Funding boost for business events in New Zealand

The New Zealand Government has pledged an additional $3 million investment to attract international business events to the country.

17 June, 2025

Hobart welcomes new direct Qantas routes

Tasmanian business leaders have welcomed the announcement by Qantas of a direct route between Perth and Hobart from 26 September 2025.

17 June, 2025

Weak passwords plague hospitality IT systems

A new global study reveals common and basic passwords are making hospitality venues vulnerable to cyber threats.

11 June, 2025

Young professionals driving AI for travel

New research reveals Millennials and Gen Z are leading the charge towards AI-powered travel management.

9 June, 2025

Karen Jones appointed CEO of Destination NSW

The NSW Government’s tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW, has appointed Karen Jones as its CEO.

5 June, 2025

Tourism Australia managing director to stand down

Tourism Australia managing director Phillipa Harrison has announced she will depart the national tourism body in August 2025 to take up another position overseas.

4 June, 2025

Global unrest impacting events industry

New research from International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) quantifies the impact of turbulent times on the international events industry.

27 May, 2025

Business events boost in Victorian State Budget

The Victorian State Budget has been handed down for 2025-2026, with business events receiving a welcome multi-million-dollar injection.

22 May, 2025

Pier Pavilion landmark opens at Barangaroo

Barangaroo’s newest landmark has opened to the public on the Sydney Harbour foreshore.

19 May, 2025

Two new international Perth routes for Qantas

Qantas has announced two new international routes will commence from Perth in December 2025.

19 May, 2025

PCOA and EventsAir renew partnership

The Professional Conference Organisers Association (PCOA) has renewed its partnership with event management technology company EventsAir.

14 May, 2025

Cash offer: Funding applications open for event planners

Up to $40,000 in cash incentives is being offered to event planners as the third round of Victoria’s National Business Events Program kicks off.

12 May, 2025

BESydney appoints new CEO

Business Events Sydney (BESydney) has announced the appointment of its new CEO, who will commence in the role on 16 June 2025.

6 May, 2025

Call for investment in Launceston’s events facilities

A new report from Visit Northern Tasmania is driving a push to invigorate Launceston’s events capacity through investment in the city’s convention facilities.

5 May, 2025

Australia-Asia flight capacity surging

Increasing trade between Australia and Asia has seen flight capacity between the continents surge, with routes to India, Vietnam and South Korea leading the way.

28 April, 2025

Melbourne hosts Australia’s largest-ever incentive program

Australia’s largest-ever incentive program is underway, with Melbourne hosting 16,000 delegates for the Amway China Leadership Seminar.

14 April, 2025

ABEA and IAPCO announce strategic partnership

A new strategic partnership has been announced between the Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) and International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) to strengthen the global meetings and events industry.

10 April, 2025

TTNQ releases inaugural tourism sustainability report

Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ) has published its first annual sustainability report to address the travel and events industries’ environmental impact.

8 April, 2025

Visitor spending in Brisbane hits record heights

The city of Brisbane continues to surge as a leisure and business events destination, with a record $11.3 billion spent by visitors in 2024.

2 April, 2025

World-first low-emissions steak for Aussie restaurant group

An Australian hospitality group with restaurants in Sydney and Byron Bay is now serving the world’s first low-emissions steak.

1 April, 2025