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Adelaide wins its largest incentive group to date

The 3,000 top sales representatives from Pacific (China) Co. Ltd. will give Adelaide a welcome boost to its otherwise quiet period on the calendar this coming June.

Brisbane wins Asia’s largest computer graphics conference

Set to attract 6,000 of the world’s top technical and creative talents, SIGGRAPH Asia will hold its exhibition and conference in Australia for the first time in November 2019.

Hibernating the hell out of stress

In the face of stress, how often did we want to crawl into a “hole” and forget about the world? We found you a new concept hotel in Canberra that will make you want to stay in bed all day, as long as you are happy to.

The Association Specialists launches its first international office in Singapore

Australian association management company, The Association Specialists (TAS), makes its international debut with the opening of its office in Singapore, providing best practices and services to the Asia Pacific association sector.

Melbourne Convention Bureau releases future of meetings report

Australia – Reputable industry bodies document 25 years of change in the meetings industry to predict the way meeting participants will communicate, and the elements that will impact the industry in the next few years.

AIME 2017 show floor highlights

Australia – The Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME), held from February 21 – 22, will celebrate its 25-year history with show floor highlights that will immerse visitors into the AIME culture.

Australia profiles China’s incentive travel market

Australia – Tourism Australia has released new research profiling new demands and insights on current trends for China’s incentive travel patterns driven by repeat incentive travel groups.

AIME launches social media competition

Australia – Titled #UncoverMelbourne, hosted buyers and visitors attending the Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME) can take part in this social media challenge to win prizes for the most creative entries.

Australia secures world’s largest space conference

Australia – Come 2020, Sydney will host the 43rd Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR), which was last held in the Southern Hemisphere in 1974.

AccorHotels restructures major lease portfolio in Australia

Australia – AccorHotels has reached an agreement with a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) to restructure a portfolio of 31 hotels and 4,097 rooms in Australia.

What’s new and upcoming in Australia

Australia - Following a short video introduction on the latest business event activities in Australia, we have compiled a list of upcoming event and venue updates down under.

AIME trade show tender

Australia - The 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 (AIME) 2019 – 2020.

AIME launches new city experiences for buyers

Australia – Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) has partnered with venues, accommodations and attractions to launch ten new Melbourne City Experiences for hosted buyers at the 2017 Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME).

The Appointment Group makes major acquisition in Australia

Australia – The Appointment Group Asia Pacific (TAG) continues to expand its presence with the acquisition of Axis Events, a major Australian event management company founded by events industry leader, Paul Christie.

Jupiters lights up Gold Coast with façade projection system

Australia – Jupiters Gold Coast has unveiled one of Australia’s largest permanent outdoor projection systems comprising 17 projectors that beam moving imagery onto the property’s façade each evening.

Hilton Brisbane launches renovated conference and events space

Australia – Hilton Brisbane partnered with Staging Connections to unveil its AUD4 million (approximately USD3 million) upgrade at a launch party for 25 professional conference organisers.

AIME reveals Up Close and Personal session speakers

Australia – The Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME) has announced its lineup of influential personalities as speakers for its series of five Up Close and Personal education sessions.

Growth trend continues for Canberra’s business events

Australia – Canberra Convention Bureau’s 2015/2016 annual results projected a 10.1 percent growth from businesses won for the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).

The Star Sydney creates new management role

Australia – Dino Mezzatesta joins The Star Sydney in a newly created position to oversee key property enhancements and assets.

cievents designs Emirates marquee at Melbourne Cup

Australia – Strategic events agency cievents took inspiration from Australia’s local destinations to create the Emirates marquee at Melbourne Cup 2016.

What venue operations need to know about managing incentives

Sydney-based business events legend Malu Barrios shares her perspective gained from over 30 years of experience managing incentives and large-scale events.

Registrations now open for Get Global trade show

Australia – Get Global, an outbound industry trade show for international suppliers in the business events industry has launched its website, providing information on how to register for the event and exclusive opportunities for early birds.

Five arts and culture venues in Canberra you should know about

Australia – From impressive national art collections to intimate galleries where you can meet the makers, here are some exceptional arts and culture venues as Singapore Airlines launches direct flights to Canberra from Singapore on September 20.

GET GLOBAL to debut in Sydney in 2017

Taking place at International Convention Centre Sydney on July 28, 2017, GET GLOBAL is a new exhibition and conference that will focus exclusively on Australia’s outbound business events market.

APAC business travel demonstrates resilience

Findings from the Hotel Price Radar Q2 2016 report by HRS revealed that Tokyo, Sydney and Singapore retained top spots in business travel while emerging cities demonstrated growth despite global geopolitical uncertainty.

Destination Marketing - Q&A: Serious Business

The ability to track and measure the economic impact of business events creates a sustainable future for the industry.

Associations: Adelaide - The BioMed City

In inimitable style, Adelaide is totally re-designing its central city area. After enjoying the warmth of the city’s friendliness and hospitality, take a closer look into this “BioMed City”.

