Business Events News Photos

Business Events News regularly publishes photos from industry events. All of the pictures can be viewed below, and are also uploaded to our Facebook page at facebook.com/busevnews.

To have photos of your industry event showcased here email them to photos@businesseventsnews.com.au.

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Renowned Australian chef, Guy Grossi regaled more than 60 professional conference organisers with stories from his recent 7500km journey through Italy, at an exclusive event hosted by IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) on February 26, 2013.
PCOS ENJOY A CONVERSATION WITH GUY GROSSI
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Senior project manager, Terri Growcott, will be leaving her country of origin to take up a position of Event Manager with award winning Australian PCO, ICMS Australasia.
Kiwi flies to Oz
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Prior to AIME, 90 people attended Destination Management Service’s (DMS) workshop at River’s Edge in Melbourne.
DMS’s Melbourne workshop
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Prior to AIME, 90 people attended Destination Management Service’s (DMS) workshop at River’s Edge in Melbourne.
Waikato Buyer Mega Famil
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The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre may be closing in December to allow for the creation of the new Sydney International Convention, Exhibition and Entertainment Precinct, but this hasn't stopped this vital and much utilised facility from celebrating their 25th anniversary with a special logo.
New SCEC logo cause for celebration
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Luna Park may be ‘just for fun’ but the more serious topic of Do Travel Agents Have a Future was on the agenda when Singapore Airlines manager passenger marketing Australia, Dale Woodhouse spoke to a capacity travel industry audience.
Playing with the future
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Recognising excellence in stand design and presentation, the 2013 winners of the Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME) Awards included the winner of the inaugural “best innovative stand” award, Business Events Sunshine Coast.
Stand-out exhibitors
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Latin American airline LATAM – a merger between LAM Airlines and TAM Airlines, two of South Americas largest airlines, in June 2012, held a lunch last Friday at Sydney’s Park Hyatt for guests to meet representatives from the South American Tourism Industry – many of whom attended AIME 2013.
LATAM flies in
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A mixture of PCOS, corporate and event clients – past, present and prospective - were invited to re-engage with the Hilton Sydney during a Hilton Showcase last Wednesday.
Showcasing Hilton Sydney
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A mixture of PCOS, corporate and event clients – past, present and prospective - were invited to re-engage with the Hilton Sydney during a Hilton Showcase last Wednesday.
AIME 2013
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Accor hosted its Platinum meeting planners and key industry partners at a fabulously Parisian soiree at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, after the AIME welcome reception.
Sofitel AIME reception
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AIME 2013 kicked off in typical glittering style with a fabulous event at Melbourne's South Wharf.
AIME 2013 Welcome Function
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The 21st annual Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo kicked off in Melbourne on Monday 25th Feb 2013.
AIME 2013
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An exclusive showcase in Canberra on Wednesday was held at the National Gallery to spread the news about The Star’s new Event Centre.
The Star’s virtual reality
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An exclusive showcase in Canberra on Wednesday was held at the National Gallery to spread the news about The Star’s new Event Centre.
Soiree opening Sofitel
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When Brett Dudley started his highly successful company eCruising some years ago, he was told no one would buy a cruise online.
eCruising expands into MICE
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Once again, Sydney and indeed Australia is in for another eventful treat when Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour presents Carmen, next month.
Carmen to seduce Sydney
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Once again, Sydney and indeed Australia is in for another eventful treat when Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour presents Carmen, next month.
“Longest Smooch on Scoot” competition
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Starwood Preferred Planners joined representatives from Starwood Hotels and Resorts Pacific Region to enjoy Twilight Lawn Bowls at Paddington Bowling Club recently.
Starwood’s Twilight Lawn Bowling event
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“I believe in relationships,” said Christopher Drivas, managing director of the Dockside Group, to a gathering of high profile industry guests at the first in a series of the Group’s innnovative ‘Our Kitchen Table’ dinners.
Dining out on relationships
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Last week 40 PCO’s and agents were invited to the launch of the Singapore MasterMICE series on Sydney Harbour, hosted by the Singapore Tourism Board and Marina Bay Sands.
Singapore’s MasterMICE launch
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Irish ambassador Noel White reassured a gathering of guests at a St Valentine’s Day, Meet in Ireland event at Quay, that the natives in the Emerald Isle are indeed friendly.
Meeting in Ireland
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Irish ambassador Noel White reassured a gathering of guests at a St Valentine’s Day, Meet in Ireland event at Quay, that the natives in the Emerald Isle are indeed friendly.
Tiger Airways to Coffs Harbour
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Stamford Hotels and Resorts launched a successful and popular MICE campaign last year, designed to offer a lucky winner a $10,000 dream travel prize for conference bookings made at Stamford Hotels and Resorts.
Robertson wins dream prize
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Stamford Hotels and Resorts launched a successful and popular MICE campaign last year, designed to offer a lucky winner a $10,000 dream travel prize for conference bookings made at Stamford Hotels and Resorts.
Uluru Meeting Place opening
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Eight Australian MICE practitioners, six nights, three amazing partners and a million laughs! This was how our educational program to Dublin broke down in numerical form but Ireland is not a country to be experienced through figures.
Dublin Educational Trip
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Eight Australian MICE practitioners, six nights, three amazing partners and a million laughs! This was how our educational program to Dublin broke down in numerical form but Ireland is not a country to be experienced through figures.
Hamilton Island famil
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Business Events Sydney (BESydney) has capped off a winning 2012 walking away with top honours for Specialised Tourism Services and the silver prize for Business Tourism at last night’s NSW Tourism Awards 2012.
BESydney continues its industry award-winning streak
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Last Friday guests at the National Convention Centre (NCC) were treated to a dazzling performance by leading female musician Missy Higgins and raised over AU$14,000 for local not-for-profit Yellow Van Food Rescue in the process.
National Convention Centre Canberra raises $14,000 for Charity
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A key group of more than 150 executive and personal assistants from across Sydney were treated to an exclusive experience of The Star’s new 5-star hotel, The Darling and the soon to open Events Centre.
Taking a starring role
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The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), Virgin Atlantic Airways (VS) and Shangri-la Hotels and Resorts recently hosted a group of managers from key Australian PCO’s in Hong Kong.
HKTB, VS AND SHANGRI-LA HOTELS HOST PCO’S IN HONG KONG
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With 127 hotels in Australasia, half of which are in China and 700 hotels around the world, Marriott International’s Avril Northridege thanked industry clients and friends for their support over the past challenging year and welcomed them to their much-anticipated annual Thanksgiving dinner.
Marriott gives thanks
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It was some enchanted evening and day when Lisa McCune chose Peppers Broadbeach for media interviews and an overnight stay while on the Gold Coast publicity trail to promote the celebrated Rodgers and Hammerstein musical 'South Pacific.
Peppers hits a high note with South Pacific
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Recently relocated from Melbourne, where he was associate director – conference, incentive & group sales at Crown Melbourne, Jayson Heron has been appointed as director of sales Hilton Sydney.
Heron heads to Hilton
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“On Monday the 19th of November the NSW Domestic Group organised an “Amazing Race Australia Style” around Sydney CBD.
