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We were blown away by a beautiful delivery from @iccsydfood today featuring these beautiful hand made choccies featuring toadstools, hand painted eggs, flowers and bunny biscuits. It’s all so pretty we almost don’t want to eat them! #iccsydney #chocolate #easter #bunnies #eggs #toadstool #workofart #happyeaster |
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Amiana Resort offers great spaces for group lunches or dinners #amianaresort #uniquetourism |
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Sydney’s The Tank Stream Hotel now offers city businesses a private dining room, boardroom and function space as part of its Le Petit Flot restaurant. With full audio-visual facilities available for corporate events and launches, the private room can seat 24 in a boardroom format, 32 in banquet style and up to 40 for cocktails. |
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Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia has today unveiled the outcome of an extensive upgrade of its Desert Gardens Hotel by Voyages in the Red Centre, elevating the property to “a new level of sophistication and style.” |
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It’s a #PCO life. Several professional conference organisers had some amazing experiences in Hawaii courtesy of Hawaiian Airlines, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., Marriott Hotels and Hawaii Tourism Oceania recently. |
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The Business Events Council of Australia (BECA) has found the business events industry contributed $30.2b in direct expenditure in 2015/16, up from $28b in 2013/14. More here: http://new.businesseventsnews.com.au/news/events-worth-30b/26887 |
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Developers behind the proposed $3 billion Gold Coast, Queensland Integrated Resort have released new details on the project, which will feature large-scale spaces suitable for events. http://new.businesseventsnews.com.au/news/gold-coast-plans-unveiled/26886 |
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A series of trade roadshows for Australian Associations are being run by 100% Pure New Zealand throughout March. Get a ‘taste of New Zealand’, click for details http://bit.ly/2lyknbr |
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Some familiar faces greeting guests at tonight’s @intercontinental @aimemelbourne function #uncovermelbourne |
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Live artwork in action from @davidbromleyart @aimemelbourne opening night welcome party #uncovermelbourne #aime25 |
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@melbourneconventionbureau chief Karen Bolinger @bolingerkaren taking the world’s biggest selfie at @aimemelbourne #uncovermelbourne |
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All we can say is “aw shucks” – some of the super fresh cuisine welcoming AIME delegates #uncovermelbourne |
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Reed Exhibitions, who has organised AIME for more than a decade, has opted to not re-tender for the management contract once it expires in 2018. |
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The Tourism & Transport Forum Australia is calling for the government to commit $10 million per annum over four years towards a National Business Events Fund to support bid acquisitions with national significance.
Read more in today’s issue of Business Events News. |
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Are you an agent that sells rail, tour or car hire services? We’d love to hear from you. Take this quick survey on your current experiences and you could earn Fitbit watches or Event Cinemas tickets. Enter here http://bit.ly/AgentLandStudy |
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The team from the International Convention Centre Sydney – ICC Sydney are photographed here taking staff and sponsors for the #AFTA national travel industry awards on a tour of the venue for the event held later this year. #NTIA2017 |
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A strong Kiwi exhibitor contingent will showcase its MICE offerings at the inaugural Get Global event in Sydney in July.
Confirmed suppliers include 100% Pure New Zealand, Conventions and Incentives New Zealand, Air New Zealand, Hamilton & Waikato Tourism and more. |
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Events freelancers will soon be able to connect with potential clients looking to outsource jobs via air events global, a new online marketplace.
Read more in today’s edition of Business Events News. |
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Event tech provider Givergy AU was recently tasked with creating a custom online auction site in a bid to raise much-needed funds for the Pancare Foundation.
The auction, which was attended by last year’s The Bachelorette Australia contestants (pictured), saw bidders utilise Givergy’s custom site using their smartphones, tablets and laptops to bid on a seat at the charity lunch. The online auction raised nearly $10,000 which will be used to support ongoing research and programs for those diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. |
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Pankaj Dhingra has been named as the new hotel manager of Sage James Street in Brisbane! |
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Business Events News will be heading off on a well-deserved break for the holiday season.
Thanks for an amazing year and we look forward to updating you again in 2017 on all that’s going on in the MICE industry. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! |
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Casually hanging out with Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban at the debut concert at International Convention Centre Sydney – ICC Sydney |
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The Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE), alongside the CAPA – Centre for Aviation, has struck a deal with AccorHotels to be the official venue partner for the group’s 2017 Australasia conferences and educations forums.
More in today’s edition of Business Events News. |
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Hilton Bali Resort has this week welcomed its first guests. Situated atop a 40 metre clifftop in the Nusa Dua area of Bali’s southern peninsula, the new 389-room property is located just 3.7km from the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center. |
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100% Pure New Zealand put on an impressive showing at the PCOA conference in Brisbane last week, adding Kiwi touches to everything from cocktails to furnishings. |
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Check out these amazing views from the International Convention Centre Sydney – ICC Sydney! |
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Watching Scene Change AV do their thing at the PCOA conference in Brisbane. |
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We’re learning about how to create budgets from ASN Events managing director Mike Pickford at the PCOA conference in Brisbane today. |
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EXCLUSIVE: The Walsh Bay Arts Precinct could soon boast a brand new event space.
Paperwork filed for the Waterfront Square (pictured) shows the shaded outdoor space will feature steps down to the water for multi-purpose use. More in today’s edition of Business Events News. |
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Have you been lucky enough to try the food at International Convention Centre Sydney – ICC Sydney yet? We did last week and were blown away by the quality of the ingredients, the vibrant flavours and the fine presentation. I fell in love with their house made coconut granola and on telling them how much I loved it their Executive Chef Tony Panetta sent me AN ENTIRE BAG OF IT! I was so touched by his generosity which will have me smiling every morning as I enjoy the best granola on earth. Thank you! |
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Meetings & Events Australia will host its end of year celebrations at Australian Technology Park – Eveleigh on the 12th of December. It will be the final industry event before the event closes in Feb.
The Harry Potter-esque event will be sponsored by Funktionality – Events And Experiences. Register your attendance at events@mea.org.au |
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Check out Adelaide Convention Centre’s new rotating seat drums, located within its all-new East Building. |
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The Gold Coast has secured its largest incentive program to date, with Chinese health care company Infinitus to send approximately 8,000 of its top achievers to experience the sunny destination in May 2018. |
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The stunning views of Sydney Harbour will be the icing on the cake as the InterContinental Sydney embark on a $200 million renovation project including a new pillar-less ballroom. |
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Business Events Sunshine Coast showcased the very best food attractions to some 35 Brisbane based PCOs and event planners earlier this week.
Here’s a snap of Tiffany Bower and Genia Gamaschenz at the soiree! |
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Business Events News’ resident foodie Nathalie Craig was lucky enough to sample Tetsuya’s gamed confit of Ocean trout recently, read more about her experience in today’s issue of BEN. |
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Did you take a nosey around the International Convention Centre Sydney – ICC Sydney over the weekend during its open day? |
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Melbourne and Sydney incentive buyers were shown around Dubai and Abu Dhabi by MHF Marketing Pty Ltd and its portfolio Partner in Dubai Cox and Kings UAE, pictured at the Sir Winston Churchill Suite at the The St. Regis Dubai. |
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YMEA members ascended to The Studio at Sydney Tower Eye this week to enjoy the city’s stunning panoramas.
Pictured are Jacinda Dujakovic-Webster, Sibohan Freyne, Cooper Cruize and Vanessa Baranovsky. |
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Raffles Hotel Singapore will gain a new ballroom seating up to 330 people as part of its upcoming renovation. |
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In celebration of Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG)’s new catering and events offer, we were lucky enough to be gifted with a selection of sweet and savoury treats prepared especially by the catering team at Sheraton on the Park. Yum! |
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The Langham, Sydney has opened a new onsite eatery, #BistroRemy. Situated within strolling distance from #TheRocks, the menu has been handcrafted by chef Dave Whitting who explains he likes to “juxtapose the familiar with the unexpected”. |
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The World’s 50 Best Restaurants #awards will be hosted at one of the world’s oldest venues next year, the Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne, Australia. Held on 05 Apr, the flagship event will see world leading #chefs, #restaurateurs, #sommeliers and media personalities descend on the Victorian capital to celebrate the very best in global gastronomy. http://www.theworlds50best.com/ |
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Sell airfares or work for an airline? We’d love to hear from you. Take our quick survey and be in the running to win one of two Fitbit Charge 2 devices or one of 25 Event Cinemas vouchers. http://v9.smpsurveys.com/survey.jsp?KEY_SURVEY=c53d9f11-2097-4858-9dce-1e5e8e6019d2&locale=en&UID= |
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Thanks to International Convention Centre Sydney – ICC Sydney for sending us this lovely bottle of wine from their latest wine collection. What a lovely surprise to receive on a Friday! |
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…..pssstttt! Did you notice something a little different about Business Events News today? We’ve had a makeover!
The new-look BEN has been revamped and will now feature new destination features, venue and hotel spotlights, weekly commentary features, technology updates and much more! Got a story or any feedback on the new-look BEN? get in contact with us at info@businesseventsnews.com.au |
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We’re reporting live from Luxperience today! |
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Stuart Ayres is at the launch party for PARKROYAL Parramatta, filling us in on all that is happening in #westernsydney |
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Quick! Applications to attend are still open to attend Sell TNQ are still open.
Held at the newly refurbished Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas Resort, attendees and suppliers can look forward to supplier networking, workshops, touring options and so much more. To apply visit: http://businesseventscairns.org.au/selltnq/ |
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The Northern Territory Convention Bureau recently hosted nine specialist conference decision makers to the Top End in order to showcase Darwin’s cutting edge strengths in the health and medical sector, especially in the areas of tropical, indigenous and remote health. More in today’s issue of BEN. |
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Highly acclaimed chef Sean Marco has been announced as the executive chef for Crown Towers, Perth. More in today’s edition of BEN. |
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We heard from Google’s Chris Tillman today at Meetings & Events Australia’s The Event Show in Sydney, giving an amazing talk on the tech giant’s many event offerings. |
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The Queenstown Conferences and Incentives Roadshow is coming to Sydney on 15 September!
Hosted at the Museum of Contemporary Art on George Street, the expo will showcase some of the very best the destination has to offer. RSVP by emailing Kana Kingston at janak@queenstownNZ.nz. |
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Say hello to Meetings & Events Australia’s new ceo Robyn Johnson! |
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Say hello to Park Hyatt Sydney’s new executive chef, Etienne Karner. |
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Meetings & Events Australia young leaders group, YMEA, held a Winter Vines networking event at Darlo Country Club last week.
Pictured enjoying the evening’s festivities are Tia Maher, Verve Creative Events; Fortune Biti, International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS); Alyssie Radburnd, International Convention Centre Sydney – ICC Sydney and Ashleigh Taylor from Crown Group. |
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Auckland has won the bid to host the 12th triennial World Symposium on Choral Music in 2020! |
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International Convention Centre Sydney – ICC Sydney has partnered with Sydney TAFE to deliver nationally recognised qualifications to its staff in a bid to “foster a new generation of business events and hospitality professionals”.
Pictured is Institute Faculty Director Anne Cazar and ICC Sydney’s Director of Human Resources, Matthew Paine. |
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IHG – InterContinental Hotels Group is set for a mid-scale hotel brand expansion in New Zealand, this week announcing the addition of Holiday Inn Hotel in Queenstown and Holiday Inn Express in Christchurch city centre. |
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Congratulations to Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney for winning the Outstanding Achievement in Training category. Also a massive kudos to Cecilia Gutierrez who was runner up in the Housekeeper of the Year award.
Pictured receiving the award is Andrew Hecker from the hotel’s human resources team. |
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Save the date! Celebrity chefs Miguel Maestre and Alastair McLeod are hosting an intimate gourmet event at the PARKROYAL Parramatta on the 4th of August.
Tickets can be found here: https://www.parkroyalhotels.com/en/hotels-resorts/australia/parramatta/stay/offers/good-food-and-wine-show-dinner.html |
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A big congratulations to Pan Pacific Hotel Perth for taking home two awards at the Expedia Awards earlier this week.
Pictured are Yolandi Venter and Derek Martin accepting the covetd awards. |
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Sydney will play host to MyTravelResearch.com’s inaugural Rock Star Convention on 17 Aug. |
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Check it out — the new design of the new Christchurch Convention Centre has been unveiled. More in today’s issue of BEN. |
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Experience a five-course Australian-Peruvian themed dinner at Glass Brasserie next month.
Tickets are $140 per person, email eat@glassbrasserie.com.au to make a reservation. |
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Visitors to Vivid Sydney this year surpassed the two million mark this year – an increase of 35.4% on last year’s attendance of 1.7 million! |
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Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)’s director of people and culture, Helen Fairclough, spent a night in the cold last week as part of the 2016 Vinnies CEO Sleepout.
““The Sleepout gives you a small glimpse into life on the streets, and it was rather overwhelming to experience what so many Australian’s face every night, especially families, women and younger people,” she said. It’s not too late to support Helen in her quest to raise money to combat homelessness! Visit: https://www.ceosleepout.org.au/ceos/vic-ceos/helen-fairclough/?utm_source=Trade+Media+-+AIME+2016&utm_campaign=8bcb41a15a-Media_Release_Vinnies_CEO_Sleepout_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_df8d5ddfa9-8bcb41a15a-134171173 |
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Meetings & Events Australia chief executive, Linda Gaunt, has handed in her notice.
Gaunt commented that it is with “a great mixture of regret I am proud of what has been achieved for the meetings and More in today’s issue of Business Events News. |
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The Vanuatu Government has this week taken delivery of its new US16.4 million convention centre! |
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Save the date for Hawaii Tourism Oceania’s ‘Meet Hawaii’ roadshow, set to be held in Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland.
The Meet Hawaii Roadshow is exclusive to the MICE industry to meet with a variety of suppliers including Hawaiian Airlines, Hawaii Convention Center, Hoteliers, DMC’s and more. |
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Have your say, take our 2016 salary and employment survey and stand the chance to win one of five Fitbit Charge HRs or one of 50 Event Cinema movie tickets, simply by completing a five minute survey. Click here: http://v9.smpsurveys.com/survey.jsp?KEY_SURVEY=98b69d1c-cf17-4fba-8dc7-098986b5870f&locale=en&UID= |
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Melbourne, Australia has been named the host city for the The World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards in 2017. |
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Conventions and Incentives New Zealand has announced the launch of a new Diploma in Tourism and Conventions and Incentives (level 5)!