Event spaces revamped at Sydney’s Ovolo Woolloomooloo

Australia – The heritage Ovolo Woolloomooloo unveiled the finishing touches of its AUD20 million (USD15.2 million) renovations with newly transformed event spaces for up to 350 guests.

Cover Story: Incentives To Market

Tourism Australia's destination marketing strategies for the business events sector are delivering business from the Greater China market, and driving demand.

End of an era for Sydney’s ATP Conference Centre

Australia – Sydney’s iconic Australian Technology Park (ATP) Conference Centre which has been running since 1998 is due to close on June 30, 2017.

Starwood expands Westin brand in Australia with Coolum resort

Australia – Slated to open in 2021, 220-key The Westin Coolum Resort & Spa in Sunshine Coast, Queensland, will be part of a mixed-use development and Australia’s first Westin Resort.

Host city for Australian Dental Congress 2021 announced

Australia – Adelaide has 3,000 reasons to smile now that it has been named host city for the Australian Dental Congress in 2021, one of the largest business events in the country with over 3,000 participants.

Why Gold Coast could be your next incentive destination

Australia – As the city gears up for the 2018 Commonwealth Games, millions are being poured into transforming the Gold Coast for the largest event that Australia will see in this decade.

MCEC strikes sustainable gold

Australia – After almost a decade of sustainable practice, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has achieved the coveted Gold Certification from EarthCheck, the world’s leading sustainable benchmarking organisation.

SilverNeedle unveils Sage Hotel West Perth

Australia – Managed by Singapore-based SilverNeedle Hospitality Group, the centrepiece of the AUD35 million (USD25.8 million) Sage Hotel West Perth is a heritage-listed black and white Walsh Family residence built in 1902.

Four Points by Sheraton expands presence to Sydney

Australia - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc announced an agreement with joint venture partners, Frasers Property Australia and Sekisui House Australia, to open Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Central Park.

Staging Connections delivers their largest event in Tasmania

Australia – Staging Connections in Hobart welcomed 1,000 Operating Room nurses, students and industry representatives for the ACORN 2016 conference and gala on May 25-28, 2016 for ICMS Australasia.

Australia to celebrate inaugural Global Exhibitions Day at MCEC

Australia – The Global Exhibitions Day at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) on June 8, 2016, is designed to highlight the impact the exhibition industry has on local economies.

SilverNeedle joins QIC Global for hotel venture in Melbourne

Melbourne – Singapore-based SilverNeedle Hospitality Group announced a deal with Australia's QIC Global Real Estate to develop NEXT Hotel Melbourne. Scheduled for 2019 completion, the venture is worth approximately AUD110 million.

Case Study: Australia’s Top 100 Restaurant Awards in Sydney

Australia – The best of Australia’s culinary world gathered to celebrate and recognise another year of restaurant excellence at The Australian Financial Review Australia’s Top 100 Restaurant Awards event in Sydney.

Darwin partners with SilkAir to attract Singapore event planners

Australia - SilkAir recently announced that flight frequency between Darwin and Singapore has been stepped up and organised a "Discover Darwin" event for business event planners from Singapore.

Case Study: Australian National Maritime Museum hosts mega incentive group

The Australian National Maritime Museum’s new AUD12 million (USD8.8 million) attraction, Action Stations, accommodated Nu Skin China's mega incentive group in Sydney’s Darling Harbour.

Mind your meetings

Australia - Health, well-being and sustainability are increasingly top-of-mind for meeting and event planners these days.

Delve Into Australia: Medical Sensory

Adelaide's increased focus on the medical field entices congresses like the ANZOS-AOCO Obesity Conference 2017, calling for an Asian Oceanian solution for lifestyle changes.

Delve Into Australia: Capital Access

Canberra, the nation's capital, piques buyers' interest post direct international flight announcements

Delve Into Australia: Beauty and Brains Renaissance

Sydney has never been busier as the city calls itself Australia's new financial hub.

Delve Into Australia: AIME 2016 paves the way for business events growth

Keeping true to the ever-changing business events landscape, the 24th Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME) showcased a relentless expansion of infrastructure in the region, along with new programmes for the industry to learn and network

Staging Connections delights Amway Taiwan’s Sydney incentive

Australia – Staging Connections, one of Australia’s leading audio visual and event services company, earned the cheers of Amway Taiwan’s 1,150 VIPs who made their way to Sydney for a five-day Asian incentive.

Brisbane’s Howard Smith Wharves to launch in 2017

Australia – Event planners have something to look forward to come mid-2017 when Howard Smith Wharves opens its doors to become Brisbane's ultimate events precinct.

AIME 2016 paves way for business events growth

Australia - Keeping true to the ever-changing business events landscape, the 24th Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME) showcased a relentless expansion of infrastructure in the region.

Associations: Adelaide bound

Post-PCOA 2015, a select group experienced how Adelaide can create a unique space for delegates to encourage connection.

Associations: Australian PCOs keep Asia Pacific meeting

Association magnet Adelaide hosted the annual PCOA at the end of 2015, and showcased strong collaboration and concepts for the associations sector.

