News: Marketing
Former Tourism Fiji Chief Executive joins Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee as Chief Marketing Officer
Former Tourism Fiji Chief Executive Brent Hill has been appointed the Chief Marketing Officer for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee (BNEOCOG)....
Sep 2, 2025
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EVANZ invites entries for 2025 industry awards
The Entertainment Venues Association New Zealand (EVANZ) has opened entries for its New Zealand Entertainment Venue Awards. Set to be presented during its upcoming annual...
Sep 2, 2025
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AMPSEA and STWS - Sports Tech World Series agree partnership for Australia Sports Innovation Week
The Australian Mass Participation Sporting Events Alliance (AMPSEA) has announced a collaboration with the upcoming Australia Sports Innovation Week (ASIW) with the aim of...
Sep 2, 2025
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Qudos Bank Arena secures Merit Award for Campaign of the Year at 10th Annual TechDiversity Awards
Qudos Bank Arena, owned by TEG and operated by ASM Legends, in partnership with multicultural marketing agency CulturalPulse, received a Merit Award for Campaign of the Year at...
Aug 30, 2025
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ATEC offers refreshed AI workshop series for tourism industry operators
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has spotlighted Artificial Intelligence’s (AI) rapid transformation of the tourism industry from personalising guest experiences,...
Aug 18, 2025
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Victorian Government looks to strengthens tourism investment with new support framework and guides
he Victorian Government has moved to back tourism growth by putting forward new resources to assist businesses and investors in turning creative ideas into workable tourism...
Aug 16, 2025
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Sydney Showground partnership with Ocean Crusaders evolves venue role in event sustainability
Sydney Showground is taking its investment in sustainability beyond the event space and has entered into a 12-month partnership with ocean conservation organisation, Ocean...
Aug 14, 2025
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Strategic partnership announced between Licensing International and IAAPA
A strategic partnership has been announced between Licensing International, the leading trade association for the $369.6 billion global brand licensing industry, and IAAPA, the...
Aug 14, 2025
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Tourism NT secures hosting of G’day Australia 2026 trade event
Tourism NT has won the bid to host Tourism Australia’s biennial trade event for international front line travel agents - G’day Australia 2026. Over 600 delegates including 300...
Aug 14, 2025
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Research reveals visitor satisfaction with Western Australian tourism experiences
Tourism WA has released a new report on its annual Visitor Experiences and Expectations Research (VEER), which shows holiday visitors to and within Western Australia in 2024/25...
Aug 14, 2025
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Australian company FanFirm secures ‘historic win’ over their large United States competitor Fanatics
Trademark disputes began in 2010 between two sport branded apparel companies - FanFirm Pty Ltd, a small Australian company and its large United States competitor Fanatics LLC....
Aug 12, 2025
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Three-year partnership announced between MG Motor and Qudos Bank Arena
A three-year partnership has been announced between renowned MG Motor brand and premier entertainment venue, Qudos Bank Arena. With Qudos Bank Arena regularly welcoming over one...
Aug 12, 2025
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Million Moves Campaign aims to boost physical activity in Queensland and Western Australia
Leading Australian operators and suppliers have rallied behind AUSactive’s upcoming Million Moves campaign, launching on 1st September. The 21-day community physical activity...
Aug 11, 2025
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LIWA Aquatics honours Wendy Cole with 2025 Smith Robertson Award
The Leisure Institute of Western Australia (Aquatics) has announced Wendy Cole as the recipient of the 2025 Smith Robertson Award, one of the highest honours in the aquatic and...
Aug 11, 2025
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Sport Design Australia expands team nationally and bolsters clients across global sporting Industry
Sport Design Australia, a creative powerhouse in the sporting industry, has announced their team expansion and the addition of a global network of new clients further cementing...
Aug 11, 2025
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New partnership announced between Hockey Australia and The Pass
A new partnership has been announced between Hockey Australia and The Pass, one of the country’s fastest growing Hospitality loyalty programs. In an exciting first, all...
Aug 11, 2025
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Fitstop continues expansion across Australia with opening of Earlwood location
Functional fitness franchise, Fitstop, continues its rapid expansion across Australia with the opening of its newest location in Earlwood, NSW on 16th August, marking a...
Aug 10, 2025
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Darwin Entertainment Centre takes on AANT branding
Darwin Entertainment Centre has been renamed AANT Centre following a 10-year naming right deal with the Automobile Association of the Northern Territory. Originally named the...
Aug 10, 2025
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Stirling Leisure - Inglewood named Western Australia's aquatic recreation facility of the year
The recently redeveloped Stirling Leisure - Inglewood has been named Facility of the Year at LIWA Aquatics' 2025 Western Australian Aquatic Recreation Industry Awards. The...
Aug 10, 2025
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Planet Fitness Australia partners with bullying prevention charity Bully Zero
To mark this National Bullying Prevention Week (11th –17th August), Planet Fitness Australia and leading bullying prevention charity Bully Zero are launching a week-long...
Aug 10, 2025
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Brisbane’s calendar of blockbuster events contributed to record $1.4 billion in economic activity
Brisbane’s calendar of blockbuster events, conferences and strategic global marketing has contributed to the Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA) delivering its biggest...
Aug 7, 2025
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X-Golf Geelong named Victoria’s best in customer service excellence
X-Golf Geelong has been crowned Victoria’s best in hospitality customer service excellence in the 2025 Australian Achiever Awards - an achievement made possible by the...
Aug 6, 2025
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Secret Sounds Artist Management rebrands as Dew Process Artist Management with new partners and signings announced
Secret Sounds Artist Management has joined the Dew Process family as a new partnership between Paul Piticco and long-term colleagues, now partners, Senior Artist Manager Rachael...
Aug 6, 2025
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Myrtha Pools and World Aquatics agree expanded partnership
The just concluded World Aquatics Championships in Singapore has seen the renewal of a partnership between Myrtha Pools and World Aquatics, extended through until 2029. This...
Aug 6, 2025
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