AE Expeditions hosts agents in Antarctica

A group of UK agents has recently returned from the trip of a lifetime to Antarctica with AE Expeditions (part of Aurora Expeditions).

Te Pae Christchurch achieves Toitū Net Carbon Zero Status

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre has been recognised as Toitū net carbon zero certified, reflecting the organisation’s ongoing commitment to leading the industry in world-class sustainable operations. 

Melbourne Convention Bureau launches First Peoples Engagement Guide

The Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) is proud to announce the launch of its First Peoples Engagement Guide, an essential tool for event planners seeking to create culturally enriching business events and foster positive social impact.

Marriott International: Leading the Way in Sustainable Travel and Event Planning

At AIME 2024, Marriott International's recent Travel Trends forecast has provided a comprehensive look at how event planning, business travel, and priorities are expected to evolve in the coming year.

“Respect” ICC Sydney’s Winning Philosophy

Australia’s premier convention, exhibition and entertainment venue leads the way to inclusive, sustainable, and innovative events by activating its expanded Legacy Program – now featuring an ‘Inclusion and Belonging’ stream. 

Business Events Perth showcases its sustainability initiatives at AIME 2024

Business Events Perth has announced its latest sustainability initiatives at the Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) 2024, held in Melbourne from February 23 to 25.

Airlines’ Silver Lining Amidst Turbulence: Lower Airfares, Yet Service Woes Persist

Airlines in Australia are experiencing a drop in airfares due to lower jet fuel prices, with the ACCC reporting a 13.4% year-on-year decrease in average revenue per passenger in December. Despite this, the market’s cheapest flights remain slightly more expensive than pre-December 2019 levels.

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ChristchurchNZ launches ‘The Conference Legacy Project’

ChristchurchNZ has launched a ground-breaking three-year project — The Conference Legacy Project — to evaluate the legacy impacts of business events on Christchurch and the broader New Zealand landscape.

Coworking Space ‘The Great Room’ launches in Australia

Premium hospitality-led coworking space, THE GREAT ROOM by Industrious, has opened its first Australian coworking space in Sydney, elevating the rapidly evolving sector with its sleek interiors and hospitality-inspired approach – and bringing its Asia-Pacific portfolio to 10 locations

Record-breaking January sales see Ignite Travel Group celebrate

Australia’s leading online travel company, Ignite Travel Group, has celebrated its best-ever month, breaking its previous sales record by 25 per cent.

ATIA welcomes Federal Government’s reforms to Sydney Airport Slot Management

The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) strongly supports the significant reforms to the slot management system at Sydney Airport as the first step towards making flying fairer.

Top 5 travel tips for visiting Seattle

Traveling to your favorite city destination is always exciting, but it’s still important to do your research beforehand so you can be as prepared as possible. With this in mind, Cody Candee, CEO and Founder of Bounce, has provided his top tips for travelers visiting Seattle

Exploring Melbourne’s Event Scene: A Journey of Discovery with AIME

Melbourne, is renowned for its vibrant events industry, and this year's Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) provided the perfect opportunity for the hosted media program to delve deeper into the city's allure as the Events capital of Australia.

AIME 2024: Biggest ever taking the industry by storm!

AIME 2024's 31st edition started bigger than ever. Talk 2 Media CEO Matt Pearce, the organiser of the Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME), announced that the 2024 edition would be the largest in the last decade, with over 16,000 attendees expected.

Accor announces landmark sustainability partnership with Qualmark New Zealand

 New Zealand’s largest hotel operator, Accor, has entered into a strategic partnership with Qualmark to work towards certifying Accor hotels, resorts and apartments across New Zealand as Gold Standard Sustainable Tourism Businesses.