Event planning lessons from Coldplay

Business event planners can learn valuable lessons from global rock superstars Coldplay and their mastery of audience interaction, writes Nicole White, director and co-founder of Rock ’n Roll Team Building.

An outback place like no other

The beauty of Central Australia is the perfect backdrop for delivering extraordinary events, writes Alice Springs Convention Centre manager Mary Hair.

Spotlight on Rotorua: New Zealand’s cultural heartbeat

As the birthplace of New Zealand’s Māori tourism, Rotorua is a spectacular blend of natural geothermal wonders and deep cultural connections with the past, and it is thriving as a destination to mix business and pleasure.

Major trends shaping events in 2025

Collaborative partnerships, tech, innovation and elevated expectations are driving a brave new world for events in 2025. With the evolving nature of how the industry curates events that stand out, these are the major trends shaping cutting-edge productions in the year ahead, writes Matthew Sainsbury.

Inspiration in the heart of Melbourne

Centrally located, the stunning Hyatt Centric Melbourne is the perfect place to stay in style, host events and use as a base to explore the city, writes the hotel’s director of sales and marketing, Sheree Kahlefeldt.

The changing face of business events

Business events are evolving as shifts in client expectations take hold, with a trend towards outdoor event spaces and expansive culinary experiences leading the way, according to Sydney’s Navarra Venues.

Mega venues: Crafting events with impact

Transformative experiences are the new normal for mega venues as they raise the bar in delivering innovative events that live long in the memory, writes Matthew Sainsbury.

Business meets tropical paradise in Cairns

One of the most unique places on earth, at the juncture of two World Heritage Sites, the city of Cairns is where business and leisure meet, writes Tara Bennett, general manager, partnerships and events, at Tourism Tropical North Queensland.

A landmark centre for building lasting connections

Since opening in May 2022, New Zealand’s Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre has been a leader in the innovation, sustainability and cultural spaces, writes its general manager, Ross Steele.

Coming together for AIME 2025

The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) returns to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 10-12 February, 2025, when the MICE industry will unite to shine on the world stage.

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