The Communication Strategies Edition: The modern communication

The role of communication has become exponentially more important today than ever before.

Fresh Ideas: Eat and be merry

Right in the heart of the experiential event trend is Pialligo Estate. Just minutes from Canberra International Airport, it is a true getaway for teams to bond.

Team cooking event company, Cheeky Food Group, rebrands

Australia – Previously known as Cheeky Food Group, Cheeky Food Events understands that as companies evolve in their strategic goals, so should its team building cooking class offerings to stay relevant.

Crown Towers Perth to debut at AIME 2016

Australia – The highly anticipated Crown Towers Perth will finally be unveiled at the 2016 Asia-Pacific Meetings Expo (AIME) on February 23-24, 2016.

AIME 2016 Welcome Event location revealed

Australia – Taking place on February 22, the evening prior to the two-day trade show, the Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME) Welcome Event will be held at 400 City Road, Melbourne.

IACC Australia Asia Pacific holds annual meeting in Sydney

Australia - The International Association of Conference Centres (IACC) held its annual meeting in Sydney from January 17-20, 2016 with new learning formats and a theme of “Let's Invent Tomorrow”.

Latest trends and insights from AIME

Held from February 23-24, 2016, the AIME Knowledge Program will offer event professionals a range of best-practice case studies, technology solutions and future trends.

Tough it out through team bonding

Australia - Tough Mudder, the international obstacle event series, will kick-off its 2016 season in Australia on the rolling hills and valleys of Sirromet Winery in Southeast Queensland in May.

Cover Story: Dreams do come true

Australia shows in action why they are excellent in mixing business meetings with delegate-bonding activities.

The Trend Edition: Trend 01 - The era of start-ups and disruptors

Australian Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, has declared that his nation will be a hub of innovation in which good ideas will be supported with an ecosystem to encourage them to flourish. And for good reason too.

AIME welcome reception theme unveiled

Australia – The location may still be a mystery but Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) has announced the theme for the upcoming Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME) Welcome Event on February 22, 2016.

USD350K worth of MCEC event package up for grabs

Australia – Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has collaborated with the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) on the launch of the “2016 PCMA Citywide Auction of Melbourne”.

Shroud of mystery for 2016 AIME Welcome Event venue in Melbourne

Australia – The unique venue for this year’s Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME) welcome reception hosted by Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) will remain a mystery until details can be revealed weeks prior to the event.

AIME to host closer engagement sessions by Saxton

Australia – A series of intimate interviews with inspiring personalities from around the globe, produced by Saxton Speakers Bureau, will be a highlight at the Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME).

AIME partners with PCMA for Hosted Buyers education programme

The Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME) has partnered with the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) for the first time to provide its Hosted Buyers’ education sessions from February 23-24, 2016.

Echo Entertainment in Australia rebrands

Australia - Australia’s Echo Entertainment Group Limited, one of Australia's largest gaming and entertainment groups, has changed its name to The Star Entertainment Group Limited.

Luxperience trade show opens buyer registrations early

Australia - Due to an unprecedented number of inquiries, Australia’s global luxury trade event Luxperience has opened its buyer registrations early.

Luxperience 2015 sees record increase in participants

Australia - Luxperience, in its fourth year took place in its new home at the illustrious Australian Technology Park (ATP) Sydney, adding an awards programme and gala dinner at The Star Event Centre.

Deanna Varga helmed into museum’s executive team through proven success

Australia - The Australian National Maritime Museum has welcomed its newest executive team member, Deanna Varga, as assistant director, commercial & visitor services.

New venue as Luxperience expands

Australia - With a record number of exhibitors in its fourth year, the luxury and experiential travel trade exhibition Luxperience in Sydney has moved to a new venue, Australian Technology Park.

Reed to manage AIME for another three years

Australia – The Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) has signed Reed Travel Exhibitions (Reed) to continue managing business events tradeshow, Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME), for a further three years.

Australian associations look to boost performance

The 10th edition of the Associations Forum held at the Adelaide Convention Centre highlighted issues in the mature Australian associations sector while giving Adelaide an opportunity to shine.

Benefits beyond borders

PCMA's event for Asia Pacific will bring about benefits for Melbourne, where the city is set to deliver its effect in the region.

Amway China returns to Sydney in 2017

Australia – Anticipation for the upcoming convention centre and an appealing array of incentive activities are few reasons why Amway China have chosen to host its Leadership Seminar in Sydney come 2017.

AIME 2016 shapes agenda with advisory board

Australia – The Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME) has gathered some of the business events industry’s most experienced buyers, sellers and influencers to form the AIME Advisory Board.

Biz Events Asia appoints Australia campaign advisor

Australia – Sydney-based meetings and events veteran Tanya Brown has been appointed campaign advisor covering the Australian market.

Business Events Australia, Dynasty Travel join forces to attract Singapore market

Singapore – Following its recent stop in Hangzhou, China during its North Asia Showcase, Business Events Australia together with Dynasty Travel reached out to Singapore-based buyers during its Southeast Asia Showcase.


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