Singapore Airlines adds more return flights to Brisbane in 2024

Singapore Airlines is adding an additional four services between Brisbane and Singapore in 2024, taking total capacity to 25 flights each week.

13 December, 2023

Brisbane wins bid to host PCOA24

More than 400 professional conference organisers will descend on Brisbane in December 2024 after the Queensland capital was successful in its bid to host PCOA24.

12 December, 2023

Fitzroy River Bridge reopens ahead of tourist high season

The new Fitzroy River Bridge has reopened in the remote Western Australia Kimberley region, six months ahead of schedule.

12 December, 2023

United Airlines launches Brisbane-to-LA service

United Airlines has launched its Brisbane to Los Angeles route, offering the non-stop service three times a week.

7 December, 2023

Visitor registrations open for AIME 2024

Registration has opened for the 2024 Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME), the leading trade event for the meetings and event industry in the Asia Pacific region.

4 December, 2023

MCB secures 197 events worth $354m

Melbourne Convention Bureau has announced strong results for the last financial year and slate of events up until 2028.

29 November, 2023

International visitors to return quicker than predicted

Business travellers and delegates are returning to Australia faster than forecast with record spending set to hit the events and hotel sectors.

28 November, 2023

ETM named ‘Most Outstanding Business Events Travel Agency’

The business travel company picked up the top gong at the National Travel Industry Awards.

28 November, 2023

New GM for Dorsett

Stephen Cane brings more than 20 years experience in hospitality and global leadership roles.

27 November, 2023

Events inject $58m into Cairns

A new major sponsorship policy is expected to inject even more money into the Tropical North Queensland events sector.

27 November, 2023

New social impact specialist joins BESydney

Business Events Sydney aims to provide expert guidance from event bidding to delivery with the new role.

26 November, 2023

Longer stays in ‘bleisure’ bookings

Business travellers are booking longer trips to include leisure time as hybrid arrangements allow them to work remotely.

22 November, 2023

Changes in BCEC executive

In the lead-up to 2032 OIympics, the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre has made some changes.

21 November, 2023

AIME 2024: Sebastian Terry on unlocking passion

The founder of the 100 Things movement will deliver a keynote presentation next year.

21 November, 2023

MEA elects new board

Three new directors have been appointed to the Meetings and Events Australia board following its AGM.

21 November, 2023

MICE industry ‘feeling more stressed’

A work from home culture post-pandemic is resulting in more event professionals feeling stressed.

20 November, 2023

New Cliftons appointment to drive event delivery

Hospitality expert Michael Nicholls has joined the event specialists as Head of Operations.

19 November, 2023

Experts reveal 2024 business travel trends

Using AI to determine your event needs and flying electric vehicles will take off next year.

16 November, 2023

New GM for Hilton Adelaide

David Wain to bring a ‘fresh vision’ to the hotel with aims of growing events and elevating the guest experience.

15 November, 2023

Dreamtime gets a rebrand

Tourism Australia’s business events planners showcase will return in 2024 with a new name and new host city.

13 November, 2023