Associations facing new geopolitical reality

A new white paper is urging strategic shift across events, cybersecurity, innovation, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

21 August, 2025

Brisbane setting records for visitor appeal

Four in 10 visitors to Queensland are choosing Brisbane as the city sets new records across domestic and international visitor markets.

15 August, 2025

Tropical North Queensland’s funding boost for business events

A new funding program has been launched to lure business events to Tropical North Queensland.

5 August, 2025

Funding to supercharge NSW visitor economy

The NSW Government has announced the creation of a new fund it will pour millions of dollars into in order to boost the state’s visitor economy and the aviation sector.

5 August, 2025

Events agency launches in Geelong

A new events agency has launched in Geelong to meet booming demand in the Victorian city.

31 July, 2025

Gold Coast showcase returns for 11th year

The Gold Coast’s premier business events showcase is returning for its 11th year in the southeast Queensland city.

30 July, 2025

Events industry growing despite budget pressures

A new report reveals the global business events industry is growing despite economic constraints.

23 July, 2025

10,500 new flights to boost Aussie hotels

Australia’s hotel sector is set to receive a major uplift, with 56 new international flight routes adding 10,500 flights annually to key cities and potentially generating 1.9 million room nights by the end of 2026.

22 July, 2025

Brisbane tourism booms to $12 billion

New data reveals Brisbane’s visitor economy reached record highs in 2024, delivering a $12 billion hit to the Queensland capital.

21 July, 2025

Premium economy hits the sweet spot

New booking data from Corporate Traveller reveals premium economy corporate bookings are on the rise.

15 July, 2025

Key appointment for La Vie Hotels and Resorts

La Vie Hotels and Resorts has announced the appointment of Amanda Cottome as the company’s new director of operations, Pacific.

14 July, 2025

Fiji says “bula” to business

Conference and business travel is making a splash in Fiji, with visitor numbers up in 2025.

8 July, 2025

Airfares holding steady while everyday prices soar

Despite rising jet fuel costs, post-COVID-19 demand and general cost-of-living pressures, airfare inflation has stayed surprisingly grounded in 2025.

3 July, 2025

Associations bracing for geopolitical instability

New research released by The Hague & Partners Convention Bureau, in collaboration with the European Society of Association Executives (ESAE), paints a concerning picture for associations worldwide.

3 July, 2025

Cyberattack: Qantas hit by huge data breach

Up to six million customer records have been compromised following a colossal breach of data in a cyberattack on Qantas.

2 July, 2025

NSW number one for business events

New data has seen NSW cement its position as the number one business events state in Australia.

30 June, 2025

Regional focus at Business Events NSW Showcase

Destination NSW held its annual Business Events NSW Showcase in Sydney on 25 June 2025, highlighting the regions, venues and experiences on offer for business events across the state.

30 June, 2025

The EA Institute launches APAC Admin Awards

The EA Institute has announced the launch of the APAC Admin Awards, which honours the work of administrative professionals across Australia.

30 June, 2025

Tourism Australia extends partnership with global powerhouse

Tourism Australia has secured an ongoing partnership with a huge international direct-selling company to bring its events Down Under.

26 June, 2025

ABEA reaffirms global industry partnerships

In two years since its formation, the Australian Business Events Association has secured 10 strategic partnerships across Australia and internationally.

24 June, 2025