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    <title>NSW government abandons Glebe Island Expo</title>
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    <description>The Exhibition &amp; Events Association of Australasia has been advised by Infrastructure NSW that it had terminated negotiations with Sydney Harbour Expo for the creation of temporary exhibition facilities at Glebe Island.</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 09:44:32 +1000</pubDate>   
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    <title>Hendrick&#039;s Gin journeys into the Botanical Unknown</title>
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    <description>Sydney guests rolled in to the Botanical Garden Restaurant last week for a celebration of all things curious and unusual for Hendrick&#039;s Gin&#039;s Journey into the Botanical Unknown.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 12:21:36 +1000</pubDate>   
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    <title>Accor&#039;s MICE Milestone</title>
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    <description>Accor has acheived a new milestone this week, reaching a grand total of 2,000 meeting and event facilities across its global hotel network.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 11:06:16 +1000</pubDate>   
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    <title>Vodafone hosts Joel Madden&#039;s Housewarming</title>
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    <description>300 guests were invited to party for an exclusive event which turned a private home in Sydney&#039;s Point Piper into a house party fit for a rock star.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 15:24:34 +1000</pubDate>   
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    <title>Janus Group launches new Sydney venue</title>
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    <description>Last week 300 media, VIP clients, socialites and special guest MC, Jecinta Campbell, celebrated the official launch of the JANUS Group&#039;s new venue in Sydney&#039;s Kings Cross.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 15:44:42 +1000</pubDate>   
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    <title>New function venue for Whitsunday Resort</title>
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    <description>BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort will soon have a brand new multi-purpose conference and meeting venue after receiving a grant through the Tourism Industry Regional Development Fund</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 12:40:45 +1000</pubDate>   
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    <title>Porsche chooses AYANA Resort for 50th anniversary event</title>
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    <description>Porsche Club Indonesia celebrated its 50th Anniversary in style at AYANA Resort and Spa Bali recently, with an exclusive dinner at the resort&#039;s cliff-top venue over the Indian Ocean.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 09:21:57 +1000</pubDate>   
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    <title>Paradise Bay Island Resort re-launches</title>
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    <description>Following a 12 month closure, new owners have purchased Paradise Bay Island Resort and have given it plenty of TLC before its re-opening.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 10:40:22 +1000</pubDate>   
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    <title>32 Hundred Lighting to illuminate Harbour Bridge</title>
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    <description>The lighting of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the highlight of this year&#039;s Vivid Sydney, is the brainchild of creative innovator Iain Reed, founder of 32 Hundred Lighting.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 15:51:12 +1000</pubDate>   
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    <title>Richard Branson rocks out with Song Division</title>
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    <description>Song Division was called on to give Sir Richard Branson and his 1,500 Virgin Australia employees an experience they&#039;d never forget.</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 10:03:35 +1000</pubDate>   
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    <title>SMA Productions launches The Diamonds</title>
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    <description>More than 150 guests came together at Sydney venue Slide for the glittering arrival of &#039;The Diamonds&#039;, the latest entertainment offering from SMA Productions.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 20:20:19 +1000</pubDate>   
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    <title>Virtual Race Bags a first with Melbourne Marathon</title>
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    <description>Australia&#039;s largest Marathon, The Medibank Melbourne Marathon Festival will introduce virtual race bags at this year&#039;s event.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 19:15:38 +1000</pubDate>   
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    <title>MCI aquires Off-Site Connections</title>
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    <link>http://www.spicenews.com.au/2013/05/17/article/MCI-aquires-Off-Site-Connections/WXDKDFYWRG.html</link>
    <description>MCI has announced the acquisition of creative events agency Off-Site Connections Event Solutions Australia</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 15:13:04 +1000</pubDate>   
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    <title>Culinary icons to inspire at Crown Melbourne</title>
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    <link>http://www.spicenews.com.au/2013/05/20/article/Culinary-icons-to-inspire-at-Crown-Melbourne/GSXAPJHQBS.html</link>
    <description>Crown Melbourne has announced  a new culinary partnership with internationally renowned restaurateurs; Neil Perry and Guillaume Brahimi who have been have been appointed by Crown Melbourne to serve as Culinary Directors for the next three years.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 16:53:11 +1000</pubDate>   
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    <title>Discover the seaside meeting experience</title>
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    <link>http://www.spicenews.com.au/2013/05/20/article/Discover-the-seaside-meeting-experience/AJKBHPOFVU.html</link>
    <description>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.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 10:46:42 +1000</pubDate>   
