IFES moves its 2026 conference out of the Middle East
The International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) has confirmed it will move its conference, scheduled for
March 30, 2026
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In brief: PCOA partnership boosted, ABEA, UFI announce conference locations and Australian Event Awards entries open
Four quick hits of news from around the business events industry.
March 30, 2026
New event space for Newcastle
An event space will be part of the refurbishment of a historic site in central Newcastle in regional
March 30, 2026
Legends Global and Plenary Group shortlisted in opposing consortiums to build new Brisbane arena
The Queensland Government has short-listed two consortiums to deliver the arena and housing precinct that is set to
March 27, 2026
International event agency acquires Queensland event business
The UK headquartered Identity has acquired Event Planning Group (EPG), based in Southeast Queensland.
March 27, 2026
February hotel performance up on return of business events season
The latest figures on Australia’s capital city hotel performance show the impact of major stadium events and the
March 27, 2026
Hobart’s Macquarie Point stadium gains key approval
The federal government has approved the master plan for Hobart’s major new stadium development.
March 27, 2026
ABEA releases forward calendar of international business events for Australia – with a warning
Australian destinations have secured 336 future international conferences, meetings and incentives, according to the forward calendar of international
March 25, 2026
First international flights to Western Sydney Airport to start in November
The first international flight to Western Sydney International Airport will touch down on November 23, 2026.
March 25, 2026
NT visitor economy strategy released with higher targets
The Northern Territory Visitor Economy Strategy, released this week, sets a visitor spend target of $3 billion by
March 25, 2026
New leadership at The Star Sydney and The Star Brisbane
Following significant investment in The Star Entertainment Group, there have been several more appointments across the group and
March 25, 2026
Avalon Airshow to return for 2027 but industry concerned longer term
While welcoming the announcement that the Avalon Australian International Airshow will return for 2027, the Victorian Tourism Industry
March 24, 2026
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