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Fitzroy Island Resort to undergo multi-million dollar refurbishment

Fitzroy Island Resort will undergo a $2.5 million refurbishment and expand its Great Barrier Reef […]

Darwin Central Hotel to be transformed into a Rydges property

The changeover will take place on June 30, with the hotel reopening as a Rydges on July 1, 2018.

Perth announced as host city for Australian Tourism Exchange 2019

Thousands of delegates including key Australian sellers and buyers from more than 30 countries will descend on Perth next year for the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE19).

Here’s your chance to name ICC Sydney’s world-class theatre

International Convention Centre Sydney is seeking its first commercial naming partner for its theatre.

Perth Convention Bureau names new executive director of Stakeholder Relations

Perth Convention Bureau (PCB) has appointed Nicolle Davey as its new executive director stakeholder relations.

China officially overtakes New Zealand as Australia’s largest inbound visitor market

Move over New Zealand because China has officially overtaken our neighbours across the ditch to become Australia’s largest inbound visitor market for the first time.

Victoria welcomes mega Hong Kong incentive group

Approximately 2,400 AIA Hong Kong delegates landed in Melbourne late last week to take part in an incentive touring program across Victoria.

Puma blasted online for product launch hosted in fake drug den

Puma has issued an apology following complaints that its House of Hustle product launch glamourised adolescent drug dealing.

Auckland wins bid to host top international artificial intelligence conference

More than 500 delegates from around the world are expected to attend the five-day AAMAS conference in April/May 2020.

Case Study: Arinex heads to the outback for ANCOLD 2018 Forum

Last-minute venue hurdles, two-day travel journeys and 38 degree temperatures have been just some of the challenges in delivering a conference in remote Western Australia.

First Look: Marriott The Docklands, Melbourne

Melbourne developer Capital Alliance has unveiled the first images of the first Marriott to be built in Australia in 20 years. Get a sneak peek here.

Daydream Island ups renovation investment to $100m

Daydream Island Resort has announced it will increase its renovation investment by $14 million to a total of $100 million.

Sunshine Coast lands Australia’s premier attraction and leisure business conference

BESC has secured the right to host the Australian Amusement Leisure & Recreation Association (AALARA) Conference at Novotel Twin Waters Resort in May.

Government pumps extra $300k in funding business events across the state

Following the success of the NSW Regional Conferencing Development Grants Pilot Program, the NSW Government has committed a further $300k to attract more business events across the State.

MICE sector bands together to celebrate Global Industry Meetings Day

Today is Global Meetings Industry Day, a celebration that shines a light of the direct impact meetings have on businesses, communities and economies.

Revolution360 Sydney appoints new Head of Events APAC

Revolution360 Sydney has appointed Angela Ward as its new Head of Events APAC.

Choose your own adventure with this boutique hotel

Sydney will soon be home to The Collectionist Hotel, a custom design property where no room is the same and the choice of room is firmly in the hands of the guest.

Sneak Peek: Novotel Brisbane South Bank

Say hello to Brisbane’s newest MICE hotel.

Weird and wonderful: First Luxury Space Hotel slated to open in 2021

For just US $9.5m your delegates could stay at a luxury hotel in space from 2022! Bargain.

International convention visitors show growth for New Zealand

Business events are generating high value for New Zealand’s visitor industry, and it can only get better, says Conventions and Incentives New Zealand (CINZ)