News: Venues
Hong Kong's exhibition industry reaffirms leading role
In 2010, over 648,000 visitors from outside of Hong Kong attended trade exhibitions in the Special Administrative Region, an increase of over 13% from 2009. This significant...
Jun 22, 2011
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Private school money influences Ku-ring-gai Council sportsfield decision
Ku-ring-gai Council has given in-principle support to a plan by two exclusive private schools to pay $2 million for a synthetic running track in a public park near their schools...
Jun 21, 2011
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Singapore Sports Institute gets first Executive Director
The Singapore Sports Council (SSC) has confirmed that Associate Professor Fabian Lim Chin Leong has taken on the role as the Singapore Sports Institute's (SSI) first Executive...
Jun 21, 2011
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Claremont Showgrounds refurbishment for Perth Royal Show
The 1929 Centenary Pavilion at the Claremont Showgrounds is undergoing a $1.5 million refurbishment in time for this year's Perth Royal Show. Royal Agricultural Society Chief...
Jun 21, 2011
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$16 million stage one redevelopment of Blacktown Showground set to commence
Blacktown City Council is set to commence the $16 million stage one redevelopment works of the Blacktown Showground and Francis Park. The work will see the redevelopment of...
Jun 20, 2011
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New veterinary hospital opens at Werribee Open Range Zoo
Victoria's Werribee Open Range Zoo has opened a new $2.1 million veterinary hospital. The state-of-the-art 300 metres2 facility is 10 times larger than the old hospital and...
Jun 20, 2011
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TicketDirect partners with Debitsuccess to grow NZ rugby membership
Faced with a challenge of helping New Zealand rugby unions attract new members to their fan clubs and sell season tickets to an enthusiastic, yet cash-strapped public, a simple...
Jun 20, 2011
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Vbase downsizes: cuts 151 jobs
Christhcurch venue operator Vbase has confirmed its downsizing as a result of impacts from the 22nd February earthquake and the transfer of governance and management control to...
Jun 18, 2011
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EAAA appoints Joyce DiMascio as General Manager
The Exhibition & Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) has appointed the former head of Business Events Australia, Joyce DiMascio, as the association's new General Manager....
Jun 18, 2011
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Venue Focused Information Technology
Victorian-based services provider Southern Cross Computer Systems has enhanced its business appointing Brett Liddle as its General Manager of Venue and IP Surveillance...
Jun 17, 2011
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Sport Minister gives merger ultimatum to Indian hockey bodies
Indian Sports Minister Ajay Maken has given rival bodies Hockey India (HI) and the Indian Hockey Federation (IHF) an ultimatum to agree to a merger or face sanctions from the...
Jun 17, 2011
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$60 million for Gold Coast Show relocation
The Queensland State Budget has allocated $60 million to fund the development of a new site for the Gold Coast Show at Carrara. In May, the Queensland Government announced that...
Jun 16, 2011
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Dreamworld & WhiteWater World's Winter Entertainment
Dreamworld and WhiteWater World have launched new entertainment and a new ride for the winter break. To experience all that's new, the Gold Coast theme parks are offering what...
Jun 16, 2011
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Event Managers and industry invited to New Zealand
The annual New Zealand National Events Conference - Eventing the Future - will be held in the new Claudelands Event Centre in Hamilton. Key themes at the event, to be held on...
Jun 16, 2011
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Stadium builders get second chance
The Invercargill construction company that built the original Southland Stadium will build its replacement after winning the construction tender with the lowest bid of $11.8...
Jun 15, 2011
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Ocean Park sets a new standard for interactive participation in family water rides
Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park has launched 'The Rainforest', Asia's first themed zone that integrates a water ride with a walk-through rainforest exhibit. The new experience...
Jun 15, 2011
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Taking the plunge on long term contract management
An innovative new approach to leisure facilities management contracts is set to cut costs, improve service and enhance long term planning for the City of Boroondara. The...
Jun 15, 2011
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Waikato Stadium rugby fees to drop?
The Waikato Rugby Union and Super Rugby franchise, the Chiefs are in negotiations with the Hamilton City Council in an attempt to secure separate and lower rental agreements for...
Jun 14, 2011
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Sky City location for NZ National Convention Centre
The New Zealand Government is negotiating with entertainment group SkyCity to build a national convention centre in Auckland. Prime Minister John Key said the project would...
Jun 14, 2011
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World-class BMX supercross track opens in Brisbane
A new $4.8 million BMX track has opened at Brisbane's Sleeman Sports Complex. The track was launched by 330 riders along with Queensland Sport Minister Phil Reeves, State Member...
Jun 14, 2011
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Buckle up for 2011 Xstrata Mount Isa Rotary Rodeo
Preparations are well underway for one of Outback Australia's biggest annual events - the 2011 Xstrata Mount Isa Rotary Rodeo, being held from 12th to 14th August. This event,...
Jun 13, 2011
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Sydney's MCA to reopen in March 2012
Sydney's Museum of Contemporary Art has announced that its galleries and northern wing extenstion will reopen in March 2012, following a $53 million overhaul. Work started on...
Jun 13, 2011
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Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium 'set to amaze'
With completion of Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium just weeks away, Carisbrook Stadium Trust Chairman Malcolm Farry has praised the work of all involved in the development....
Jun 12, 2011
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Jetts Fitness reaches new heights
Jetts Fitness Clubs have reached a significant landmark with 100 clubs operating in Australia and 10 in New Zealand, making it the region's largest gym chain in terms of club...
Jun 10, 2011
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