ICC Sydney invests A$1.5m to beef up AV capabilities

August 3, 2022

ICC_Sydney_640 — Events at ICC Sydney will feature best-in-class equipment

International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has invested A$1.5 million (US$1 million) in new industry-leading audio visual (AV) equipment to expand and upgrade its technology inventory.

Backed by its team of AV experts, the investment enhances ICC Sydney’s comprehensive, high-tech event delivery solutions to meet the returned demand for in-person events with state-of-the-art equipment including 32K lumens laser projectors, vision processing and control, projection screens, laptops, foldback monitors, cameras, audio and lighting consoles, radio microphones, moving light fixtures and draping.

Events at ICC Sydney will feature best-in-class equipment

The investment builds on the venue’s recently expanded range of 1.9-millimetre pitch modular and customisable LED screens.

ICC Sydney’s director of audio visual services, Brian Nash, said the team’s expertise coupled with the additional equipment ensures the venue remains at the forefront of the industry, continually setting new benchmarks for delivering events.

He added that ICC Sydney will also continue to support the next generation of technical professionals with vocational training.

“Adding to the learning and development opportunities available to the team through ICC Sydney’s Academy of Extraordinary, we are proud to have recently collaborated with vocational education providers to onboard seven AV trainees as part of our inaugural Professional Growth Traineeship Program,” Nash said.

TAAI sails to Singapore this month

By TTGmice

August 3, 2022

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Spectrum_of_the_Seas_640 — Spectrum of the Seas with the Singapore skyline in the background

India’s largest travel association TAAI (The Travel Agents Association Of India) will be holding their 66^th Convention in Singapore from August 22-25, 2022.

Offering a different experience, the annual convention will be held onboard Royal Caribbean International’s Spectrum of the Seas, and will begin and end in Singapore. Delegates will have the chance to explore Singapore, as well as Penang, Malaysia.

Spectrum of the Seas with the Singapore skyline in the background

Jyoti Mayal, president of TAAI, is inviting members to meet face-to-face to rebuild their networks and relationships post-lockdown.

She shared that the close proximity of Singapore, and the opportunity to promote regional tourism will help to strengthen bilateral relations, develop trade, investments and tourism.

According to The Economic Times, the association announced Sri Lanka as the host in April, but amid the political unrest and volatile situation, decide to postpone the convention.

Seven ways to beat travel inflation

By Industry Expert

August 3, 2022

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shutterstock_2113484690_640 — Beating travel inflation takes some work

For many companies, business travel is key to regaining post-pandemic momentum. But just as business leaders get ready to take on new frontiers, 2022 brings global inflation causing costs to increase all around and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) recently reviewed and increased their inflation forecasts by ~13 per cent for both 2022 and 2023.

Travel is no exception; with the cost of travel increasing +27 per cent in some regions due to (Covid & Russia-Ukraine conflict-related) lower capacity, high demand and a fundamental increase in provider costs, for example, airline fuel has increased by 35 per cent.

Beating travel inflation takes some work

But business must go on and, the past two years have taught us, that sometimes there are no substitutes for meeting in person.

Here are some ways your company cut travel spending without compromising on effective travel.

1. Planning early
Planning ahead means booking flights and hotels well in advance to get the best deals possible. It also means setting a budget before booking anything because this will help you figure out what accommodation and commute options suit your needs best.

We know making early travel plans isn’t the most ideal in a fast-paced business landscape. Schedules are subject to change and cancelled travel plans at the last minute can incur hefty losses for your company. But we’re here to say planning your employees’ travel calendar months ahead of time can help you save money. You get to take advantage of early bird travel prices and secure your top hotel and flight seat choices.

This is the most straightforward advice, but implementing it is not necessarily easy unless you use a travel management solution with flexibility built-in. For most travellers, a flexible travel solution can save you up to 50 per cent vs booking a week or less before departure.

2. Effective policy
Employees find it difficult to understand and follow policies if the guidelines are confusing and frequently updated. This is all-too-common when using manual methods to enforce policies.

If you automate your business travel policy, then you can monitor all spending on travel more effectively and ensure compliance with company policies. To achieve this and beat travel inflation, a tech-driven travel management solution like TruTrip allows you to customise your travel blueprint down to granular options.

3. Trim around the edges
Knowing exactly how much each trip costs empowers you to make informed decisions about which destinations are worth visiting. This ensures that every penny spent on travel goes towards achieving an important objective for your company.

Calculate the minimum viable travel cost for the essential options your company policy permits, then compare it to the actual current cost. Keep in mind other expenses beyond the actual travel costs, such as charges for cancellations and rebookings, the outlay for software solutions, and even manpower costs.

