News: Events
Coalition Pledges to Back Business Events Tourism
A Coalition Government has pledged that it will commit $28 million in new money for initiatives to reinvigorate Australia's business events tourism. In a statement, Shadow Ciobo...
Jul 29, 2010
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Tourism
Soccerex Singapore: Football's Gateway to Asia
The inaugural Soccerex Asian Forum is set to kick off in Singapore tomorrow. Aiming to create an exchange of ideas between the west and the east, Soccerex has partnered with...
Jul 27, 2010
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FIFA clears FFA over Bid conduct
World football governing body FIFA has cleared Football Federation Australia (FFA) of any wrongdoing around its conduct in bidding for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. FIFA wrote to FFA...
Jul 25, 2010
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V8 series returns to Perth in 2010
A commitment from the Western Australian Government has resurrected Perth's annual V8 Supercars race. Controversially cut from the 2010 V8 Supercars Championship Series...
Jul 20, 2010
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New Cairns Regional Tennis Centre to host Davis Cup tie
Cairns' long-awaited new tennis centre will open in September with the Cairns International, an Australian Pro-Tour event, followed by Australia hosting Belgium in a Davis Cup....
Jul 19, 2010
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No Sleaze at the Hordern Pavilion
Sydney’s Sleaze Ball will not be held at the Hordern Pavilion this year. A recent Mardi Gras communication to members stated the decision not to engage the Hordern Pavilion was...
Jul 19, 2010
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Lynton V Harris Receives 2010 Brand Personality Award
Lynton V Harris, Chairman and Chief Executive of The Sudden Impact! Entertainment Company has today been presented with the Asia Pacific Brands Foundation (APBF) Brand Laureate...
Jul 15, 2010
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2022 FIFA World Cup would be worth four times more to Australia than Sydney 2000 Olympic Games
With the final whistle, and the final vuvuzela, of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa still reverberating around the globe, business information research and analysis group...
Jul 14, 2010
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New Zealander Honoured by IOC
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has honoured New Zealand sportswoman, Susie Simcock, for her contribution to the promotion of women in sport. At the 2010 Women and...
Jul 14, 2010
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Culture
Shanghai Expo merchandise sales exceed 20 billion yuan
Shanghai World Expo merchandise sales at 5,500 stores in China's 31 provinces and autonomous regions have topped 20 billion yuan ($3.36 billion), meeting the predetermined goal...
Jul 14, 2010
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VMA Presents 'After Five' Function in Melbourne
The Venue Management Association [Asia and Pacific] (VMA) is to stage its latest 'After Five' function at the Melbourne Arts Centre on Thursday 5th August. The event, which will...
Jul 13, 2010
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Sport tourism takes centre stage
With South Africa revelling in World Cup glory, a delegation of sport tourism leaders is gathering in Johannesburg for the landmark World Sport Destination Expo (WDSE). Making...
Jul 6, 2010
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Pioneering Sport and Event Complex to Open in Thailand
The groundbreaking Phuket International Academy Sports and Leisure Club (PIASLC) is poised to become Asia's pre-eminent competition, training and event complex when it opens...
Jul 6, 2010
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FFA seeks damages from The Age
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has commenced defamation proceedings against The Age newspaper in the Supreme Court of NSW. The FFA's action follows the Fairfax Media...
Jul 6, 2010
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Moshtix Launches Ticket Scalping Survey
Ticketing company moshtix has launched an industry survey to investigate the effects ticket scalping has on the entertainment industry. Moshtix General Manager, Adam McArthur...
Jul 2, 2010
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Buckley defends Australia's FIFA World Cup Bid
Football Federation Australia (FFA) Chief Executive Ben Buckley says any suggestion his organisation's bid for the 2022 World Cup hasn't been in accordance with FIFA guidelines...
Jul 1, 2010
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US $20-million Singapore Turf Club Riding Centre Opens
Since opening its doors last November, the Singapore Turf Club Riding Centre has been a regular haunt for some 500 riders. And the number is set to grow, following its recent...
Jun 30, 2010
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Sport
Thai Convention returns to inform Asian fitness industry
Details have been announced of the second Asia Fitness Convention being held at the Bangkok Convention Centre @ Centara Grand, Thailand from 17th to 19th September 2010. The...
Jun 29, 2010
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Fitness
Showbiz Appointed Official Partner for Bon Jovi Tour
Dainty Consolidated Entertainment (DCE) have announced the appointment of Showbiz International as a tour sponsor and official VIP packaging, Stay and See accommodation and...
Jun 29, 2010
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Ticketing
BMX world champs gets backing
New Zealand Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee has announced that the government will contribute up to $350,000 from the Major Events Development Fund towards the 2013...
Jun 26, 2010
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Recreation
Limonta Geo Turf at Marina Bay Singapore
Artificial turf manufacturers Limonta sport's Geo Turf synthetic surface has been chose to cover The Float at Singapore's Marina Bay for the opening and closing ceremonies of...
Jun 25, 2010
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Big weekend at Eventing the Future conference
Event industry leaders from Australia and New Zealand are set to share their experiences at the upcoming Eventing The Future Conference. Keynote presentations will be delivered...
Jun 22, 2010
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Tourism is Core Council Activity
Local government support is critical to the success of tourism and must be allowed to continue, according to the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIANZ). TIANZ is...
Jun 21, 2010
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FINA Convention to present global vision for aquatic sport
World swimming governing body FINA has announced details of the 1st World Aquatics Convention. To be held in the Uruguayan resort of Punta del Este between 27th and 29th...
Jun 21, 2010
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Aquatics