New members elected to BEIA board

Two new members have joined the board of Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) following its recent 48th Annual General Meeting in New Plymouth, New Zealand.

9 December, 2024

Delta commences direct flights to Brisbane

Delta Air Lines has commenced direct flights from Los Angeles to Brisbane, with the service offering three seasonal flights per week.

9 December, 2024

Melbourne celebrates growth year for business events

Melbourne Convention Bureau is revelling in a boom period for business events in Victoria, with the sector experiencing significant growth in the 2023-2024 financial year.

3 December, 2024

Christchurch to host PCOA Conference in 2025

Christchurch has been announced as host city of the 2025 Professional Conference Organisers’ Association (PCOA) Conference.

3 December, 2024

ABEA report: Conference delegates spending big in Australia

The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) has released a report that charts predicted delegate spending of $760 million in Australia to 2031.

29 November, 2024

ICC Sydney seeking next-gen AV talent

International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) is on the search for the best newly qualified next-generation audiovisual technicians as part of its annual graduate program.

26 November, 2024

Sydney Airport announces $200 million redevelopment

Sydney Airport will undergo a $200 million redevelopment to its T2 Domestic terminal, with improvements promising more security and faster check-in processes.

26 November, 2024

Former Tourism Australia chief marketing officer dies

Former Tourism Australia chief marketing officer Lisa Ronson has died in a tragic farm accident in rural Victoria.

25 November, 2024

New partnership fostering events accessibility

Event management company Think Business Events has partnered with the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative to deliver accessible environments for everyone at Australian venues.

25 November, 2024

Research: Australia an events destination of choice

New research from Business Events Australia is charting the pipeline of international events Down Under, revealing the nation as a top destination of choice in the global market.

22 November, 2024

THE LUME at MCEC to close down

Immersive art experience THE LUME, at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, is set to close in 2026, with no bookings being made from mid-2025.

20 November, 2024

ABEA announces new board members

The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) has announced its new board in its first official appointments since the inauguration of the organisation that represents the business events sector.

20 November, 2024

Club Med releases first events sustainability report

All-inclusive holiday company Club Med has launched its inaugural meetings and events sustainability report.

19 November, 2024

Gold Coast business events ambassadors honoured

A group of Gold Coast ambassadors have been honoured for their work promoting, supporting and securing business events to the southeast Queensland region.

19 November, 2024

AIME 2025 Knowledge Program agenda revealed

The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) has unveiled its full agenda for the 2025 Knowledge Program at the annual industry event in Melbourne.

12 November, 2024

Signs Chinese delegate market is back in Australia

A recent Melbourne conference exceeded its delegate target by 280 per cent thanks to an influx of Chinese attendants.

12 November, 2024

$80 million lifeline for Rex Airlines

The Federal Government has announced an $80 million bailout for Rex Airlines to keep its regional routes running.

12 November, 2024

Darwin Convention Centre upgrade plans shelved

The proposed $19.2 million upgrade to Darwin Convention Centre has been put on ice by the Northern Territory Government.

6 November, 2024

Low-key exit for Tourism and Events Queensland CEO

Through a late-night weekend email, Tourism and Events Queensland CEO Patricia O’Callaghan has made a low-key announcement that she is leaving the agency.

6 November, 2024

Brisbane booming as a business travel hub

New data reveals Brisbane is forging ahead as a corporate travel city, with record growth and visitor spend.

5 November, 2024