TruTrip identifies the challenges travel managers need to overcome in this ever-changing climate

4. Opt for low-cost carriers
Low-cost carriers offer a range of benefits, with lower fares being the most prominent. With this option, you can often find more cost-effective deals than traditional carriers while still maintaining good service levels.

These carriers are hardly the preferred option for most business trips, though. However, for shorthaul trips, they offer the best value for money. Your employees will still get to their destination in time and with reasonable comfort levels.

5. Alternative accommodation
There are a growing number of alternatives to hotels that can help you keep costs down while ensuring your travellers’ relative satisfaction. Long-stay apartments, boutique hotels, hostels, bed-and-breakfasts, and Airbnbs are great examples of this.

Group collaboration trips, in particular, can soar to very high prices when you book hotels for teams. But you’d discover that these alternative accommodation options are also comfortable and they even ensure better flexibility that could help teams form stronger bonds.

6. Plan stays along key public transport routes
Another way to minimise the impact of travel inflation is to consider lodging your travellers outside the main city centre. This probably sounds counterintuitive at first. But consider this: getting your travellers accommodations outside the city centres but within easy reach of public transport, such as an express bus, can help you save on exorbitant hotel costs. Because you are planning along the key public transport routes, your travellers won’t have to worry about their commute to meeting venues.

7. Prioritise your travel based on impact
Frankly, there is an overdose of meetings in the corporate world. Yet, despite the endless opportunities for business interactions, both physical and virtual, it still seems difficult to get anything done. This means one thing: no meeting is important enough if it does not generate genuine collaboration.

If you question the methods and impacts of your meetings, you might discover that some interactions shouldn’t have been meetings at all and some goals can be achieved more effectively without meeting physically.

Simply prioritising meeting objectives can cut your travel spending significantly and raise your company’s productivity.

Clearly, beating travel inflation takes some work. The key to success is setting objectives for lower spending, ensuring visibility into your travel expenses, and enhancing reporting. The right travel management integrations help you do just that and there’s no better time than now to rethink how you do business travel.

Reef Magic pontoon floats out on the Great Barrier Reef

By TTGmice

August 3, 2022

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Reef Magic, owned by leading Australian adventure and leisure tourism company, Experience Co., has begun operations on the Great Barrier Reef.

The three-level floating platform is based at Moore Reef, a large horseshoe-shaped reef system 45km offshore from Cairns. The 1,000m² activity pontoon will provide capacity for up to 250 guests who can enjoy guided snorkelling, and introductory and certified diving.

Helmet Diving is also available using an underwater platform that loops around the pontoon, offering one of the longest circuits on the Great Barrier Reef.

Local Traditional Owners will work closely with Experience Co’s marine biologists to offer guests a narrative of Indigenous knowledge along with western science.

Guests wanting to stay dry can experience the Reef via the semi-submersible, glass bottom boats or enjoy the large air-conditioned underwater observatory which features floor-to-ceiling windows.

In between activities, a sundeck complete with sun loungers and shaded retreat areas invites passengers to lie back and relax in comfort while admiring the views of the outer reef. Onboard catering from Ochre restaurant in Cairns will provide morning and afternoon teas, as well as hot and cold lunchtime offerings featuring Indigenous flavours such as Lemon Myrtle Roast Chicken Breast and Native Dukkah Crusted Smoked Kangaroo Loin. A fully stocked licenced bar will complement the culinary treats.

Adding to the guest experience is a purpose-built onboard marine science laboratory. Marine biologists will be available to take guests through the Reef research and conservation work being done onboard. Numerous science groups will utilise the laboratory with onboard accommodation allowing for multi-day stays during major reef events such as coral spawning.

With sustainability as a priority in its design, the day-to-day operations of the platform will focus on reducing the impact on the environment with three wind turbines, 16 solar panels and, where possible, electricity generation to power the pontoon – a first for the region.

Reef Magic pontoon experiences will depart from the Cairns Marina at 09.00 and return at 17.00. Prices start from A$139 (US$96) per person.

Parkroyal on Beach Road appoints new GM

By TTGmice

August 3, 2022

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Kung Teong Wah has been appointed general manager of Parkroyal on Beach Road.

Amassing 30 years of experience in Asia and Singapore’s hospitality scene, Kung was a cluster general manager with Millennium Hotels and Resorts prior to joining Parkroyal on Beach Road.

Having started his career as a chef, Kung has since received many accolades throughout the course of his career.

He is also a board member of the e2i Employment & Employability Institute and chairman of the Institute for Technical Education (ITE) Hospitality Advisory Board Committee.

Rosewood Hong Kong appoints new DOSM

By TTGmice

August 2, 2022

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Rosewood Hong Kong has named Angus Pitkethley as its new director of sales and marketing.

The Australian will be responsible for implementing sales and marketing strategies for both hotel and residences operations, including managing their overall sales and distribution strategies, marketing programmes, annual budgets and revenue generation.

