Sustainability focus for new MCEC menu

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has unveiled its 2025 menu, with new eco-friendly packages that highlight native ingredients.

15 January, 2025

New general manager for GCCEC

Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) has appointed Nick Jeffrey as its new general manager.

19 December, 2024

Crowne Plaza debuts at Sydney Airport

A new 252-room Crowne Plaza has opened its doors at Sydney Airport following a multi-million-dollar refurbishment to an existing property.

17 December, 2024

Sydney Showground launches menu compendium

Sydney Showground has launched its new menu compendium under executive chef Cyril Miletto.

12 December, 2024

Events creativity: Embracing the extraordinary

The events industry has the power to connect people in many inspiring ways, rewarding those who are willing to push boundaries, writes Julz Partington, creative director for Encore Event Technologies APAC.

9 December, 2024

ABEA report: Conference delegates spending big in Australia

The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) has released a report that charts predicted delegate spending of $760 million in Australia to 2031.

29 November, 2024

Research: Australia an events destination of choice

New research from Business Events Australia is charting the pipeline of international events Down Under, revealing the nation as a top destination of choice in the global market.

22 November, 2024

ABEA announces new board members

The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) has announced its new board in its first official appointments since the inauguration of the organisation that represents the business events sector.

20 November, 2024

Speaker program announced for ABEA Conference

The speaker program has been announced for the Australian Business Events Association Conference and Awards in Sydney on 10-11 December, 2024.

14 November, 2024

$80 million lifeline for Rex Airlines

The Federal Government has announced an $80 million bailout for Rex Airlines to keep its regional routes running.

12 November, 2024

Brisbane booming as a business travel hub

New data reveals Brisbane is forging ahead as a corporate travel city, with record growth and visitor spend.

5 November, 2024

Winners crowned in Western Sydney Tourism Awards

Accor Stadium and Sydney Zoo are among the winners in the inaugural Western Sydney Tourism Awards, which celebrate business events and tourism excellence in the region.

29 October, 2024

Venues accommodating changing consumer behaviour

From last-minute ticket sales to sustainability expectations, venues of all sizes are learning to pivot according to changing consumer behaviours, writes Matthew Sainsbury.

23 October, 2024

Aussie brand Vibe Hotels celebrates 21st birthday

Australian hotel chain Vibe Hotels is celebrating its 21st birthday this October, marking growth from its beginnings in Sydney to becoming a nationwide and international brand.

23 October, 2024

Sydney’s Entertainment Quarter set for redevelopment

More events are on the horizon for Sydney’s Entertainment Quarter with the site set for a major redevelopment.

22 October, 2024

Sydney Showground partners with Encore

Event production company Encore is partnering with Sydney Showground to deliver its in-house technical and creative services.

16 October, 2024

WTTC Global Summit in Perth hailed a success

The World Travel and Tourism Council’s 2024 Global Summit wrapped up in Perth on 10 October, with the Italian capital of Rome being announced as host city for the 2025 event.

15 October, 2024

Five features of an exceptional event experience

Auckland’s Eden Park was recently announced as the global venue of the year at TheStadiumBusiness Awards in Manchester, UK. Austin Jones, Eden Park’s business development executive, highlights five focus areas that contributed to the award win.

8 October, 2024

NSW visitor economy hits new heights

International visitors to NSW have surged past pre-pandemic levels, boosting tourism for the state.

1 October, 2024

NSW Government releases 24-hour economy strategy

The NSW Government has announced new initiatives aimed at reinvigorating the state’s nightlife.

27 September, 2024