More in today’s issue of Business Events News. |
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San Francisco has overtaken New York as the most popular US city for Australia business travellers according to a recent study released by American Express Business Travel. |
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International Convention Centre Sydney – ICC Sydney’s CEO Geoff Donaghy remarked that the change taking place in the Chinese associations market represents a “huge opportunity” to host an increasing number of business events from the region. More in Business Events News. |
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Chef Neil Perry has announced the closure of Rockpool Est. 1989 on of Australia’s most awarded restaurant.
Taking its place will be fine dining establishment Eleven Bridge. |
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Designer QT Sydney has partnered with Glam Crew to deliver makeup/styling sessions for in-house guests.
Services will commence this month and are perfect for guests requiring a full makeover before an event, wedding day or fancy dress party! |
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Say hello to InterContinental Sydney’s new Director of Meetings and Events, Nicole Cheramie!
Nicole will oversee the complete sales and event operations spanning the hotel’s 15 meeting and event spaces. |
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The lights are on at Vivid Sydney and we’ve got the best view at Holiday Inn Old Sydney! |
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The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs has introduced the Meet and Retreat Package. The deal includes accommodation in a suite with complimentary wi-fi, daily pre-dinner drinks and canapes.
Available from now until 30 November. |
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AccorHotels has announced Hotel St Moritz Queenstown will be positioned under the newly badged MGallery by Sofitel, with rooms and suites to be upgraded. |
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Nearly 20,000 sq metres of flexible, multi-purpose event space, including new exhibition halls and additional meeting and banquet rooms, is set to be added to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)! |
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Take a look at International Convention Centre Sydney – ICC Sydney’s new uniforms! |
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Business Events Tasmania has penned a memorandum of understanding with Tas TAFE to further support students looking to head into the events sector! |
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The Sunshine Coast has won the bid to host the Australian Event Awards from 2016-18 – More in today’s issue of Business Events News. |
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Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre welcomed their 10 millionth visitor last month! |
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Proposed plans to cut 30% worth of funding to the Perth Convention Bureau over the next three years have been overturned. More in today’s BEN. |
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Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney has teamed up with Accomable, a global platform for finding adapted hotels and rentals, for disabled and elderly people. |
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Say hello to Martyn Potter, International Convention Centre Sydney – ICC Sydney’s new Director of Building Services. |
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Registrations to attend Luxperience’s Australian familiarisation program are now open.
Global buyers will be given the opportunity to cruise WA’s Kimberley region on a small ship, stay at a luxury beach resort in the Whitsundays and tour remote outback lodges in the Northern Territory. Register here:http://luxperience.com.au/global-buyer-Program |
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Based on the Dreamtime 2015 educationals, a suite of new films have been created and are now live on the Business Events Australia website.
Check them out here: http://businessevents.australia.com/businessevents/why-australia/video-gallery.aspx?cm_mid=5640663&cm_crmid=ac5d0f4e-6926-e411-b59c-0050569b211c&cm_medium=email |
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Event management company, Cvent has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by equity firm Vista Equity Partners for US$1.65b. |
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Business Events Sunshine Coast has appointed Tiffany Bower as Business Events Manager and Michelle Burgum as Business Events Executive. Both have been acting in their respective roles. |
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Melbourne Convention Bureau is on track for the 15/16 financial year to be one of the strongest incentive years on record. MCB has achieved a 42% increase in incentive travel business secured on last financial year so far. |
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Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has launched The Shangri-La Events Collection and Golden Circle Event Planner Rewards program, a meeting and events loyalty program for meeting and travel professionals. |
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Jan Tonkin, founder and md of Auckland-based The Conference Company has taken on the role of president of the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) for a two-year term. |
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The Destination Rotorua Business Events team is mixing things up, showcasing its city to business events teams by segway.
When the New Zealand Institute of Medical Laboratory Science wanted to learn more about the city ahead of its five day annual conference at Rotorua Energy Events Centre in August they took to the roads via segway to explore the city. |
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Business Events Victoria is hosting a buyers famil on the Mornington Peninsula next month with hopes the program will boost visitation to the area.
Tourism Victoria and The Mornington Peninsula Destination Management Plan have both identified business events as an important avenue for increasing tourism. |
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Ayres Rock Resort has seen its largest spike in history for business events bookings, with the complex nearly doubling its MICE market this financial year. “We are running this financial year about 40% ahead of last year for business events bookings at the resort – it’s the biggest increase we’ve had,” Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia exec gm sales, marketing and distribution Ray Stone told BEN. |
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The Miramar Group has announced the addition of Sydney’s Manly Pavilion to its portfolio of venues. Scheduled to open in two phases, the dining room on the upper level will debut as Bistro at Manly Pavilion in May, while later the restored and renovated lower level will commence operation as a function and events centre in late 2016. Manly Pavilion |
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What better way to sell a destination than to experience it first hand? Ten buyers were hosted courtesy of New Caledonia tourism learning just how accessible #NewCaledonia is for business events. GTI Tourism Australia |
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Long Island Resort and Club Crocodile Airlie Beach Resort are about to be listed for sale through an International Expressions of Interest campaign. Wayne Bunz & Hayley Manvell of CBRE Hotels will market the Whitsunday properties in with PRD Nationwide Airlie Beach. Bunz said he was expecting “wide ranging interest” in both assets from “cashed up Asian buyers through to high net worth individuals, hotel chains and domestic investors looking to buy the assets via a syndicate”. |
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Qantas and SunLux Collection organised a successful event over the weekend bringing together two renowned chefs at the Cooks Co-Op on the Hawkesbury River. Jason Franco who is head chef at Cape Town’s The Table Bay Hotel South Africa (forming part of the SunLux Collection by Sun International) joined together with founder of the The Cooks Co-op Marty Boetz to create an incredible “foraged feast” for their guests. |
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Chief Minister of the Northern Territory Adam Giles has confirmed eight proposals have been received from investors for a new, luxury five-star hotel earmarked for Darwin’s CBD.
Proposed last August, the project could spur fresh interest in the region as a unique business events and tourism destination. |
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Brisbane has been selected to play host to major aviation conference, Routes Asia 2018.
The event will be held between 18-20 Mar 2018 at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre and is expected to attract over 1000 delegates from major international airlines, airports and the tourism industry. |
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Sydney’s new $1.5 billion International Convention Centre Sydney – ICC Sydney is still on track for its December opening date after reaching a “major milestone” this week with its roof installation.
NSW Premier Mike Baird and Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Andrew Constance attended the recent lift of the ICC’s roof. |
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Malaysia Airlines & Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council are promoting Malaysia as a premier destination for medical tourism.
Under a Memorandum of Understanding Malaysia Airlines will be positioned as MHTC’s preferred healthcare tourism airline and will sponsor tickets for familiarisation events to the country. |
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There’s a new item the security team at China’s major political meetings in Beijing will be on the lookout for: the selfie stick.
Delegates have now been banned from using them after self-absorbed politicians, journalists and business leaders were spotted wielding the poles around last year’s meetings of the National People’s Congress and Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. |
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Close to 400 agents, guests and suppliers converged at the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast over the weekend for the MTA – Mobile Travel Agents annual conference.
The event themed ‘Power of Community’ was the biggest the company has ever held. |
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Byron Bay’s new $100m beach front resort and conference centre Elements of Byron was officially opened this week by NSW Minister for Trade, Tourism & Major Events Stuart Ayres.
The conference wing, located just beyond the resort lobby features two flexible function spaces with break-out courtyards. Options also expand to natural outdoor event spaces on the waterfront land including ‘Heart of the Bay’ with 360 degree views, ‘The Lawn’, ‘The Duck Pond’ & ‘The Beach Club’. |
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iVvy Events has unveiled a brand-new online platform allowing event planners to take a 360 degree 3D tour of prospective venues to ensure less time spent at site visits. |
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I heard you like meetings… |
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The Greater Hunter Region has undergone a rebrand, launching its new look ‘Altogether Perfect – Greater Hunter Business Events’ at the Asia Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo, last week.
Here’s the new branding! |
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Singapore Tourism debuted immersive CAVE technology at AIME today, giving hosted buyers a chance to experience a taste of Singapore, here in Melbourne. |
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Can you get any more “Melbourne”? #AIMEinspo |
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The room is buzzing at the Business Events Australia and MCEC lunch! |
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BREAKING NEWS: @Flight Centre Travel Group has acquired Hong Kong based Maya Events, boosting its presence in the lucrative MICE sector. |
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AccorHotels is flying the rainbow flag, penning an open letter to pledge its support of marriage equality. |
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We’ve been told that tickets for the anticipated AIME welcome event are selling like hot cakes!
Snap yours up quick before they all go from www.aime.com.au Can’t wait to see you all there! |
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Check this out – Vivid Sydney will light up Taronga Zoo this year in celebration of the zoo’s 100th birthday!
Giant sculptures will be installed on-site, representing the 10 critical species the zoo is committed to protecting, which includes the Corroboree Frog and Asian Elephant. Vivid will run from 27 May to 13 Jun this year. |
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Get ready…the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) will be unveiling its brand new meetings and events brand at AIME this month.
Visit stand #2700 to see JNTO and its 14 co-exhibitors all the way from Japan. |
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Happy Monday, folks. |
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TODAY IN ODD NEWS: Let’s be honest. We’ve all fallen victim to seagulls at least some point in our lives. Well, one Victorian man fought back!
Humanity – 1, Seagulls – 0 |
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Visit Sunshine Coast has partnered with the Sunshine Coast Council to unveil a new campaign to promote the “refreshing destination” as the major events capital of Regional Australia.
On the line-up for this year is the Ironman 70.3 World Championships, World Outrigger Sprint Championships, Queensland Garden Expo, Caloundra Music Festival and more! |
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The Gold Coast Business Event Team had a great day at the Gold Coast Connect event held in Canberra, yesterday!
Pictured below (from left) is GC Business Event’s Shannon Thwaites, Manager and Serene McLean, National Sales Coordinator. |
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Happy Thursday! |
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AlliedPRA has appointed Tony Lorenz as its new chief executive officer.
Lorenz will lead the way in crafting a new strategic path within the business events space and help drive growth. |
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According to a recent report by Conference Monitor, demand for conference spaces for the healthcare and medical sectors are increasing!
In 2015, the healthcare and medical sector brought in 286 major conferences – an 18% increase from the previous period. |
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Today in odd news: An entrepreneurial New Yorker has listed a “boutique” igloo for two on Airbnb. And for only US$200 per night? What a bargain! |
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An exciting new function centre, which forms part of the existing Kansas City Shuffle cafe, is set to open in The Rocks Sydney next month.
Located in the former Cadbury Chocolate factory, the venue will be able to be cater to nearly 200 people, Bookings have already been taken for weddings and company events later this year. |
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Travel Daily is the official media partner for The Travel Industry Exhibition.
The anticipated event will be held at the Peninsula, Docklands on Mon-Tue 11-12 Jul, with the Sydney event held a week later at Luna Park Sydney on 18-19 Jul. For more: travelindustryexpo.com.au |
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Queensland’s Sunshine Coast is gearing up for a major boost in the business events market this year, with Qantas starting a new business-oriented flight schedule into Maroochydore next month. |
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The Venetian Macao 澳門威尼斯人 has confirmed its participation at next month’s AIME, showcasing its MICE offerings at the Sands Resort, Cotai Strip, Taipa, Macau location. |
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Feeling lucky? SKYCITY Adelaide Casino $300 million transformation has been given the go ahead by the South Australia Development Assessment Commission (DAC). An 80-room hotel with premium gaming spaces and additional restaurants have also been proposed, with SKYCITY chief Nigel Morrison commenting the new offering will help the state attract a bigger share of high-value international visitors. |
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Earlier this week Emirates hosted a cocktail party in conjunction with its sponsorship of the Australian Open Tennis at Melbourne Park. Pictured is Olympic champion Michael Klim with Dean Cleaver from Emirates and Joe Wojcik from 2one2f. |
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Amora Hotel Riverwalk Melbourne has refurbished its meeting and conference offerings to “provide a larger and more enticing space for delegates”.
The Bridge and Yarra rooms combined can now accommodate 220 guests theatre-style and 250 for cocktail functions. |
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Just a quick shout-out to all our event planner friends out there! Tag your favourite event planner below #yourock #events |
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Lovegrove Entertainment will host a concert fundraiser in celebration of singer-songwriter David Bowie’s life, with proceeds to go to charity group Hands Across the Water. |
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Registrations for this year’s Fijian Tourism Expo (FTE) are open, with over 25 buyers from long-haul markets already registered. |
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Stop what you’re doing right now, take out your iphone and activate Siri. Next, repeat the following phrase:
“Siri, beat box for me.” #Daymade |
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Sands Resort, Cotai Strip, Taipa, Macau is offering conference organisers and deligates a special discount of event packages which includes complimentary rooms, Cotai Water Jet Ferry Tickets, and a markdown on AV equipment hire as part of its ‘Macao Meetings with More’ promo. |
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Metro Hotel Marlow Sydney Central has found its niche in the expansive #MICE market – the ‘small meetings’ segment.
“There are so many small businesses operating in the CBD which simply don’t have the space to host a small meeting or seminar in their office. That’s where we have seen significant demand and potential to grow our functions business,” said GM Harry Leong. |
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Destination Asia DMC will host a #networking workshop to bring together in-country program managers with Australia MICE professionals. To attend the DNAsia Networking Workshops, email Nicole Naylor on nicole@destination-asia.com |
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The annual MEETINGS event, which puts key conference and event organizers in touch with venues in New Zealand, will be held at the ASB Showgrounds in #Auckland on 15-16 Jun, 2016. |
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Shoe crazy? Rydges Hotels & Resorts will gift event organisers who book their next meeting at participating Rydges, QT, Atura Hotels, a $250 Shoes of Prey gift card for all bookings over $5,000. Visit: http://www.rydges.com/shoesofprey/ |
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The Australian Event Awards is on the look-out for a new home! Bids to host the event are now open. Visit eventawards.com.au for more |
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What’s your favourite MICE destination? |
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We’ve made it! |
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Corporate events operators Arabian Adventures Meetings Incentives and Events and Gulf Ventures have merged. |
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AccorHotels has announced world number one tennis star, Serena Williams, as its Official Ambassador in Australia. |
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What was the most memorable business event you’ve ever been to? What made it special?
