Australasian Special EventsBESydney has welcomed the release of the NSW Government’s new Visitor Economy Strategy 2035 by NSW Premier Chris Minns and the Minister for Jobs and Tourism, Steve Kamper.
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In response to increased growth in the number of Indian corporations enquiring about Sydney for their next incentive destination, Business Events Sydney (BESydney) has announced the appointment of Devanshi Parikh to represent the destination in India
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https://www.specialevents.com.au/besydney-expands-india-presence-with-new-market-representation/
BESydney expands India presence with new market representation
In response to increased growth in the number of Indian corporations enquiring about Sydney for their next incentive destination, Business Events Sydney (BESydney) has announced the appointment of Devanshi Parikh to represent the destination in India, demonstrating the organisation’s commitment to supporting clients across the country. Devanshi brings over 20 years of sales and marketing […]
Sydney has retained its position as the world’s favourite Australian destination for business events according two global rankings announced in Frankfurt
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https://www.specialevents.com.au/besydneys-winning-momentum-sets-the-tone-for-2025/
BESydney's Winning Momentum sets the Tone for 2025
Sydney has retained its position as the world’s favourite Australian destination for business events according two global rankings announced in Frankfurt overnight. The city was confirmed the Australian destination of choice for the world’s Association event community, ranking number 1 in Australia and 8th in the Asia Pacific in the International Congress and Convention Association […]
The Iceberg Excellence Awards for Advocacy presented at AIME Leaders Forum to Lyn Lewis-Smith and Gary Grimmer
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Lyn Lewis-Smith and Gary Grimmer win inaugural business events advocacy award
Lyn Lewis-Smith, chief executive of Business Events Sydney, and Gary Grimmer, chair of GainingEdge, have been awarded the inaugural The Iceberg Excellence Awards for Advocacy of the Business & Professional Events Sector at the AIME Leaders Forum hosted by Australian Business Events Association (ABEA).
Business Events Sydney (BESydney) has concluded 2024 on a high as the team celebrates securing over 30 events in the final half of the year worth an estimated direct expenditure (DE) of almost $100 million for Sydney. #eventprofsau #BESydney
https://www.specialevents.com.au/sydneys-shining-year-and-vibrant-2025-outlook-for-business-events/
Sydney’s Shining Year and Vibrant 2025 Outlook for Business Events
Business Events Sydney (BESydney) has concluded 2024 on a high as the team celebrates securing over 30 events in the final half of the year worth an estimated direct expenditure (DE) of almost $100 million for Sydney. This cements a pipeline to 2030 of 76 events attracting 111,000 delegates, generating an estimated $451 million in DE. Of the 76 pipeline events, 31 will be held in 2025.
BESydney and the PCMA Foundation today released the final report of Advancing Women In Business Events, a groundbreaking, two-part global a study focusing on the advancement of women in the industry, #eventprofsau #pcma #besydney
https://www.specialevents.com.au/advancing-women-in-business-events-study-released-by-besydney/
Advancing Women in Business Events study released by BESydney
Business Events Sydney and the PCMA Foundation released a study on female advancement in the business events industry, noting the significant gender disparity in leadership roles. The biennial report, first shared at Convening Leaders 2024, identifies barriers to women's progress at personal, organizational, and societal levels. Recommendations include enhancing negotiation skills, implementing inclusive leadership development, and establishing mentorship programs. Leaders advocate for immediate action towards gender equity, emphasizing its necessity for the industry’s future success.
The Social Impact Specialist role was created by BESydney to be the company’s social impact subject matter expert providing guidance, from event bidding to delivery and beyond. #BESydney #eventprofsau
https://www.specialevents.com.au/new-social-impact-specialist-joins-besydney-team/
New social impact specialist joins BESydney team
As part of Business Event Sydney’s (BESydney) Change Starts Here agenda, it has engaged a Social Impact Specialist to drive the Social Impact strategy from the bidding stage all the way through, with a focus on measurement. Tina Demetriou will be joining the team from 21 November bringing a strong background in event sustainability and […]
Business Events Sydney has won the inaugural Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) and #MEET4IMPACT Impact Award for destination management organisations committed to legacy and impact through business events. #eventprofsau #BESydney
https://www.specialevents.com.au/besydney-wins-inaugural-global-impact-award/
Sydney has secured the second edition of the FIFA Women’s Football Convention from 18 - 19 August 2023 to conclude the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023TM which ends with the final in Sydney. #BESydney #eventprofsau
https://www.specialevents.com.au/sydney-scores-fifa-womens-football-convention-2023/