AACB: Positive federal budget for business events as Australia sets its sights on World Top 10
The Association of Australian Convention Bureaux (AACB) has welcomed the Federal Government’s modest increase in funding for Tourism Australia.
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MICE sector bands together to celebrate Global Industry Meetings Day
Today is Global Meetings Industry Day, a celebration that shines a light of the direct impact meetings have on businesses, communities and economies.
Destination NSW joins AACB
The NSW Government’s tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW, has joined The Association of Australian Convention Bureaux (AACB
AACB: Convention bureaux helps stimulate global trade for Australia
Almost half of the international association conventions won have a confirmed exhibition. Without the strategic bidding activities of convention bureaux, these opportunities would simply not occur in Australia, AACB says.
Business Events Geelong wins AACB award
The Association of Australian Convention Bureaux has awarded Business Events Geelong with its Innovation Award.
AACB congratulates winner of scholarship
A senior project manager at Ontario Canada’s Regional Tourism Organisation 4 Inc (RTO4) was awarded AACB’s coveted scholarship.
AACB answers government’s call for advice on streamlining visa
The revised visa system needs to have a greater focus on high-growth countries with low-risk and high-yield travellers, says AACB CEO Andrew Heibl.
Tassie star off to USA after winning AACB Staff Scholarship
The AACB Staff Scholarship is designed to offer middle to senior level bureau staff an opportunity to demonstrate their professional commitment to the business events sector.
AACB to reward lucky convention bureau staff with cash grant
Got an idea that could potentially benefit your bureau? You might just get a cash grant for it! Find out how here.
AACB: Federal Budget a missed opportunity for Business Events
‘Where’s the national convention bid fund in the latest budget?’ asks AACB chief exec Andrew Heibl.
Australian Industry celebrates Global Meetings Day
The initiative will be celebrated by MICE communities all over the world.
MEA, EEAA and AACB put heads together to identify skills shortages
A survey which aims to highlight perceived skill gaps in the industry will be presented to MEA, AACB and EEAA members.
AACB wants business events included in foreign policy
AACB urges the government to include business events in its latest foreign policy white paper.
Australia eases visa rules for Chinese visitors
Australia is now trialling an online visa application service for Chinese travellers.
Convention Bureau CEOs convene in Melbourne for Business Events Week
The Association of Australian Convention Bureaux will come together in support of the Melbourne Convention Bureau, for its part in establishing Business Events Week around Australia’s international business events exhibition, AIME
Australian Convention Bureaux get ceNTred
The upcoming Association of Australian Convention Bureaux staff conference will be held at Voyages Ayers Rock Resort with a theme of ‘Get CeNTred’, attracting over 80 convention bureau staff from around Australia.
Association of Australian Convention Bureaux to meet in Uluru
The 2012 Association of Australian Convention Bureaux Staff Conference will be held at The Uluru Meeting Place, Voyages Ayers Rock Resort
How does a Convention Bureau help your events?
If you’ve ever wondered what exactly a convention bureau is and how you can best use them for your next conference, you’re invited to learn more with the “What is the Bureau” seminars across the country.
Geelong’s grand welcome to Australian Convention Bureaux
CEOs and their staff from Australia’s 16 leading city and regional convention bureaux will converge on Geelong from today for the 21st Association of Australian Convention Bureaux annual staff conference.
Tourism Australia appoints associations BDM
The Australian Government and key players in the business events sector have appointed a leader to head an initiative to increase the number and size of international association
conventions being held in Australia.