Picture credit: Equistar Event Management |
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Prepare to be inspired! Guests attending AIME this year can look forward to Up Close and Personal sessions, a series of inspiration talks on international business and entrepreneurship produced by Saxton.
Speakers include: UK business speaker Richard Gerver, international bestselling author Saroo Brierley, Nicole Eckels founder of Glasshouse Fragrances and CEO of Vinomofo Andrew Eikmeier. |
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Conventions and Incentives New Zealand (CINZ) will unveil new venues to buyers at this year’s AIME expo, hosted in Melbourne. |
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Sparkling @sydney afternoon for tennis courtesy of @accorhotels! |
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Who can relate to this? |
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Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore has officially reopened, following a SG$45 million (AU$44m) makeover, transitioning from Traders Hotel Singapore. |
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The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau has vowed to enhance and develop the country’s exhibitions offerings, in light of winning the bid to host the UFI Open Seminar in Asia 2016. President Nopparat Maythaveekulchai says the event will help “showcase the capabilities of our destination” to the business events sector. The UFI Open Seminar will take place in Chiang Mai and will run from 25-26 Feb, 2016. |
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Caffeine-addicts rejoice! The fifth annual Melbourne International Coffee Expo is just around the corner.
Running from 17-19 March, the event will showcase over 120 exhibitors from every segment of the supply chain including professionals within the coffee, tea, dairy and ancillary industries. |
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Today in odd news: The Ice and Snow Festival in one of the coldest cities in China played host to a mass wedding. Donning anoraks over wedding dresses and suits, fifteen couples tied the know in temperatures as low as 20 degrees. Photo credit: Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters |
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Metro Mirage Newport Weddings will host the 2016 Wedding Expo on 17 Jan from 12-4pm. |
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Deborah Beale has been appointed as the new chairperson of Melbourne’s Federation Square Pty Ltd. Beale will work to deliver events and exhibitions at Federation Square, which attracts more than 10 million visitors annually. |
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TODAY IN ODD NEWS: A Funeral company in South Korea has found a new way to bring in business by treating clients to a “death experience” well before their time.
Participants dress in white burial shrouds, write their wills, climb into caskets and wait for a man dressed as an “angel of death” to shut the lid of each casket. Ten minutes later, they emerge. Pictured below: The death experience classroom. |
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David Levin, the owner and managing proprietor of the The Capital Hotel – London, Knightsbridge in the UK has made The Queen’s New Year 2016 Honours List.
Levin has been elevated to the rank of Member of the Most |
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Kath Rawson-Harris from Telstra will spend nine-nights across Frasers Hospitality after taking out the ‘win a Trip to Dubai, Istanbul and Frankfurt’ competition. Rawson-Harris won the prize by booking and holding a new residential conference at Fraser Suites Sydney. |
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Virtual worlds, Instawalk, driverless cars, a digital interpreter and robot bartenders are some of the innovations set to become tools of the trade, according to a new report by the Future Meeting Space network.
Read more: http://www.gcb.de/en/future-meeting-space |
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The Sydney Opera House will host two free concerts on Australia Day, both of which will be broadcast on Channel 10. The day will start with the Wiggles Australia Day Concert at 10am, followed by Australia Day 2016 – Live at Sydney Opera House at 7:30pm. |
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Adelaide Convention Centre is launching ‘Soils and Seasons’, to showcase the stories behind the South Australian produce used at the centre. ‘Soils and Seasons’ will explain to national and international guests the provenance of the food and how regional soil, climate and production methods influence flavour of local produce. |
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JAMES Packer has resigned as a director of Crown Resorts Limited, effective immediately. Packer will remain as a majority shareholder & intends to “devote” his “energies into a number of key development projects in Sydney, Melbourne and Las Vegas as well as Crown’s online platforms”. Photo credit: Pat Scala |
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TRAVELLERS Choice will hold its Annual Shareholders’ Conference in Canberra next year. The conference will run 18-20 Nov, with delegates staying at Crowne Plaza Canberra, nearby the National Convention Centre. |
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Staging Connections put on a visually impressive show for the Australian Hotels Association Awards for Excellence on 01 Dec. The event at The Star Sydney included a 20m x 5m hard projection set, intricate styling, technically advanced projection mapping and video content. |
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DIANA Mendes will take up the role of brand and marketing manager for Destination Queenstown on 18 Jan. Mendes brings 10 years experience in marketing, brand management & communications to the role across a range of platforms and markets. |
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THE Red Bull Air Race World Championship has released its 2016 Race calendar, with the event to kick off 11/12 Mar with the traditional opener in Abu Dhabi before heading to Spielberg. |
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THE Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME) has partnered with the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) to offer educational sessions to AIME hosted buyers.
Apply to be a hosted buyer here: http://www.aime.com.au/hosted-buyers/ |
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Centara Hotels & Resorts (Thai) representatives toured across Australia last week to host a number of ‘Centara Appreciation Lunches’ in Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Melbourne. Between the lunches, the delegation took the time to meet & train travel industry professionals in retail, wholesale, MICE, corporate, airlines & NTOs. |
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Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney toasted the past year with key trade partners yesterday, hosting an early Christmas lunch gathering to say ‘thank you’ for continued support for the hotel. The 5-star property commenced a $12 million redesign earlier this year, which has included new event spaces. |
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THE 2017 World Polo Championship will be hosted by the NSW Government and the Sydney Polo Club in Sydney’s Hawkesbury region. The World Polo Championship is the sport’s most prestigious event and is expected inject $3.3m into the city’s economy. Pictured: James Horan/Destination NSW |
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MANTRA Group has appointed Matt Granfield as its Executive Director – Digital. He joins the company as a member of the Executive Committee reporting to chief financial officer Steven Becker, with Mantra currently recruiting for more members of its newly created digital team. |
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THE Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre’s IT team have been recognised for their support to the US President during his visit for the 27th ASEAN Summit. Sixteen team members were awarded a ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ from the White House Communications Agency’s presidential communications officer, Ryan Kenner. Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre #ASEANSummit |
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Senator Richard Colbeck speaking at the #dreamtime2015 dinner |
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Here we go! |
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Barrel tasting at Chateau Tanunda #dreamtime2015 |
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Settling in for a Jacob’s Creek sensory experience in the Barossa #dreamtime2015 |
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These guys are keeping us well fed and entertained at Vardon St #dreamtime2015 |
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Tourism Australia has done it again! This is the Great Grandfather Rare Liqueur Tawny at a masterclass with Penfolds Chief Winemaker Peter Gago |
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A jam-packed day with #dreamtime2014 that had led us here! What a day – and we’re told there’s plenty more surprises to come |
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We’re here! #adelaide |
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The Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre will host two International Osteoporosis Foundation regional meetings in 2017 and 2021, adding to its forward booking calendar which now comprises 22 events. General manager Trevor McCartney said the completion of Phase Two of the OCEC would launch a “new and exciting phase in Oman’s business events industry” with the addition of two tiered auditoriums, 13 meeting rooms and the Grand and Junior Ballrooms. |
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Sunlover Reef Cruises has launched a new partnership with NQ Exhibitions which centres around the concept of “conferencing on the reef”. Last month some of the delegates at Tourism Tropical North Queensland’s annual Sell TNQ trade show experienced a day at Moore Reef which showcased the many options available including Sea-walker helmet diving as well as an exclusive snorkel safari with a marine specialist. |
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This group of professional conference organisers recently experienced InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Fiji Golf Resort & Spa on a three day famil, created around the InterContinental Meetings Insider Collection concept. They stayed in the exclusive Club InterContinental “resort within a resort” and explored Natadola Bay Championship Golf Course as well as enjoying meals prepared by chefs from the resort’s signature restaurant Navo, with themed dinners accompanied by Pacific Island tribal drumming and dancing. |
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Flight Centre Australia has acquired a majority stake in Brisbane based aircraft charter business AVMIN – Air Charter Specialists, with the deal set to offer new options for clients of the company’s niche brands including cievents and Stage & Screen. |
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The Northern Territory’s ConveNTions Walkabout ‘15 roadshow held last week saw more than 150 participants at events in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. The events also included guest appearances by Channel 9 Studios Today Show host Lisa Wilkinson, who has been associated with the NT for 18 months as an official “Mate of the Territory” Ambassador. |
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Geelong’s flamboyant mayor Darryn Lyons last week formally launched the new Planners Guide for Greater Geelong and The Bellarine, which has been produced by Business Events Geelong. More than 200 event organisers attended the launch event at Bond in Melbourne, with the guide showcasing the region’s best venues, accommodation, experiences and support services. #GreaterGeelong #TheBellarine |
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Cairns, Queensland, Australia has officially become part of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, with the Far North Queensland city signing a formal agreement with the Gold Coast late last week. Cairns will host basketball heats during the event and will also roll out arts and cultural activities to leverage the 2018 games and “deliver lasting benefits for Cairns and Far North Queensland,” said Cairns mayor Bob Manning. Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games #FNQ |
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AccorHotels Group played host to a group of NSW professional conference organisers to celebrate Melbourne Cup Day 2015. Guests were invited to the Accor ‘Feel Welcome’ track side private chalet to experience the thrill of the race that stops the nation. |
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When it comes to events in Australia, they don’t get much bigger than Melbourne’s Spring Racing Carnival. And as the major sponsor of the Emirates #MelbourneCup, Emirates makes the most of its connections by hosting key business partners, celebrities and media at its marquee in the Birdcage at Flemington Racecourse and Victoria Racing Club . Business Events News snapped South Sydney Rabbitohs ceo John Lee, formerly head of the Tourism & Transport Forum; and channel 7’s Johanna Griggs together with Emirates divisional vice president Australasia Barry Brown. |
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Mike Fuller, formerly strategic communications manager for the Association of Australian Convention Bureaux, has been appointed as vice president of Global Strategic Alliances for ShowGizmo – the Event App. The move is part of the fastgrowing firm’s ambitions to support #events around the world. |
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The Hotel Grand Chancellor Brisbane formally opened the doors to its new multi-million dollar Conference Centre last week promising the “largest and most innovative purpose-built hotel conference facility in Brisbane.” Guests including TV personality Sofie Formica were indulged with the finest of libations including #champagne, cocktails and boutique beer as they dined on #caviar and a fresh seafood bar. |
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Hawai’i Tourism Oceania has today released the second edition of its Meet Hawai’i Guide. Providing a general overview of Hawai’i’s six main islands, the guide also provides details of conference, meetings and events facilities, touring activities, accommodation and dining options, team-building opportunities and special events & unique experiences. There’s also a directory of business events related contacts and a guide to hotel facilities. Hawaii Tourism Authority Hawaii – gohawaii.com #conferences #meetings #events |
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MEET TAIWAN has today announced that the #Australian entrant in its 2015 Asia Super Team competition has taken out the US$50,000 incentive prize. Melbourne-based AFTR competed against five other firms from across the region in the final stage of the competition held in #Taiwan. China Airlines 中華航空 also supported the initiative with twelve return tickets won by online voters #winning |
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Gold Coast Business Events has named Tara Raj as trade events executive, where she will manage the Gold Coast Business Events program of trade events, including AIME and an upcoming post Dreamtime famil program. Raj has worked at several Gold Coast hotels and most recently spent three years as Private Event Manager at Crown Melbourne. |
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According to Paul Constantinou, chairman and founder of Quest Apartment Hotels, ‘to succeed as a leader you need a healthy dose of passion and skill’. Delegates at the Young Stars & Leaders Table in Melbourne agreed. #leadership #passion #skill http://www.eeaa.com.au/young_stars.php |
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Reed Travel Exhibitions has just announced the appointment of Ian Wainwright to lead the 2016 Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo. AIME #Events #Expo #Incentives |
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Next month almost 200 event planners from across the country are expected to meet with the Northern Territory Convention Bureau during the ConveNTtions Walkabout 2015 roadshow. Register here ntconventions.com.au/walkabout NT Convention Bureau #Darwin |
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The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre has hailed a strong year, with 148 bid wins during 2014/15, up 35%. The overall value of the wins is estimated at $153 million for the Queensland capital’s economy, with healthcare, scientific, medical and education sectors dominating the line-up. Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre |
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Alongside the news that registrations are now open for the 2016 Travel Industry Exhibition, a new website has just gone live. Details here: http://travelindustryexpo.com.au/ #TIE16 |
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The team from Marina Bay Sands were in Sydney treating guests to a 10-course degustation at Tetsuya’s. On show was the the resort’s extensive business events facilities including five levels of function space and the Sands Grand Ballroom, the biggest of its kind in South-East Asia. #Singapore #MarinaBaySands |
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Congratulations to Luna Park Venues who won the Best Function/Convention Centre Caterer (Sydney Metropolitan) award at the NSW Restaurant and Catering Awards earlier this week.#winning Luna Park Sydney |
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One of the world’s largest events, the Rugby World Cup has kicked off and Kiwi police are doing their best to keep drivers safe in spate of ‘early morning drinking’ with this creative emoji laden tweet. #RugbyWorldCup #emoji #rwc2015 |
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The Association of Australian Convention Bureaux has named David Weston and David Hall as the inaugural AACB Hall of Fame inductees for 2015. More here: http://new.businesseventsnews.com.au/news/aacb-inducts-hall-of-fame/22617 |
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The Travel Daily – girls night out at the AFTA Awards – Dockside Pavilion #NITA2015 |
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Jill and jito’s Helen Taylor enjoying the AFTA Awards at the Dockside Pavilion #NITA2015 |
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Sad to learn through Tourism Australia’s Essentials Newsletter, that Maggie White has died. A much loved member of the travel industry and the Tourism Australia (TA) family, she worked with TA and its forerunner, the Australian Tourist Commission (ATC), for close to 25 years. Among many other achievements she spearheaded the ATC’s international marketing efforts to successfully leverage Australia’s hosting of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. |
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In Jill’s Column today, it’s all about Broome and the Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa http://ow.ly/MG4nJ |
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The Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas Resort is set to undergo a $40m renovation starting in the next two week http://ow.ly/MG4bv |
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In Crumbs today, wanting an event with a difference? How about the Stormtroopers Weekend? http://ow.ly/MzrS2 |