Agent Amazing Race
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These lucky agents will be taking off to Abu Dhabi and Europe in March courtesy of Creative Holidays, Trafalgar, Insight Vacations and Contiki on The Travel Corporation, Etihad & Virgin Australia Mega Famil.
The Travel Corp famil winners
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Meghann Salmon has recently joined the Mackay Convention Bureau as Business Events Manager.
Mackay Convention Bureau's new Business Events Manager
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Meghann Salmon has recently joined the Mackay Convention Bureau as Business Events Manager.
Dallas Fort Worth and Qantas team who blew into Sydney last week
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Meghann Salmon has recently joined the Mackay Convention Bureau as Business Events Manager.
Tourism Minister Martin Ferguson opens Uluru Meeting Place
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Metro Hotels now offers free Wi-Fi at three of its 13 properties Australia-wide, Metro Apartments Darling Harbour, Metro Hotel Miranda and Metro Apartments Bank Place in Melbourne, with all its other properties offering free internet with select accommodation packages.
Stay in touch with free Wi-Fi at Metro Hotels
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Sydney Harbour Marriott at Circular Quay showcased their new conference facilities last night after a massive, just completed $22 million dollar refurbishment of the hotel.
Marriott launch
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Cruise Holidays 2012 Convention onboard Allure of the Seas - 28 Oct to 04 Nov.
Cruise Holidays 2012 Convention onboard Allure of the Seas
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In a major coup for Sunshine Coast tourism, Flight Centre New Zealand has chosen the region as the location for one of its top industry events.
Flight Centre New Zealand chooses Sunshine Coast for top industry
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A new Sydney based groups and incentive department responsible for both the Australian and New Zealand markets, has been announced by Club Med in time for PAICE 2012, which opens tomorrow in Auckland.
Club Med targeting group business
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There are only 40 Australian members of the prestigious Les Clefs d’Or concierge association, and InterContinental Sydney concierge James Nobleza is now one of them.
James Nobleza joins InterContinental Sydney
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THE Sebel Pier One Sydney celebrated the launch of its new conference space, Water @ Pier One on 1 November with a crowd of more than 200 VIP guests eager to see the room’s magnificent transformation.
Sebel Pier One launches Water @ Pier One
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AAMI car insurance and their ad agency must be jumping for joy since their Rhonda and Ketut ad (below) featuring a sunburnt Australian woman and a Balinese bar attendant went viral, not only in the social media but also in Bali. On a recent trip BEN wasn’t able to track down the spunky Ketut, but we did spot these T-shirts in a Seminyak market.
crumbs!
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AAMI car insurance and their ad agency must be jumping for joy since their Rhonda and Ketut ad (below) featuring a sunburnt Australian woman and a Balinese bar attendant went viral, not only in the social media but also in Bali. On a recent trip BEN wasn’t able to track down the spunky Ketut, but we did spot these T-shirts in a Seminyak market.
KL and Langkawi famil
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AAMI car insurance and their ad agency must be jumping for joy since their Rhonda and Ketut ad (below) featuring a sunburnt Australian woman and a Balinese bar attendant went viral, not only in the social media but also in Bali. On a recent trip BEN wasn’t able to track down the spunky Ketut, but we did spot these T-shirts in a Seminyak market.
Sheraton's new Ambassador Suite
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AAMI car insurance and their ad agency must be jumping for joy since their Rhonda and Ketut ad (below) featuring a sunburnt Australian woman and a Balinese bar attendant went viral, not only in the social media but also in Bali. On a recent trip BEN wasn’t able to track down the spunky Ketut, but we did spot these T-shirts in a Seminyak market.
GC600 fun at Mantra Sun City
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AAMI car insurance and their ad agency must be jumping for joy since their Rhonda and Ketut ad (below) featuring a sunburnt Australian woman and a Balinese bar attendant went viral, not only in the social media but also in Bali. On a recent trip BEN wasn’t able to track down the spunky Ketut, but we did spot these T-shirts in a Seminyak market.
IMEX America Las Vegas famil group in New York
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AAMI car insurance and their ad agency must be jumping for joy since their Rhonda and Ketut ad (below) featuring a sunburnt Australian woman and a Balinese bar attendant went viral, not only in the social media but also in Bali. On a recent trip BEN wasn’t able to track down the spunky Ketut, but we did spot these T-shirts in a Seminyak market.
NT Meeting Muster
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AAMI car insurance and their ad agency must be jumping for joy since their Rhonda and Ketut ad (below) featuring a sunburnt Australian woman and a Balinese bar attendant went viral, not only in the social media but also in Bali. On a recent trip BEN wasn’t able to track down the spunky Ketut, but we did spot these T-shirts in a Seminyak market.
Team spirit at SCEC
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The opening yesterday of Sydney TreeTop Adventure Park with the longest flying fox in the country, promises the ultimate outdoor adventure experience for a reward day or eco-friendly, team building activity. The park, which is located at the Plough & Harrow, Western Sydney Parklands, Elizabeth Drive, Abbotsbury, joins other TreeTop Parks on the Central Coast and Newcastle. Each park offers a unique combination of adventurous fun for all age groups, however, for those who want more of a challenge they have developed the Extreme Adventure. On this you can join the possums and owls in the treetops at night with only a headlamp to light your journey, feeling the wind in your face as you fly through the dark night.
Fun amongst Sydney’s gumtrees
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The opening yesterday of Sydney TreeTop Adventure Park with the longest flying fox in the country, promises the ultimate outdoor adventure experience for a reward day or eco-friendly, team building activity. The park, which is located at the Plough & Harrow, Western Sydney Parklands, Elizabeth Drive, Abbotsbury, joins other TreeTop Parks on the Central Coast and Newcastle. Each park offers a unique combination of adventurous fun for all age groups, however, for those who want more of a challenge they have developed the Extreme Adventure. On this you can join the possums and owls in the treetops at night with only a headlamp to light your journey, feeling the wind in your face as you fly through the dark night.
Events at Sea doubles
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The opening yesterday of Sydney TreeTop Adventure Park with the longest flying fox in the country, promises the ultimate outdoor adventure experience for a reward day or eco-friendly, team building activity. The park, which is located at the Plough & Harrow, Western Sydney Parklands, Elizabeth Drive, Abbotsbury, joins other TreeTop Parks on the Central Coast and Newcastle. Each park offers a unique combination of adventurous fun for all age groups, however, for those who want more of a challenge they have developed the Extreme Adventure. On this you can join the possums and owls in the treetops at night with only a headlamp to light your journey, feeling the wind in your face as you fly through the dark night.
New GM for Heritage Hanmer Springs
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The opening yesterday of Sydney TreeTop Adventure Park with the longest flying fox in the country, promises the ultimate outdoor adventure experience for a reward day or eco-friendly, team building activity. The park, which is located at the Plough & Harrow, Western Sydney Parklands, Elizabeth Drive, Abbotsbury, joins other TreeTop Parks on the Central Coast and Newcastle. Each park offers a unique combination of adventurous fun for all age groups, however, for those who want more of a challenge they have developed the Extreme Adventure. On this you can join the possums and owls in the treetops at night with only a headlamp to light your journey, feeling the wind in your face as you fly through the dark night.
