News: Events
1,800 take part in the world’s largest BODYCOMBAT class
More than 1,800 people have taken part in the world’s largest ever Les Mills BODYCOMBAT™ class at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. The record breaking 90-minute...
Jun 9, 2014
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Fitness
Ice Rink returning for Rotorua Fire & Ice Winter Festival
The Harcourt’s Outdoor Ice Rink is set to make a spectacular return to Rotorua’s Village Green for the third annual Fire & Ice Mid-Winter Festival. Auckland-based Paradice Ice...
Jun 9, 2014
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Recreation
Reorganisation to event marketing and brand development at Positively Wellington Tourism
Positively Wellington Tourism (PWT) has announced changes to its structure to boost its events marketing program and media team, and integrate brand activities in New Zealand...
Jun 6, 2014
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Tourism
Tourism monies cut as Queensland budget’s leisure funding focuses on Commonwealth Games
While delivering $250 million in funding for new sporting and tourism infrastructure, the Queensland Government’s 2014/15 budget has been condemned for slashing the budget by...
Jun 5, 2014
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Australia’s athletes reveal 2014 Commonwealth Games team formal uniform
The Australian Commonwealth Games Team will adopt a modern, youthful and chic casual appearance when it marches into the Opening Ceremony at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games on...
Jun 5, 2014
Events /
Sport
ACT budget backs events, tourism and healthy lifestyles
Facing significant cuts in its Federal Government funding, the ACT Government has opted for a strategy of investment in its latest 2014/15 budget. ACT Treasurer Andrew Barr is...
Jun 4, 2014
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MEETINGS set to showcase new Christchurch event opportunities
Christchurch and Canterbury will be out in force at New Zealand’s Meetings convention on 18th and 19th June, with an all-new display stand and five new exhibitors joining the...
Jun 2, 2014
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Venues
Digital Pulse chosen to illustrate 40,000 years of music
Content and animation specialists, Digital Pulse, has been chosen by the Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) and renowned events director, Ignatius Jones, to develop the visuals...
Jun 1, 2014
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TRENZ to explore central North Island in 2015
Following the success of the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand’s 2014 TRENZ event, TRENZ will explore central North Island in 2015. Taking influential international...
Jun 1, 2014
Events /
Tourism
Qatar denies 2022 FIFA World Cup corruption allegations
Qatari organisers of the 2012 FIFA World Cup have "vehemently" denied accusations of corruption in their successful bid to host the event, saying its lawyers were looking into...
Jun 1, 2014
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Kimberley ultramarathon burns victim earns multi-million dollar settlement
Turia Pitt, one of two women who suffered life-threatening burns while competing in the Kimberley ultramarathon in 2011, has reportedly reached a $10 million out-of-court...
May 29, 2014
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Insurance
Brisbane campaign to promote winter events
Lord Mayor of Brisbane Graham Quirk has urged residents to help visitors “experience Brisbane like a local” by sharing their Brisbane pictures, experiences and events as part of...
May 28, 2014
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Ticketmaster Australia begins soft launch of Ticketmaster Resale
Ticketmaster Australia has begun the roll out of its Ticketmaster Resale 'anti-scalping' system. Introducing the new platform in a statement last year, the company explained...
May 27, 2014
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Entertainment /
Ticketing
Vivid Sydney launches with record crowds
Over 67,000 people have attended the opening weekend of the Vivid Sydney festival, with the increasingly popular event again transforming Sydney’s CBD with a spectacular display...
May 26, 2014
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Entertainment
Singapore tops ICCA poll for 12th Year
Singapore has retained its position as Asia’s top convention city for the 12th year running, according to the latest Global Rankings by the International Congress and Convention...
May 26, 2014
Events /
Tourism
IRB to expand Women's Rugby World Cup
The International Rugby Board (IRB) has approved a three-point plan to ensure the growth of the Women’s Rugby World Cup brand to inspire the next generation of female players....
May 24, 2014
Events /
Sport
Great Ocean Road Marathon breaks record
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Great Ocean Road Marathon attracted over 6,200 competitors to Victoria’s iconic coastline on 17th and 18th May. The number of finishers was...
May 23, 2014
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Sport
Record economic impact for 2014 Santos Tour Down Under
This year’s Santos Tour Down Under generated $45.9 million for the State economy – a record for South Australia’s World Tour cycling event. Tourism Minister Leon Bignell said...
May 22, 2014
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Sport
BCEC judged Australia’s best venue
The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) was named Australia’s best venue at the Meetings & Events Australia (MEA) Conference in Kuala Lumpur last weekend. Operated by...
May 21, 2014
Events /
Venues
BESydney, ICC Sydney wins more global events
Business Events Sydney (BESydney) has secured another four high profile events for the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Sydney, which will bring the total economic...
May 18, 2014
Events /
Venues
Leading promoters to address 2014 Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress
Leading entertainment promoters Michael and Matt Gudinski are to be interviewed in a ‘Meet the Promoters’ Panel at the upcoming 2014 Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress. The...
May 18, 2014
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Culture and exercise for Sydney’s seniors after dark
Sydney’s active older residents are in for a culture boost with a free after-dark, guided walking tour of this year’s Vivid displays. The City of Sydney-supported walking tour...
May 17, 2014
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Wellness
Federal budget opens door for cooperation between Government and exhibition and events sector
The Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) says the 2014/15 Federal budget has opened the door wider for the exhibition and events industry to work with the...
May 14, 2014
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Venues
Federal budget funding backs school sport and Commonwealth Games
Details of sport funding commitments from the 2014/15 Federal budget include $156 million towards the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and $100 million for the Sporting...
May 14, 2014
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