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Brisbane will host the World Science Festival next year, as part of a six year agreement http://ow.ly/MzrKt |
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Jupiters Townsville Hotel and Casino will become The Ville later this year, as it undergoes a $30m redevelopment http://ow.ly/MzrDI |
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The Victorian budget has included provision for the expansion of the MCEC http://ow.ly/Mzruk |
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In Face to Face, Leanne Christie of House of O tells us whether imagining people naked really works for speeches http://ow.ly/M9mNC |
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At the foothills of Vic’s Mornington Peninsula Hinterland, a purpose built venue, Crittenden Wine Centre, has opened http://ow.ly/M9myP |
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Jill’s Column today is all about the things to do, see and eat in Marysville http://ow.ly/M2Yqf |
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The Victoria Hotel in Melbourne completed its $3m refurbishment last month http://ow.ly/M2Xpr |
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Vivid has launched a conference on the future of work as part of the Vivid Ideas program this year http://ow.ly/M2T6u |
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The 4.5 star Vibe Hotel Marysville has seen 3,970 guests since February http://ow.ly/M2SYO |
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BEN takes a look at Scootbiz in Sitting Pretty today http://ow.ly/LWvXx |
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The 13th NRHC is another “feather in the cap” for the Northern Territory, Chief Minister Adam Giles has said http://ow.ly/LWvOY |
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Sydney is set to see a new hotel in York Street, with the purchase of the property for $21.25m at auction last week http://ow.ly/LWvx1 |
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Adelaide will see a new build Sofitel hotel, slated to open in 2018 with construction due to start in 2017 http://ow.ly/LWvkp |
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In Jill’s Column, has the Ettamogah Pub had its day? http://ow.ly/LSNA3 |
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Have you considered the 18 metre tall, 15 tonne head of Nefertiti? http://ow.ly/LSNey |
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Biz Events Wellington head Jessica Beyeler tells us about Welly’s vamipiric connections and how to handle the winds (hint: lean forward) http://ow.ly/LSNww |
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It was a first on Wednesday with the Hilton Worldwide Showcase http://ow.ly/LSN0P |
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Perth is set to see the debut of the AVANI brand in Australia with a 4.5 star, 250-room hotel http://ow.ly/LSMWM |
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Jill gets some home grown insights in her column today http://ow.ly/LIVdt |
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21 one industry partners will be attending the BE Oz North Asia Showcase, the largest contingent so far http://ow.ly/LIV5B |
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30 exhibitors from Australia’s Nature Coast strutted their stuff at L’Aqua on Wednesday http://ow.ly/LIV0m |
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P&O Cruises has seen 24 corporate groups booked this year, up 12 from its official launch at AIME http://ow.ly/LIUPj |
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Jill pays tribute to Ashley Spencer, a “consummate hotelier with an engaging wit” in her column today http://ow.ly/LCBwh |
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In Crumbs today, ever thought about scaling a 70 storey tower with just chalk and cellotape? http://ow.ly/LCBrc |
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Business Events Sydney has secured 23 international conferences for the ICC Sydney http://ow.ly/LCBhw |
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In Face to Face today, Sydney Showground gm Peter Thorpe tells us about his lasso skills http://ow.ly/Lw68m |
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The online visa pilot for Chinese travellers will be extended to offer three year, multiple entry visas |
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In Jill’s Column today, she covers the impressive Miramare Gardens http://ow.ly/Lq3LR |
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How long is a REALLY long road? How about one that connects Russia to the USA? In Crumbs today… http://ow.ly/Lq3HQ |
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Shooting the breeze on 27 Mar and enjoying an indulgent high tea were a small group of high-end biz events member http://ow.ly/Lq2r1 |
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Lord Mayor of Brisbane Graham Quirk said two conferences to be held this month have exceeded their attendance target http://ow.ly/Lq2i5 |
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The AACB has put the business events sector on the radar of the Backbench Tourism Committee http://ow.ly/Lq1Bx |
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In Crumbs today, check out the size of this Easter egg… http://ow.ly/LkaMA |
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Jill’s Column today is all about drones and damn wonderful things http://ow.ly/L3Nrv |
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Are you a fan of #TheWalkingDead? This team building activity in Crumbs today may be for you http://ow.ly/L3Nn4 |
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Outrigger Resorts’ Global Showcase blew into Sydney last Thursday http://ow.ly/L3JF3 |
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The Sydney Opera House could see a Visitor and Interpretation Centre thanks to a proposal currently on public exhibition http://ow.ly/L3JBN |
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Novotel Twin Waters Resort is offering a new venue option in the form of tipis set up in various outdoor locations http://ow.ly/L3Jzp |
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MEA has confirmed it will launch a new events trade show in August http://ow.ly/L3JwQ |
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Ever heard of the World Record for World’s Longest Vegetable Spring Roll? In Crumbs today… http://ow.ly/KRtH8 |
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Hilton Melbourne South Wharf saw opportunities in the events space, and has unveiled its new space http://ow.ly/KRtyL http://ow.ly/KRtAU |
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Attendance at AIME was up 5% year on year, according to CAB audited figures from Reed Travel Exhibitions http://ow.ly/KRtbT |
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In Jill’s Column today, a call to help Vanuatu, and a Heston Blumenthal-style bar http://ow.ly/KLtxY |
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Within Singapore’s Peranakan community at Joo Chiat Terrace is The Intan, a Peranakan home, and ‘accidental’ museum http://ow.ly/KLtrg |
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The public is invited to get a sneak peek of the Capri by Fraser, Brisbane on 31 Mar http://ow.ly/KLtiw |
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IHG has signed a management agreement with The Kalis Group for a $45m, 187-room Crowne Plaza Hobart http://ow.ly/KLtdt |
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The NSW govt has given a pre-election promise to invest $12m in a Western Sydney Community and Sports Centre http://ow.ly/KLt31 |
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Don’t fall out of your Banyan Tree -in Jill’s Column today http://ow.ly/Kteag |
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BEN features a Getting to Know the Great Ocean Road today http://ow.ly/Kte1Y |
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Accor NZ has launched a meetings and events website that covers New Zealand and Fiji http://ow.ly/KtdYA |
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The Tiwi Islands have become more accessible to the day-tripper through a unique business agreement http://ow.ly/KbaPH |
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The Conference Shop has unveiled its program of seven famils in regional NSW and ACT for meeting organisers http://ow.ly/KbaFt |
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Mantra Lorne, the former Mantra Erskine Beach Resort, is to undergo a $1m refurbishment, slated to start in April http://ow.ly/JZQwO |
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Accor has said a new-build five star Pullman, the Pullman Nadi Bay Resort and Spa, is slated to open in 2016 http://ow.ly/JZQjE |
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The 2015 Travel Industry Exhibition will be held at Crystal Palace, Luna Park, relocating from SEC@GI http://ow.ly/JZQes |
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Gold Coast Tourism’s newly released business events guide has a new design http://ow.ly/JTWF0 |
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Fiji Beach Resort and Spa Managed by Hilton has rebranded as Hilton Fiji Beach Resort and Spa http://ow.ly/JTWpG |
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The Sydney Conference and Training Centre has been sold http://ow.ly/JTVWW |
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In Jill’s Column, the not-actually-12 apostles make an appearance, as does the Cumberland Lorne Resort http://ow.ly/JNIYQ |
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In Face to Face today, David Bowen tells us about monkey-shaped towels and more http://ow.ly/JNIUD |
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The starter’s gun has been fired when it comes to corporate event cruise specialists in Australia with P&O Cruises’ announcement http://ow.ly/JNIfA |
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In Jill’s Column today, the AIME gala dinner got Strictly Melbourne – and Marvelous! http://ow.ly/JHLk6 |
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The MCEC has unveiled branding for its Plenary http://ow.ly/JHKUc |
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The official launch of Lorem Ipsum a 3D, pop up gala space within the MCEC was held during AIME http://ow.ly/JHKRW |
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Anchorage Port Stephens has undergone a $6m refurbishment http://ow.ly/JHKN8 |
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The City of Perth has approved the development application for a Westin Hotel in Hay Street http://ow.ly/JHKCw |
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Four Points by Sheraton Sydney has said its $200m redevelopment is slated for completion in May 2016 http://ow.ly/JHKY5 |
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ETF has confirmed Inspire EX will cease, effective immediately http://ow.ly/JHJhF |
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Lizard Island has unveiled a ‘first look’ into its Anchor Bay suite http://ow.ly/JCeRC |
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Sydney’s The Star Event Centre has added a 700-delegate theatre-style plenary room http://ow.ly/JCeOL |
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Sydney’s Australian National Maritime Museum will see three new event venues within the $11m Warships Pavilion http://ow.ly/JCeHc |
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AEG Ogden has released an internal “fly-through” of the International Convention Centre Sydney http://ow.ly/JCeCQ |
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P&O Cruises has officially launched its conferencing division at AIME projecting bookings for 4,000 delegates this year http://ow.ly/JCeyG |
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In Crumbs, could you give the official names of the AIME sub logos? http://ow.ly/Ju1yE |
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Tourism Oz will pursue business events “vigorously” in pursuit of its Tourism 2020 goals, md John O’Sullivan has said http://ow.ly/Ju1sZ |
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Novotel Barossa Valley Resort has just unveiled a $2.5m refurbishment of its conference centre http://ow.ly/Ju1fn |
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The MCEC today unveiled the details of a $3m technology upgrade http://ow.ly/Ju16T |
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AIME exhibition director Jacqui Timmins today unveiled the long-awaited details of the “re-imagined” event http://ow.ly/Ju10K |
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For an incentive with a difference, have you tried encouraging whalefies? In Crumbs today http://ow.ly/JmiwP |
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In Confessions of a Compulsive Conference-Goer, Andrew Klein talks about presenting w/ a smile http://ow.ly/JmipD |
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Air India has launched its new onboard Business Class menu on flights between India and Australia during the ICC World Cup http://ow.ly/Jmi8e |
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Marina Bay Sands, Singapore reportedly posted 99% occupancy last year http://ow.ly/Jmi4y |
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The first AIME gala dinner will be held at Central Pier in Melbourne’s Docklands on 25 Feb http://ow.ly/JmhWK |
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You can check out the Getting to Know: Abu Dhabi http://ow.ly/Jeph4 |
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NZ Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce has confirmed the govt will not fund the NZICC http://ow.ly/JeoCQ |
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Accor has confirmed two new Sebel hotels, including a $35m new build in Victoria http://ow.ly/Jeosj |
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Dr Jerry Schwartz has said Cessnock Airport needs an ‘urgent upgrade’ to attract more high-yield groups http://ow.ly/Jeo0H |
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In Jill’s Column today, she talks about the erosion of the 12 Apostles http://ow.ly/J6kQW |
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Michael Cottan tells us about sneaking up to the top of Shangri-La Hotel and taking in the view from the rooftop in Face to Face http://ow.ly/J6ktm |
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The Ternary is the Novotel Sydney Darling Harbour’s new place to meet, drink wine, taste cheese and dine http://ow.ly/J6kjs |
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Sydney’s York Trading & Co was the venue on Friday for an intimate ‘Friends of New York’ evening, held by NYC & Company http://ow.ly/J6jqT |
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Tourism industry groups have welcomed the NSW government’s announcement of an additional $123.35m to attract major events to the state http://ow.ly/J6jkn |
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Looking for a venue with a difference? Check out Jill’s Column today for the answer |
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NYC & Company are in Australia as part of the Visit USA program to build on the success of the East Coast USA Mission last year http://ow.ly/IYEMH |
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Business Events Australia has released a case study of the recent G20 Leaders’ Summit http://ow.ly/IYEAP |
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The ACT govt has announced the selection of architects who will create a reference design for a new Canberra Convention Centre http://ow.ly/IYEql |
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The MCEC has released a 3D walkthrough of the city’s first pop-up gala space, Lorem Ipsum http://ow.ly/IQTgJ |
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AIME is set to launch a new brand this year http://ow.ly/IQTdV |
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In Face to Face today, Robert Coates, Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley gm, tells us about ghostly rumours… http://ow.ly/II9uz |
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The Department of the Prime Minister is seeking an event management company to deliver the NAIDOC national awards http://ow.ly/II9kt |
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QLD and SA are set to host Liverpool FC, so to bone up on football knowledge (with condiments) check out Crumbs today |
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The latest figures from the UK Office of National Statistics reveal that Oz is a billion pound market for Britain http://ow.ly/IAllW |
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Wed saw the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in partnership with the Vienna Tourist Board present ‘Greatest hits from Vienna’ http://ow.ly/IAlfD |
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Jill rectifies a grievous error in today’s Jill’s Column http://ow.ly/Isipb |
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If you want to see the funniest, most painful video of a groundhog biting back, check out Crumbs today http://ow.ly/Isik4 |
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The Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre has added several new members to its team http://ow.ly/Isi99 |
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More than 4,000 members of the Tupperware Indonesia Manager Incentive Trip will arrive in Melbourne soon http://ow.ly/IshUr |
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Accor has officially welcomed The New Inchcolm Hotel and Suites as an MGallery, the first for Brisbane http://ow.ly/IshGF |
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The Botanic Gardens Sydney Restaurant was chosen to celebrate the opening of the $28m Vibe Hotel and Conference Centre Marysville last night http://ow.ly/IshyX |
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In Jill’s Column today, do you think venues take a bit of poetic license when describing travel times? http://ow.ly/IjlwX |
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Restaurant Associates’ Sean Buttrose tells us the three steps to recovery after spilling a drink on someone in Face to Face today http://ow.ly/Ijljk |
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“It’s been a long journey to get here,” said a relieved Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley gm Robert Coates at the soft opening of the $4m Conference and Events Centre on Friday evening http://ow.ly/IjkWd |
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Strong forward bookings for business events at Voyages Ayers Rock Resort indicate the property is likely to experience 20% growth this year http://ow.ly/IjkM4 |
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In Jill’s Column today, you’re a wizard, Harry! And other group tours http://ow.ly/IbMl2 |
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The Dalai Lama is set to travel to Uluru for the first time in June http://ow.ly/IbMbR |
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PARKROYAL Parramatta in Sydney’s west is set for a $25m extension which will see the hotel add four meeting rooms http://ow.ly/IbLZy |
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The deadline for a RFP for a convention centre feasibility study by the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation has been extended http://ow.ly/IbLDO |
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Gettin’ ferry with it – Jill’s Column today is all about ferry races and Australia Day http://ow.ly/I3AVN |
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In Crumbs, the Adelaide Convention Centre sets its sights on the longest Lamington record http://ow.ly/I3ANv |