Flavours of Malaysia
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The opening yesterday of Sydney TreeTop Adventure Park with the longest flying fox in the country, promises the ultimate outdoor adventure experience for a reward day or eco-friendly, team building activity. The park, which is located at the Plough & Harrow, Western Sydney Parklands, Elizabeth Drive, Abbotsbury, joins other TreeTop Parks on the Central Coast and Newcastle. Each park offers a unique combination of adventurous fun for all age groups, however, for those who want more of a challenge they have developed the Extreme Adventure. On this you can join the possums and owls in the treetops at night with only a headlamp to light your journey, feeling the wind in your face as you fly through the dark night.
Eric & Scarlett @ MGallery
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The opening yesterday of Sydney TreeTop Adventure Park with the longest flying fox in the country, promises the ultimate outdoor adventure experience for a reward day or eco-friendly, team building activity. The park, which is located at the Plough & Harrow, Western Sydney Parklands, Elizabeth Drive, Abbotsbury, joins other TreeTop Parks on the Central Coast and Newcastle. Each park offers a unique combination of adventurous fun for all age groups, however, for those who want more of a challenge they have developed the Extreme Adventure. On this you can join the possums and owls in the treetops at night with only a headlamp to light your journey, feeling the wind in your face as you fly through the dark night.
India recognises MICE sector
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The opening yesterday of Sydney TreeTop Adventure Park with the longest flying fox in the country, promises the ultimate outdoor adventure experience for a reward day or eco-friendly, team building activity. The park, which is located at the Plough & Harrow, Western Sydney Parklands, Elizabeth Drive, Abbotsbury, joins other TreeTop Parks on the Central Coast and Newcastle. Each park offers a unique combination of adventurous fun for all age groups, however, for those who want more of a challenge they have developed the Extreme Adventure. On this you can join the possums and owls in the treetops at night with only a headlamp to light your journey, feeling the wind in your face as you fly through the dark night.
KUALA LUMPUR CONVENTION CENTRE - A Fifth MIMA Award
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The opening yesterday of Sydney TreeTop Adventure Park with the longest flying fox in the country, promises the ultimate outdoor adventure experience for a reward day or eco-friendly, team building activity. The park, which is located at the Plough & Harrow, Western Sydney Parklands, Elizabeth Drive, Abbotsbury, joins other TreeTop Parks on the Central Coast and Newcastle. Each park offers a unique combination of adventurous fun for all age groups, however, for those who want more of a challenge they have developed the Extreme Adventure. On this you can join the possums and owls in the treetops at night with only a headlamp to light your journey, feeling the wind in your face as you fly through the dark night.
2012 Telstra Business Women’s Awards
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The opening yesterday of Sydney TreeTop Adventure Park with the longest flying fox in the country, promises the ultimate outdoor adventure experience for a reward day or eco-friendly, team building activity. The park, which is located at the Plough & Harrow, Western Sydney Parklands, Elizabeth Drive, Abbotsbury, joins other TreeTop Parks on the Central Coast and Newcastle. Each park offers a unique combination of adventurous fun for all age groups, however, for those who want more of a challenge they have developed the Extreme Adventure. On this you can join the possums and owls in the treetops at night with only a headlamp to light your journey, feeling the wind in your face as you fly through the dark night.
The Lovegroves shine
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The opening yesterday of Sydney TreeTop Adventure Park with the longest flying fox in the country, promises the ultimate outdoor adventure experience for a reward day or eco-friendly, team building activity. The park, which is located at the Plough & Harrow, Western Sydney Parklands, Elizabeth Drive, Abbotsbury, joins other TreeTop Parks on the Central Coast and Newcastle. Each park offers a unique combination of adventurous fun for all age groups, however, for those who want more of a challenge they have developed the Extreme Adventure. On this you can join the possums and owls in the treetops at night with only a headlamp to light your journey, feeling the wind in your face as you fly through the dark night.
Future business events leader
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IT was one of the largest meetings on the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre’s 2012 calendar, with the Chinese Life Insurance Congress attracting close to 3000 delegates, and the centre hosting plenary and breakout meetings as well as the opening ceremony and awards evening. The Centre Technical Production and Design team organised an array of acts, starting with two 2.5m tall bouncing kangaroos which greeted delegates as they arrived at Sydney Airport. Meeting the brief, the team also created an impressive 30-metre wide stage for the Bayside Auditorium, spanned by a huge Sydney Harbour Bridge and framed with Chinese Life banners. They also created a 3D model Sydney Opera House (above) - measuring eight metres long and more than three metres high for the Parkside Foyer, providing a popular photo backdrop. The two day event featured a wide range of performances including a pipe band, a father and daughter duet, an aerial acrobatics act and a spectacular drumming group. Centre ceo Ton van Amerongen said, “This was a wonderful opportunity to demonstrate the creativity and professionalism of the Centre’s team to an international audience and also showcase our fantastic location.”
Chinese Life hops along
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The sunbeams from the faces of this foursome at the recent Business Events Cairns and Great Barrier Reef roadshow are almost as bright as the real thing. From left: Shelagh Murphy, Sunlover; Shauna Lep, Capita; Bronwyn Cleary, OSC; and Rosie Douglas, Business Events Cairns & Great Barrier Reef director of business events. The organisation is hosting the annual Sell TNQ familiarisation program from 02-05 Nov, with activities including a Great Barrier Reef experience, dining under the stars on a deserted beach, and getting up close and personal with the local wildlife.
Smiling for the sunshine
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STAR struck in so many ways! A mega response to the ‘Share your celebrity moment with Business Events News ’ comp has culminated in a win by travel agent Maxeine McKeon from Harvey World Travel in Erina NSW. The competition, run together with BEN’s sister publications Cruise Weekly and Travel Daily had a major prize of a trip for two to America courtesy of Cosmos, including a 16 day Route 66 tour and economy class flights. Pictured here with Maxeine McKeon is the retired American astronaut Buzz Aldrin, the second man to walk on the moon - very appropriate for a Cosmos comp.
Star struck Maxeine wins
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The Luxperience show kicked off at Sydney's Overseas Passenger Terminal on Monday 10th September 2012. Business Events News was there and took these pics at the event.
Luxperience
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The Luxperience show kicked off at Sydney's Overseas Passenger Terminal on Monday 10th September 2012. Business Events News was there and took these pics at the event.
Mitchell joins IHG Fiji
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The Luxperience show kicked off at Sydney's Overseas Passenger Terminal on Monday 10th September 2012. Business Events News was there and took these pics at the event.
GTI Tourism founder is a NSW finalist for Business Woman's award
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The Luxperience show kicked off at Sydney's Overseas Passenger Terminal on Monday 10th September 2012. Business Events News was there and took these pics at the event.
Gerits Crowne Coogee
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The Luxperience show kicked off at Sydney's Overseas Passenger Terminal on Monday 10th September 2012. Business Events News was there and took these pics at the event.
New AACVB president
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The Luxperience show kicked off at Sydney's Overseas Passenger Terminal on Monday 10th September 2012. Business Events News was there and took these pics at the event.
South America hots up for MICE
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The Luxperience show kicked off at Sydney's Overseas Passenger Terminal on Monday 10th September 2012. Business Events News was there and took these pics at the event.
