Successful Perth events lead EEAA to plan Western Australian growth

The Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) has concluded its annual Western Australian roadshow with a strengthening profile for the Association in this key business events market.

EEAA Chief Executive, Joyce DiMascio, said the Association has held three events in Perth at the end of last month to reach out to members and industry and to grow its membership in the west.

The events, spread across two days, included an industry round-table, a security, safety and counter terrorism workshop and an inaugural’ Young Stars & Leaders Table’.

DiMascio explained “our visit to the west was well-received and as a result of EEAA’s visit to Perth, we are pleased to announce that in 2017 the EEAA Board will head to Western Australia for the first time.”

While in Perth, EEAA also attended a special briefing with Paul Papalia, Shadow Minister for Tourism; Corrective Services; and Defence Issues.

DiMascio added “our Members, particularly the Perth Convention Bureau (PCB) and Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, see great value in working closely with the EEAA and they are very committed to assisting us to grow business events in the west, especially in the conference and expo markets.

“Our WA annual roadshow is further evidence of the need for a strong and active presence in the State. This year, EEAA played a crucial role in advocating for continued investment in the sector by the West Australian Government when the Barnett State Government announced it would cut funding to the Perth Convention Bureau.

“It is important that the business events sector is recognised for its contribution to state and national economies and we are pleased that both the Government and Opposition are continuing to support and invest in our sector.”

Images: EEAA inaugural Young Stars & Leaders Table (top): EEAA Member and Stakeholder Round-table [from left] Paul Beeson, Chief Executive, Perth Convention Bureau; Joyce DiMascio, Chief Executive, EEAA; Nigel Keen, General Manager, Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre; and Gareth Martin, Director Business Development Perth Convention Bureau (middle) and EEAA Security and Safety Workshop (below).

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