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A range of nature and event based attractions is the focus of the Sunshine Coast’s 2015 visitation campaign http://ow.ly/I3ADY |
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BHP Billiton has said it will provide $10m to develop the interactive water park at Elizabeth Quay, which, when drained in a matter of minutes, will create a public event space for up to 800 people http://ow.ly/I3AcI |
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Jill’s Column is a little ray of sunshine today, plus, more on hotel WiFi http://ow.ly/HNwGn |
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In Crumbs, you can play the Six Degrees of Separation game with Mercure and the Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon… http://ow.ly/HNwum |
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Nu Skin has confirmed Sydney will be the host destination for an incentive trip worth up to $50m tothe NSW economy http://ow.ly/HNw5B |
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The Canberra Airport draft Master Plan has been approved with several opps for biz ev infrastructure highlighted http://ow.ly/HNvA7 http://ow.ly/HNvFa |
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In Face to Face, Ruth Lilian tells us about organising a conference remotely, and in a different language http://ow.ly/HFBwU |
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Adelaide Airport is set to see a 260 room hotel with conference facilities, following Federal approval of its Master Plan http://ow.ly/HFBde |
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The draft Scarborough Master Plan has proposed a $57.4m redevelopment which will include a community and function centre http://ow.ly/HFB1r |
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In Crumbs today, ever wanted to walk up to Arnold and say ‘John Connor’? http://ow.ly/HxczB |
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Christchurch has won the bid for two international conferences, estimated to be worth NZ$3m for the economy http://ow.ly/Hxcea |
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QLD Labor has said if elected, it will provide a four year funding guarantee for proposed new major events http://ow.ly/Hxc5P |
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Check out our Sitting Pretty of Qantas A380 to Dallas http://ow.ly/HpoRB |
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Not quite the Babel fish but the Kyoto Convention and Visitor Bureau has launched a 24 hour translation service http://ow.ly/Hpn91 |
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Starwood has debuted its Sheraton brand in Samoa with the Sheraton Samoa Aggie Grey’s Resort http://ow.ly/Hpn1U |
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BESC has locked in the 2015 Social Media Tourism Symposium, estimated to be worth $300,000 to the region http://ow.ly/HpmUa |
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The newly elected Vic govt has committed to a four star hotel and convention centre in the Ballarat Station precinct http://ow.ly/HpmNa |
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In Alex’s-Column-Filling-In-For-Jill today, it’s all about robots in Japan coming to Sydney http://ow.ly/HhyXo |
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For an incentive with a difference in Vanuatu, have you considered toasting marshmallows inside Marcum Crater? http://ow.ly/HhySi |
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BestCities Global Alliance has added Bogotá, the capital of Columbia, as its first South American partner http://ow.ly/HhyCl |
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NYC & Company has launched the Delegate Discount Pass, available to all attendees, exhibitors and meeting planners http://ow.ly/Hhy64 |
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The NSW government has released its India strategy, which looks to boost trade with the country http://ow.ly/H9iqo |
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The biz ev sector will face challenges when it comes to aviation capacity, govt funding and more, industry leaders have said http://ow.ly/H9iir |
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Today, it’s Alex-covering-for-Jill’s-Column, and it packs some heat… http://ow.ly/H1YuG |
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IT&CM China has confirmed that the Shanghai Marriott Hotel Parkview is to host its opening ceremony http://ow.ly/H1YhL |
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In Crumbs today, ever had to use a terrible excuse to get an extension on your tax return? Did you try these? http://ow.ly/GUpfC |
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Brisbane is set to see more new event spaces with the release of the final proponents’ concepts for Queen’s Wharf http://ow.ly/GUowh |
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In Face to Face today, find out why Mantra’s Paul Wilson would create a wolf/meerkat hybrid http://ow.ly/GMG3w |
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The budget for the expansion of the Adelaide Convention Centre has been increased to $396.82m.
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It’s the business event industry’s most sought after event, Bender’s Bash, and it’s held each Christmas at Sydney http://ow.ly/G8Otr |
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African drummers lined the driveway for the launch of the 109-room Novotel Geelong last week http://ow.ly/G8Ojb |
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QLD’s Coordinator General has approved the Aquis Resort’s Environmental Impact Statement http://ow.ly/G8Ngq |
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What’s the difference between 4:3 and 16:9? Partner Up by AVPartners lets you know what’s what for your event.
…you know what you can play on your 16:9 TV though? ….#LastWalkingDeadReferencesFor2014 #ICanStopAnytimeIWant http://ow.ly/G1hzS |
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A capacity gathering of members were in attendance when the ASTW Sydney chapter had its annual Xmas lunch http://ow.ly/G1h97 |
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Conferencing, or camping on Cockatoo Island – check out the run down in today’s BEN http://ow.ly/G1fzh |
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In Jill’s Column today, Cockatoo Island didn’t quite go as planned… http://ow.ly/FSGSN |
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In Getting to Know today, we take a look at the Dandenong Ranges http://ow.ly/FSGHH |
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In Getting to Know today, we take a look at the Dandenong Ranges http://ow.ly/FSGHH |
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In Getting to Know today, we take a look at the Dandenong Ranges http://ow.ly/FSGHH |
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The Sydney Metropolitan Strategy has been released, with aims that could boost the city’s events hosting capabilities http://ow.ly/FSGgl |
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In Jill’s Column today, check out some of the best convention centres, including the ACC http://ow.ly/FLCaj |
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Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach has re-designed its beachfront area to create a new venue, Oceans Dining and Drinks http://ow.ly/FLBOG |
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A broad event program has driven a 7.85% increase in hotel rooms sold in Wellington over the last three months http://ow.ly/FLBlF |
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In Jill’s Column, there’s Gleneagles and Emirates Palace, but where’s Australia? http://ow.ly/FDLkp |
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In Crumbs today, BEN gears up for the Hobbit excitement with a special USB http://ow.ly/FDLfw |
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You can chickity check out our Getting to Know of Salzburg today http://ow.ly/FDKZI http://ow.ly/FDL5S |
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You can chickity check out our Getting to Know of Salzburg today http://ow.ly/FDKZI http://ow.ly/FDL5S |
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You can chickity check out our Getting to Know of Salzburg today http://ow.ly/FDKZI http://ow.ly/FDL5S |
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The Sandstone Precinct development could feature a function centre http://ow.ly/FDKw3 |
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The German Convention Bureau has released predictions for the German meetings and conferences industry in 2015 http://ow.ly/FDKnn |
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In Crumbs today, ever considered staying at a Mate’s Motel? http://ow.ly/FvLQL |
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In Jill’s Column today, the BEN and Travel Daily team armed themselves for some Xmas fun http://ow.ly/FvMk6 |
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Gillian Taylor, director of business development at the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, tells us why waiting for the Centre to open is rather like standing on the top of the Jabal Akhdar mountain, waiting for the sun to rise, in our Face to Face today http://ow.ly/FvLAi |
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The Novotel Sydney Parramatta has completed the refurbishment of its 11 conference and event spaces http://ow.ly/FvL2z |
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NSW Meetings and Events Australia took a selfie or two at its Xmas party http://ow.ly/FvKLi |
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An $8M refurbishment has put the wow factor into ShangriLa Hotel Sydney’s new Horizon Club Lounge http://ow.ly/FvI47 |
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The MCEC had a record year, and hosted six large international health conferences http://ow.ly/FvHYY |
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Jill’s Column today involves photobombing and lots of IHG peeps http://ow.ly/FogPP |
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Do you like pina coladas and getting caught in the rain? No? Maybe take a leaf out of Crumbs’ book today and invest in gumboots, and maybe a hand dryer… http://ow.ly/FogGE |
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Cocktails and canapés from Chifley’s Bar & Grill marked the reopening of the Hotel Kurrajong Canberra http://ow.ly/Fog6m |
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The Darwin Convention Centre said it has had its second highest season in six years in terms of delegate spend and numbers http://ow.ly/FofKC |
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The EEAA and Austrade have undertaken a number of practical activities in the organisations’ work together http://ow.ly/FgvdS http://ow.ly/Fgvhp |
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Eagles and jet skis fill Jill’s Column today http://ow.ly/F7sRl |
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Tourism WA ceo Stephanie Buckland talks to us about the growing trend for ‘bleisure’ trips in Face to Face http://ow.ly/F7rSJ |
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Accor has signed two new management contracts for NSW and Victorian hotels from today http://ow.ly/F7reJ |
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Jill gets the inside run in her column today |
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Tuesday night was a big one for 42 of the 51 graduates of the Australian Events Academy http://ow.ly/F0Nvf |
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Tuesday night was a big one for 42 of the 51 graduates of the Australian Events Academy http://ow.ly/F0Nvf |
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The government has committed to a framework for working with industry to attract more international business events http://ow.ly/F0NaO |
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For a famil with a difference, have you tried shark cage diving? |
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IBTM america has released the design impression of its exhibitor meeting pods http://ow.ly/ETN2k |
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The Exhibition & Event Association of Australasia awards saw 40% of entries from first time entrants and new members http://ow.ly/ETMTU |
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Lizard Island is to re-open on 01 Mar http://ow.ly/ETMK3 |
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A new hotel and conference centre has been floated for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Doha, Qatar |
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Adelaide will have hosted 191 business events, by the end of Dec, while BET confirmed 94 bids worth more than $51m http://ow.ly/ETLqy |
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Jill’s starry-eyed in today’s column http://ow.ly/ELcJe |
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Check out the photo page today of Fantastic Fraser Island http://ow.ly/ELctg |
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The $6m redevelopment of Anchorage Port Stephens resort is underway, with its new dining venue now open http://ow.ly/ELcms |
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The launch of Insight Vacations’ Gold Luxury 2015 program was held in the InterContinental Sydney Double Bay http://ow.ly/ELcbU |
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The Vic Coalition govt has said if it is re-elected, it will put $5m towards a Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Photo: Barton van Laar http://ow.ly/ELbIX |
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In Jill’s Column today, prepare to salivate at stories of Sacher Torte chocolate cake http://ow.ly/EDub9 |
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In Sheer Inspiration today, Oliver Sheer talks about how gamification secures a better ROI for your client http://ow.ly/EDtZd |
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The beauty and splendour of the African continent and Sun International’s Sunlux Collection images provided the backdrop to the Sunlux marquee on Saturday at the Waterford Crystal Polo in the city http://ow.ly/EDtCD |
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The beauty and splendour of the African continent and Sun International’s Sunlux Collection images provided the backdrop to the Sunlux marquee on Saturday at the Waterford Crystal Polo in the city http://ow.ly/EDtCD |
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The beauty and splendour of the African continent and Sun International’s Sunlux Collection images provided the backdrop to the Sunlux marquee on Saturday at the Waterford Crystal Polo in the city http://ow.ly/EDtCD |
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A report by Deloitte Access Economics, commissioned by the AACB, has opened govt doors, the org says http://ow.ly/EDtoZ |
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Reed Travel Exhibitions has confirmed a re-brand for its IBTM portfolio, as well as a new image and logo for six events http://ow.ly/EvE7N |
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In Jill’s Column today, being green ain’t just for Kermit http://ow.ly/EmV0m |
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In Face to Face today, Disney’s Lee Siefken tell us a little known but wildly interesting Disney fact http://ow.ly/EmUQk |
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Fifteen Australian conference and event managers spent a day at Moore Reef, thanks to Sunlover Reef Cruises http://ow.ly/EmUya |
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Port Stephens will host the 2015/16 convention for Rotary District 9675, expected to see more than 500 delegates http://ow.ly/EmUnX |
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Do try Jill’s Column today (that was a hint as to its contents…) http://ow.ly/Efm49 |
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In Confessions of a Conference Goer, Andrew Klein has some advice for highlight compilers http://ow.ly/EflLv |
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Two new business development managers have been added to the ICC Sydney team |
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Mercure GC Resort has completed its $3m hotel upgrade and is celebrating with a conference offer http://ow.ly/EfaMr |
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Exec chef of Quay Restaurant, Peter Gilmore, will take over the Bennelong restaurant http://ow.ly/EfaCI |
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In Crumbs, there’s a Terminator reference and Heston Blumenthal’s confirmed for the Restaurant Oz gala dinner http://ow.ly/EbKRr |
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In Sitting Pretty, BEN takes a look at THAI Airways’ Royal Silk http://ow.ly/EbKH7 |
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Pier One Sydney Harbour has appointed highly acclaimed international executive chef Chris Irving http://ow.ly/EbJDe http://ow.ly/EbKiV |
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The first delegates have started to arrive in Brisbane as it gears up for the G20 Summit this Friday http://ow.ly/EbJss |
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Hilton Worldwide has announced it will not renew its management agreement for Hilton on the Park Melbourne http://ow.ly/EbJlf |
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In Jill’s Column today, it’s all about that Melbourne Cup (no treble) |
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In Face to Face today, InterContinental Sydney Double Bay gm Frederic Brohez tells us about being a ship’s captain |
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Waking up to a wide expanse of beach can make for an inspirational start to a day in the conf room, on offer at Manly http://ow.ly/E2ylQ |
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Indian visitors travelling to NZ for biz evs will benefit from a streamlined visa process, as the country targets the sector. |
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Adelaide will host the International Council on Systems Engineering International Symposium in 2017 http://ow.ly/E2xno |
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The InterContinental Sydney Double Bay opened yesterday, ahead of schedule http://ow.ly/DX77b |
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The Wellington City Council has given the green light to the Wellington Convention Centre http://ow.ly/DX6Z1 |
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A select number of hosted buyers, including a number of Australians, were invited to Marina Bay Sands, Sky on 57 http://ow.ly/DPW5o |
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In Crumbs today, Jill finds someone who’s stayed at a hotel for quite some time… http://ow.ly/DI2NV |
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There’s more #Hobbit fever in Crumbs today, with a behind the scenes look at the antics of wizards and dwarves http://ow.ly/DI2q9 |
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The Hunter Valley Conference and Events Centre is on track to open by 30 Jan http://ow.ly/DI1GT |
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UTS has said it would like to attract interest from business events visitors with its new Business School building http://ow.ly/DI0WI |
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The #Xmas Events Venue Guide is pretty much the best thing, no Bones about it #StarTrekFriday http://ow.ly/DB9p0 |
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You might call the launch of the #Xmas Events Venue Guide…Enterprising? #StarTrekFriday http://ow.ly/DB83a |
