BESydney’s Christina Barton selected for ICCA Forum for Young Professionals at EIBTM

Business Events Sydney’s (BESydney) Sales Research Executive Christina Barton has been selected as one of the 20 future leaders to attend the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) Forum for Young Professionals at the Exhibition for Incentive Business Travel and Meetings (EIBTM) in Barcelona in November.

Sydney says yes to youth

Minister for Tourism and Major Events George Souris said the NSW Government “will be interested in exploring the opportunities for growth and education” after he announced Sydney will host the World Youth Student Travel Conference (WYSTC) next year.

Australia to host aerospace assembly

The annual meeting of the International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences (ICAS) in Brisbane will clarify Australia’s role in the aerospace industry, according to ICAS president Dr Detlef Müller-Wiesner.

Centre Entertains Worldwide Chinese Life Insurance Congress

From bouncing kangaroos to a replica Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre’s award-winning production team demonstrated their creative flair at the recent 2012 Worldwide Chinese Life Insurance Congress.

Glebe Island Expo to meet industry demand

The NSW Government’s decision to call for tenders from the private sector to construct an interim exhibition and convention centre space at Glebe Island “will allow industry demand to be met”, the General Manager of the Tourism Industry Council NSW, Andrew Jefferies has said.

NT Musters to meet in 2012

More than 200 events planners around the country will get the opportunity to meet with the Northern Territory Convention Bureau (NTCB) and their ten industry partners at NT Meetings Muster ’12, which will run from 22-26 October.

Concierge Travel Group goes for Olympic gold on the Gold Coast

With the Conference theme of I.C.E. ‘Innovation, Consistency and Efficiency’, 35 staff members from the Concierge Travel Group convened at the Hilton Surfer’s Paradise last weekend for its 7th annual conference.

Doltone House adds a Sydney CBD venue to collection

Renowned NSW venue and catering collection, Doltone House announce the latest edition to their venue portfolio, Doltone House | Hyde Park.

BESydney to be temporary managers

Business Events Sydney (BESydney) will temporarily manage booking enquiries for the Sydney International Convention, Exhibition and Entertainment Precinct (SICEEP) and Glebe Island Expo until new operators have been selected.

Floriade A Springboard For Tourism

Floriade is a major drawcard for ACT tourism, attracting thousands of visitors and driving millions of dollars in expenditure, according to peak national tourism body, Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF).

ACC targeting influential Chinese wine buyers for 2013 cellar door wine festival

The Adelaide Convention Centre (ACC) is aiming to bring influential Chinese wine buyers to Adelaide for next year’s Cellar Door Wine Festival to help more South Australian wineries tap into the lucrative Chinese export market.

The ACTE Announces Keynote Presenter to Discuss Aviation at Australasia Education Conference

ACTE announced today the first keynote presenter for the first-ever ACTE Australasia Education Conference, an education and networking event focused on advancing the industry by identifying new and innovative approaches to the procurement and management of business travel, taking place 5 – 6 December, 2012 at the Shangri-La Hotel Sydney.

EasyJet CEO to speak at WTM 2012

Carolyn McCall is joined by Birds Eye boss and Saatchi & Saatchi executive as part of new WTM Talk Business Series.

Dubai targets Luxperience market

Showcasing the various tourism experiences in Dubai is still top of the list for the region’s tourism bureau in Australia, according to the Group’s director Julie King.

Luxperience plans 2013 return

Closing the inaugural showcase yesterday, Luxperience chief executive Rosemarie Sama told attendees the showcase will return next year, with Sydney named the host-city in 2013.

AIME awards travel management contract to Bay Travel

The Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME) held annually in Melbourne, Australia, has signed a partnership with travel management company, Bay Travel, to organise travel arrangements for its 2013 Hosted Buyer program.

AIME 2013 Early Bird Hosted Buyer applications are now open

ACTE Kicks-Off New Semester of “Around the World in 80 Hours” in Beijing

The Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) kicked off the second semester of its Around the World programme in Beijing this past Sunday, welcoming both students and travel professionals alike.

Melbourne Hosts EEAA Young Stars for Professional Development Seminar

The Young Stars Program of the Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) is kicking off in Melbourne with the inaugural event for that city being held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on Tuesday September 18.

Orana Events takes MICE to the sea

People are looking for a “unique way” of celebrating events and hosting conferences, according to Orana Events director Simone Liu, who said the company’s water-based venue product is now focused on building its appeal to the MICE industry.

AIME 2013 Hosted Buyer Early Bird rates announced

AIME 2013 Hosted Buyer Early Bird rates announced.

Centre’s Trainee Talent Shines in Student Awards

The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre has again proved fertile ground for young talent, with technical trainee Josh Lazarus awarded an Australian Vocational Student Prize by the Federal Government.

Luxury tourism has evolved: Luxperience

The meaning of luxury has taken on new meaning in travel industry, according to Luxperience chief executive Rosemarie Sama, who said the sector had evolved to include more than just luxury.

MCVB and Tourism Victoria to Host Asia Mega Famil in Melbourne

The Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau (MCVB), in collaboration with Tourism Victoria (TVIC), will bring 70 Asian buyers to Melbourne this week for the 2012 Asia Mega Famil and Workshop.