13th February 2017
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has three
two pages for outdoor events and 27 storage facility is expected to activity, and allow for new and
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news. loading docks. relocate 20,000 event-related larger events.
There will also be new kitchen trucks off area streets each The Javits Center is one
PLANS have been unveiled for and food services installed year, improving traffic flow and of New York States greatest
a US$1.5 billion overhaul of economic assets, and
New Yorks Jacob K. Javits this project will turn
Convention Center in Western this building into a
Manhattan. 21st century marvel, a
The design build team convention center of the
behind the project will be led caliber that New York
by Australias Lendlease and deserves, Empire State
Turner Construction together Development president,
with tvsdesign. ceo and commissioner
Expected to break ground Howard Zemsky said.
early this year, the major Zemsky said the new
expansion is set to include an facilities would help
additional 90,000 square feet unlock the New York
of permanent exhibition space. icons true potential by
When combined with the attracting the worlds best
existing area, this will create conferences and events.
a huge 500,000 square foot The first phase of work,
exhibition hall. which will ready the site
Also new will be a 55,000 along with back of house pedestrian safety. for the expansion, has begun.
square foot ballroom, administrative spaces. The revamp is forecast to There is a financial incentive
green roof terrace pavilion The construction of an on-site generate a massive US$393 for the project to be completed
accommodating 1,500 people truck marshaling, loading and million in new annual economic by 2021.
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A taste of AIMEs MEA REBOOT THEME AACB appoints
big welcome show REBOOT has been revealed key disciplines business, comms executive
as the theme for Meetings professional development,
TO CELEBRATE the 25th & Events Australias (MEA) industry trends and operations. THE Association of
Asia-Pacific Incentives and National Conference which will Highlights include a session Australian Convention
Meetings Expo (AIME), be held at the new ICC Sydney delivered by vice president of Bureaux (AACB) has
Melbourne Convention from 30 Apr to 02 May. Dreamforce Catherine Simmons announced the appointment
Bureau (MCB) has engaged MEA ceo Robyn Johnson said who oversees the management of Annika Hofsink as
Australian artist David the theme symbolised the of the major Salseforce its new marketing and
Bromley (pictured below) to new direction the organisation corporate event held in San communications executive.
paint a commemorative was taking to better serve the Francisco each year. Hofsinks previous role was
sculpture live at the AIME membership and events sector. There will be more than 24 working with professional
Welcome Event. This years conference sessions and six workshops; conference organiser,
The finished artwork will will be centred around four CLICK HERE to register. Leishman Associates.
then be displayed on the She enters her new
position on 20 Feb where
her work will be focused
Darwin lights up for events around raising the profile of
the business events industry.
FORGET the crockery
and linen, couples tying the
knot can now opt for pizza-
show floor during AIME. themed wedding gifts, with
The Welcome Event will Dominos launching its very
also see a unique musical own gift registry.
performance bringing THE Darwin Convention Centre will flick the switch on a new LED
We hear often from
together opera singer Josh lighting system tomorrow night, marking St Valentines Day with
customers that Dominos was
Piterman and performer what will be a permanent option for events.
a part of their big day, from
Terry the Beat Boxer. The wireless and fully automated system involves 38 LED exterior
proposals to after-hours
Many elements of the show lights which can be programmed to offer any of 16 million colours,
meals at their wedding, a
will remain a surprise but allowing the centre to display the colours of national flags or
Dominos spokesperson said
MCB ceo Karen Bolinger corporate brands.
in a statement last week.
said the welcome activities Supplied by Australian-owned lighting specialist Luxmann, the
We wanted to make it
would showcase the various system also reduces energy use by 77% on the previous system.
easier for people to ask for
art disciplines in a unique Darwin Convention Centre has also announced a new partnership
and receive something that
and memorable way. with Dreamedia to deliver its in-house AV services, allowing a major
theyll really use.
If there is one event not upgrade of its technical and creative offering.
