$50,000 cash incentive for event organisers

Event organisers can apply for grants up to $50,000 as part of the NSW Government’s new $1.5 million funding for regional events staged in the 2025-2026 financial year.

10 March, 2025

Proposal for 7000-seat arena on Sunshine Coast

An Australian development company has unveiled a $1 billion proposal to build a 7000-seat arena and five-star hotel at Maroochydore on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.

7 March, 2025

Virgin Australia announces new CEO

Virgin Australia has announced the appointment of its new CEO, promoting the airline’s chief commercial officer to the top job.

5 March, 2025

Gevme and Sprintr announce tech partnership 

Event registration solutions company Gevme is teaming with onsite event check-in kiosk provider Sprinter to deliver comprehensive event experiences.

2 March, 2025

New leadership training program for convention centres

The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) and International Association of Convention Centres (AIPC) have joined forces to deliver a leadership training program for convention centres.

28 February, 2025

New hospitality hub approved for Sydney’s Barangaroo

After a decade of delays, the NSW Government has approved a 5.2-hectare area of Barangaroo’s harbour foreshore precinct for development, writes Laura Box.

24 February, 2025

EventsAir renews international partnership with ICCA

Global events management platform EventsAir has renewed its partnership with the International Congress and Convention Association, marking five years of collaboration.

24 February, 2025

MCB releases report on positive impact of business events

Melbourne Convention Bureau has launched a report outlining the valuable impact of business events to Victoria’s economy and community.

23 February, 2025

Cairns-to-Fiji direct flights to commence

Fiji Airways will commence direct flights from Cairns to the Fijian city of Nadi from April 2025.

20 February, 2025

New chair for BEIA-Approved PCO group

Rachel Cook, business director at Conference Innovators, has been named chair of New Zealand’s Business Events Industry Aotearoa Approved Professional Conference Organisers Group.

18 February, 2025

Visitors spending big on Gold Coast

A new report reveals visitors contribute $7.7 billion annually to the Gold Coast economy, with the city’s tourist numbers on the rise.

13 February, 2025

Uluṟu’s Field of Light extended until 2027

Ayers Rock Resort has announced the globally celebrated Field of Light art installation at Uluṟu has been revitalised and will remain a tourist attraction until at least April 2027.

11 February, 2025

Events Revolution launches in Sydney

Five Sydney event brands have united to form Events Revolution, which aims to bring creativity, innovation and experience to its suite of events services.

5 February, 2025

MCA Australia’s audiovisual upgrades debut at AV1’s Long Summer Lunch

Foundation Hall at Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA Australia) recently hosted the 10th AV1 Long Summer Lunch, with the event showcasing the venue’s new audiovisual upgrades.

31 January, 2025

Star Entertainment to sell events centre in Sydney

Troubled casino giant Star Entertainment has announced the sale of its events centre in Sydney.

30 January, 2025

Singapore Airlines expanding services to Brisbane

Singapore Airlines has announced an expansion of its services to Brisbane from June 2025, restoring its pre-COVID-19 capacity.

24 January, 2025

Increased flights and falling airfares for China

For the first time in five years, travel between Australia and China has reached pre-COVID-19-pandemic capacity, leading to a fall in international airfares.

23 January, 2025

Insights into Australian and NZ cruising market

A Norwegian Cruise Line survey of customers in Australia and New Zealand reveals what drives cruisers to set sail, and what keeps them coming back.

23 January, 2025

Michelle Sargent new managing director at Events Beyond

Australian travel management company Travel Beyond Group has appointed Michelle Sargent as managing director of Events Beyond.

23 January, 2025

LED formats elevating the visual experience of events

Groundbreaking LED screen technology is providing fresh visual canvases that are transforming events.

15 January, 2025