Passage to India
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WITH Santiago, Chile and Buenos Aires, the two major gateways into Australia and carriers including LATAM Airlines Group and Argentina Aerolineas flying three direct flights a week and soon four, this Hispanic country has become one of the hottest holiday and MICE destinations for Australian travellers.
South America hots up for MICE
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WITH Santiago, Chile and Buenos Aires, the two major gateways into Australia and carriers including LATAM Airlines Group and Argentina Aerolineas flying three direct flights a week and soon four, this Hispanic country has become one of the hottest holiday and MICE destinations for Australian travellers.
Millbrook Resort Queenstown Appoints MHF Marketing as Australian
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WITH Santiago, Chile and Buenos Aires, the two major gateways into Australia and carriers including LATAM Airlines Group and Argentina Aerolineas flying three direct flights a week and soon four, this Hispanic country has become one of the hottest holiday and MICE destinations for Australian travellers.
Australian Business Events Expo - After Dark Party
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Attendees at ABEE loved meeting BEN in person - with lots of smiles on everyone's faces as they were introduced to the new MICE industry hunk of spunk.
Australian Business Events Expo day 2
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InterContinental Hotels Group has appointed Linda Collis as the new hotel general manager for Crowne Plaza Adelaide.
Collis joins Crowne Plaza Adelaide
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Come meet BEN at stand C31 at ABEE
Something about BEN....
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Come meet BEN at stand C31 at ABEE
EEAA steps up Presence in Queensland Exhibition and Event Industr
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The Australian Geoscience Council hosted a special cocktail party last week, attended by guests from the 34th International Geological Conference (IGC)
IGC chooses Cape Town
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THE annual Philippine food festival, Flavours of the Philippines, held last night and hosted by Philippine Airlines, the Philippine Department of Tourism, San Miguel & The Grace hotel, was quite a gala occasion.
Mabuhay
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ADELAIDE Convention Centre has been named as a finalist in the prestigious national Restaurant and Catering Australia Awards, for Australia’s best Function/Convention Centre.
ACC named finalist
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EXPECT to hear more and learn of the exciting prospects Malaysia has to offer the meetings and incentive industry with the appointment by Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) of international busines events industry specialists, GainingEdge as their sales and representatives for Australia/ NZ.
Malaysia’s GainingEdge
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NOVOTEL Coffs Harbour Pacific Bay Resort played host last weekend to a group of PCO’s to showcase the uniqueness of Coffs Coast. It was a famil that kick started with a beach buggy ride – an exhilarating, if extremely windblown experience.
Coffs Harbour Novotel takes aim at the MICE market
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THE Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has welcomed its new general manager, Club Melbourne Ambassador Program, Suzana Bishop.
Bishop returns
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SIX Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander students from Walgett (north-west NSW) and Albury (far south-west NSW) recently took part in a unique work experience program at three of InterContinental Hotels Groups (IHG) major Sydney hotels – including Holiday Inn Potts Point, Holiday Inn Sydney Airport and Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach.
IHG’S unique program
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NOVOTEL Coffs Harbour Pacific Bay Resort played host last weekend to a group of PCO’s to showcase the uniqueness of Coffs Coast. It was a famil that kick started with a beach buggy ride – an exhilarating, if extremely windblown experience. Next they met with the Time out Xperiences team, who started with an ice breaking, teambuilding activity that saw them helping fellow conference organisers into Velcro suits, climbing onto Segways and laser sport shooting. After many laughs and a few falls, it was as though the group had known each other for years. Those who braved the flying trapeze school, Zip Circus, were also able to tick off a few bucket list achievements after the event. There was a cooking class with Tony Gill, Novotel Coffs Harbour’s executive chef who showed off his culinary skills. This was followed by a lunch where the cooking skills of the PCO’s came to the fore. Saturday evening provided an opportunity to meet and chat with some of Coffs offsite activity and venue operators and was followed by a delightful dinner in Charlie’s Restaurant. Next morning there was an early start with a yoga class on the putting tee which was challenging enough to make the buffet breakfast in Charlie’s Restaurant seem well deserved. Sunday provided a chance to experience the stunning surrounds of the resort & have a hot stone massage or facial in Novotel’s day spa, Tranquility. The famil ended memorably with a one on one interaction with dolphins and seals at Dolphin Marine Magic.
Coffs Harbour Novotel takes aim at the MICE market
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Accor hosted more than 1200 guests at its annual World of Accor showcase in Sydney on Thursday 2nd August 2012.
World of Accor 2012
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IF you are considering taking the team on a cruise this year, MSC Cruises are offering big savings of up to 64% on their 2012 September to November Mediterranean itineraries.
MSCs great cruise sale
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TAIWANESE Airline, Eva Air recently brought eight of its top corporate clients to the Gold Coast for a three day incentive famil.
Taiwan takes to the Gold Coast
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THE functions and events team at Sydney’s newly refurbished Cargo Lounge, King Street Wharf, strutted their stuff last week when they showcased the glamour venue to the events and functions market.
Cargo Lounge refurb
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THE inaugural four day Alice Spampede mega famil was deemed an outstanding success last week when a group of 20 Business Event planners visited the heart of Central Australia courtesy of Alice Springs Convention Centre (ASCC) and the Northern Territory Convention Bureau.
PCO’s stampede to Alice Springs
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THE inaugural four day Alice Spampede mega famil was deemed an outstanding success last week when a group of 20 Business Event planners visited the heart of Central Australia courtesy of Alice Springs Convention Centre (ASCC) and the Northern Territory Convention Bureau.
Carlson Rezidor Fiji group package
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AS part of Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau’s (MyCEB) commitment to strengthen the business tourism industry, highlight its new branding direction and make Malaysia as Asia’s business events hub, they have appointed Mohd Nordzat Yusop as senior manager, finance and administration.
MyCEB appointment
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THE North Sydney campus of William Blue College of Hospitality Management now has an IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) branded classroom, launched at an event attended by about 50 people.
IHG tertiary connect
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FOR three consecutive years the Abu Dhabi-based airline, Etihad Airways has won all three First Class titles at the Skytrax World Airline Awards.
Etihad’s First Class hat-trick
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COLLEAGUES who flew into Sydney and Melbourne this week, from Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s properties in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Hong Kong, The Excelsior Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Las Vegas, Manila, Singapore and Tokyo, hosted a lunch as elegant and stylish as their 5-star properties, at The Pier restaurant, Rose Bay.
Five star all the way
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WITH Australia currently ranked 16th top source market for hotel guests in Abu Dhabi, a series of industry roadshows were held in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi).
Abu Dhabi’s popularity
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AUSTRALIA’s most famous piece of silverware, the Melbourne Cup, is scheduled to arrive on the NSW Central Coast, on Friday 7 September, one of the destinations selected to be included in the 10th Anniversary Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour.
Central Coast coup
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AUSTRALIA’s most famous piece of silverware, the Melbourne Cup, is scheduled to arrive on the NSW Central Coast, on Friday 7 September, one of the destinations selected to be included in the 10th Anniversary Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour.