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Khan you handle the sheer awesome of the #Xmas Events Venue Guide? http://ow.ly/DB68w |
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If you’re going to pick a venue from the #Xmas Event Venue Guide, Picard #StarTrekFriday http://ow.ly/DB5BO |
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FIJI Tourism has announced it will launch a convention bureau, slated to be up and running in June http://ow.ly/DB5ek |
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Need some Data about end of year function venues? Check out the #Xmas Events Venue Guide #StarTrekFriday http://ow.ly/DB52X |
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Spocking to someone about #Xmas functions? Tell them to check out the #Xmas Events Venue Guide #StarTrekFriday http://ow.ly/DB4z9 |
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GBTA has said the MICE sector accounted for more than half the total business travel market in 2014 http://ow.ly/DB4aQ |
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In Crumbs today, there’s a master class in how to photobomb, admirably displayed by this cow photobombing a horse stuck in a fence http://ow.ly/DuDv4 |
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Thailand’s business events industry saw 5.16% visitor growth in the first fiscal quarter of 2014, the TCEB has said http://ow.ly/DuDox |
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VTIC has said the state should capitalise on the opportunities provided by the expansion of the MCEC http://ow.ly/DuCVP |
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In our Face to Face today, we speak to Rebecca Morley about being a squeaky wheel http://ow.ly/Dn5t9 |
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The team at Zadro Communications launched their new brand, Zadro, on Tuesday evening http://ow.ly/Dn5ip |
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The Vic govt’s decision to expand the MCEC has been hailed by the business events sector http://ow.ly/Dn5cp |
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In Getting to Know, BEN takes a look at India’s Golden Triangle http://ow.ly/DfQxH |
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AFTA has confirmed the Dockside Pavilion Darling Harbour as the 2015 NTIA venue http://ow.ly/DfQcq |
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Tourism NZ and the ACB have launched a business events advocate program http://ow.ly/DfQ35 |
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In Sitting Pretty today, BEN takes a look at Air Vanuatu Business Class http://ow.ly/D8Eb2 |
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The number of visitors to NZ for a conference or convention is up 4.4%, or 2,464, year on year to 58,304 http://ow.ly/D8DMv |
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Brisbane’s Howard Smith Wharves is set to see a new 1,500 sqm exhibition space http://ow.ly/D8DCo |
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ARTN chair David Sheldon has said RTOs should “up their game” to improve regional tourism http://ow.ly/D8Drv |
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In Jill’s Column today, it’s all about pop ups – including pop up hotels http://ow.ly/D0qe5 |
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Last week Dublin welcomed the One Young World summit, together with 1,400 delegates, to the Convention Centre Dublin http://ow.ly/D0pH1 |
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American Express M&E Asia Pacific director Danielle Puceta tells us why robots will never take over the industry http://ow.ly/D0q44 |
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22 conference and event organisers toured Newcastle, Port Stephens and the Hunter Valley last week http://ow.ly/D0pyT |
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In Jill’s Column, find out the right way to store coffee, and the difference between single and double roast http://ow.ly/CTz8D |
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The City of Sydney is seeking expressions of interest from venue managers, creative organisations, producers, artists and musicians for ideas to lift the profile of Paddington Town Hall’s Stapleton Hall as a live performance venue http://ow.ly/CTz1A |
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The Trippas White Group held a Coffee Master Class in Sydney’s Botanic Gardens Restaurant http://ow.ly/CTyLm |
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‘Tis apparently the season for conferences in Australia, with major events being held, or won, around the country http://ow.ly/CTyiF |
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Sitting Pretty takes a look at Air India’s Executive Class in today’s BEN http://ow.ly/CLYGk |
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Diversified Exhibitions will hold Grand Designs 2014 at the Sydney Exhibition Centre @ Glebe Island http://ow.ly/CLY3U |
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ConveNTions Walkabout ’14 held its annual Australia-wide roadshow in Sydney last night http://ow.ly/CLXu7 |
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Fancy a tiffin? In Jill’s Column today, the clever gifts from the events industry http://ow.ly/CxpQp |
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It may prove second time lucky for Daydream Island owner Vaughan Bullivant who has the resort back on the market http://ow.ly/CxoRZ |
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Luxperience will be held at the Australian Technology Park next year, but Lindy Andrews is no longer ceo http://ow.ly/CxoJ2 |
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There is a great future in event and conference management careers – we talk to some industry leaders |
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In Crumbs today, will you be taking part in the the Festival of Fisher’s Ghost? http://ow.ly/CpF9N |
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Jill’s Column is all about Fraser Island, 4WD driving and the skillz of Peter Meyer http://ow.ly/CpFhl |
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Adelaide has won the bid to host the International Astronautical Congress in September 2017 http://ow.ly/CpEQa |
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A group of executive PAs found out what why Fraser Island’s name means paradise http://ow.ly/CpEwZ |
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In Jill’s Column, the eponymous lady has gone whale spotting – just call her Ishmael from now on. Pictured is the view from one of Mercure Kingfisher Bay Resort Villas, where Jill is staying http://ow.ly/Ce1AD |
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A new lifestyle-meeting concept of signature events has been introduced by Shangri La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort http://ow.ly/Ce1eW |
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NT Convention Bureau media exec Becky Hargrove has been awarded the AACB 2014-15 Staff Scholarship http://ow.ly/Ce13r |
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One of this industry’s favourite sons Peter Jones, of Peter Jones Special Events, has given his brand an overhaul http://ow.ly/C8Dwl |
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The Novotel Sydney Norwest launched officially yesterday |
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The NT Convention Bureau has a new name for its annual roadshow, now known as ConveNTions Walkabout http://ow.ly/C8D9S |
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P&O Cruises developing strategies to lure a greater share of the corporate, conference and group market onboard; pictured is Tammy Marshall, P&O Cruises senior vp http://ow.ly/C8CBN |
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In Jill’s Column today, check out some abseiling paint work for Jupiters Hotel http://ow.ly/C37NG |
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BEN was in Harris Street, Ultimo near the intersection of Fig Street recently and decided to take the stairs http://ow.ly/C37qa |
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The third phase of the InterContinental Wellington’s refurbishment is now complete http://ow.ly/C37j1 |
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Visitors travelling to Tasmania to attend a conference or convention were up 7% for the year to June http://ow.ly/C37cw |
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In Crumbs today, it’s a berry good win for the MCEC http://ow.ly/BX8gV |
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Stage two of the $2.9b Brisbane Showgrounds regen project has begun, which will include a new $50m Rydges hotel http://ow.ly/BX8cL |
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BEN went on a site inspection of the InterContinental Sydney Double Bay yesterday http://ow.ly/BX80n |
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The first Altogether Perfect Business Events Expo was held on Wednesday with 70 registered attendees http://ow.ly/BX7Tx |
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You can check out the Getting to Know: Ladakh & Chamba Camp, Thiksey today with some beauty pics |
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Jet Park Airport Hotel in Auckland has announced it will open a conference centre in 2015 http://ow.ly/BQGxC |
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A major tourism and events campaign has been launched to promote Sydney as a summer destination |
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The SATC board is to be replaced with an industry panel which will include the Adelaide Convention Bureau http://ow.ly/BQGo0 |
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Jill’s Column is all about street art today; would her tag be ‘J dawg’, do you think? http://ow.ly/BKQXj |
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100 meeting planners and business events journos are in Dubai to raise awareness about its biz ev credentials http://ow.ly/BKQwL |
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Tourism Australia is recruiting for its local Business Events Australia team in China http://ow.ly/BKQna |
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Telkom Aus and the Hotel Windsor in Melbourne have signed a MOU which the hotel a preferred venue for meetings http://ow.ly/BKQil |
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The Story Bridge in Brisbane will be available to event organisers as a host location up to four times a year http://ow.ly/BKPom |
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It’s hard to fault a bowler hat; Jill’s Column is all about great service – with style – in the form of Cliff Austin http://ow.ly/BFtCb |
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The unveiling of the InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto’s refurb saw beautiful street art (but no sign of Banksy) http://ow.ly/BFtjm |
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Austrade and the EEAA have mapped out next steps following a “historic” meeting http://ow.ly/BFsZi |
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In Jill’s Column today, it’s all about corporate responsibility http://ow.ly/BAjPH |
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Did you attend Oz Comic-Con in the weekend and get a pic with Orlando Bloom or William Shatner? http://ow.ly/BAjF0 |
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Hawai’i Tourism were at the Ivy in Sydney yesterday to fill the travel industry in on their 2015 marketing plans http://ow.ly/BAjyg |
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NT Chief Minister Adam Giles is in Malaysia attending a major int expo to expand trade links with the country http://ow.ly/BAjnA |
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In Crumbs today, we’ve got one of the best photos from Comic Con… http://ow.ly/Buznl |
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The King & I opened on Thursday evening and is, according to Opera Australia, already breaking all box office records http://ow.ly/BuzhU |
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Altogether Perfect’ has landed its first convention win |
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BEN was among the first group to take part in a site inspection of the Le Meridien Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Golf Resort http://ow.ly/BpjZy |
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Queenstown came to Sydney this week for its annual C&I Roadshow and Sydney responded with capacity attendance http://ow.ly/BpjJy |
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Sweet as, St Regis Bangkok – check out these branded sweet treats for biz ev guests in Jill’s Column http://ow.ly/Bd8Bb http://ow.ly/i/6O8j9 |
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NSW Premier Mike Baird has invited wholesale and retail agents to the Vivid Sydney 2015 China Agents Famil Trip http://ow.ly/Bd8s6 http://ow.ly/i/6O8ds |
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Starwood has said its new loyalty program personalised its meetings offers http://ow.ly/Bd8ma http://ow.ly/i/6O8aN |
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Matt Moran, with MorSul business partner Peter Sullivan, will develop a three level restaurant at Barangaroo http://ow.ly/Bd8cE |
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In Jill’s Column today, a voice crying in the lanyard wilderness has found a champion… http://ow.ly/B75zS |
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Last night the pioneering creator of the Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort Joost Heymeijer was farewelled at a function at Sydney’s Botanic Gardens – he’s off to Dubai as senior vp inflight catering with Emirates http://ow.ly/B74x3 |
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The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre has said August was its most successful month in history http://ow.ly/B73wf http://ow.ly/i/6MvW0 |
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Jill’s Column today asks – why do companies emblazon conference bags with logos and names? http://ow.ly/B13Nq |
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Check out the heart and soul of Ladakh in today’s photo page – so many beautiful pics of a beautiful area http://ow.ly/B13FF |
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Australasia’s largest ibis in Brisbane CBD will have 3 meeting rooms – and will service a diff market to its Airport brethren http://ow.ly/B13cq |
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After announcing a 51% business growth, Luxperience ceo Lindy Andrews said the show’s new location at Pier 2-3, Walsh Bay was more conducive to the high end, luxury and experiential elements of the industry |
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Check out BEN’s Face to Face with Linda Gaunt where she talks about an industry skills shortage, and shoes http://ow.ly/AVq3b |
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Dubai Tourism has launched the ‘Girls’ Guide to Dubai’, a publication to meet growing interest in female groups http://ow.ly/AVpwj |
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Vanuatu is building its rep as a contender for incentive groups and MICE biz, says Air Vanuatu ANZ gm Malcolm Pryor http://ow.ly/AVppS |
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The Vanuatu Tourism Office said a new resort will be needed to handle an expected surge from the MICE market http://ow.ly/AVohw |
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Make peace with Makepeace Island in Jill’s Column today http://ow.ly/AQuqt |
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Few new event venues have such an interesting back-story as the Eternity Playhouse in Sydney’s Darlinghurst http://ow.ly/AQu9d |
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Tourism Australia said it won’t give details of a budget for its tender regarding ATE exhibition management services http://ow.ly/AQtQC |
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The Shangri-La Sydney has confirmed it is undergoing an $11m refurbishment |
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You can check out BEN’s Sitting Pretty today, which takes a look at China Southern Airlines http://ow.ly/ALdc6 |
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Tourism Fiji’s Sydney MICE Roadshow presented a different style of updating clients on Monday evening http://ow.ly/ALcQa |
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The International Convention Centre Hotel in Sydney could have a helipad atop its 35 storeys, and external lighting – plus, keep an eye out for some awesomely alluring alliteration http://ow.ly/ALcxN |
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Av occupancy was more than 80% for the first half of this year at JW Marriot Marquis Hotel Dubai thanks to MICE biz http://ow.ly/AFMNn |
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In Jill’s Column today, how did you find Inspire EX at its new location? And more on speakers with ego… http://ow.ly/AAW7F |
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In Confessions of a Compulsive Conference-Goer, Andrew Klein talks about poking sponsorship presentations with stick http://ow.ly/AAVU8 http://ow.ly/i/6DmJi |
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Tourism Hunter chairman Will Creedon regaled buyers with his wit and wisdom at the ‘Altogether Perfect’ lunch http://ow.ly/AAVMK |
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The Dockside Group hosted the Project Futures – Stella Fella event on 16 Aug http://ow.ly/AAVEd |
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Expressions of Interest for potential operators of Bennelong Restaurant close on Monday at noon http://ow.ly/AAVsu |
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BEN is getting its Instagram groove on – find out more here http://ow.ly/AvU1r |
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John Daly, international events guru from San Francisco, was the kick off seminar on day one of Inspire EX http://ow.ly/AvSW0 |
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The Australian events industry could see a new model of event venues sharing risk with client http://ow.ly/AvSIM |
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In Jill’s Column, it’s Inspire Ex time – and a hint of a hotel http://ow.ly/AqlDL |
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In Crumbs today, the problem with riding elephants is… http://ow.ly/AqlxC |
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Wellington showed off its conference capabilities last week to 30 potential conference organisers http://ow.ly/Aqltt |
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When the QME was held recently at the Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre it drew thousands of attendees http://ow.ly/Aqllp |
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Auckland has won the bid to host the Retina International World Congress 2018, which will see more than 500 delegates http://ow.ly/Aqlc8 |
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The Best Western Australasia Convention is set to pump an estimated $500,000 into Tasmania’s economy http://ow.ly/Aql0V |
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Jill talks about event experiences in India in Jill’s Column today http://ow.ly/Alw41 |
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The Wanda Group has purchased the Jewel Project on the Gold Coast and will invest US$900m in a five star hotel http://ow.ly/AlvSF |
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A major exhibition is set to open in Melbourne next year, dedicated to the life and times of David Bowie http://ow.ly/Alul4 |
