THE Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has released its first-ever Impact Report, showcasing the venue’s progress towards its environmental, social and economic goals. The document, which replaces the Sustainability Progress Report, details MCEC’s performance in areas like climate change, infrastructure, social procurement, equality, reconciliation, waste and resource recovery, and economic contribution. “As a major public asset and a leader in the events industry, MCEC can drive environmental change, amplify social impact through partnerships and inclusion strategies, and maxim ..read more

THE Queenstown Convention Bureau (QCB) is heading Down Under at the end of the month for its Australia roadshow, giving conference organisers and corporate clients the chance to connect with 25 of Queenstown’s business events suppliers. The series, which will showcase the New Zealand region’s corporate events offering and tourism strategy, is set to kick off in Melbourne on 31 Oct before heading to Sydney on 02 Nov – to register, click here. The post QCB heads to Oz appeared first on Business Events News ..read more

ASIA Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) has announced it is moving to a larger showfloor in 2024, gaining two new bays at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The expansion sees the addition of The Boutique and DMC Network, two new zones that are expected to bring a number of first-time exhibitors to AIME. The Boutique section will showcase operators such as small independently owned wineries, luxury venues, and other bespoke experiences. Next year’s event will also introduce a dedicated zone for Destination Management Companies, and dedicated spaces on the showfloor for i ..read more

AUSTRALIA’S business events industry is mourning the passing of Mark Magennis, co-founder and former CEO of Decorative Events and Exhibitions (DE&E). The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) has paid tribute to the highly respected industry figure, describing him as “outstandingly creative in business as well as in delivering exquisite events”. Magennis, who was a joint recipient of the 2018 EEAA Unsung Hero Award, passed away earlier this month in Bellingen, NSW with friends and family by his side after a battle with prostate cancer. The post Industry farewells business events he ..read more

MORE than 450 leading sports medicine professionals from around the world gathered on the Sunshine Coast earlier this month for the annual Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) conference. The four-day conference generated more than $950,000 of economic value, with many delegates also staying extra days before and after the event to enjoy the region’s beauty and beaches. The post SMA delivers appeared first on Business Events News ..read more

BUSINESS Events Sydney (BESydney) has revealed a new strategic agenda aimed at fostering global change when hosting business events in the harbour city. The Change Starts Here agenda is designed to co-create and measure the social impact of business events held in Sydney, looking at environmental changes, government legislation, delegate development, and health improvements. The association’s Chief Executive Officer, Lyn Lewis-Smith, said the program signals a shift in the industry’s narrative. “We want our business events delegates to meet the people, enjoy the place and discover a shared pur ..read more

IT’S been a good news week for South Australia’s business events industry, with Adelaide Convention Centre becoming the first convention centre in the world to attain EarthCheck’s Master Certification. The credential is a nod to the venue’s 15-year commitment to sustainability, helping to place Adelaide on the map as a green event destination. The centre has also welcomed 500 delegates from around the country this week for the G’DAY23 National Conference. The event brings together G’day Group’s holiday park owners and managers, and includes a trade exhibition and Gala Awards Dinner. The post A ..read more

BRISBANE-BASED industry leaders, professionals and researchers can now apply for the Lord Mayor’s Convention Trailblazer Grant to help attract new business events to the city. Successful applicants will receive up to $5,000 to attend a leading international conference of their choice, with the aim of building valuable networks and enhancing the city’s reputation in order to help secure the event in Brisbane for a future year. Applications close on 25 Feb – click here for more info. The post Brissy trailblazers appeared first on Business Events News ..read more

HILTON Sydney’s Marble Bar invited more than 100 industry, client and media guests to celebrate its 130th birthday last night, marking more than a century of exceptional service and hospitality. “Marble Bar’s enduring legacy has all of the hallmarks of becoming one of the world’s most iconic hotel bars,” Hilton Sydney GM Hayden Hughes shared. The post Marble toasts 130 appeared first on Business Events News ..read more

THE newly expanded Cairns Convention Centre (TD 28 Sep) is offering virtual reality (VR) flythrough tours of its new facilities at IMEX Las Vegas this week. Supported by Tourism Australia, the interactive tours allow event professionals and planners to pop on a headset and virtually explore the centre’s new spaces, and are already receiving positive reactions. The post Cairns flythrough appeared first on Business Events News ..read more