News
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Luxperia partnership
Tuesday | Jan 19 2021THE Luxperia Collective of small- to mid-sized Destination Management Companies (DMCs) has partnered with UK-based DMCFinder to make it easier for organisers to book events and MICE groups within Asia in an “ethical yet competitive way”.
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Mask initiative
Tuesday | Jan 19 2021SYDNEY Props Group is promoting “The Virus Shop,” an initiative which aims to keep its staff employed during the COVID-19 pandemic downturn.
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Geelong BDM
Tuesday | Jan 19 2021BUSINESS Events Geelong has appointed Claudia Baranski as its first ever in-house Business Development Manager.
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NSW events grants
Tuesday | Jan 19 2021THE NSW Government has announced details of the $200,000 NSW Seniors Festival Grants Program, giving up to $10,000 to local councils, small businesses and not-for-profit organisations to engage seniors in COVID-safe programs and activities during the NSW Seniors Festival from 13-21 Apr.
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Digital awards
Tuesday | Jan 19 2021THE efforts of event organisers who have pivoted to a new virtual world through the pandemic will be recognised at the upcoming inaugural Digital Event Awards.
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IMEX off again
Tuesday | Jan 19 2021IMEX Frankfurt 2021 has been cancelled, with organisers saying they don’t believe the industry recovery will sufficiently support the 25-27 May event.
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Crumbs! 19 Jan 21
Tuesday | Jan 19 2021THE operators of the Graceland venue in Memphis, Tennessee have joined the rest of the sector in pivoting to virtual sources of income, last week launching live online tours of the former home of Elvis Presley.
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Grant applications now open
Tuesday | Jan 12 2021MORE than 700 expression of interest applications have been lodged for the Schedule of Approved Events under the Government’s Business Events Grants Program (BEN 15 Sep), with applications now open for organisations seeking funding to take part in the scheme.
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NZ reef win
Tuesday | Jan 12 2021TOURISM New Zealand has confirmed a successful bid for the International Coral Reef Society’s Symposium, which will be held in Auckland’s NZ International Convention Centre in 2025.
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Hilton launches hybrid offer
Tuesday | Jan 12 2021HILTON has announced a new set of EventReady Hybrid Solutions which will be rolled out globally from this month.