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The Auckland Convention Bureau has released a 10 year plan to boost business events to a $430m industry by 2023 http://ow.ly/AltXz |
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In Jill’s Column, the tour moves on through the abandoned city of Bhangarh to the pink city of Jaipur http://ow.ly/AgrfB |
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In Crumbs today, there are some Taj tips for visiting the must-see Taj Mahal http://ow.ly/AgqYM |
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If you’re looking for a carefree way to wind your group through India then the Deccan Odyssey makes a memorable exp http://ow.ly/AgqPI |
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When it comes to organising sizeable events, the 33rd Kalachakra held from 03 to 14 Jul was a triumph over adversity http://ow.ly/AgqfU |
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The EEAA has said it will introduce a Hall of Fame at its Awards for Excellence to recognise repeat winners http://ow.ly/Agq6I |
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Design concepts for the New Zealand International Convention Centre have been approved and released http://ow.ly/Agpjs http://ow.ly/i/6xt9Z http://ow.ly/i/6xtiC |
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Jill’s chasing the monsoon in today’s Jill’s Column http://ow.ly/Ab1IL |
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In Crumbs today, there’s a floating hotel being developed in Norway http://ow.ly/Ab1DX |
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The BCEC will host 11 conferences this month, worth an estimated total of $21m in economic benefit http://ow.ly/Ab1v1 |
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Hard a Port – check out BEN’s photo page from the Port Douglas Incentives trip http://ow.ly/A5NgA |
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Wellington (or should we say, Vellington) is taking aim at business events with a range of new developments http://ow.ly/A5Ktw |
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Accor will announce Australasia’s largest ibis next week, but for now, the company is keeping mum ow.ly/A5JBE |
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Jill’s out in the Himalayas at the mo, the lucky lady! No signs of yetis yet…. http://ow.ly/A0neL |
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Two Accor general managers in North Queensland are swapping roles and cities http://ow.ly/A0n2e http://ow.ly/i/6sX7l |
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Look how beautiful this art is! The Darwin Convention Centre will this week host the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair from Friday to Sunday http://ow.ly/A0mZm |
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Minister for Tourism and Major Events Jann Stuckey has been pushing Qld as a major event and convention destination http://ow.ly/A0mW0 |
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The Melbourne Convention Bureau has posted $246m from 174 business events in the 2013-14 financial year ow.ly/A0h6X |
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A new conference centre has been announced for Brisbane as part of two new hotels for the airport, http://ow.ly/zP2FY |
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An official relaunch is set for April next year for the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park http://ow.ly/zJwRS |
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A 2 day famil organised by The Byron at Byron Resort and Spa showcased some of the town’s natural attraction http://ow.ly/zJvot |
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Newport Mirage’s ‘Christmas in July’ Business Expo was a first look for many of the invited event and conf planners http://ow.ly/zJv86 |
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This morning, delegates from the NSW Nurses & Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) received a surprise http://ow.ly/zJqt0 |
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The AIDS 2014 conference, held in Melbourne last week has been labelled a success by those involved http://ow.ly/zJqkn |
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The Palm Beach is set to open in August in Airlie Beach as the area’s newest meeting and event venue http://ow.ly/zDZv8 |
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Look, what can we say, we like space a fair amount… in Crumbs, could a space hotel be close? http://ow.ly/zttem
While we’re waiting, here’s a view from the International Space Station’s cupola, courtesy of NASA |
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AACB exec director Andrew Hiebl tells us what the future of the Oz biz ev industry is looking like in Face to Face http://ow.ly/ztt09 |
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The Mossman Gorge Indigenous half-day tour is one that BEN experienced recently and heartily endorses http://ow.ly/ztqsB |
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NZ will host a meeting of Australian Tourism Ministers in early 2015 to explore how the countries can drive tourism http://ow.ly/ztqm4 |
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Gillian Taylor has been appointed the director of business development at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre http://ow.ly/ztpKd |
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Mantra Group is to roll out what it says is the world’s first real-time booking engine for the biz events industry ow.ly/ztpG5 |
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In Crumbs the force of conventions was strong at the London Film & Comic Con-who would you’ve gone as? #sherlock4life http://ow.ly/znzWR |
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The $65m, 311 room ibis Adelaide opened its doors on Friday http://ow.ly/znxQT http://ow.ly/i/6i9hy |
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cievents has taken out the AFTA NTIA Best Business Events Travel Agency for the first time http://ow.ly/znwXZ |
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@Timomatictheone is now performing at the @AFTAOfficial #NTIA14 |
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Jayson Westbury, ceo of AFTA, welcoming everyone to AFTA’s #NTIA |
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We’re here at the AFTA National Travel Industry Awards and the industry is looking good! |
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It was all about people power at a recent WorldHotels event http://ow.ly/zikI0 |
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The French-inspired Bistro Mint has officially opened at The Mint in Sydney http://ow.ly/zikYl |
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Melbourne hotels have seen record winter occupancy levels and higher room rates in the lead up to the 20th International AIDS Conference |
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The casual atmosphere has been identified as a factor in Cairns reaching a record high in satisfaction for ATE14 http://ow.ly/zd4yL |
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Townsville has set its sights on business events, establishing a cooperative bid fund to attract events to the area http://ow.ly/zd4hR |
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Could you sleep upright in a plane? The standing cabin is being looked at by a number of airlines, apparently http://ow.ly/z6SQz |
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The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has set its eyes on the M&E market, unveiling two ad campaigns http://ow.ly/z6Suu http://ow.ly/i/6dyK4 |
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Marriott has re-imagined its meetings future with apps and meetings spaces http://ow.ly/z6S8Z |
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In Jill’s Column, the Star’s Events Centre takes on a new look for the footy (you know the outcome now, right?) http://ow.ly/z1LKW |
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If you’re entertaining any QLD delegates, you could ask to see their new birth cert…in Crumbs today http://ow.ly/z1LFw |
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ICE held its Sydney launch on Tuesday evening at Water at Pier One Sydney Harbour http://ow.ly/z1Lxe |
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Perth & WA will see conf delegates spend $107m in 2013-14, while Darwin is set to see 9,000 delegates from July-Nov http://ow.ly/z1LuD |
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Look, it’s not that we’re obsessed with Lord of the Rings, it’s just….in Crumbs today, one (wedding) ring to find them http://ow.ly/yW6eY |
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Delegates “want to experience the many facets of Australia’s global city, and the more options they have the better.” http://ow.ly/yW667 |
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There was an array of island-inspired pou pous when Hilton presented a ‘Taste of Hawai’i’ http://ow.ly/yW5L3 |
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NZ’s Heritage Hanmer Springs has appointed Duncan Mackenzie as the new general manager http://ow.ly/yW5z0 |
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SITE has a new name and logo that has had an “overwhelmingly positive” response ow.ly/yW5qo |
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The talk from the Oz conference and meeting organisers about their famil in Welly wasoverwhelmingly enthusiastic http://ow.ly/yfltj |
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MEA has announced it will hold its 2015 Annual National Conference at Hamilton Island http://ow.ly/yfjVW |
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Your entrance to MEETINGS 2014. |
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Walking the floor. |
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Twice as much fun at Copthorne Hotel Auckland City. |
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From left, Michelle Weston & Tracey Burton, Millennium Hotel Rotorua. |
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Ngahihi-o-te-ra Bidois, who describes himself as an modern day warrior, enjoying his tea. |
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Celebrity Speakers ‘Leading Men’ were in fine voice at the Millennium Hotels lunch. |
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Barry McLeod gets serious with Maxine & Kim from Alexandra Park. |
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Little Chief and Kia Magic were two standouts! |
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The high energy farewell do. |
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On the floor. |
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The Vivid festival had a record number of attendees and boosted Accor hotel’s occupancy rates http://ow.ly/ya2oX |
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The International Convention Centre Sydney at Darling Harbour Hotel has been approved http://ow.ly/ya2dP |
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More than 600 business event and conference organisers have converged on Auckland for @MEETINGS_NZ http://ow.ly/i/5WAeQ |
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TNZ and AuSAE have formed a marketing agreement in a bid to boost the number of Oz business events held in NZ http://ow.ly/ya22Q |
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When MEA held its annual National Conference 2014 at the KLCC in May, it staged a ‘truly Malaysian experience’ http://ow.ly/y3YjH |
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A $270,000 marketing campaign to attract major conferences and meetings to the Hunter region as has been announced http://ow.ly/y3Yfy |
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The launch function of the Hyundai Fan Park Sydney had some shaking tail feathers and footy fun http://ow.ly/xWUll |
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The ATP Exhibition Hall was transformed into an aristocratic Louis Vuitton mansion for a night of opulence last week http://ow.ly/xWUbA |
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has announced the new-build Four Points by Sheraton Melbourne Docklands http://ow.ly/xWU5Y |
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Getting My Just Desserts – Andrew Klein talks about the temptation of desserts at conferences http://ow.ly/xWUCz |
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Check out the photos from the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Vietnam Airlines and Destination Asia famil http://ow.ly/xRA0U http://ow.ly/i/5RFSP |
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In Jill’s Column today, Jill talks about Chu-ing the fat http://ow.ly/xRzJS |
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Mantra Group’s CBD expansion continues with its first Peppers hotel in Canberra and the re-branding of two http://ow.ly/xRzhZ |
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All the elements that go into making Macau a glittering destination for incentives and events were given full reign http://ow.ly/xGNH5 |
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A select group of business events professionals were in Italy on a luxurious pre-IMEX tour http://ow.ly/xGNoB |
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Today’s Sitting Pretty takes a look at Vietnam Airlines Business Class http://ow.ly/xBgWx |
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Melbourne will host the 15th World Congress on Public Health in 2017 – just what made the city’s bid a winner? http://ow.ly/xBgPD |
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Heritage Hotel Management has added the Lake Resort Cromwell to its Heritage Boutique Collection http://ow.ly/xBgHR |
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Mantra Group is set to float on the Australian Stock Exchange with an initial public offering of $1.80 per share http://ow.ly/xBgzy |
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In Jill’s Column, hark! Is that the sound of a starting date for a Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas Resort renovation? http://ow.ly/xvnY2 |
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AV company Scene Change became the first Tasmanian Hall of Fame winner in any category at the national MEA Awards http://ow.ly/xvnFt |
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Tourism Ireland and Event Partners DMC hosted BEN to see Celtic Thunder perform at The Star Event Centre last Friday http://ow.ly/xvnAQ |
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The Gold Coast’s Palazzo Versace has welcomed two new members to its sales and marketing division http://ow.ly/xvntQ |
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Jill’s in Port Douglas having a whale of a time in her column today http://ow.ly/xq6oV |
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In Crumbs today, you could see some of Marina Picasso’s work at Charles de Gaulle airport http://ow.ly/xq6ld |
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The Star held its inaugural Vivid installation ‘The Thrill of Sydney’ on Tuesday evening http://ow.ly/xq64y |
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Gold Coast Tourism ceo Martin Winter has been awarded an IMEX Academy Award http://ow.ly/xq5TU |
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Work has begun on the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney http://ow.ly/xq5xP |
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Check out BEN’s Sitting Pretty, featuring Emirates’ Airbus A380 flying from Dubai to Sydney http://ow.ly/xki4b |
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Hudson Mitchell has been appointed as director of sales for InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa http://ow.ly/xkhSH |
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The constitution of the EEAA has been changed to include five “organisers” rather than the previous four http://ow.ly/xkhJB |
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Pier One Sydney Harbour has a new general manager in Kim Mahaffy http://ow.ly/xkhxB |
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Tourism Australia and 16 Australian business events industry partners are attending a showcase in SE Asia http://ow.ly/xkh5P |
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Jill’s home from Vietnam with fond memories and great photos, in today’s Jill’s Column http://ow.ly/x55w5 |
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Tourism Australia and 14 business events industry groups will be on show at IMEX Frankfurt this week http://ow.ly/x55mw |
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BESydney has new research which shows the av total inscope spend per international delegate in NSW is $694 ow.ly/x54Tz |
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In Jill’s Column, you ain’t never seen nothing like the InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort in Vietnam. http://ow.ly/wU9aK |
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In Sitting Pretty, BEN takes a look at Air France’s business class product – c’est magnifique, n’est pas? http://ow.ly/wOUHx |
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In today’s Getting to Know, Jill takes a look at Manly’s offerings http://ow.ly/wJ6sO |
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The GCEC hosted a familiarisation for a group of NSW conference and event organisers, with a ‘Razzle, Dazzle’ theme http://ow.ly/wJ6pk |
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A group of Melbourne based meeting and event planners were hosted by the Flinders Hotel last Tuesday evening http://ow.ly/wJ6ia |
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The Hilton Darwin has completed its $5m renovation project including the redesign of its executive rooms http://ow.ly/wJ6gK |
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It’s bday time at BEN – happy bday to admin co-ord Olivia, who didn’t want to be in the photo, but whose thumb did! |
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Hawai’i Tourism Oceania held a table-top meet and lunch with 30 visiting industry partners, on the Aloha Down Under 2014 tour http://ow.ly/wE6Wf |
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Dallas and its nearby leisure destination Grapeview hosted a dinner in Sydney on Tuesday as part of a ANZ mission http://ow.ly/wE6Kn |
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Tasmania is hosting an incentives group from China as Business Events Tasmania sets its sights on the growing market |
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Qantas has launched a new social media campaign designed to encourage passengers to get creative while they travel http://ow.ly/wBnT9 |
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Tourism Australia has launched a $10m campaign based on the idea of Australia being the world’s greatest restaurant – check out the video on our YouTube channel
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Dubai has “opened the doors” for further large scale incentives after a recent 14,500 delegate group was a triumph http://ow.ly/wBnvl |
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The Asia Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC) 2014 has been trumpeted as a huge success http://ow.ly/vAiwa |
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Fashion Week is here, with about 25,000 people expected across 4 days http://ow.ly/vAioH (Credit: Getty Images) |
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Ever thought the conference papers you were listening to were gibberish? You may have been right….