Portsea Golf Club and Accor partner to create premier Golf and ac
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Robert Oatley College on Hamilton Island has been officially opened in a special ceremony attended by newly elected Whitsundays MP Mr Jason Costigan, Founder Robert Oatley, Hamilton Island Enterprises (HIE) Chairman Sandy Oatley, and HIE CEO Glenn Bourke.
Robert Oatley College Sets New Industry Benchmark
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WHITSUNDAY Business Tourism was showcased in all of its glory last week despite the dreary Sydney weather.
Whitsundays shines in Sydney
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THE TravelManagers National Conference, which is being held 9-11 November, at the Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa in Denarau, has in its line-up inspirational speaker Terry Hawkins and the guru of thought leadership Matt Church.
TravelManagers to convene
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“I’M talking from the heart,’ Kloos Klein, Voyages managing director said when he spoke at the Sofitel Wentworth last week, about his role and delight in the decision of Voyages to reposition the Ayers Rock Resort and to interact and employ the indigenous people.
Voyages Meeting Place launch
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“I’M talking from the heart,’ Kloos Klein, Voyages managing director said when he spoke at the Sofitel Wentworth last week, about his role and delight in the decision of Voyages to reposition the Ayers Rock Resort and to interact and employ the indigenous people.
Jordan - Getting to know
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US Masterchef’s Sharone Hakman hosted 450 executives from the world’s most influential media brands at AYANA Resort and Spa Bali on 25 April - a gala dinner that progressed into an after-party at the resort’s iconic Rock Bar.
AYANA’s Masterstroke
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LAST week Sheraton on the Park spearheaded the Pacific roll out of their Sheraton Social Hour.
Sheraton raises a glass
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Qantas has launched a new marketing campaign which tells Australians
Qantas You're the Reason We Fly
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MCI, a globally integrated Association, Communication and Event Management Company, welcomed its president, Asia Pacific and ceo of their Association Division, Robin Lokerman to Australia to share insights with association leaders and the Australian events industry from his highly successful and expansive career.
MCI challenges a changing world
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MCI, a globally integrated Association, Communication and Event Management Company, welcomed its president, Asia Pacific and ceo of their Association Division, Robin Lokerman to Australia to share insights with association leaders and the Australian events industry from his highly successful and expansive career.
Ted’s Vibe
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“IT’S the only game in town,” said CINZ ceo Alan Trotter, speaking at a special briefing at MEETINGS 2012, about what he described as the drama and saga between the New Zealand government and the legislative changes they are offering SkyCity to build a $350m national convention centre in Auckland.
SkyCity’s drama and saga
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ORGANISERS say that MEETINGS 2012, New Zealand’s multi-million dollar business tourism industry showcase to the world, which concluded last Thursday, has led to some promising new connections being made.
MEETINGS 2012 a big success
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ORGANISERS say that MEETINGS 2012, New Zealand’s multi-million dollar business tourism industry showcase to the world, which concluded last Thursday, has led to some promising new connections being made.
Mövenpick Resort & Spa, Dead Sea
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ORGANISERS say that MEETINGS 2012, New Zealand’s multi-million dollar business tourism industry showcase to the world, which concluded last Thursday, has led to some promising new connections being made.
Samual Wong - In Profile
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HIGH tea doesn’t come much loftier than the one Virgin Atlantic guests enjoyed recently at 35000ft. All part of Virgin’s sponsorship of the Sydney Film Festival, the tea party with a twist brought to life this unique onboard feature. Guests were greeted by The Queen of Hearts and the Mad Hatter then guided down a purple carpet by Virgin Atlantic crew toward a long dining table covered with giant tea cups full of colourful flowers, strewn tea cups, milk jugs and sauces, toy rabbits, glasses overflowing with lollies and high tea stands filled with yummy treats of macaroons, finger sandwiches, mini quiches, scones with jam and cream and mini cupcakes. While guests sipped on a glass of bubbly or a Twinings tea, British comedian Paul Warner presented a quirky comedy act. At the event's conclusion there was a preview screening of cutting edge British film ‘My Brother the Devil’ introduced by the director, Sally El Hosaini. Virgin Atlantic’s on board bar is a feature of the Sydney Film Festival hub this year, found in The Lower Town Hall. Pictured above at the High Tea event earlier this week is Accor’s Gaynor Reid, The Queen of Hearts and Belinda Gurd and Roni Trieu, Virgin Atlantic.
How high can you go?
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HIGH tea doesn’t come much loftier than the one Virgin Atlantic guests enjoyed recently at 35000ft. All part of Virgin’s sponsorship of the Sydney Film Festival, the tea party with a twist brought to life this unique onboard feature. Guests were greeted by The Queen of Hearts and the Mad Hatter then guided down a purple carpet by Virgin Atlantic crew toward a long dining table covered with giant tea cups full of colourful flowers, strewn tea cups, milk jugs and sauces, toy rabbits, glasses overflowing with lollies and high tea stands filled with yummy treats of macaroons, finger sandwiches, mini quiches, scones with jam and cream and mini cupcakes. While guests sipped on a glass of bubbly or a Twinings tea, British comedian Paul Warner presented a quirky comedy act. At the event's conclusion there was a preview screening of cutting edge British film ‘My Brother the Devil’ introduced by the director, Sally El Hosaini. Virgin Atlantic’s on board bar is a feature of the Sydney Film Festival hub this year, found in The Lower Town Hall. Pictured above at the High Tea event earlier this week is Accor’s Gaynor Reid, The Queen of Hearts and Belinda Gurd and Roni Trieu, Virgin Atlantic.
THE ‘ART’ OF RECONCILIATION WITH ACCOR - Indigenous Art Class
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HIGH tea doesn’t come much loftier than the one Virgin Atlantic guests enjoyed recently at 35000ft. All part of Virgin’s sponsorship of the Sydney Film Festival, the tea party with a twist brought to life this unique onboard feature. Guests were greeted by The Queen of Hearts and the Mad Hatter then guided down a purple carpet by Virgin Atlantic crew toward a long dining table covered with giant tea cups full of colourful flowers, strewn tea cups, milk jugs and sauces, toy rabbits, glasses overflowing with lollies and high tea stands filled with yummy treats of macaroons, finger sandwiches, mini quiches, scones with jam and cream and mini cupcakes. While guests sipped on a glass of bubbly or a Twinings tea, British comedian Paul Warner presented a quirky comedy act. At the event's conclusion there was a preview screening of cutting edge British film ‘My Brother the Devil’ introduced by the director, Sally El Hosaini. Virgin Atlantic’s on board bar is a feature of the Sydney Film Festival hub this year, found in The Lower Town Hall. Pictured above at the High Tea event earlier this week is Accor’s Gaynor Reid, The Queen of Hearts and Belinda Gurd and Roni Trieu, Virgin Atlantic.
Much ado about catering
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Tourism Queensland and Business Events Whitsundays hosted 5 Incentive Inbound Tour Operators over the weekend to showcase the amazing incentive options for their clients.
Whitsunday Incentive famil
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2012 marked the 10th anniversary of IMEX in Frankfurt. With over 3,500 exhibitors, the show brings the world of events into one giant hall. The scale of the event was almost overwhelming.