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    <title>Mercure Sydney gets a new look</title>
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    <link>http://www.spicenews.com.au/2013/05/20/article/Mercure-Sydney-gets-a-new-look/PEYGJTVPRG.html</link>
    <description>The Mercure Sydney has unveiled a new multi-million dollar look whilst its surrounding Central Station area is also undergoing a urban renewal.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 08:39:27 +1000</pubDate>   
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    <title>ICC Sydney already creating event buzz</title>
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    <link>http://www.spicenews.com.au/2013/05/16/article/ICC-Sydney-already-creating-event-buzz/VHIEURKHBH.html</link>
    <description>Despite being more than three years away from completion, the International Convention Centre Sydney is already kicking goals with considerable interest being expressed by potential national and international clients.</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 10:53:33 +1000</pubDate>   
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    <title>Musion&#039;s projection technology featured on The Biggest Loser</title>
    <guid>http://www.spicenews.com.au/2013/05/16/article/Musions-projection-technology-featured-on-The-Biggest-Loser/JLMQRDOZEQ.html</guid>
    <link>http://www.spicenews.com.au/2013/05/16/article/Musions-projection-technology-featured-on-The-Biggest-Loser/JLMQRDOZEQ.html</link>
    <description>Prior to merging with Haycom, t7 event solutions were involved in Series 8 of the Australian Biggest Loser which featured  Musion projection technology.</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 10:38:02 +1000</pubDate>   
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    <title>Sydney scores top spot in Australia for conferences</title>
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    <link>http://www.spicenews.com.au/2013/05/15/article/Sydney-scores-top-spot-in-Australia-for-conferences/KUXHOLTEOR.html</link>
    <description>Sydney has topped the country&#039;s results in the International Congress and Convention Association&#039;s Country and City Rankings Report, ranking it
number one in Australia for conferences and congresses and number 24 worldwide</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 13:43:17 +1000</pubDate>   
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    <title>Spicers Balfour dishes up a new restaurant venue</title>
    <guid>http://www.spicenews.com.au/2013/05/15/article/Spicers-Balfour-dishes-up-a-new-restaurant-venue/OEETAYPAHJ.html</guid>
    <link>http://www.spicenews.com.au/2013/05/15/article/Spicers-Balfour-dishes-up-a-new-restaurant-venue/OEETAYPAHJ.html</link>
    <description>Spicers Balfour Hotel has dished up a brilliant new addition to its accommodation experience with an onsite restaurant now open for guests, functions and private dining events.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 13:28:25 +1000</pubDate>   
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    <title>Crane Bar Sydney opens</title>
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    <link>http://www.spicenews.com.au/2013/05/15/article/Crane-Bar-Sydney-opens/FXFQXJCLZX.html</link>
    <description>Crane Bar Restaurant, Sydney&#039;s newest Japanese bar, dining and event venue launched to industry representatives, celebrities, socialites and the media last week, in a sumptuous evening of eclectic live entertainment.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 13:13:55 +1000</pubDate>   
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    <title>NZ desperate for International Convention Centre</title>
    <guid>http://www.spicenews.com.au/2013/05/14/article/NZ-desperate-for-International-Convention-Centre/XLSWUVHHGK.html</guid>
    <link>http://www.spicenews.com.au/2013/05/14/article/NZ-desperate-for-International-Convention-Centre/XLSWUVHHGK.html</link>
    <description>The international convention centre is desperately needed and long overdue, says Conventions and Incentives New Zealand</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 12:30:17 +1000</pubDate>   
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    <title>Sydney&#039;s Cornerstone Bar opens at Carriageworks</title>
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    <description>Fresh Catering has announced the opening of Cornerstone Bar &amp; Food at Carriageworks last Friday unveiling their newest urban dining establishment for theatre patrons, as well as local residents and Sydneysiders.</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 12:16:52 +1000</pubDate>   
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    <title>Hollywood event producer and designer to headline ABEE seminar program</title>
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    <link>http://www.spicenews.com.au/2013/05/12/article/Hollywood-event-producer-and-designer-to-headline-ABEE-seminar-program/TUDXEAETBQ.html</link>
    <description>Globally renowned event producer and designer, Cheryl Cecchetto will deliver her keynote session on Keeping Events Fresh, Innovative and Unique, the Hollywood Way, at this year&#039;s Sydney&#039;s Events Showcase.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 15:46:04 +1000</pubDate>   
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    <title>InterContinental Fiji promises spectacular event for BFTE</title>
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    <link>http://www.spicenews.com.au/2013/05/13/article/InterContinental-Fiji-promises-spectacular-event-for-BFTE/YRYZTIAAHS.html</link>
    <description>The highly anticipated 2013 Bula Fiji Tourism Exchange hosted by InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort &amp; Spa is shaping up to be the event of the season.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 15:08:13 +1000</pubDate>   
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    <title>South African Tourism welcomes guests to Indaba</title>
    <guid>http://www.spicenews.com.au/2013/05/12/article/South-African-Tourism-welcomes-guests-to-Indaba/ZKXMPULVZH.html</guid>
    <link>http://www.spicenews.com.au/2013/05/12/article/South-African-Tourism-welcomes-guests-to-Indaba/ZKXMPULVZH.html</link>
    <description>South African Tourism together with Kwazulu-Natal Tourism welcomed over 80 VIP guests to a networking function to celebrate ahead of the official opening of Indaba 2013</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 14:08:23 +1000</pubDate>   
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    <title>Video: Branson unveils Virgin Australia&#039;s new Regional airline</title>