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Jill drives a Phantom Drophead in today’s column. |
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Delegates attending Celebrate Success, Dream it – Do it! from 25 to 28 Feb have been welcomed to Macao Cotai Strip.
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A relaxing wind-down after AIME 2014 was enjoyed by more than 90 guests who attended the NTCB off-site function.
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The Cairns Convention Centre’s local produce map, has proved a hit with conference organisers and delegates.
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Pig is king at Sydney’s newest culinary dining experience in the CBD, Swine & Co.
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The TCEB said it has had strong first quarter results despite protests in the country’s capital.
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The second major event to be held at the SEC @ Glebe Island in mid-Feb has been announced.
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A $3.2m refurbishment has been rolled out at three Ibis Budget hotel.
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The first dedicated limousine airport desk in Australia, Royale Limousines’ Premium Customer Service Centre, has opened
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In Jill’s Column today, it’s all about the motivational Todd Sampson aka ‘the thinking woman’s crumpet’.
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In Crumbs today, why not look into some rooms with a difference, like a bubble in the French forest, or an elephant ride to your hotel?
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Peter Gray, an independent Motivation Consultant, has his say in ‘My AIME is Getting Better’.
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A BestCities breakfast was held during AIME at which Karen Bolinger, ceo of the Melbourne Convention Bureau and chairwoman of the BestCities alliance, talked about the organisation and its membership
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The positive reaction of the Indian delegation to the Adelaide Oval during Dreamtime last year is being used as a marketing tool to target the Indian corporate and incentive travel market by the Adelaide Convention Bureau.
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Global managing director of Pacific World Herve Joseph-Antoine spoke with BEN about how impressed he was with the industry here.
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The inaugural Victorian Tourism Conference will be held in Geelong at the Pier.
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Ever fancy a dog sled ride to your hotel? Kirkenes Snowhotel has you covered, in Crumbs today.
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It’s a busy catch up week after AIME in Jill’s Column.
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Getting to Know: the Central Coast.
“When a group of PCOs from Melbourne were invited on an Accor Central Coast famil recently, they expressed delight in the opportunity to discover a part of Sydney not so familiar even to Sydneysiders.” http://bit.ly/1hfGrfe |
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In the afterglow of attending AIME, Positively Wellington venues sales development manager Raewyn Tse described the annual event as a great success, securing several promising leads for Wellington and for 2016 and beyond.
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Post AIME, the Asia Pacific team from WorldHotels were in Sydney on Friday to host a client lunch with a difference.
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Accor has entered an exclusive agreement with the Australian Football League as its official hotel partner.
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As the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre prepares to celebrate 10 years of operation in June, it has cause to revel in amassing more than 25 industry awards, numerous international credentials and being heralded as ‘a new era in conventions and events.’
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Dubai has kicked off the new year on the back of a 36.4% year on year increase in visitor numbers from Australia and New Zealand in 2013.
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AIME 2014 saw the launch of the Incentive Conference & Event (ICE) Society, with aims to target the corporate sector.
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Andrew Klein, director of SPIKE Presentations, on conference FOMO.
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Accor takes meeting planners to the stars!
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Local interest in AIME’s pre tour of Bendigo: the Bendigo Advertiser was waiting at the Central Deborah Gold Mine.
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PCMA ceo Sherrif Karamat said Aus could attract conferences by getting involved with societies based here.
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Avoid event turbulence with Accor and Virgin Australia.
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The AIME Award winners are…
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The no of unique visitors to the top 30 audited exhibitions in ANZ has increased by 30% for the 2013 financial year.
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The Whitsundays is to be propelled onto the world stage when the hit comedy series ‘Modern Family’ films arrives.
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The AIME after parties: bubbles, graffiti and Wendy Matthews.
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Just a casual AIME lunch… |
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With the return of Business Events Week just days away, the Melbourne Convention Bureau has announced that the program of activities has expanded.
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There wasn’t a horse in sight but the sound of two drummers left guests in no doubt, when they entered Hong Kong House on Tuesday night, that celebrations would proceed in fine style for Hong Kong Chinese New Year.
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An eye-opening Accor Central Coast weekend that put the area and the properties firmly on the must use list, was held last weekend. http://bit.ly/1gwJKhZ |
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NSW Deputy Premier Andrew Stoner will open the Sydney Exhibition Centre @ Glebe Island tomorrow morning
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The news of where AIME 2014’s Welcome Reception on 17 Feb is to be held has been revealed by Melbourne Convention Bureau ceo Karen Bolinger – it’s Birrarung Marr.
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Jill’s Column today is all about a pretty cool neck-cooler
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Megan Peters will join Verve Creative Events as production director.
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The Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort is sporting a new look after a series of rejuvenation projects.
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Events industry executive Helen Mantellato has been appointed as exhibition sales manager at the International Convention Centre Sydney, is welcome.
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inPlace Recruitment, exhibiting at AIME on stand #2238, note that over the past few years companies have been tightening their purse strings and consolidating their businesses.
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Reed Travel Exhibitions and GIBTM 2014 exhibition manager Lois Hall said confidence in the already robust Middle East meetings industry’s future growth was improving, which came as no surprise.
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An impressive display that is sure to draw large crowds to the Sydney Opera House forecourt is all set for 23 Feb at 9am.
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In Jill’s Column, there’s the survival of the MICE media (phew!) and a change in the wind for Quay West Resort Magenta Shores… |
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Crumbs! That’s a pyramid with a difference…
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A joint management agreement between Scandinavia’s largest convention centre, the Bella Center, and Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers has been announced, thus creating a giant in the Danish hotel, meeting and conference industry.
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The iconic family owned O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat in the Gold Coast Hinterland was the venue for the three day Queensland LNP conference.
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The Shangri-La Hotel at The Shard, London will open 06 May and follows the debut of the hotel group’s properties in Paris in 2010 and Istanbul in 2013.
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Following growing business from Australia, PC Tours Sydney marketing representative Randall Lui announced that a team of three senior executives from destination management company PC Tours would arrive in Australia this week, on a national marketing exercise and to attend AIME in Melbourne.
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Ellerslie Event Centre director Craig Fenwick said after experiencing a record December, and with the NZ economy showing signs of growth, they were looking forward to a great 2014.
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Uluru Meeting Place has won the Australian Tourism Award for Business Tourism.
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Preliminary forecasts by the LA Tourism & Convention Board indicate that visits to the destination will continue the strong growth trend experienced last year and into 2014.
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A soft relaunch of WA’s Mandurah Convention & Exhibition Centre occurred in December after the acquisition of the Australian Sailing Museum.
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SunShine Coast heavy weights were in Sydney on Friday, making the most of their attendance at the Australian Tourism Awards.
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Events specialists Platinum Pass, the Australian Open’s official corporate hospitality sales agent, entertained more than 1700 guests during the two-week tennis tournament.
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Jill’s Column is all about the interesting happenings at Sochi and Crumbs! A plane made of manila folders?
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Director of Conference Focus, Max Turpin, shares his insights on networking at events, part 2.
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137 Pillars House in Chang Mai, has special full or half day meeting packages with seating for up to 24 people.
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Jenifer Dwyer Slee has been appointed to The National Convention Centre Canberra as director of sales and marketing (DSM).
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The second Pullman hotel has opened in Shanghai – the Pullman Shanghai South, making it the 15th Pullman in China.
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Qantas’ $15 million dollar investment in the Australian Wine industry each year has seen the carrier win five of the 13 awards at the annual Cellars in the Sky Awards, held in London recently.
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Hawaii Tourism Oceania will expand its presence at AIME this year after experiencing a strong year of growth for MICE business from Australia.
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Native New Zealander John Neutze has joined the Raffles family as director of sales and marketing, Raffles Hotel Le Royal and Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, Cambodia.
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The first name in worldwide theme parks, Disney, will be exhibiting at AIME 2014.
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Meagan Cross has joined Aussie World and the iconic Ettamogah Pub on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.
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Since joining the Wyndham Hotel Group two years, Ramada Hotel and Conference Centre Marcoola Beach Resort, a popular corporate beach retreat on the Sunshine Coast, is to launch an exciting new booking promotion at AIME 2014.
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Increasing costs and a challenging economic environment has been cited as the reason that Virgin Atlantic announced its intention to withdraw operations between Sydney and Hong Kong from May this year.
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A record number of 90,000 inbound passengers from 39 cruise ships will see the biggest ever stream of international visitors in Sydney’s cruise ship history enter Sydney Harbour in February.
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In Jill’s Column today, Jill talks about the Pier One Sydney Harbour’s Waterside King Suite and the Autograph Collection.
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In Crumbs today, athletes at the Sochi Winter Olympic Games have apparently been banned from fishing in the toilets…
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Pan Pacific Perth are offering special pricing with day delegate packages for meetings booked before 30 Apr. http://bit.ly/1iqxccC |
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Executive assistants and PAs can win in The Woods.
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Visit Hamilton Island at AIME to hear about the new developments for conferences and events and go into the draw to win a Charles Heidsieck Champagne Pack or an AVPartners Event App for your next Hamilton Island event. http://bit.ly/1iqxccC |
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Despite only opening a few years ago, The Jumeriah Himalayas Hotel, Shanghai, has already notched up many awards.
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When the Australia Day Lunch was held at Luna Park this year, it was the 30th anniversary the event had been celebrated at Luna Park Venues.
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MCI Australia has partnered with the Van Wright Foundation to deliver an inaugural gala dinner to be held on 21 Feb at the Plaza Ballroom in Melbourne’s Regent Theatre.
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A major selling point at AIME for New Zealand’s business events industry will be three new convention centres planned for the country.
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Sallie Coventry will be appointed as the new portfolio director for the IBTM Events Portfolio.
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Hawaii Outrigger Hotels and Resorts is expanding its global portfolio with the purchase of two new properties in Fiji.
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The potential worth of AIME this year is expected to be around $250 million. |
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A range of innovative event offerings will be showcased when Crown Melbourne and Crown Perth come together at AIME 2014, on Stand #2200. |
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Marriott International’s management acquisition of the Sebel Pier One makes the now Pier One Sydney Harbour the first Autograph Collection property in Australia.
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Jill’s Column today wonders about the mysterious AIME Welcome Reception.
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In Getting to Know, Jill takes a look at Great Southern Rail’s The Ghan
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AEG Facilities has taken over the management of the Hawai‘i Convention Center
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The importance of a good bed should never be under estimated – so what’s the ultimate bed challenge all about?
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Out of this world – an incentive with a difference!
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The SilverNeedle Hospitality Network has said farewell to two of its properties
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Fraser Hospitality and Indian Pacific are offering the chance to win a trip for two aboard the Indian Pacific
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Auckland has won the bid to host the ninth Asia Pacific Conference on Wind Engineering, to be held Dec 2017
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AIME’s Education Program, AIME Knowledge, is bringing its strongest program yet
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Q Dining at the Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour is the first Pullman restaurant to open after the appt of Justin North http://bit.ly/1ilHevD |
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AIME’s Education Program, AIME Knowledge, is bringing its strongest program yet
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DMS managing director Marissa Fernandez predicts a buoyant year ahead for business
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Business Manager for inPlace Recruitment, Ben Carnegie, talks about goals for employers and job seekers
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Need to book a flight soon? Crumbs! Skyscanner’s got you covered:
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Jill’s Column has got some hot hotel news for you, as well as the ideal London day:
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Visitor registrations are open for the Travel Industry Exhibition
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Fukuoka city has ranked second in Japan with a total of 252 meetings, for the fourth year in a row
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Liz Rodgers has been appointed as The Royal Demeure Hotel Group’s Australia and New Zealand rep
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Sydney Living Museums debuted its new website on Wednesday
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Hold your conference or event at the Mandarin Oriental, Macau and take advantage of their Meetings with More packages
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Heritage Hanmer Springs has a deal for conferences held from 01 March to 30 Sep
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Diversified Communications has formed a joint venture with Kavin Intertrade Co. Ltd. in Bangkok
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Tjapukai’s Creation Theatre Show has started the next stage of its redevelopment project
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Preparations are well advanced for the BCEC hosting the G20 World Leaders Summit in November
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Preparations are well advanced for the BCEC hosting the G20 World Leaders Summit in November
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The Hilton Sydney has appointed Brigid Kennedy as their new director of sales
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Registering AIME before 06 Feb could nab you more value
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MEA with the AEA are calling for EOIs regarding participating in nationally recognised training for the industry
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Points for Four Points: general manager Brad Mercer appointed and a special opening offer
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John O’Sullivan has taken over as managing director for Tourism Australia from Andrew McEvoy
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SCEC 25th Anniversary |
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