Some of you who read newspapers, listen to the radio, or watch a bit of tele may have heard Prime…

Brisbane has every right to host the G20 World Leaders’ Summit in 2014. BY BRAD FOSTER All the protesting in…

Accor has slated its five-star Pullman brand for aggressive expansion over the next three years, with a target of 150…

THAILAND: The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau and the Seoul Tourism Organization recently announced a plan to expand their MICE…

Already the Middle East’s cultural capital, the Sultanate of Oman continues to impress all who visit with its range of…

This issue we ask three experts on how to incentivise staff and motivate the team with more than just money.…

DANIELLE PUCETA JAPA Meetings director, American Express Meetings & Events An American Express study on virtual and mobile technologies revealed some…

When you’re on an educational (or famil) of a destination and already done half a dozen hotel site inspections it’s…

Despite social media being mostly used by companies to connect to customers, Hilton has used it to connect to its…

As Shanghai develops its identity, it has become a city of many worlds. BY EDWINA STORIE A hub of finance,…

With 5000 years of sometimes turbulent history behind it, Korea has really staked its claim over the past 10 years…

The tradition of the US Travel Association’s annual Pow Wow event continues to wow international delegates, with an even stronger…

Brad Foster headed to Perth recently and was blown away by how busy the WA capital was. BY BRAD FOSTER…

Celebrating its 150th birthday this year, the Queensland destination of Mackay is on the fast-track to greater business event activity.…

Sydney has just completed one of its most successful financial years in business events – up 21 percent on last…

NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Stoner said recently that Sydneysiders should be very proud of…

An innovatively designed new café at The National Museum of Australia will soon add to the ever-expanding repertoire of Peter…

After the success of the PS I Love You campaign, the venues of Port Stephens have joined the love-in to…

The age-old English high tea concept has had a modern Australian twist at Chifley Wollongong and now guests can enjoy…

A whirlwind trip to Newcastle to celebrate the launch of the city’s new conference and meeting planner’s guide had some…

If the Gold Coast isn’t on your radar for your upcoming conference or incentive reward then it should be, as…

BUDGET: Top Secret NAME: Toyota National Dealer Meeting TYPE: Conference BY: George P Johnson (GPJ) Australia WHEN: March 2012 PAX:…

Hold onto your hats on your Gold Coast visit. BY BRAD FOSTER Your delegates will never get bored getting from…

BY BRAD FOSTER When the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons decided to take its meeting offshore it chose Malaysia. With…

If there is one destination in the world that continues to push the boundaries it is Macau. BY BRAD FOSTER…

BY EDWINA STORIE South Africa will every so often take you by surprise, as Edwina Storie discovered. There are some…

BY EDWINA STORIE Dubai’s culture and size is rapidly expanding as it becomes a city of the future. When you…

SHERATON MACAU OPENS SEPTEMBER Starwood Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the world’s largest Sheraton and Macau’s largest hotel,…

MELBOURNE: The 36th International Conference on High Energy Physics (ICHEP) held in Melbourne in July was an historic event, and…