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IHG waits on vaccines as revenue slashed in half
InterContinental Hotels (IHG) is the latest global hotel chain to reveal the impact the pandemic has had on their bottom line posting a US$280...
‘Not going to wait for government’ Accor’s plan to vaccinate all...
Accor is planning to fund a vaccination program for all of its employees as it looks for ways to secure a faster recovery from...
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Singapore launches inaugural virtual event as part of events sector recovery
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is launching the SingapoReimagine MICE Virtual Show as part of Singapore’s efforts to catalyse the business event industry’s recovery.
The...
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VENUES
New conference centre planned for Hunter region
Plans for a new entertainment and conference centre for Muswellbrook in the Hunter region of NSW have been unveiled.
The $24.5 million development includes a...
SPOTLIGHT
Why the end of JobKeeper could be good news for the event sector
Tourism and event industry bodies have been united in their call for the Federal Government to extend JobKeeper for beleaguered tourism and event operators...
Japan – inspiring ideas for incentive programs
Looking for new ideas for your incentive rewards programs? Nowhere else comes close to the number of diverse experiences to be found in the...
‘Competing with cats’; Pause Fest’s George Hedon on capturing an online audience
Innovative business festival Pause Fest was last held in February at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre just before the events industry was shut...
Reboot your events on the North Coast of NSW
Challenges! We have had enough of them this year. It’s time to unplug from Zoom, close the laptop and put on clothing that doesn’t...
It’s time to meet in Sydney
There's a reason why more than four million people come to do business in Sydney each year. The city is known for its natural...
