When it comes to driving the visitor economy, who has the biggest impact — a global pop superstar or one of Australia’s biggest sporting events?
#eventprofsau #TaylorSwift

https://www.specialevents.com.au/taylor-swift-vs-the-afl-grand-final-whos-the-real-winner-for-melbourne/

Novatech has been named the Production Company of the Year at the 2025 Australian Event Awards, celebrating innovation, creativity, and excellence in event production across some of Australia’s most high-profile live event experiences.
#eventprofsau #AustralianEventAwards #Novatech

https://www.specialevents.com.au/novatech-named-production-company-of-the-year/

Event organisers today must address a wide range of responsibilities - from occupational health and safety (OH&S) to accessibility, inclusion, and more. But there’s another crucial issue that often goes overlooked: corruption.
#eventprofsau

https://www.specialevents.com.au/corruptible-events-why-festivals-and-events-foster-misconduct/

The Australian Event Awards presentation returned to a regional centre after eight years (the previous one – Sunshine Coast). This year was Coffs Harbour’s turn with the awards presented at the Wiigulga Sports Complex. #eventprofsau #AustralianEventAwards

https://www.specialevents.com.au/australian-event-awards-celebrated-in-regional-nsw/

The 2025 Qantas and Jetstar TNQ Tourism Industry Excellence Awards at the Cairns Convention Centre on October 24 celebrated the 50th anniversary of Tourism Tropical North Queensland with 350 guests at the gala event.
#eventprofsau

https://www.specialevents.com.au/tourism-tropical-north-queensland-celebrates-50-years/

Australian Centre for Regional Events Launches 'Eventfolk' to Combat Organiser Burnout and Give Regional Events a Collective Voice
#eventprofsau #regionalevents

https://www.specialevents.com.au/australian-centre-for-regional-events-launches-eventfolk/

Australian Regional Tourism (ART) is pleased to announce that Busselton, Western Australia will be the host destination for the 2026 ART Convention to be held from 20-23 October 2026.  #eventprofsau

https://www.specialevents.com.au/busselton-wa-to-host-2026-australian-regional-tourism-convention/

ABEA and SITE have announced a new three-year Memorandum of Understanding to foster shared goals of industry development, research contribution, talent growth, and sector visibility.
#eventprofsau

https://www.specialevents.com.au/abea-and-site-sign-mou-to-advance-research-advocacy-young-leaders-development/

Exhibitor applications have opened for New Zealand's leading business events industry showcase, MEETINGS at the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) from 16 to 18 June 2026. #eventprofsau #NZICC

https://www.specialevents.com.au/meetings-2026-opens-exhibitor-applications-for-nzicc-auckland/

The Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre is one step closer to opening its doors with events now booked for the world-class venue – backed by the Allan Labor Government. 
#eventprofsau #NBGCEC

https://www.specialevents.com.au/nyaal-banyul-announce-first-four-events/