News: Events
WTTC announces speakers and reveals theme for 22nd Global Summit in Saudi Arabia
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced its first round of confirmed speakers for the upcoming Global Summit to be hosted by Saudi Arabia along with revealing...
Oct 19, 2022
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Sydney Festival 2023 reimagines and revitalises forgotten spaces and familiar locations
Sydney Festival returns January 2023 offering an exhilarating program across 25 days from 5th-29th January 2023. Playing host to its largest lineup of international artists...
Oct 19, 2022
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World Youth Festival 2022 to be hosted in Bangkok
The fifth edition of the UTS World Youth Festival is taking place from 14th-20th November 2022 in Bangkok and will be held on the grounds of the prestigious Srinakharinwirot...
Oct 19, 2022
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Aboriginal Athletes given a boost from Victorian Government funding
Aboriginal Victorian athletes are being supported by the State Government with funding to purchase uniforms and equipment and to participate in sporting events. Victorian...
Oct 19, 2022
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Aqua Rugby Festival returns in 2022 to Sydney Harbour
Australia’s floating rugby tournament - Aqua Rugby Festival, supported by Destination NSW – is showcasing its fun and entertaining version of Rugby at Manly Cove, NSW, from...
Oct 19, 2022
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Athlete Leaders Network launched in Auckland
Initiated by the Athletes’ Commission of New Zealand Olympic Committee - The Athlete Leaders Network (ALN) - has been launched in Auckland and aims to increase the strength and...
Oct 19, 2022
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Sydney Opera House launches its year-long 50th anniversary celebrations
The Sydney Opera House has tonight launched its year-long 50th anniversary celebrations with a special new video work illuminating its famous sails. The 17-minute film...
Oct 18, 2022
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Leading Esports Organisation Gen.G launches multi-year alliance with SPORTFIVE
Global esports organisation, Gen.G Esports, and global sports marketing agency, SPORTFIVE, have launched a new multi-year strategic alliance to grow and strengthen the esports...
Oct 18, 2022
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Artesian Hospitality announces partnership for Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500
Queensland hospitality group, Artesian Hospitality, is expanding into new entertainment spaces and has today announced its partnership with Boost Mobile for the Boost Mobile...
Oct 18, 2022
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Regional Sports conference presents insights into boosting sport and recreation participation
The well attended South-East and Tablelands Regional Sports and Recreation Conference program held 14th-15th October at the Bay Pavilions in Batemans Bay saw representatives...
Oct 18, 2022
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Western Australia to host mountain bike world championships as state launches MTB strategy
Western Australia will host 2023 UCI Mountain Bike Marathon Masters World Championships as part of the Dwellingup 100 event in September next year. Marking the first time the...
Oct 18, 2022
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The P.A People continue to deliver technical solutions for local and international events
From fun runs to NRL Grand Finals, The P.A. People’s Event Communications team have recently delivered technical solutions and equipment for a broad range of local and...
Oct 18, 2022
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Surfing Victoria launches new series of coaching clinics for women and girls
Surfing Victoria has announced a new series of coaching clinics for women and girls taking place at beaches around the state this summer. The Surf Her Way Surf Clinics supported...
Oct 17, 2022
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ChristchurchNZ Business Events appoints new Business Development Manager
Jeanette Henshaw has been appointed by ChristchurchNZ Business Events to the new role of Business Development Manager – New Zealand and will commence in her new role on 31st...
Oct 17, 2022
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Goulburn continues to secure high quality tournaments
Upgrades to existing sporting facilities and the addition of new infrastructure has contributed to strengthening Goulburn’s reputation as a premiere sporting destination and the...
Oct 17, 2022
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Qatar named as host for AFC Asian Cup 2023
The Executive Committee of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today confirmed that Qatar will be the host nation of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. With China having stepped...
Oct 16, 2022
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Kirstie McNulty appointed as new manager for Te Pae Christchurch
Kirstie McNulty has been appointed by Ōtākaro Limited, the owner of Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, to oversee the new facility and manage its relationship with the venue...
Oct 16, 2022
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Moriarty Foundation spotlights the power of football partnerships and collaboration
With 2022 marking 10 years of the Moriarty Foundation delivering its transformational program, John Moriarty Football, in remote and regional Indigenous communities, the...
Oct 16, 2022
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BEIA appoints Chris Peak as new Events Manager
Business Events Industry Aotearoa has appointed Chris Peak as Events Manager, responsible for BEIA’s key events including the annual MEETINGS exhibition. Peak will commence in...
Oct 16, 2022
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Surf Park Summit gets underway in San Diego
The 2022 Surf Park Summit, the world’s leading symposium and networking event dedicated exclusively to promote the development and growth of the surf park industry, has got...
Oct 16, 2022
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New festival planned to enrich the Total Solar Eclipse experience in Western Australia
A new Dark Sky Festival is planned for Exmouth and surrounding areas from 19th to 21st April 2023 to enhance the Total Solar Eclipse experience for locals and visitors with...
Oct 16, 2022
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First Indigenous Round of Supercars Championship a resounding success for Northern Territory
A total of 40,448 attendances were recorded at this year’s Merlin Darwin Triple Crown, which was the first official Indigenous Round in the history of the Repco Supercars...
Oct 15, 2022
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Floods impact Victorian events and facilities
With flooding in parts of Victoria at their highest levels in more than 50 years, events are being cancelled while facilities are being closed or used as emergency centres. With...
Oct 14, 2022
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Attractions, gardens and precincts to be transformed for Sydney WorldPride 2023
Attractions, botanical gardens, and beach precincts are among the spaces contributing to Sydney’s transformation into a Rainbow City for Sydney WorldPride 2023. Organisations...
Oct 13, 2022
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