EEAA issues urgent call for more Federal Government support to rebuild events sector
EEAA chief executive Claudia Sagripanti is urging the government to reopen the Grants Program and distribute any remaining funds immediately.
5 May, 2021Industry News
Regional NSW shines as Albury business events famil kicks off
Day one highlights included a farm tour, kayaking experience and samples of the region’s delicious, local produce.
29 April, 2021
New executive appointments at Canberra Convention Bureau
The team changes come as part of a strategic restructure.
29 April, 2021
Four ways the events job market has changed
If you assume demand for jobs far outweighs supply, you’re misjudging the pandemic’s impact on the candidate market.
22 April, 2021
Virtual events training course continues its success into 2021
Hone your skills and technical expertise in the virtual space.
20 April, 2021
Tiny brain devices & 3D-printed bones: Australian innovation set to attract business events
Groundbreaking medical devices will play a key role in Australia’s push to secure global meetings and events.
20 April, 2021
Bluesfest shutdown: The true cost of snap event cancellations
The eleventh-hour cancellation of Bluesfest has had far-reaching impacts on those involved, including Riskworks Group, who say they were blindsided by the government’s decision.
15 April, 2021
Parliamentary inquiry into Victorian events gets underway
The first hearing kicked off with one witness saying people in the events industry ‘deserve much better than this’.
15 April, 2021
Federal Government extends funding to boost business events
An additional $4 million has been committed to extend two programs.
14 April, 2021
Updated: States and territories announce business events funding
Everything you need to know about the latest funds.
13 April, 2021
Victorian Government announces funding for business events
Funding will be available to support venue hire, accommodation, transport and more.
8 April, 2021
Business events industry welcomes trans-Tasman travel
Industry leaders on both sides are ready to welcome travellers again.
6 April, 2021
Easter brings big weekend of public events
Crowds flocked by the thousands to all corners of NSW for a line-up of events.
6 April, 2021
Industry’s calls have been ignored, says AACB
The AACB president says the Business Events Grants Program is not enough to save the sector.
1 April, 2021
Easter is ‘good to go’ as Brisbane lockdown ends
The state recorded one case of COVID-19 community transmission overnight.
31 March, 2021
BECA boss says Morrison Government has failed the business events industry
BECA has criticised the ‘poor design’ of the $50 million business events fund, while Austrade says there has been strong interest in the program.
30 March, 2021
Rex launches regular Sydney-Canberra flights
Travelling to the capital just got easier, with flights starting at $99 one way.
30 March, 2021
Brisbane lockdown a ‘cruel blow’ for Queensland tourism industry
A tourism leader says the lockdown is devastating news, just days after the end of JobKeeper.
30 March, 2021
NSW commits $5.5m to support business events
The funding is set to provide a ‘vital kickstart’ for the industry.
25 March, 2021
COVID-19 restrictions ease in VIC, NSW, SA
Mask wearing will be reduced, while venue capacities will increase across the board.
25 March, 2021
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