MCB secures 197 events worth $354m

Melbourne Convention Bureau has announced strong results for the last financial year and slate of events up until 2028.

29 November, 2023

International visitors to return quicker than predicted

Business travellers and delegates are returning to Australia faster than forecast with record spending set to hit the events and hotel sectors.

28 November, 2023

ETM named ‘Most Outstanding Business Events Travel Agency’

The business travel company picked up the top gong at the National Travel Industry Awards.

28 November, 2023

New GM for Dorsett

Stephen Cane brings more than 20 years experience in hospitality and global leadership roles.

27 November, 2023

Events inject $58m into Cairns

A new major sponsorship policy is expected to inject even more money into the Tropical North Queensland events sector.

27 November, 2023

New social impact specialist joins BESydney

Business Events Sydney aims to provide expert guidance from event bidding to delivery with the new role.

26 November, 2023

Longer stays in ‘bleisure’ bookings

Business travellers are booking longer trips to include leisure time as hybrid arrangements allow them to work remotely.

22 November, 2023

Changes in BCEC executive

In the lead-up to 2032 OIympics, the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre has made some changes.

21 November, 2023

AIME 2024: Sebastian Terry on unlocking passion

The founder of the 100 Things movement will deliver a keynote presentation next year.

21 November, 2023

MEA elects new board

Three new directors have been appointed to the Meetings and Events Australia board following its AGM.

21 November, 2023

MICE industry ‘feeling more stressed’

A work from home culture post-pandemic is resulting in more event professionals feeling stressed.

20 November, 2023

New Cliftons appointment to drive event delivery

Hospitality expert Michael Nicholls has joined the event specialists as Head of Operations.

19 November, 2023

Experts reveal 2024 business travel trends

Using AI to determine your event needs and flying electric vehicles will take off next year.

16 November, 2023

New GM for Hilton Adelaide

David Wain to bring a ‘fresh vision’ to the hotel with aims of growing events and elevating the guest experience.

15 November, 2023

Dreamtime gets a rebrand

Tourism Australia’s business events planners showcase will return in 2024 with a new name and new host city.

13 November, 2023

BE Perth announces winners of Aspire Awards

Eleven professionals are recipients of Business Events Perth’s 2023 Aspire Awards.

13 November, 2023

BECA officially de-registered

After almost 30 years as the voice for business events, the association has been de-registered by ASIC.

13 November, 2023

Perth to host Australia’s first WTTC summit

Business delegates will be heading to WA for the prestigious event in late 2024.

9 November, 2023

GCCEC opens grants for conference travel

A financial support program for recipients to attend global conferences has reopened.

9 November, 2023

Two new directors for ABEA

Australian Business Events Association appoints two additional industry leaders to its board.

8 November, 2023