Treat your clients to tropical or subtropical vibes with an event at one of these destinations that combine first-class conference and meetings spaces with leisure options under the warm Queensland sun. Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port Douglas InterContinental Hayman Island Resort InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort RACV Noosa Resort Don’t forget to check out A LIST Guide’s special offers here. If you’d like to list your venue or event business on A LIST Guide, contact Charlotte Marshall: cmarshall@intermedia.com.au The post Enjoy the perfect tropical event at an idyllic Quee ..read more

Vegas Nights supplies 5-star entertainment to private and corporate clients across NSW, and recently hosted a Christmas party for Australian TV personality Hamish Blake. What was the event? A Christmas Party for Hamish Blake. How many guests attended? 80 Where and when was it held? At a private residence in December 2023. How was your company involved in the event? Vegas Nights supplied casino tables – blackjack, roulette and craps – for guests to play on and also supplied Vegas-style props and theming. Leading up to the event, many discussions were had with Hamish’s PA (Falcon) about which pr ..read more

With summer coming to an end, make the most of warm days and longer daylight hours with light and bright venues featuring incredible outdoor spaces. If you’re looking to finish summer with a vibrant seasonal event, one of these venues is the perfect choice. Howard Smith Wharves, Brisbane Cafe del Mar Sydney Darwin Convention Centre Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast Melbourne Racing Club | Caulfield Events Don’t forget to check out A LIST Guide’s special offers here. If you’d like to list your venue or event business on A LIST Guide, contact Charlotte Marshall: cmarshall@intermedia.c ..read more

Now that A LIST Guide is back for 2024, it is growing bigger and better every week. Australia’s number-one business events directory is adding new listings regularly, making for a simple and convenient way to choose a venue for your next event. To get the best from A LIST Guide, here’s some handy hints on how to use it: Create a shortlist of venues or suppliers Simply check out the venues or suppliers you like and hit the “Add to shortlist” button. This compiles the listings you are interested in, ensuring you can send one enquiry to them all. Go to the “Shortlist” tab at the top of the site a ..read more

After a significant break, the A LIST Guide newsletter is back, providing you with a weekly snapshot of the best venues and suppliers for all your event needs. While we’ve been away, we’ve been working hard in the background to rebuild the A LIST Guide website, giving it a smart new look and making it easier to use – ensuring it’s your first port of call when planning your events. The new site is now live – you can check it out here. One great new feature we’ve introduced is the ability for users to make enquiries to multiple venues or suppliers on your shortlist. All you do is add venues and ..read more

The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) is set to return to the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC) from 19 – 21 February 2024. Renowned as the business event industry’s leading event in the Asia Pacific region, AIME will bring together 600 Hosted Buyers, 3,500 Visitor Buyers and 570+ world-class domestic and international exhibitors. With diverse offerings from boutique venues, DMCs, to cutting edge tech, international pavilions, hotels and convention centres, AIME is your one-stop shop for elevating your events business. There are also educational opportunities ..read more

The co-founder of VIVID Sydney said nurturing experiences that sculpt the cultural heartbeat of Australia should be at the forefront of designing events. Delivering a keynote speech at the Australian Festival Industry Conference (AFIC), AGB Events CEO, Anthony Bastic AM, said by embracing innovation and inclusivity, we contribute to a cultural shift that ripples through our society. “By engaging artists, creators and the community, we transform spaces into dynamic platforms for innovation and we blur the lines between observer and participant,” he said. “As we activate these spaces, we recogni ..read more

Bold, vibrant and filled with inspiration for your next event, the spring 2023 issue of Spice magazine is hot off the press! Scroll down to read the issue. With plenty of interesting features, stunning destinations and incentive ideas, and the latest in innovative technology for events of all sizes, this issue celebrates the talent, creativity and innovation shaping the business events industry. In our annual technology feature, we get the latest insights from some of the industry’s top tech experts on how event tech is continuing to evolve and push the creative boundaries in order to connect ..read more

Events Uncovered 2023 welcomed business events professionals in-person to Sydney Masonic Centre (SMC) on Thursday 10 August, to discover the latest innovations and hear from some of the industry’s foremost minds. The day-long event featured a boutique exhibition and an insightful conference program before concluding with a Wrap Party full of surprises. Thank you to everyone that attended Events Uncovered 2023, especially to our speakers and generous partners: SMC – for the fabulous venue Sprintr by AV1 – for the clever and efficient registration kiosks D+D Events – for the stylish cocktail lou ..read more

Live event production company AV1 has become a major partner with the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA Australia) in a deal that will see major investment in venue AV equipment upgrades. The Sydney Harbourside and Quayside rooms will be upgraded to the latest energy-efficient laser projection technology along with new LED lighting and PA system installations, while Foundation Hall will receive the bulk of the investment as the museum looks to use the space for a broader range of applications. MCA’s Lecture Theatre will undergo an infrastructure overhaul with the installation of an eve ..read more