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Business Events reimagined
Thursday | Jul 8 2021INNOVATION will be key to ensuring the global business events sector weathers the pandemic, according to a new White Paper released last week by the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA), Singapore Tourism Board and the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI).
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PCOA keynote
Thursday | Jul 8 2021MATTHEW Findlay will be a key presenter at the upcoming Professional Conference Organisers Association (PCOA) PCOA21, taking place at Hobart’s Hotel Grand Chancellor 05-07 Dec.
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EIC appointment
Thursday | Jul 8 2021THE Events Industry Council (EIC) has named Augustine (Gus) Chijioke as its Director of Certification and Education.
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ICC instant pivot
Thursday | Jul 8 2021THE snap lockdown in Sydney has seen International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC) support a key client by converting the Royal College of Pathologists Australasia (RCPA) Pathology Update 2021 into a 100% virtual experience.
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MCEC launches sustainability strategy
Thursday | Jul 8 2021THE Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has unveiled a five-year sustainability road map, with the aim of further enhancing its reputation as a leading sustainable event destination.
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TA reviews strategy
Thursday | Jul 1 2021THE departure of long-time Business Events Australia chief Penny Lion (TD yesterday) is part of significant changes to Tourism Australia’s (TA) activities within the sector, which become effective from today.
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GC goes Back to the future
Thursday | Jul 1 2021LAST week’s This is Gold Coast business events gathering showcased some of the region’s top venues, experiences and professional services to 26 delegates from across the country.
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IMEX is now open
Thursday | Jul 1 2021EVENTS Industry Council (EIC) has launched its IMEX America Hosted Buyer Programme, which will take place at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas from 09-11 Nov.
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Get Local in Aug
Thursday | Jul 1 2021THE highly anticipated Get Local expo will now take place on 24-25 Aug (TD 09 Sep 2020), after co-owners Donna Kessler and Gary Bender decided to move the event in light of the current COVID-19 lockdowns.
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BEN breaking news – Penny Lion to leave Business Events Australia
Tuesday | Jun 29 2021Tourism Australia reorganises business events division. Penny Lion, Tourism Australia’s Executive General Manager of Events, will…
