A group of business events professionals experienced a famil at Ayers Rock Resort, seeing them become involved in the resorts Indigenous cultural experiences which can be worked into a conference or incentive.

The new Auckland Business Events Advocate Programme will see Auckland to be represented on the world stage by 14 'distinguished thought leaders'.

TFE Hotels and iVvy have partnered together to launch a new venue software and distribution platform across 70 hotels in Australia, New Zealand and Europe.

The NSW Government has announced a special fund of $1 million to the SFC (Schwartz Family Company) in order to help revive the region's tourism industry after the devastating storms.

The Lions Club International Convention has announced Singapore will be their host in 2020.

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch has opened its doors on the first stage of a $30 million redevelopment to bring the city's largest hotel back to life.

Vivid Sydney has an impressive line-up of bespoke dining experiences to cater for their annual event of light, music and ideas.

Three new weekly flights between Perth and Auckland are being introduced by Air New Zealand, timed for Western Australia travellers to connect to the airline's USA, Canada and Argentina flights.

Participating IHG hotels in Singapore and Malaysia have launched a new meeting rewards program, with a range of bonuses including a 5% rebate on total expenses for group related events.

Sydney can expect the Brick Man Experience Lego Exhibition later this year, following its successful debut in Melbourne.

The previous Freemantle Prison YHA in WA is re-opening with accommodation to suit a unique nineteenth century jail.

A $30 million revamp of three hotel floors of Jupiters Townsville Hotel and Casino is expected later this year.

Paris has retained its number one ranking in the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) annual meetings table, with Vienna swapping places with Madrid and moving up from three to two, and Berlin and Barcelona swapping places at four and five respectively.