Brisbane reveals business events ´transformation´
Brisbane is planning a multi-billion dollar infrastructure development programme designed to cement the city’s reputation as a key Asia Pacific business events destination. Brisbane Convention Bureau...
View ArticleICC Sydney’s new board member to handle sustainability
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has appointed Martyn Potter (pictured) to the role of director of building services.Bringing more than 30 years’ experience to the table, Potter will...
View ArticleEEAA to mark Global Exhibitions Day with special events
The Exhibition and Event Association of Australia (EEAA) and its members will mark the inaugural Global Exhibitions Day (GED16) with an Association AGM and its Leaders Forum event. Global Exhibitions...
View ArticleMelbourne bags Wholesale Markets Congress 2017
Melbourne is to host the World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) Congress in September 2017. The Melbourne Market Authority (MMA) and the Queen Victoria Market’s winning bid to host the World Congress...
View ArticleCINZ appoints new independent board chair
Management and leadership consultant Tony Gardner has been appointed independent chair of the Conventions and Incentives New Zealand (CINZ) Board. He replaces John Duncan, who retires after 13 years in...
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In pictures: EEAA welcomes MCEC expansion
The Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) has praised the unveiling of designs for the expansion of exhibition facilities at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)....
View ArticleMelbourne wins DOHaD World Congress
Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) has announced that Melbourne has won the bid to host the 11th World Congress on Developmental Origins of Health and Disease 2019 (DOHaD). It will be the first time the...
View ArticleEvent professionals descend on Auckland
Conventions and Incentives New Zealand’s (CINZ) biggest showcase ever, MEETINGS 2016, celebrated its 20th year with a welcome event for 650 people at The Langham Auckland last night. CINZ chief...
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CTICC East on track for 2017 opening
After hosting a successful Cape Construction Expo 2016 last week, the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) has affirmed that it is on track to open its CTICC East expansion in 2017. In...
View ArticleEEAA and Tourism Australia team-up for talent support initiative
The Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) has signed a new partnership with Tourism Australia’s Business Events Australia unit as the inaugural Platinum Partner for the Association’s...
View ArticleBrisbane fire conference and exhibition makes 65% rebook
Brisbane has hosted a record-breaking fire and emergency management event. AFAC16, powered by INTERSCHUTZ, is billed as the largest emergency management conference and exhibition in Australasia. It...
View ArticleAdelaide Venue Management appoints general manager
South Australian events industry leader Coralie Cheney has joined Adelaide Venue Management as general manager – functions & business events. Coral has more than 15 years’ experience in event...
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Live from the USA: Sydney Speaker Series and Washington IDEAS Forum
Bumble, the Australian Ambassador to the United States, the CIA and a restrauteur were all among a diverse group of speakers on the programme for the 2016 International Sydney Speaker Series in the...
View ArticleEEAA completes Western Australian roadshow
The Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) has concluded its annual Western Australian roadshow, reporting a strengthening profile for the association in this key business events...
View ArticleAEG Ogden reappointed for BCEC
The Queensland Government has re-appointed AEG Ogden as managers of the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) for five year period from 1 July 2017, together with a five year option. AEG...
View ArticleAIME launches new city experiences for 25th anniversary
The Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME) has added ten Melbourne City Experiences to the 2017 Hosted Buyer programme. Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) has partnered with a selection of...
View ArticleMelbourne Convention Bureau seeks management for AIME
Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) is inviting expressions of interest from exhibition and event organisations to undertake the management and operation of the Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo...
View ArticleAuckland’s new ICC secures first bookings
The first bookings have been secured for the new New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC), with the city announcing it had won bids to host two large-scale international medical conferences...
View ArticleLiving near a convention centre
Geoff Donaghy says new research from AIPC clarifies opportunities as well as some misconceptions among those living near convention centres Recent research carried out by AIPC has clearly put into...
View ArticleMay set to be Australia’s busiest month for events
The Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) says May will be one of this year’s busiest months for the Australian events sector with close to 50 events being held across the health,...
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