News
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NZ’s big year
Thursday | Dec 22 2022IT’S been a big year for New Zealand’s business events industry, with Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre contributing close to $45 million to the local economy in its first seven months of operation.
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BEA heads to Barcelona for IBTM World
Thursday | Dec 22 2022BUSINESS Events Australia joined the Australia stand at IBTM World in Barcelona from 29 Nov to 01 Dec, alongside six industry partners who represented a range of destinations, venues and accommodation.
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BE Connected
Thursday | Dec 22 2022DESTINATION Gold Coast has launched BE Connected Gold Coast as the latest phase of its plan to attract more delegates and enhance the region’s visitor economy.
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MEA scholarships
Thursday | Dec 22 2022MEETINGS and Events Australia (MEA) has partnered with the NSW Govt to offer seven scholarships for aspiring event managers, who will be supported to undertake the Diploma of Event Management.
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Events incentive
Thursday | Dec 22 2022VISITORS travelling to the new Allianz Stadium (TD 01 Sep) and Sydney Cricket Ground, which are located next door to each other in Moore Park, will now be able to enjoy free public transport, which will be included with all event tickets.
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Air NZ improves
Thursday | Dec 22 2022AIR New Zealand has upgraded its half-yearly earnings guidance for the 2023 financial year to be in the range of NZ$295-$325 million, up from the NZ$200-$275 million predicted in Sep.
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Accor inks Thai hotel
Thursday | Dec 22 2022ACCOR has introduced the Grand Mercure Bangkok Atrium to its network, after recently signing a management agreement for the Thailand property.
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25 years was a piece of cake
Thursday | Dec 22 2022AFRICA Safari Co this week celebrated 25 years of operation with a gathering of the operator’s crack team and plenty of cake.
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Sanford Travel gets festive!
Thursday | Dec 22 2022SANFORD Travel recently gathered at Vibe Hotel Darling Harbour for its annual Christmas party and conference.
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Kiribati recruits eco specialists
Thursday | Dec 22 2022THE Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) has appointed a pair of expert sustainability data specialiststo help steer the small Pacific island nation’s tourism and sustainability strategy.