Pitkethley brings more than 27 years of experience in global hotel sales and marketing to his new role, along with accolades achieved in his hospitality career.

Prior to his new role, he was director of sales and marketing at Park Hyatt New York.

Take your events to the next level at Resorts World Sentosa

By TTG

August 2, 2022

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Brought to you by Resorts World Sentosa

As the world’s premier meeting destination, Singapore boasts an enviable track record in hosting major international and regional events. Connected to over 200 cities, the city-state is also one of the most accessible countries in the world.

Just south of the modern metropolis and located on the tropical Sentosa Island, Resorts World Sentosa is a convenient 25-minute ride from Changi Airport, a 10-minute drive from the Central Business District and is well connected to the rest of Singapore by public buses, taxis and trains. With sun, sand and sea all year round, it’s perfect for adding a touch of the island life to your events.

Home to 6 uniquely themed hotels, 4 world-class attractions, celebrated dining experiences and 49 hectares of event space all within reach, your event will be a memorable occasion for your guests at Resorts World Sentosa.

At more than 11,000 square metres spanning over three levels with a total of 35 function rooms, fully carpeted and equipped with complimentary broadband access, Resorts World Convention Centre can host intimate business meetings to large-scale conventions. Housing the largest column-free ballroom in the region, Resorts World Ballroom spans 6,000 square metres and can physically accommodate up to 3,620 guests. Accompanied with curated menus of award-winning international cuisines, you can treat your delegates to an event like no other.

Powered by versatile cutting-edge audio-visual technologies such as our high resolution 3.9mm LED wall that is 4 metres high and 20 metres wide with accompanying side panels, we can deliver world-class hybrid events that will ensure an immersive experience for virtual attendees too.

For events on a more intimate scale, consider Equarius Hotel which comes with 6 differently-sized ballrooms that are lit by soothing daylight and complemented by stunning panoramic views of the surrounding lush forest, making them perfect for conferences, brainstorming and breakout sessions for all participants.

As the recipient of prestigious green certifications such as GSTC Destination Criteria, GSTC Industry Criteria for Hotels and the SACEOS MICE Sustainability Certification, Intermediate Tier for Venue, Resorts World Sentosa strives to lead by example and is dedicated to making your events as sustainable as they are successful.

We are constantly exploring new and innovative ways to reduce the carbon footprint of our events such as repurposing ingredients to minimise food wastage and incorporating energy and water efficient features into our buildings. At Resorts World Sentosa, it’s easy meeting green.

Resorts World Sentosa is proud to have won the accolade of Best Integrated Resort in the past nine TTG Travel Awards. That’s why, it would mean the world to us if you could help us make it a record tenth win by voting for us again this year.

Memorable eats

By TTGmice

August 2, 2022

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Australia
Sounds of Silence
Sounds of Silence is a bucket list dining experience in the Australian Outback under the Northern Territory’s open sky.

Dining begins with canapes and chilled sparkling wine on a dune top overlooking the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Sounds from a didgeridoo then make the experience even more immersive as the sun sets and stars become visible. Diners are welcomed to an interactive chef’s station where they will be served their choice from a freshly-prepared, Aussie bush tucker-inspired menu incorporating native bush ingredients.

There’s also a resident star talker decoding the southern night sky and highlighting planets and galaxies visible due to the outback sky’s exceptional clarity.

Indonesia
Sababay Winery
This three-course Indonesian family-style lunch with wine pairing at Sababay Winery is available for corporate groups visiting Bali.

Before sitting down at the table, guests are taken on a tour of the winery and get to learn about its history, its grapes and other locally- sourced ingredients used to produce various wines and other distillery products. Guests will also learn about the history behind the Indonesian dishes served.

The three-hour programme can cater from 10 to 100 guests.

Indonesia
The Farm Terrace
The Farm Terrace at Raffles Bali features an intimate space for just eight guests – exclusive to hotel residents.

The al fresco dining experience is set under a passionfruit pergola in the middle of lush gardens, where guests can expect to nosh on dishes such as the Raffles Garden (an organic mix of vegetables, waluh metambus (a vegan dish based on a Balinese pumpkin recipe), and tahu kalasan (beancurd and vegetable dish).

JAPAN
Fukudome Small Farm
Based in rural Kagoshima Prefecture, this family-run farm-to-table restaurant offers groups umami-rich and sustainably-sourced meat dishes served in a verdant setting.

The owner/chef, who holds Germany’s renowned Meister qualification for meat processing, specialises in pork products crafted using traditional German techniques. Every item is sourced solely from pigs raised on the nearby farm with minimal environmental impact.

Groups can choose from the menu, which includes a vast range of hams and sausages, or opt for a tailormade course.

The restaurant has outdoor seating for 20 pax, and an open space that can be used to pitch a marquee to host larger groups.

