Business Events NSW

Expressions of interest to co-exhibit with Destination NSW at the Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) are now open. AIME is the leading annual trade event for the business event industry. Taking place from 10-12 February 2025 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, it is expected to attract more than 570 exhibitors and 3500 attendees. As a pivotal date on the business events calendar, it offers unparalleled opportunities for the business event travel sector. Learn more and read our AIME 2025 Partnership Prospectus here: https://lnkd.in/ghZvYcam Expressions of interest close on 9 August 2024. View our Destination NSW AIME 2024 presence below. #feelnew #feelnsw #visitoreconomy #destinationnsw #businessevents #regionalnsw #BENSW

The latest Tourism Research Australia data for the year ending March 2024 shows domestic overnight conference visitors to NSW spent on average $530 per night, which is 133.8 per cent higher than domestic leisure visitors spend per night.    Destination NSW recently introduced new messaging for Business Events NSW, aligned to the ‘Feel New’ visitor brand - ‘Corporate events that feel anything but’ – to drive business events growth in regional NSW.   The messaging highlights how NSW takes business events beyond the boardroom. From Ballina to Bateman’s Bay and Gosford to Griffith, every corner of the state is filled with unique and immersive experiences that ensure long-lasting memories, not just a stack of business cards.   NSW visitor economy businesses can take advantage of the opportunities presented by the business events sector by creating a free listing on the Business Events NSW website at bensw.com.au.   More visitation and expenditure data, plus information on how to maximise your Business Events NSW listing, is available at https://lnkd.in/g7x6xQmR   #feelnew #feelnsw #visitoreconomy #destinationnsw #businessevents #regionalnsw #BENSW

Destination NSW showcased immersive experiences in regional NSW to conference, meeting and incentive planners during its recent 2024 Business Events NSW familiarisation (famil) series. Famils were held in Newcastle, Port Stephens, Orange, Bathurst and the Sapphire Coast. Business Events NSW also delivered a famil as part of the recent Meetings & Events Australia Evolve Conference. Hosting famils plays a critical role in raising awareness and consideration of NSW in the mindset of buyers, driving new sales leads and bookings for regional NSW stakeholders. NSW visitor economy businesses can take advantage of opportunities in the business events sector by creating a free listing on bensw.com.au Learn more about the famil series here: https://lnkd.in/gxJAMz4Y #feelnew #feelnsw #visitoreconomy #destinationnsw #businessevents #regionalnsw #BENSW

Congratulations to the regional NSW winners at the 2024 MEA Awards, including Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific (Event Hotel of the Year) and Destination North Coast Business Events (Excellence in Destination Marketing Business). The awards were presented during the Meetings & Events Australia (MEA) Evolve Conference, held last week at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley. Supported proudly by Destination NSW, the conference welcomed more than 200 national events industry delegates to the region. The MEA Awards highlight excellence in the organisation, planning and delivery of business events, major events and festivals, special events, cause-related events, conferences and exhibitions. NSW visitor economy businesses can take advantage of the opportunities presented by the business events sector by creating a free listing on bensw.com.au. Learn more about the MEA Awards here: https://lnkd.in/gz8ACswp #feelnew #feelnsw #visitoreconomy #destinationnsw #businessevents #regionalnsw #BENSW

Destination NSW was proud to support the Meetings & Events Australia (MEA) Evolve Conference held last week at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley. MEA is the largest and oldest association for event professionals in Australia. It represents the broader events sector, which employs more than 229,000 professionals who stage, produce, manage, support and supply more than 480,000 events nationally each year. It was the first time the event had been held in NSW since 2017. The conference welcomed more than 200 national events industry delegates to the region, delivering significant economic and industry benefits to the local visitor economy. Business Events NSW was also an exhibitor at the conference, which provided an opportunity to highlight Destination NSW’s fresh approach to growing the business events sector in regional NSW. NSW visitor economy businesses can take advantage of the opportunities presented by the business events sector by creating a free listing on the Business Events NSW website at bensw.com.au. #feelnew #feelnsw #visitoreconomy #destinationnsw #businessevents #regionalnsw #BENSW

Applications have opened for Business Events Australia’s Advance Program FY2024/25. The Advance Program is a Tourism Australia initiative focused on international business events partnership marketing. It provides Australian industry with an opportunity to work with Tourism Australia to deliver industry-led projects. The program is seeking to increase consideration of Australia over the next 12 months as a destination for new international business events. For full details of the program, including eligibility and how to apply online, click here: https://lnkd.in/gnvx4NPb #feelnew #feelnsw #visitoreconomy #destinationnsw #businessevents #regionalnsw #BENSW

Destination NSW highlighted immersive visitor experiences throughout regional NSW to more than 100 event planners and buyers at its recent inaugural Business Events NSW Showcase. Held at Sydney’s Collider event space, the showcase was an opportunity to bring to life Destination NSW’s fresh approach to growing the business events sector in regional NSW. New messaging aligned to the ‘Feel New’ visitor brand - ‘Corporate events that feel anything but’ - aims to present an engaging alternative to the traditional business event experience. Event planners and buyers were invited to enjoy a taste of experiences in regional NSW that ensure a corporate event feels like a celebration, not a convention. For more information on planning a business event in regional NSW that feels anything but corporate, visit bensw.com.au. Learn more about the showcase here: https://lnkd.in/gJGtTT_k #feelnew #feelnsw #visitoreconomy #destinationnsw #businessevents #regionalnsw #BENSW

Destination NSW highlighted immersive visitor experiences throughout regional NSW this week to more than 100 event planners and buyers at its inaugural Business Events NSW Showcase. Held at Sydney’s Collider event space, the showcase was an opportunity to bring to life Destination NSW’s fresh approach to growing the business events sector in regional NSW. New Business Events NSW messaging aligned to the ‘Feel New’ visitor brand - ‘Corporate events that feel anything but’ - aims to present an engaging alternative to the traditional business event experience. Event planners and buyers at the showcase were given a taste of regional NSW experiences that ensure corporate events feel like a celebration, not just a convention. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gJGtTT_k #feelnew #feelnsw #visitoreconomy #destinationnsw #businessevents #regionalnsw #BENSW

It is an exciting time for Destination NSW as it seeks to review and evolve the state’s NSW Visitor Economy Strategy 2030. We encourage all NSW visitor economy stakeholders to have their say via the link below.  

Applications are open for Tourism Australia’s incentives showcase, Australia Next 2024. Taking place from 8-11 September in Cairns, Queensland, Australia Next 2024 – previously known as Dreamtime - will provide the Australian business events industry with the opportunity to connect with incentive agents from around the world. Regional NSW stakeholders looking to showcase their products and experiences can learn more about Australia Next 2024 here: https://lnkd.in/gHegmYAj #feelnew #feelnsw #visitoreconomy #destinationnsw #businessevents #regionalnsw #BENSW