Couples can choose a
to be missed during AIME, it The technological upgrades come as the centre prepares to host
selection of cheesy gifts
is the AIME Welcome Event, the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards on 24 Feb.
and vouchers sure to keep
she said. The awards will bring together more than 800 tourism business
their taste buds satisfied
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Insights
business events news with Penny Lion
LAST month we announced
13th February 2017 Brisbane as the host city for
Dreamtime 2017, Tourism
Australias signature incentive
Events NZ CONVENTION SPIKE
showcase to highlight
Australias strengths as a
Calendar THE number of visitors from to 3,000 more people than in
business events destination.
Over two days, Dreamtime
overseas entering New Zealand 2015, or 4.7%. provides Australian industry
WELCOME to the in Dec to attend a conference or Despite a significant increase with the opportunity to meet,
BEN events calendar. convention jumped a massive in visitors from Australia in the network and do business with
If you have an upcoming event 65% year-on-year to 4,432 last month of 2016 (up 800), more than 120 international
youd like us to feature, email delegates, data from Statistics across the whole year there was incentive agents and business
[email protected] New Zealand indicates. a dip of 928 delegates. events media.
The figure was the highest in The number of arrivals from In 2015, Dreamtime delivered
21-22 FEB
recent history, some 500 more China travelling to NZ for the more than 80 business
AIME 2017; Melbourne
than in Dec 2013. same purpose surged 69% for leads for Australian industry
Convention and Exhibition
Conferences and conventions the year ending Dec, up to 3,056 and received positive
Centre; for more info visit
www.aime.com.au lured 65,824 participants while Japan visitation was also feedback from both sellers
throughout the year, up close elevated, up 46% to 1,632. and buyers. The post event
6 MAR survey showed, 100 per cent
DMS Connect; Ivy Ballroom, of sellers were satisfied
Sydney; for details see
www.destinationmarketing. ICMS exec director appointment or extremely satisfied
with the event and 96 per
com.au cent indicated they would
SUELLEN Holland (pictured) has recommend participating in
7 MAR
been promoted to executive the next Dreamtime to others.
DMS Connect; Park Hyatt
Melbourne; for details see director at ICMS Australasia.
Dreamtime 2015 also
www.destinationmarketing. Her new role involves
delivered a high level
com.au developing global pathways
of international buyer
for the company to explore in
8-12 MAR satisfaction, and importantly
association with chairman, Bryan 95 per cent stated they were
ITB 2017; Messe Berlin
Holliday. more likely to send business
ExpoCenter City; for more
She moves up from her former to Australia as a result of
info visit: www.itb-berlin.de
position with the company as attending the event.
9 MAR executive manager where she
DMS Connect; The Hear what international
successfully established the buyers had to say about
Maritime Room, Auckland; companys Queensland office.
for details see www. Dreamtime 2015 in our
destinationmarketing.com.au SHORT FILM, which brings the
event to life through the eyes
30 APR - 2 MAY of our attendees.
MEA Conference;
International Convention
Centre Sydney (ICC); for
ACC welcomes Cathay upgauge I urge Australian industry to
join us at Dreamtime 2017
more info see: www. to shine a light on Australias
THE head of the Adelaide Convention Centre (ACC) has lauded
meetingsevents.com.au outstanding incentive
the scheduled introduction of a fifth weekly Hong Kong-
experiences and to show the
14-18 MAY Adelaide service by Cathay Pacific, set for launch on 06 Jul.
world why theres nothing
ATE 2017; International The service will boost capacity on the route by 25%, bringing like Australia for business
Convention Centre Sydney the weekly number of seats to 2,500. events. For more information,
(ICC); details at: www. Increasing accessibility into Adelaide, particularly from Asia, contact bea@tourism.
tradeevents.australia.com will be welcome news for international conference organisers australia.com
31 MAY - 1 JUN with the timing of new flights to commence shortly prior to
CINZ Meetings 2017; ASB the official opening of the Centres new East Building and
Showgrounds, Auckland NZ; completion of the $400 million expansion, ACC chief executive
for more info visit: www. Alec Gilbert said.
meetings.co.nz
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