News: Events
Dragon's Labryinth coming to Kryal Castle
The Labyrinth of the Dragon Sorcerer, a new entry attraction at Kryal Castle, is to receive a grant under the Federal Government's T-QUAL program. The grant will assist in the...
Aug 14, 2012
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Countdown to ARV's 'challenging' conference
Registrations remain open for the 2012 Aquatics and Recreation Victoria annual conference which is set to bring together a diverse and knowledgeable group of industry decision...
Aug 14, 2012
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AOC's Coates slams management of Australia's Olympic sports
Australian Olympic Committee President John Coates has slammed the presidents and chief executives of Australia's sports federations, revealing he suspected some were not giving...
Aug 13, 2012
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Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre shortlisted for international award
The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) is the only Australian venue shortlisted in the prestigious international Convention & Incentive Travel (C&IT) Awards for the...
Aug 13, 2012
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Queensland Government loses another senior tourism executive
Ongoing changes among senior staff at Queensland's events, sport and tourism agencies since the election of the current Government in March have now seen the resignation of...
Aug 13, 2012
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'Shorter and sharper' format for ATE 2013
Tourism Australia and host organisation, Destination NSW, have announced changes to the format of next year's Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE), due to be held in Sydney in...
Aug 10, 2012
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Research shows women underrepresented in sports coverage
The Olympics is as good as it gets for media coverage of women's sport according to research by a University of Southern Queensland academic. Journalism lecturer Dianne Jones'...
Aug 10, 2012
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Singapore health and wellness exhibition attracts more than 100,000 visitors
More than 100,000 visitors thronged the largest and longest running health-and-wellness fair in Singapore, held at the Suntec Convention Centre last weekend. The Health & You...
Aug 10, 2012
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New Zealand tourism must 'think different': Snedden
Recently appointed Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIANZ) Chief Executive Martin Snedden is encouraging industry players to "think different" and come up with new ways...
Aug 9, 2012
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Sports Minister Lundy loses bet and joins Team GB
Federal Sports Minister Kate Lundy is to, briefly, wear a Team GB shirt and row at Olympic rowing venue Eton Dorney. Senator Lundy lost a bet with her British counterpart, UK...
Aug 9, 2012
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2012 Ekka promises family savings
Organisers of the 2012 Ekka claim that they will be offering the most affordable show in years with the introduction of a range of new ticket bundles available including one...
Aug 8, 2012
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Emerging economies see major sporting events as key to attracting investment
Businesses in emerging markets most value the ability of big sporting events to attract investment to their economies, while counterparts in developed economies view them as...
Aug 8, 2012
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Established names head Helpmann Award nominees list
Legendary Australian acts Kylie Minogue and Cold Chisel join country singer Keith Urban as the nominees for this year's Helpmann Award for best contemporary concert while while...
Aug 8, 2012
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Australian cities bid to host Soccerex
Negotiations are underway to bring the world's leading football business event Soccerex to Australia for the first time next year. Australian company Tribal Sports Management...
Aug 7, 2012
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Arun Madhok named permanent Chief Executive at Suntec Singapore
The Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre has announced that Arun Madhok has been appointed as its new Chief Executive a role he has filled in an acting...
Aug 7, 2012
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Virgin launches event ticketing partnership
Virgin Australia has forged a new partnership with Showbiz International, allowing its Velocity Rewards members to earn points when purchasing tickets on a new website, 'the box...
Aug 7, 2012
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Ramadan 2012 presents challenges for fitness and Olympic athletes
Over 3,000 Muslim athletes are grappling with observing Ramadan while competing in the London 2012 Olympic Games. Ramadan, the Islamic Holy month, requires all observant Muslims...
Aug 4, 2012
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Aspire Zone's Ramadan Sports Festival reflect Qatar's commitment to gender equality
While the participation of Qatar's first female athlete at the London 2012 Olympics has attracted global attention, back in Doha the Aspire Zone Foundation's Ramadan Sports...
Aug 3, 2012
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Rise of 24/7 gyms heightens security requirements
The growth and increasing popularity of 24/7 gyms in Australia brings with it security obligations for facility operators. Against a backdrop of the growth of 24/7 gyms, the in...
Aug 3, 2012
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Calls for Olympics to introduce standardised ticketing platform
With Beijing having struggled to fill its venues during the 2008 Olympics, London 2012 has faced similar issues, forcing organisers to negotiate with international federations...
Aug 3, 2012
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Olympics judo: Saudi Arabia hijab dispute resolved
Saudi Arabia judoka Wojdan Shaherkani will compete at the Olympics after a dispute over a hijab was resolved. The International Judo Federation said the 16-year-old must fight...
Aug 2, 2012
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Venue Management School releases international instructor details
The Venue Management School (VMS) has announced details of the two international instructors who will present at the 2012 School. The School will welcome new international...
Aug 2, 2012
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Sideshow workers underpaid at 2011 Ekka
With the opening of the 2012 Ekka just a week away, the Fair Work Ombudsman has released findings that showed stallholders and ride operators at the 2011 event were underpaying...
Aug 2, 2012
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Japan Sport Council launches design competition for new national stadium
Japan Sport Council (JSC) has launched an international design competition for a new national stadium - a project on a "scale unprecedented this century". JSC President Ichiro...
Aug 1, 2012
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