Daydream Island confirms reopening date

The island has undergone a two-year redevelopment, following Cyclone Debbie in early 2017.

5 November, 2018

Business events boost for Melbourne

October was a stellar month for the city, with nine international conferences taking place.

1 November, 2018

Australia to benefit from $1 billion in direct delegate spend

The future is bright for Australia’s business events sector, with almost 400 international events secured.

22 October, 2018

3 courses, 3 venues, 3 hours: BEGeelong hosts progressive lunch

Business Events Geelong took 40 Melbourne event profs on the long lunch that dreams are made of.

18 October, 2018

Comm Games pays off for the Gold Coast

The city has welcomed strong visitation and a major accolade following the games.

3 October, 2018

Three Australian cities rated as top event destinations

International Festivals & Events Association has revealed the 2018 World Festival & Event City Award winners.

2 October, 2018

Tourism Noosa announces new CEO

The announcement follows an extensive recruitment process to find a new CEO.

25 September, 2018

Auckland’s stellar year for business events

The city secured more than 100 business events worth a total $45 million.

19 September, 2018

TA inks deal with China Southern to boost business events

Tourism Australia and China Southern Airlines have signed a first-ever deal to develop business events.

17 September, 2018

Gold Coast wins bid to host major international summit

More than 1500 international guests will visit the region for one of the largest sport summits in the world.

10 September, 2018

New visitor economy plan to focus on regional NSW

The plan aims to triple overnight visitor spending by 2030 and boost regional business events.

6 September, 2018

Bold plan to redevelop Great Keppel Island

The redevelopment will see Great Keppel Island become the first cryptocurrency-enabled island in the world.

3 September, 2018

Dorsett hotel concept debuting soon on the Gold Coast

The Dorsett will be among a group of hotels on the coast with more than 300 rooms and be the second biggest in the Broadbeach region behind only The Star Grand.

28 August, 2018

Dreamworld appoints independent safety adviser to Board

Ardent, the owner of Dreamworld, reaffirms its focus on theme park safety with another new appointment

28 August, 2018

Business Events Australia Greater China Showcase will be held in Australia for the first time ever

Capitalising on strong awareness and demand for Australia by Chinese incentive planners, the Showcase will provide key buyers and media from this important market with the opportunity to experience Australia’s event delivery capability and business events offering first-hand.

27 August, 2018

Specialist event planners Do the NT

The landscapes and fascinating culture of Australia’s Red Centre were recently on display when a group of specialist event planners from Australia and New Zealand participated in Uluru Showcase.

23 August, 2018

Strong partnership between CINZ and TNZ key to continued success

The two organisations have re-signed their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that confirms cooperative activity in securing business events to New Zealand.

23 August, 2018

Adelaide scores massive Chinese incentive win

The 750 pax Joymain group was Adelaide’s largest single incentive visit and is the second time the company has visited Australia with first being to Sydney in 2015.

20 August, 2018

Destination Spotlight: Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort, Thailand

Spice escapes to Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort to soak in the sun, take in the dramatic landscapes, wander through sleepy villages, and learn about what the island paradise has to offer groups.

20 August, 2018

NT Health Sector shows cutting edge options for business events

The Northern Territory’s specialisations in the health sector were on show recently in Darwin when the Northern Territory Convention Bureau (NTCB) and industry partners hosted event planners and senior office bearers from a range of health sector associations.

16 August, 2018