    <guid>http://www.spicenews.com.au/2013/05/09/article/Video-Branson-unveils-Virgin-Australias-new-Regional-airline/WUVBKQMLMR.html</guid>
    <link>http://www.spicenews.com.au/2013/05/09/article/Video-Branson-unveils-Virgin-Australias-new-Regional-airline/WUVBKQMLMR.html</link>
    <description>Virgin Founder Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Australia Chief Executive Officer John Borghetti have unveiled Virgin Australia&#039;s new regional airline operation in Perth.</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 10:46:40 +1000</pubDate>   
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    <title>Exhibition industry overlooked in Victorian state budget</title>
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    <description>The Exhibition and Events Association of Australasia has expressed its disappointment that the Victorian Government has not committed to expanding the Melbourne&#039;s exhibition facilities in the 2013 State budget handed down Tuesday (7 May).</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 23:14:19 +1000</pubDate>   
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    <title>Video: Rydges Sydney Airport debuts</title>
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    <description>The Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel has opened its doors, becoming the first hotel in the city to be attached to the international airport.</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 10:33:35 +1000</pubDate>   
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    <title>Wyndham to open Tryp hotel in Brisbane</title>
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    <description>Wyndham has signed its first Tryp hotel in Australia, with a four-storey property set to open in Brisbane in mid-2014.</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 10:12:10 +1000</pubDate>   
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    <title>Video: Queensland Premier opens Quest Breakfast Creek</title>
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    <link>http://www.spicenews.com.au/2013/05/09/article/Video-Queensland-Premier-opens-Quest-Breakfast-Creek/YLNZCKPUUM.html</link>
    <description>Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has officially opened Quest Breakfast Creek.</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 10:18:22 +1000</pubDate>   
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    <title>2013 HM Awards entries are now open</title>
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    <link>http://www.spicenews.com.au/2013/05/09/article/2013-HM-Awards-entries-are-now-open/ZSTWKXXRLV.html</link>
    <description>Nominations for the 2013 HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence are now open.</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 10:26:35 +1000</pubDate>   
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    <title>QT takes over Quay West Falls Creek Resort</title>
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    <description>Last Friday QT Hotels and Resorts, took Victoria&#039;s largest ski resort, Quay West Falls Creek into the group and will be rebranding the property as QT Falls Creek.</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 21:01:34 +1000</pubDate>   
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    <title>Fraser Suites Perth officially opens</title>
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    <link>http://www.spicenews.com.au/2013/05/07/article/Fraser-Suites-Perth-officially-opens/YOGZSPYSEC.html</link>
    <description>Fraser Suites Perth, the first five-star all-suite apartment hotel to be built in the city in over a decade, officially opens its doors this month.</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 21:23:09 +1000</pubDate>   
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    <title>Sydney to host International Garden Show</title>
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    <description>Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, has announced that Sydney would be the home of a new international garden show for the next three years, which will attract gardener enthusiasts and horticulturists from around the world.</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 21:11:47 +1000</pubDate>   
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    <title>Australian Event Awards search for new 3 year home</title>
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    <link>http://www.spicenews.com.au/2013/05/04/article/Australian-Event-Awards-search-for-new-3-year-home/POJQPWSCGG.html</link>
    <description>Bids are now open to host the Australian Event Awards for the next three years as the agreement with Sydney Olympic Park has come to a close.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 16:38:08 +1000</pubDate>   
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    <title>Port Stephens chosen to host Australian Tourism Conference</title>
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    <link>http://www.spicenews.com.au/2013/05/04/article/Port-Stephens-chosen-to-host-Australian-Tourism-Conference/KUGOVMYZSN.html</link>
    <description>Port Stephens has been announced as the host of this year&#039;s Australian Institute of Tourism Officers Conference to be held in July 2013.</description>
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    <title>Bluestone offers new events menu for private dining</title>
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    <description>China Southern Airlines is set to deploy one of its five A380s on the Guangzhou to Sydney route.</description>
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    <description>Singapore Airlines&#039; low-cost carrier Scoot is attracting more groups and business travellers on its flights as corporate wallets continue to be tightened.</description>
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    <description>The Botanist bar and restaurant has been spicing up Sydney&#039;s Kirribilli area since it opened its doors five months ago, and has launched  a new innovative cocktail and food menu last week</description>
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    <description>Queensland is keeping a strong focus on events this year as it hosts more than 124 major and regional events, attracting visitors and supporting tourism in communities throughout the state.</description>
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    <description>Azure Sky Studio is the latest meeting and events space to be launched at the Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel.</description>
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