IMEX to the Max
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2012 marked the 10th anniversary of IMEX in Frankfurt. With over 3,500 exhibitors, the show brings the world of events into one giant hall. The scale of the event was almost overwhelming.
CONFERENCE & EVENTS TEAMS MAKE A DIFFERENCE
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2012 marked the 10th anniversary of IMEX in Frankfurt. With over 3,500 exhibitors, the show brings the world of events into one giant hall. The scale of the event was almost overwhelming.
Hawaii Tourism major competition winner
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2012 marked the 10th anniversary of IMEX in Frankfurt. With over 3,500 exhibitors, the show brings the world of events into one giant hall. The scale of the event was almost overwhelming.
Select Travel Group 2012 Conference
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Business Events Sunshine Coast (BESC) hosted their second ‘Sunshine Safari’ for 12 of Australia’s most lucrative professional conference and incentive organisers.
Conference Organisers get a taste of sunshine
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The second annual ‘Accor Great Race’ around Melbourne’s CBD saw 10 teams sprint and busk their way around the city to visit landmarks and six Accor hotels over two days, facing a series of challenges along the way.
Conference Organisers Race into Accor's Melbourne Hotels
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Show-casing Fijian culture and InterContinental Fiji’s unique MICE and private VIP events InterContinental Fiji hosted Australian Professional Conference Organisers (PCO’s), event managers and MICE media on their signature ‘Destination Natadola - Passport to Paradise’ famil last weekend.
Australian Agents 'Discover Natadola'
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Mandarin Orchard Singapore, the flagship hotel of award-winning Asian hospitality group Meritus Hotels & Resorts, emerged the overall winner in the Best Hotel category for Singapore at the International Hotel Awards (Asia Pacific) 2012-2013.
Mandarin Orchard Singapore Wins Prestigious International Hotel A
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IT’s not every day that your get to spend time in a gold themed room encrusted with glistening chandeliers enjoying a sit down dinner while listening to live performances by Katie Noonan and the Ten Tenors.
MCEC transforms for its clients
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IT’s not every day that your get to spend time in a gold themed room encrusted with glistening chandeliers enjoying a sit down dinner while listening to live performances by Katie Noonan and the Ten Tenors.
ATEC shines on the Coast
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IT’s not every day that your get to spend time in a gold themed room encrusted with glistening chandeliers enjoying a sit down dinner while listening to live performances by Katie Noonan and the Ten Tenors.
The heart, soul and wonder of Fiji
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DESTINATION Staffordshire is hosting a brand new showcase event for group travel organisers and operators.
Staffordshire Showcasing Event for Groups
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CELEBRATING the newly renamed Mantra Lorne (previously Mantra Erskine Beach) the popular conferencing property hosted a ‘red carpet mega famil for meeting planners to experience first hand just what the property and the destination of Lorne have to offer.
The 13 apostles?
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CELEBRATING the newly renamed Mantra Lorne (previously Mantra Erskine Beach) the popular conferencing property hosted a ‘red carpet mega famil for meeting planners to experience first hand just what the property and the destination of Lorne have to offer.
Nautica Cruises sails along Sydney Harbour with Camilla Franks
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THERE’s no doubting Melbourne’s position as the events capital of Australia, a fact that is about to be reinforced yet again, during what promises to be a most exciting Winter Masterpieces program.
Melbourne’s Master stroke
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THERE’s no doubting Melbourne’s position as the events capital of Australia, a fact that is about to be reinforced yet again, during what promises to be a most exciting Winter Masterpieces program.
MEA Gala dinner winners and photos
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AMID a colourful crowd of fashionistas in nose bleed altitude high heels, cutting edge outfits and flashing cameras, all seeking a caffeine fix, a glass of bubbly or a hot crab and coriander toastie, BEN managed to catch up with the Keystone Group’s managing director, John Duncan and their group director Anthony Prior.
Keystone’s runway success
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FOR those in the industry Fashion Week is the hottest ticket on the annual event calendar.
Jill's royal proposal
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THE Perth Convention Bureau (PCB) had a busy April, hosting two famil groups, as part of a series of familiarisations taking place in the current financial year.
Soaking up some WA sun
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Corporate planners headed to Hawaii en route to the US mainland for a fabulous pre-Pow Wow famil.
Hawaii pre Pow Wow famil
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Andrea Greybanks has been appointed by one of Singapore’s most iconic properties, the historic Raffles Hotel Singapore, as director of sales & marketing.
Raffles appointments
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FLIGHT CENTRE GROUP TRAVEL is flying high after winning the national award for ‘Best Support Services' and the illustrious ‘Hall of Fame’ award at the 2012 Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) awards.
FLIGHT CENTRE WINS ‘HALL OF FAME’ AT THE MEA AWARDS
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FLIGHT CENTRE GROUP TRAVEL is flying high after winning the national award for ‘Best Support Services' and the illustrious ‘Hall of Fame’ award at the 2012 Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) awards.
Soneve-Kiri by Six Senses, Thailand
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Global Sources (NASDAQ: GSOL) opened a series of China Sourcing Fairs today at Hong Kong's AsiaWorld-Expo. Combined, the shows feature 2,000 booths offering buyers a convenient way to source directly from Greater China and Asia suppliers.
Global Sources spring 2012 gifts and premium trade shows at Asia
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The feathers were flying at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre this month, with the venue playing host to the 2012 Yonex Australian Badminton Open.
Centre Serves Up Badminton
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The feathers were flying at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre this month, with the venue playing host to the 2012 Yonex Australian Badminton Open.
MEA open's your mind at 25th annual conference
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As events go they don’t get much better than Sydney’s spectacular Vivid Light event
Vivid colour throughout Sydney
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IN a challenge to dispel misconceptions that the real Singapore is not only about shopping malls on Orchard Road and chilli crab, the Singapore Tourist Board took 18 key MICE professionals from Australia and New Zealand on a hosted, three day ‘Discover the Real Singapore’ MICE famil this month.
Discovering the Real Singapore
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FOLLOWING Meetings Africa in February, the annual Incentive Show supported by South African Tourism, a carefully selected group of buyers were hosted to a South Africa experience.
Buyers get the jump on S. Africa
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15,000 incentive winners from Amway China are about to converge on Thailand’s integrated resort, Laguna Phuket, and when they do, it will be the largest corporate gathering to ever visit this island resort complex.
Phuket gets ready for Amway
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The director of F&B at Stamford Grand Adelaide, Glenelg Beach, Paul Brown may have created what is considered to be the biggest chocolate egg in Australia at 60 kilos and at 2.2m in height, this Easter, but when it comes to big things, he takes them in his stride.
In Profile - Paul Brown
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THE budget terminal at Singapore’s Changi Airport is to close on 25 September to make way for the construction of a new Terminal 4 building.
Singapore builds on tourism
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THE establishment of a new Sydney-based BDM has resulted in Positively Wellington Tourism’s Convention Bureau hosting a 15-strong trans-Tasman contingent.
Positively Wellington Tourism’s Convention Bureau
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A group of conference industry professionals with the potential to bring millions of dollars worth of new business to the capital of cool have been experiencing the city’s services and venues firsthand this week.
