notion that Australia has the power to invigorate business travellers lies at the heart of publicity generated by the release of Baz Luhrmann's Australia, according to Tourism Australia (TA) general manager, Geoff Buckley. more...

[Thu 27/11/2008 12:00:00]

UK Planners Reconnect with Perth and Uluru

When the Business Events Australia (BEA) invited a group of incentive and meeting planners from the UK to Perth and Ayers Rock last week, it was what BEA head, Joyce De Mascio, described as "putting business events back on centre stage". more...

[Tue 11/11/2008 12:00:00]

Master classes to boost skills at Sydney's Event Showcase

Event organisers are all set to gather for the special events tradeshow of the year, Sydney's Event Showcase: RSVP 2011 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre to be held on 10 and 11 August 2011. more...

[Thu 01/01/1970 12:00:00]

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