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Musicians Foundation's Summer Festival combines music and wellness with addressing inclusivity
Hosted by the non-profit Musicians Foundation, Hong Kong’s Summer Festival combines music, health and inclusion in a ‘celebration of total well-being’ at the one-day event to be...
Jul 4, 2023
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Monica Lee-Müller awarded Medal of Honour for her role managing Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Monica Lee-Müller, Managing Director of Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited, has been awarded Medal of Honour by Hong Kong SAR Government. The medal...
Jul 4, 2023
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2023 NAIDOC Cup launched at Football NSW
Coinciding with this year's NAIDOC Week, the NAIDOC Cup commenced on Monday at Valentine Sports Park (Darug country) with over 140 players and officials from Football NSW...
Jul 4, 2023
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Yadea becomes tournament supporter of FIFA Women's World Cup 2023
Chinese firm Yadea - a global leader in developing and manufacturing electric two-wheeled vehicles including electric motorcycles, electric mopeds, electric bicycles and...
Jul 4, 2023
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Countdown to first Venue Safety and Security Exchange event
The Venue Safety and Security Exchange (VSX) 2023, Australia’s first event safety and security centric conference providing a platform for venue and event safety and security...
Jul 3, 2023
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Rotorua named host city for Business Events Industry Aotearoa's MEETINGS 2024
Business Events Industry Aotearoa has named Rotorua as the host city for New Zealand's 28th national business events showcase, MEETINGS to be held at the Energy Events Centre on...
Jul 3, 2023
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Australian War Memorial to welcome Vietnam veterans 50 years on
The Australian War Memorial - in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War - will open the Commemorative Area and galleries...
Jul 3, 2023
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Melbourne Convention Bureau secures events across range of industry sectors
Melbourne Convention Bureau hosted 46 business events in May and has secured an array of future events across a range of industry sectors including the World Congress on Leisure...
Jul 2, 2023
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Inaugural Australian Volleyball Super League to launch in August 2023
Volleyball Australia has announced that the inaugural Australian Volleyball Super League will launch into its opening round on 12th August 2023 aimed at reinvigorating fans of...
Jul 2, 2023
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Australian Business Events Association marks launch with release of its first 90 Day Plan
The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) has officially launched today marking the launch with the release of its 90-Day Plan. The Plan provides a detailed short-term...
Jul 2, 2023
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Funding enables Brisbane Festival to provide paid opportunities for arts workers
A new initiative will see $178,850 allocated from the Queensland Government to enable Brisbane Festival to provide paid opportunities for eight arts workers to develop their...
Jul 2, 2023
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Phil Kearns named board member for Rugby World Cup local organising company
Preparations for Australia’s Rugby World Cup hosting continue with the 67-cap Wallaby and dual Rugby World Cup winner Phil Kearns being appointed as a Director on the Board of...
Jul 2, 2023
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World Aquatics partners with sports marketing agency SPORTFIVE to enhance broadcast coverage
A multi-year partnership has been announced between World Aquatics and leading global sports marketing agency SPORTFIVE to manage global media rights sales for all World...
Jun 29, 2023
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AW&E Managers spotlighted as key to athlete success in 2032 and beyond
Funded by the Australian Institute of Sport, Athlete Wellbeing and Engagement (AW&E) Managers are considered to be the “heart of the high-performance sport system, with holistic...
Jun 29, 2023
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$31.5 million National Rugby Training Centre opens at Ballymore
The $31.5 million National Rugby Training Centre has officially opened - signalling the rebirth of the Ballymore rugby union stadium in Brisbane and making it the home of...
Jun 28, 2023
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Hobart to play host to another major winter festival
Following on from its impressive Dark Mofo festival, Hobart will now play host to the Festival of Voices through a $51,000 Events Partnership grant. Where once Hobart went into...
Jun 28, 2023
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FIFA and Destination NSW to host FIFA Fan Festival in Sydney’s Tumbalong Park
FIFA and Destination NSW have today announced they will be hosting the FIFA Fan Festival™ in Sydney’s Tumbalong Park to celebrate FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™. Football fans,...
Jun 28, 2023
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Toowoomba Regional Council provides financial boost to sporting groups
Toowoomba Regional Council's Sports Tourism Event Grant Program is financially supporting three sporting organisations - Toowoomba Hockey Association, Softball Queensland and...
Jun 28, 2023
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Tourism Research Australia data shows visitor spending in Ballarat reached record high
The latest Tourism Research Australia data shows visitor expenditure in Ballarat has surpassed pre-COVID benchmarks, with the city's annual visitors spending a record $663...
Jun 28, 2023
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Events Management Queensland veteran promoted to Race Director at 2023 Gold Coast Marathon
Events Management Queensland veteran of more than 20 years, Ryan McDonald has been promoted to Race Director at the 2023 Gold Coast Marathon powered by Chery. Events Management...
Jun 28, 2023
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PGA Pro-Am Series secured for Deniliquin Golf Course
A tourism initiative of Visit Deni and Edward River Council has secured the PGA of Australia (NSW) Pro-Am Series for Deniliquin with a three-year sponsorship agreement. Edward...
Jun 28, 2023
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New Summit launched to tackle global challenges of culture and heritage in tourism
The World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage is launching a dynamic new leadership summit to help grapple with major challenges and opportunities of culture and...
Jun 28, 2023
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WOMADelaide 2023 attracted record breaking attendances of 110,000
WOMADelaide returned in 2023 with over 700 artists and record-breaking attendances over the March festival weekend held in Botanic Park/Tainmuntilla. Audiences and artists from...
Jun 27, 2023
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VenuesWest announces recipients of its ambassador program for 2023/24
Four of Western Australia’s high-performing athletes have been announced as recipients of the 2023/24 VenuesWest Brand Ambassador Program. Following a rigorous two-month...
Jun 27, 2023
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