News: Events
MCEC makes significant investment in technology upgrades
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has made significant investments in its technology upgrades including LED screens and new AMX control panels. MCEC’s renowned...
May 22, 2024
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Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre develops Event Emissions Calculator
The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) is committed to minimising the environmental impact of events and to being a responsible industry leader in environmental...
May 22, 2024
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Brisbane to host 2025 edition of Australian Tourism Exchange
The Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) will return to Brisbane next year with Australia’s largest annual tourism trade event to be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition...
May 22, 2024
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IAAPA Vice Chair engages delegates at AALARA Gold Coast conference
Ahead of the IAAPA Expo Asia 2024, running next week in Bangkok 27th to 30th May, Massimiliano Freddi, Chief Executive Wonderwood and IAAPA Vice Chair delivered an engaging and...
May 21, 2024
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VMA announces 2024 Venue Industry Award winners
The Venue Management Association (VMA) has announced the winners of its 2024 Venue Industry Awar ds, presented last night at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, as...
May 21, 2024
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SPASA to farewell David Stennett and Luke Daly
SPASA has announced the departure of two longstanding members of their team. Chief Operating Officer Luke Daly is leaving SPASA after six years, while David Stennett is moving...
May 21, 2024
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ASM Global’s Tim Worton to step down after 33 year entertainment industry career
Tim Worton, Group Director of Arenas for ASM Global (APAC), has announced that he is to step away from the industry after 25 years as part of the ASM Global family and 33 years...
May 19, 2024
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MCG to host this year's Australian Indigenous Tourism Conference
Australia's Indigenous tour operators will gather in Melbourne in October for the 11th Australian Indigenous Tourism Conference (AITC), to be held at the historic MCG. Event...
May 19, 2024
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Vivid Sydney announces transformational Tekno Train Experience by Paul Mac
In an Australian first, Vivid Sydney has revealed Tekno Train by Paul Mac, a one-of-a-kind event that will transform a Sydney Trains service into a moving, sensory sound and...
May 19, 2024
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Details released of $304 investment in Sunshine Coast Olympic venues
Three Sunshine Coast sporting venues that will be used for the 2032 Olympics are to progress to tender following a funding commitment of $304 million by the Federal and...
May 19, 2024
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Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre announces Executive Manager of Sales appointment
The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) has today the appointment of Anna Case as Executive Manager of Sales. Case brings more than 25 years’ experience in...
May 19, 2024
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Great Ocean Road Running Festival 2024 delivers event’s best year to date
The 2024 Great Ocean Road Running Festival attracted over ten thousand participants this weekend, marking the event's most monumental year to date. With eight of its nine events...
May 19, 2024
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BASSINTHEGRASS returns today with thousands expected to attend
The Northern Territory’s largest music festival, BASSINTHEGRASS returns today – marking its 21st year - with ticket sales already up on this time last year. Currently, more than...
May 17, 2024
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Tenders for Chandler Sports Precinct and Sunshine Coast Stadium to be released 20th May
The Queensland Government has today announced EOIs for tenders for Chandler Sports Precinct and Sunshine Coast Stadium are being released Monday 20th May. A phased approach to...
May 16, 2024
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Studio Sweat OnDemand to launch commercial fitness offering in Australia at Ignite Business Summit 2024
Online fitness leader Studio SWEAT onDemand (SSoD) has announced that it will be launching its commercial fitness program Sweat Pro in the Australian market at the upcoming 2024...
May 16, 2024
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Tourism & Transport Forum's Summit spotlights implications of Green Claims Directive and SAF requirements
Tourism & Transport Forum’s 2024 Green Revolution Summit held yesterday at ICC Sydney with the theme ‘Innovate. Sustain. Advance’ brought together leading tourism, aviation and...
May 16, 2024
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Larapinta Trail race events to test skills and endurance of competitors
Set among Northern Territory’s MacDonnell Ranges, the Larapinta Trail will see runners tackle one of Australia’s toughest endurance races this weekend at the West Macs Monster....
May 16, 2024
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Western Australian Government excited to be a host state for 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup
Western Australia has been selected as one of three host states for the 2026 edition of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women's Asian Cup with WA Tourism Minister Rita...
May 16, 2024
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Obstacle Australia and Modern Pentathlon Australia work towards merger
Modern Pentathlon Australia (MPA) has advised of the recent signing of a memorandum of understanding with and Obstacle Australia - the body representing mass participation,...
May 16, 2024
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Townsville City Council commits to its entertainment and sporting events
Townsville City Council is committed to building the region into a sustainable destination that actively participates in the arts, sports and events Events and projects to...
May 16, 2024
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Horizon Power partnership program boosts regional events and organisations
Horizon Power, a Government Trading Enterprise which generates, distributes and retails electricity to more than 48,000 connections in regional and remote Western Australia, has...
May 16, 2024
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ENGIE Stadium undergoes $4 million LED lighting upgrade
The multi-purpose, 24,000 seat venue at Sydney Showground - ENGIE Stadium - has undergone a significant $4 million LED lighting upgrade. The 348 ArenaVision LED lights are...
May 15, 2024
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AFC names Australia as host for 2026 Women’s Asian Cup
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee has confirmed Australia as the host of the 2026 edition of its Women’s Asian Cup. The decision for Australian to host...
May 15, 2024
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AUSactive National Awards to include new AusFitness Expo award categories
AUSactive and the organisers of the AusFitness Expo have announced that the AUSactive national awards will include new award categories for industry suppliers. Advising that the...
May 15, 2024
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