I’ve been to a lot of events, sporting and otherwise, and I have to say that I’ve never experienced…

NEWS: Ambassadors reaping millions for meetings
Savvy convention bureaux and centres are securing millions of dollars for their cities and states thanks to lucrative ambassador programs…

EVENTS: Why creativity in events is imperative
In a first new column for micenet AUSTRALIA magazine, Belle Laide Events’ Mark Taylor explains why creativity is a must…

CHRISTMAS PARTIES: Christmas with a twist
If you’re tired of the standard Christmas parties then you really do need to read this. If you’re looking for…

MEA CONFERENCE: NT ignites and inspires
BY ANNA STEWART The 26th MEA Conference held recently in Darwin had Ignite the Conversation as its theme. And, with…

ONWARDS & UPWARDS
Dreaming of starting your own business? These people have done it! BY EDWINA STORIE The office walls feel monotonous and…

CANBERRA: Canberra’s Centenary has conference numbers up
Celebrations and special events in Canberra during 2013 to mark the 100th anniversary of Australia’s capital has seen a marked…

THUMBS
When MEA CEO Linda Gaunt offered to enter the `Cage of Death’ at Crocosaurus Cove in the name of charity…

SYDNEY: Steadfast brings gala event to ATP
The 15th National Steadfast Convention brought a super-sized gala event to ATP in May with 2800 guests dining in the…

SYDNEY: The new Royal Randwick
The all new Royal Randwick remains on track for a September completion. The countdown is on with only months until…

SYDNEY: Song Division takes AIME in Sydney
Song Division was working outside its usual corporate field with a very different partner in Sydney recently. BY EDWINA STORIE …

SUNSHINE COAST: The coast with the most
And you thought the Sunshine Coast was on top of its game in 2012. Just wait until you read what’s…

SUNSHINE COAST: Sunshine Coasting
It’s been a busy year for the Sunshine Coast with more to come for operators and suppliers. When the Clive…

BRISBANE: Keep on truckin’
Brisbane continues to set a strong pace in the business event sector, with recent events further cementing its reputation. With…

BRISBANE: Case Study
NAME: 2012 SU QLD Frontline Chaplaincy Appeal Dinner TYPE: Corporate fundraising dinner CLIENT: SU QLD BY: j2 ideas & events…

REGIONAL VICTORIA: Meet me here
Election uncertainty, a flat economy, fewer delegates, shortening lead times… but rising to the challenge, Regional Victoria continues to field…

NORTHERN TERRITORY: Top end mining and meetings boom
Darwin’s business events industry is capitalising on the new mining and energy boom, staging meetings ,technical tours and famils around…

MEA SPONSORS: MEA 2013 Annual conference major sponsors
Darwin Convention Centre Looking to the city from the edge of the Arafura Sea, the Darwin Convention Centre is an…

ASIA UPDATE: Asia continues strong showing in ICCA rankings
The release of 2012 ICCA rankings shows Asia continuing to forge ahead. BY BRAD FOSTER The International Congress and Convention…