GCCEC launches behind-the-scenes video series

The six-series video event case studies offer MICE planners a behind-the-scenes look at events taking place at the GCCEC.

1 March, 2022

Powerhouse agencies join forces

After more than 10 years of working together, the partnership between the events agency and the creative agency was a natural progression.

24 February, 2022

IHG Hotels & Resorts launches Meet.Stay.Play

The program includes new offers such as increased savings, flexible cancellation, and complimentary room incentives, and more.

22 February, 2022

BEIA welcomes NZ Government’s support for business events

The ETSP scheme will now include business events of more than 200 attendees for the first time.

17 February, 2022

QT Hotels & Resorts starts new year strong with new leadership appointments

QT Gold Coast and QT Canberra have both welcomed their new general managers.

10 February, 2022

5 of the best COVID-safe venues for your next event

Venues across Australia are welcoming back in-person events. Here’s how they’re doing it with COVID-safe measures front of mind.

8 February, 2022

Lumi.Media launches new tool to optimise event management

The complete end-to-end workflow platform enables teams to easily collaborate and streamline the process of on-boarding talent for events. 

3 February, 2022

ICMS Australasia delivers global toxicology conference, virtually

The 58th TIAFT Conference has called upon the expertise of the PCO, which is delivering the three-day event via its in-house platform EventsAIR to more than 800 delegates.

1 February, 2022

Courtyard by Marriott hotel to open in Melbourne

The new-build Courtyard by Marriott Melbourne Flagstaff Gardens will have 150 rooms and flexible event spaces.

27 January, 2022

Applications close soon for disability-related conference grants

Applications for the Australian Government’s National Disability Conference Initiative (NDCI) grant will close 1 February 2022.

25 January, 2022

Mulpha acquires popular Sanctuary Cove restaurant

New events and exclusive food and wine experiences are on the menu for the much loved Ioesco restaurant in 2022.

20 January, 2022

TIA appoints new chief executive

Rebecca Ingram will officially take up the role in late March, taking over from Chris Roberts, who was in the role for seven years.

18 January, 2022

MCEC unveils fresh new menu

The inspired new menu brings the colours and flavours of Victoria’s finest seasonal produce to the forefront.

13 January, 2022

Insurance research reveals half of Australian travellers not covered for COVID-related reasons

Survey finds 50 percent of travellers not covered for pandemic-related reasons, despite purchasing a policy for pandemic protection.

21 December, 2021

Wellington’s multi-year event deal with gaming association

The multi-year partnership with the NZ Game Developers Association will increase investment and grow the talent pool in the creative digital sector.

16 December, 2021

Holiday Inn Express opening in Melbourne

The brand new, design-led hotel will offer 312 rooms and four meeting spaces on one of the city’s most famous laneways.

14 December, 2021

New Holiday Inn opens in Queenstown

Holiday Inn’s newest flagship hotel offers 182 rooms and suites, a ‘next-generation’ lobby, and four flexible meeting spaces.

9 December, 2021

Hold onto your bubbles, a champagne shortage is on the way

We don’t mean to burst your bubble, but champagne production is down thanks to the pandemic, bad weather and other annoying things.

7 December, 2021

KE Creative launches Native Gift Boxes

Consciously curated gift boxes featuring unique products from indigenous artisans are here just in time for the gift-giving season.

2 December, 2021

Auckland named best MICE destination

For the second year running, the city has been named the best MICE destination in Oceania at the World MICE Awards 2021.

30 November, 2021