Conference Industry Puts Wellington ‘In the Spotlight’
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SOUTH African Tourism hosted guests at the South African v Australia Polo match at the Windsor Polo Club on Saturday.
South Africa’s chukka
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Fairmont Resort MGallery in the Blue Mountains as this iconic property unveils her resplendent new face. Travel Daily and Business Events News tried out the newly refurbribed resort and took these pictures to showcase some of the activities the property has to offer.
Jill gets cheeky at the Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains
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Fairmont Resort MGallery in the Blue Mountains as this iconic property unveils her resplendent new face. Travel Daily and Business Events News tried out the newly refurbribed resort and took these pictures to showcase some of the activities the property has to offer.
Hamilton goes Sane
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THE Berkeley, a luxury London hotel in fashionable Knightsbridge, is paying homage to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in true majestic style with the launch of ‘Prêt-à-Portea – The Royal Collection’. From 29th May to 9th June 2012, biscuits, fancies and choux buns will be transformed to resemble the most memorable hats worn by the Royal Family, marking The Queen’s 60th anniversary on the throne.
Hats off to The Queen
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THE Berkeley, a luxury London hotel in fashionable Knightsbridge, is paying homage to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in true majestic style with the launch of ‘Prêt-à-Portea – The Royal Collection’. From 29th May to 9th June 2012, biscuits, fancies and choux buns will be transformed to resemble the most memorable hats worn by the Royal Family, marking The Queen’s 60th anniversary on the throne.
Timeline Photos
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THE Berkeley, a luxury London hotel in fashionable Knightsbridge, is paying homage to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in true majestic style with the launch of ‘Prêt-à-Portea – The Royal Collection’. From 29th May to 9th June 2012, biscuits, fancies and choux buns will be transformed to resemble the most memorable hats worn by the Royal Family, marking The Queen’s 60th anniversary on the throne.
Luxperience Sensory Journey
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FLIGHT Centre Group Travel has for the third consecutive year won the award for ‘Support Services’ at the 2011 Victorian Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) awards.
Flight Centre Group Travel’s award
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WHEN it comes to staging events, Sydney knows how to turn it on and they certainly did on Saturday night when Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour - La Traviata, burst into life - its spectacular backdrop, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House.
La Traviata sings Sydney’s praises
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THE team at the Sofitel Melbourne On Collins were deservedly thrilled to receive the ‘Cause Related Event of the Year’ Award for its annual fundraising event, Eat Street. The Eat Street event which has been going for 12 years, has raised well in excess of $1million to help a number of children’s charities including Very Special Kids, OzChild, and the Australian Childhood Foundation. This year’s event is planned for Tuesday, 12 June, and the beneficiary will be Redkite, an organisation which supports children and young adults who are suffering from cancer. “It’s wonderful to be finally recognised for all of the hard work which goes into planning and organising this uch loved event, and particularly for the contribution made by our suppliers and staff in helping to make a difference to the lives of children in need”, said Sofitel’s director of conferences & events, Sharon Bretz. Bretz is pictured above with Annie Dawson and Jacinta Shepheard.
Sofitel’s cause and effect
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THE state of Texas, together with the Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau and Dallas Fort Worth International airport ‘rode’ into the Quay Grand’s ECQ Bar last night, to host a travel industry gathering.
The Texans come to town
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WINNING the top four categories for the second year running in MEA Awards is not a bad way for the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre (SCEC) to enter a year that will see its redevelopment start.
Success is sweet for SCEC
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ADDING weight to the Sunshine Coast’s already solid reputation and its depth of brands, the Ramada Hotel and Conference Centre Marcoola Beach was officially opened last Thursday.
Ramada adds regional growth
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FOR the second year in a row, the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) took home the ‘In-house AV Services Award’ at the Victorian Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) Awards, held at the MCEC on Tuesday night.
In-house AV awarded
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IN the wake of the Grace Kelly: Style Icon exhibition, opened earlier this week by Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene and showing at the Bendigo Museum until 17 June, a roadshow delegation from Monaco hosted a lunch at the Park Hyatt Sydney.
Monaco’s Grace & style
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IN the wake of the Grace Kelly: Style Icon exhibition, opened earlier this week by Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene and showing at the Bendigo Museum until 17 June, a roadshow delegation from Monaco hosted a lunch at the Park Hyatt Sydney.
Ramada adds regional growth
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IN the wake of the Grace Kelly: Style Icon exhibition, opened earlier this week by Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene and showing at the Bendigo Museum until 17 June, a roadshow delegation from Monaco hosted a lunch at the Park Hyatt Sydney.
Novotel gets a charge
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IN the wake of the Grace Kelly: Style Icon exhibition, opened earlier this week by Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene and showing at the Bendigo Museum until 17 June, a roadshow delegation from Monaco hosted a lunch at the Park Hyatt Sydney.
Bolly fashion darling!
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FOR the second year in a row, the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) took home the ‘In-house AV Services Award’ at the Victorian Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) Awards, held at the MCEC on Tuesday night. The MCEC was also a finalist for the ‘Business Development Person of the Year Award’ - Prue Rogers, senior sales manager and the MEA and Ungerboeck Systems International Young Professional Scholarship - Abby Giese, sales administrator, Conventions.
In-house AV awarded
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IN the wake of the Grace Kelly: Style Icon exhibition, opened earlier this week by Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene and showing at the Bendigo Museum until 17 June, a roadshow delegation from Monaco hosted a lunch at the Park Hyatt Sydney. Headed by Guilliame Rose of the Monaco Tourist & Convention Authority and accompanied by Benoit Badufle, director of sales & marketing - Asia Pacific, Monte- Carlo SBM Hotels & Casinos and Koji Ito, sales manager, Fairmont Monte Carlo, Rose reported a strong growth in visitations from the Australian market over the past 12 months. Overall, visitations to the Principality, for the past year were 79% leisure and 21% MICE. With more than 700 events annually, including the Monte Carlo Rally, Monaco Formula 1Grand Prix and Rolex Tennis Masters, Rose said there was always a good time to visit. For the MICE market, The Grimaldi Forum, was, he said the best Centre in southern Europe. The Fairmont’s Koji Ito who reported a 25% growth in Aussie visits last year, said the Fairmont is located on the hairpin bend in full view of the Grand Prix track. Rose is pictured above right with Koji Ito, Alison Roberts- Brown from Monaco tourism and Princess Grace herself.
Monaco’s Grace & style
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CROWNE Plaza Coogee Beach, Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley and Crowne Plaza Terrigal have completed an extensive upgrade to their audio visual (AV) technology.
Crowne Plaza upgrades their AV
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TAKING one mobile kitchen and 10 chefs to nine cities with 14 food brands, on a 365-day gastronomic journey,the ‘Singapore Takeout’ gravy, or more appropriately ’laksa’ train reached its final destination in Sydney this week.
‘Singapore Takeout’ pops up in Sydney
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N the wake of this year’s AIME where Hong Kong had the largest presence with 34 partners, Meetings & Exhibitions Hong Kong (MEHK) has teamed up with its partners to offer incentive and convention planners a host of specially devised events and offers in a HONG KONG REWARDS! Privilege program.
