CEO Geoff Donaghy has been the steady hand getting ICC Sydney back up to full throttle since pandemic lockdowns became a thing of the past. Read more
Part two: Geoff Donaghy on the unexpected successes of ICC Sydney’s approach to scaling back up
Daily News & Opinion
Ahead of this weekend’s election, the Liberal-National Coalition has made a huge stand for Victoria’s events industry
The current state opposition, the Liberal-National Coalition, which will go up against Daniel Andrews’ sitting Labor Government at the polls on Saturday, has outlined a comprehensive set of promises for Victoria’s business and major events industry in its policy agenda. Read more
IBTM World next week set to be bigger than 2019 show
IBTM’s annual show in Barcelona, taking place from November 29 to December 1 is set to surpass the last pre-pandemic edition of the business events trade event, with over 10,000 visitors expected to meet with 2,200 exhibitors from more than 100 countries. Read more
ICC Sydney’s Geoff Donaghy proud of the team’s achievements
micenet caught up with ICC Sydney CEO Geoff Donaghy to discuss the year, how the centre navigated the massive return to in-person events and his leadership lessons. Read more
Singapore Airlines increases capacity to and from Australia
Singapore Airlines has announced it will put another two A380s in service for Australian routes between Singapore and Melbourne and Sydney, increasing its passenger capacity and offering more luxury travel options. Read more
Hong Kong is back in business
Hong Kong successfully hosted the Junior Chamber International World Congress (JCIWC) 2022 from October 31 to November 4, with some 500 delegates attending in person at Nina Hotel Tsuen Wan West and 3,500 virtually. Read more
Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains launches permanent ice rink, pitches to meetings market
The 224-room Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains has turned its new 599m2 event space Gedumba into a permanent ice rink and it is pitching exclusive use of the new attraction back to the business events market. Read more
MEA’s national conference heading to the Gold Coast in 2023, awards back on the agenda
Australian industry association Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) has announced that its national conference EVOLVE will head to the Gold Coast next year and return to a longer 1.5-day format in early June. Read more