News: Events
First carbon-neutral Asian Games underway in China
Organisers of the 19th Asian Games, being hosted in the Chinese city of Hangzhou and running until 8th October 2023, have declared the event to be the first carbon-neutral Asian...
Sep 23, 2023
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Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman dismisses ‘sportswashing’ criticisms
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman dismisses ‘sportswashing’ criticisms The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, has dismissed claims that the...
Sep 22, 2023
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Brisbane’s NRL and AFL Preliminary Finals anticipated to generate $10 million for local economy
With up to 90,000 tickets having sold-out collectively for a full house at Suncorp Stadium and The Gabba for today’s Broncos’ and Brisbane Lions’ home NRL and AFL Preliminary...
Sep 22, 2023
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Vietnam's Hoiana golf resort spotlighted at international travel expo
Vietnam’s Hoiana Resort & Golf, a premier beachfront integrated resort has impressed at the 17th International Travel Expo (ITE) 2023, held in Ho Chi Minh City from September...
Sep 22, 2023
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Northern Territory Screen Summit underway in Darwin
Darwin is hosting the NT Screen Summit this weekend - an event bringing together over 100 screen professionals for two days of development, creativity and innovation. Presented...
Sep 22, 2023
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Hobart's Dark Mofo festival cancelled for 2024
Hobart's popular winter tourist festival, Dark Mofo, has been cancelled for 2024 with new artistic director Chris Twite making the announcement on Hobart's waterfront this...
Sep 21, 2023
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Full agenda and speaker list announced for Sydney's Asia-Pacific Health, Fitness, Wellness and Sports Festival
Fit Summit, the organisers of the upcoming Asia-Pacific Health, Fitness, Wellness and Sports Festival in Sydney have announced the final agenda and speaker list for the event....
Sep 21, 2023
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Australian Sports Commission funds 56 projects to help athletes prepare for Paris 2024
The Australian Sports Commission’s second stream of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Preparation Fund has been announced with 56 targeted projects across 26 sports to...
Sep 21, 2023
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RAC Arena welcomes recognition as Australian Event Awards' Venue of the Year
The team at Perth’s RAC Arena have welcomed its recognition as Venue of the Year at last week’s 2023 Australian Event Awards and Symposium. Judged by a panel of industry...
Sep 21, 2023
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Optus Stadium secures WWE premium live wrestling event
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has officially announced Optus Stadium as the venue to host the Elimination Chamber premium live wrestling event on 24th February 2024 -...
Sep 21, 2023
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ICC Sydney becomes first convention centre recognised in national equality program
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has become the first convention centre to be awarded a Bronze Tier status in Pride in Diversity’s Australian Workplace...
Sep 20, 2023
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BEIA presents Hawke's Bay Tourism Chief Executive with Outstanding Contributor Award
Business Events Industry Aotearoa has recognised one of New Zealand's long standing tourism leaders - Hamish Saxton, Chief Executive of Hawke's Bay Tourism – with the...
Sep 20, 2023
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Singapore Marathon 2023 App enhances participant experience
The new version of the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon™ (SCSM) SCSM+ app, powered by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is now available for download and offers a seamless...
Sep 20, 2023
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Mary Valley Rattler team marks 5th birthday with discounted offerings
The Mary Valley Rattler is offering an array of discounted offerings to mark its 5th Birthday with the “triple treat” birthday celebration including an impressive lineup of...
Sep 20, 2023
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Food & Hotel Malaysia 2023 showcases sustainable innovation and solutions
The 10 halls of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre have been transformed for the duration of the 17th edition of Food & Hotel Malaysia (FHM 2023) currently underway until 23rd...
Sep 20, 2023
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NSW budget backs events and national parks but cuts funding for Destination NSW
Arts, culture and public transport are to benefit from funding commitments in the NSW Government’s 2023/24 budget but promotional agency Destination NSW has seen its total...
Sep 19, 2023
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Penrith’s Real Festival attracts record attendance
Real Festival organisers Penrith City Council, have announced that this year's event, held from 15th – 17th September, exceeded all expectations, delivering an array of...
Sep 19, 2023
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Auscycling Championships to bring national exposure to Greater Shepparton region
The 2023 AusCycling Masters and Junior Road National Championships will be held in Greater Shepparton from 21st to 24th September, activating the region and bringing national...
Sep 19, 2023
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Simon Balderstone receives Lifetime Achievement Award at Australian Event Awards Ceremony 2023
The career achievements of Simon Balderstone, founding Director of Ways and Means Consultancy - a consultancy on events, bids, issues management, sustainability and Indigenous...
Sep 19, 2023
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Saudi Arabia hosts global Tourism leaders to celebrate World Tourism Day 2023
Since 1980, the United Nations World Tourism Organization has celebrated World Tourism Day on 27th September. This date was chosen as on that day in 1970, the Statutes of the...
Sep 19, 2023
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South Australian Aquatic and Leisure Centre designated as Olympic and Paralympic Training Venue
The South Australian Aquatic and Leisure Centre (SAALC) located in Marion, has been designation as an Australian Olympic and Paralympic Training Venue ahead of Paris 2024. It is...
Sep 18, 2023
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Victorian Sports Grants help boost participation among First Nations Athletes
The Victorian Government has released its latest grants program aimed at boosting sport participation among First Nations communities – giving them more opportunities to compete...
Sep 18, 2023
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Adelaide Convention Centre generates $215 million in economic benefits in past year
The Adelaide Convention Centre has reported its best year yet with the venue returning a $215 million economic benefit to the South Australian economy in the 2022/23 financial...
Sep 17, 2023
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Demand for Matildas tickets sees Perth Olympic qualifier moved to Optus Stadium
As a result of what Football Australia describes as "soaring demand" for tickets, the Matildas Olympic qualifying match against the Philippines on 29th October is to be moved...
Sep 17, 2023
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