MEHK offers C&I rewards
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N the wake of this year’s AIME where Hong Kong had the largest presence with 34 partners, Meetings & Exhibitions Hong Kong (MEHK) has teamed up with its partners to offer incentive and convention planners a host of specially devised events and offers in a HONG KONG REWARDS! Privilege program.
Flying high with EY
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FIJI’S stunning Natadola Bay wowed a group of US professional conference organisers this week when they took part in a signature ‘Destination Natadola - Passport to Paradise’ famil. Working closely with Tourism Fiji and Rosie Holidays, the InterContinental Fiji MICE team were issued with personalised ‘Discover Natadola’ passports,
Natadola wows PCOs
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IF there’s a message the team from Coffs Coast stressed most passionately at The Duck Inn Pub & Kitchen in Chippendale this week, it is that Coffs Harbour and indeed Coffs Coast is not under flood.
Coffs Coast ducks in
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THE Southern Highlands and Bowral in particular were the winners when the PR members of the ASTW (Australian Society of Travel Writers) took a sticky wicket at the annual Writers versus PRs Wine and Wickets clash in Bowral and won the day - PRs 4-169 v Writers 75.
A Highland fling
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John Zaharakis, head of conferences & events for Jetset Travelworld Group and Franc Lipovic from Francly Speaking, proved their hearts are in the right place when took time out from their day jobs and flew to Shanghai to volunteer for the charity, Heart to Heart.
Taking heart
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A partnership between the National Convention Centre in the ACT and leading electric car charge network Better Place, has seen the installation of two permanent charge spots in its car park for electric car drivers to use.
The NCC plugs in
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THERE was a heartening buzz from the floor at this year’s AIME, attended by 500 Hosted Buyers from 27 countries, an increase of 16.5 per cent compared to 2011.
2012 AIME Wraps Up
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The beautiful Sheraton Mirage Gold Coast is set amongst 3.4 hectares of lagoons and tropical gardens and is located just three kilometres outside of the hustle and bussle of Surfers Paradise. The property is currently undergoing a $20 million facelift on all of its 293 guestrooms and suites with rooms to be fitted out with the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper bed, flat screen televisions, wi-fi access, custom woven carpets, casual lounge and dining settings aswell as new bathroom fittings.
Sheraton Mirage Gold Coast
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Enjoying something of a rebirth since her story was dramatised in TV’s Paper Giants, media icon Ita Buttrose, fresh from her appearance at AIME, travelled to northern NSW as a guest of Mantra on Salt Beach in Kingscliff.
Ita goes salty
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Enjoying something of a rebirth since her story was dramatised in TV’s Paper Giants, media icon Ita Buttrose, fresh from her appearance at AIME, travelled to northern NSW as a guest of Mantra on Salt Beach in Kingscliff.
Stars turn out for Sydney’s TropFest
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STUART Thompson from Territory Discoveries is set to indulge his sweet tooth - or make lots of chocolate-loving new friends - after being selected as the winner of the Business Events News prize from our stand at AIME. Stuart couldn’t wipe the grin off his face when we turned up with a whopping 6kg of Toblerone, and he also suddenly became very popular with the other participants on the Northern Territory stand. Stuart will be now fully up-to-date with all the developments in the business tourism sector, after becoming one of hundreds of AIME delegates and exhibitors who joined up as new BEN subscribers during AIME.
How very sweet is BEN!
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STUART Thompson from Territory Discoveries is set to indulge his sweet tooth - or make lots of chocolate-loving new friends - after being selected as the winner of the Business Events News prize from our stand at AIME. Stuart couldn’t wipe the grin off his face when we turned up with a whopping 6kg of Toblerone, and he also suddenly became very popular with the other participants on the Northern Territory stand. Stuart will be now fully up-to-date with all the developments in the business tourism sector, after becoming one of hundreds of AIME delegates and exhibitors who joined up as new BEN subscribers during AIME.
Dandenongs & Yarra Valley
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STUART Thompson from Territory Discoveries is set to indulge his sweet tooth - or make lots of chocolate-loving new friends - after being selected as the winner of the Business Events News prize from our stand at AIME. Stuart couldn’t wipe the grin off his face when we turned up with a whopping 6kg of Toblerone, and he also suddenly became very popular with the other participants on the Northern Territory stand. Stuart will be now fully up-to-date with all the developments in the business tourism sector, after becoming one of hundreds of AIME delegates and exhibitors who joined up as new BEN subscribers during AIME.
Shanghai talks business
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SOUTH Africa’s new National Convention Bureau (NCB) is set to see the nation make significant inroads into the global business tourism market, according to SA Tourism ceo Thulani Nzima.
South Africa makes its move
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SOUTH Africa’s new National Convention Bureau (NCB) is set to see the nation make significant inroads into the global business tourism market, according to SA Tourism ceo Thulani Nzima.
South Africa prize winner
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The meetings and events industry had a busy first day at AIME 2012, with lots of networking and product updates on the exhibition floor. Business Events News took these exclusive pics today at AIME.
AIME Day 1 2012
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Thousands of AIME delegates gathered at the Melbourne Pavilion on Racecourse Road last night for the fabulous AIME welcome function.
AIME Welcome Function
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Thousands of AIME delegates gathered at the Melbourne Pavilion on Racecourse Road last night for the fabulous AIME welcome function.
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AIME hosted buyers enjoyed an exclusive reception at Myer's Mural Hall in Little Bourke Street on Sunday 19th February 2012.
AIME Hosted Buyer Reception
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AIME hosted buyers enjoyed an exclusive reception at Myer's Mural Hall in Little Bourke Street on Sunday 19th February 2012.
Elegant Fiedler takes the cake
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ABU Dhabi will this week host its biggest ever congress - the World Ophthalmology Congress 2012, which is expected to see 12,000 delegates arriving in the UAE capital from tomorrow.
Abu Dhabi convention push
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The world’s tallest hotel, the Ritz Carlton Hong Kong is about to lose its ‘highest hotel in the world’ crown, being overtaken by the 1608-room JW Marriott Marquis Dubai when it emerges in the fourth quarter of this year.
Marriott to gazump Ritz Carlton
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SHOAL Bay Resort and Spa was the Gold Award winner for the second year running for the Best Tourist Pub in New South Wales, at the annual NSW Tourism Awards last week at The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre in Darling Harbour.
Shoal Bay wins gold
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STRENGTHENED their commitment to promote Japan as a world-class business events destination to Australia and with last year’s tsunami and nuclear safety issues a concern, the Japan National Tourism Organiszation (JNTO) held a MICE lunch seminar on Friday, at Sydney’s Ocean Room.
Return to the ‘mothership’
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Leading Hotels of the World hosted industry guests at an event in Sydney on 7th February 2012, introducing nine hotels in Italy keen to develop their business events offering.
LHW targets MICE
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Leading Hotels of the World hosted industry guests at an event in Sydney on 7th February 2012, introducing nine hotels in Italy keen to develop their business events offering.
Here’s to Hong Kong!
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This photo was taken at a farewell function for South African Airways head of Australasia, Thevan Krishna, on 30 Jan 2012.
South African event specialists
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This photo was taken at a farewell function for South African Airways head of Australasia, Thevan Krishna, on 30 Jan 2012.
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