Australian Government investment to disrupt global business events landscape; Latest edition of the International Business Events Forward Calendar Report now available..MORE
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Australian Government investment to disrupt global business events landscape
Image credit: Tourism Australia, Hon Steven Ciobo MP at Destination Australia Conference 2018
The importance of business events to the Australian economy has received significant further recognition in the Federal Government’s tourism policy.
This month, Hon Steven Ciobo MP, Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment announced Tourism Australia’s Business Events Bid Fund Program, with an investment of $12m across the next 3 years. The investment will help bring strategic international business events of national significance to Australia, boosting trade, investment, tourism jobs and helping local industries showcase their capability on the world stage.
Latest edition of International Business Events Forward Calendar Report now available
AACB has released its latest edition of the Forward Calendar of International Business Events Report, containing an analysis of bids won, lost and bids in the pipeline by its members for the years ahead (from Jan 2018).
The hard-copy calendar of events will be made available to AACB members, stakeholders and partners. To receive the full list, please enquire at info@aacb.org.au
AACB celebrates its leaders on International Women's Day
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Annika Hofsink, our Marketing & Communications Executive had the privilege of catching up with a few of the amazing female leaders in our midst. They shared their career journey, what they love about the job, triumphs, challenges and advice for anyone pursuing a career in the industry. We are incredibly fortunate to have such strong pioneers in the business events industry who show an undeniable passion for their destination and Australia as a business events destination.
Business Events Tasmania appoints new CEO
The Business Events Tasmania have announced that Marnie Craig will become their new CEO. Marnie is currently the Housing Industry Association’s National Marketing and Communications Project Manager and will commence her new role in May 2018. We look forward to welcoming Marnie to the AACB Board of Directors and thank outgoing CEO, Stuart Nettlefold for his contribution.
Global Meetings Industry Day is on 12 April 2018
Global Meetings Industry Day is on Thursday, 12 April 2018, bringing together leaders from across the meetings and events industry to showcase the real impact that business meetings, conferences, conventions, incentive travel, trade shows and exhibitions have on people, business and communities. Tweet and share the value story of the business events industry by using the hashtags #GMID18 #worthmeetingabout @MeetingsMeanBiz
New Assistant Minister for Tourism
The Prime Minister announced changes to the Ministry on 1 March. The AACB welcomes the Hon Mark Coulton MP moving into the role of Assistant Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment.
ABS: International Conference Arrivals in Jan Down 17%
Australian Bureau of Statistics: Year-on-year comparison of visitors arriving to attend a convention/conference for the 12 months to January 2018 shows an overall increase of 25%. There were a total of 13,400 arrivals in January 2018 whose main purpose of coming to Australia was a convention/conference. This translates to a 17% decline from January 2017 (16,200).
Upcoming Events
MEA National Conference, 6 - 8 May 2018
IMEX Frankfurt, 15 - 17 May 2018
Regional Victoria Showcase, 23 May 2018
Gold Coast Business Exchange, 31 May - 2 June 2018
NT Convention Bureau Alice Springs Showcase, 17 - 20 June 2018
Jobs
Marketing Coordinator, Tourism Tropical North Queensland. TTNQ are seeking a dynamic and energetic Marketing Coordinator to join their small, highly effective and dynamic marketing team to assist in strengthening the position of TNQ as a word class destination. The position is ideally suited to a recent Tourism or Events graduate. MORE>
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