Japan
Pino Collina Matsugaoka
This vineyard and winery in the fields of Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, features a high-end restaurant with indoor seating for 30 pax and space for 20 pax more on the verandah, overlooking the grapes used for the pinot noir and chardonnay varieties.

The menu is French-inspired and features local ingredients including the famous rice and edible silk, as Tsuruoka is an historical centre for silk-making. There is also a shop selling wines and other grape-based items.

Malaysia
OpenHouse
OpenHouse is a Malay fine-dining restaurant in Suria KLCC, where its decor has been inspired by the motifs and history of Malaysia, where the two main dining rooms are a modern take on Malaysia’s villages.

Interestingly, OpenHouse has collaborated with the Department of National Heritage to access their archives to recreate menus, some of which are almost extinct Malay recipes that have been gazetted as national heritage dishes.

OpenHouse also works with indigenous communities to source jungle extracts and Highland Rice from Borneo to keep recipes authentic.

For complete buyouts, the restaurant has a seating capacity for 80 people.

New Zealand
Cloudy Bay Shed
Located 45 minutes from Queenstown in New Zealand, Cloudy Bay has a shed it calls its “home away from home” where guests enjoy shared-style meals designed around each of their wines.

Menus change every three months and each dish tells a story – why it has matched with each wine, where the ingredients come from, and why they have been chosen for showcase in that season.

Originally set up as a tasting room, The Shed has evolved to focus more on dining since New Zealand chef Harry Bonning-Snook joined the team six months ago.

Philippines
Chef Tatung
This exclusive 10-course degustation menu is hosted by celebrity chef Myke “Tatung” Sarthou in his home among the lush green hills of Antipolo, a city east of Manila.

Sarthou tempts the palate with traditional and contemporary Filipino dishes packed with flavour, made with quality ingredients from various parts of the country.

Come before sundown and bask in a dramatic sunset, where on some nights, fireflies dance among the garden foliage.

A maximum of 10 pax can be hosted in the formal dining room, with another 14 pax at the open cabana.

Singapore
Claudine
The interior of this French brasserie is a sight to behold. Design studio Nice Projects has conserved elements of this 1930s colonial chapel – the gabled roof, original mosaic floor, and grille work.

A 15m-long paper lamp custom-made by Spanish lighting designers Santa & Cole soars overhead in the main dining room, while at the bar & lounge area, an original stained glass window of the chapel is an eye-catching centrepiece.

The menu here takes a modern and elevated approach to quintessential French classics, where diners can expect dishes including bouillabaisse, steak flambe, and roasted pigeon.

Pricing for a complete corporate buyout is available only upon request, and is suitable for groups up to a maximum of 100 people seated.

Singapore
Kausmo
The brainchild of co-founders Lisa Tang and Kuah Chew Shian – in partnership with Les Amis – this restaurant aims to spark conversations about conscientious ways of living.

The six-course menu – which combines European techniques with Asian influences – repurposes fruits and vegetables that are over-ripened and oddly-shaped, as well as shines the spotlight on secondary cuts of meat, regionally farmed seafood, and forgotten native greens and florals.

The sustainable theme extends to Kausmo’s décor – think imperfect porcelain tableware, and coasters from upcycled fabrics.

There are two dinner seats daily, and a buyout for the 16-seater space starts from S$1,260++ (US$950), not inclusive of beverages.

Thailand
Kate’s Place
Pikun “Kate” Wangsantia turned a room in her home into one of the freshest private dining experiences in Bangkok – Kate’s Place.

Beginning as a place to hang out with her friends above her Thai restaurant Boonlang Noodles during lockdown, the supper club now offers a set menu that revolves around Kate’s imaginative takes on traditional Thai dishes. Think strawberry-infused panang curry with beef, and egg tom yum custard with crab & truffle.

The menu here changes monthly, and only 12 seats are available per night.

Event organisers should prioritise sustainability: PCMA panellists

By Rachel AJ Lee

August 1, 2022

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earth_640-2 — Start the sustainability planning for your event from the very beginning

Lack of guiding policies and stakeholder pressure common reasons for events not pursuing sustainable practices
Singapore Tourism Board sets example of a government agency taking the sustainability lead
Accountability and courage to take the first sustainable step will be a good start

Start the sustainability planning for your event from the very beginning

While sustainability has been a buzzword in the events industry for years, efforts have been slow and varied, opined speakers at PCMA’s recent Sustainability in Business Events Industry webinar, who went on to urge greater efforts to galvanise event organisers towards change.

During the webinar’s opening, Florence Chua, PCMA’s managing director, Asia Pacific, shared that 31 per cent of event organisers who participated in a study said their events were not very or not at all sustainable.

The findings came from the Sustainability in Business Events Industry Situational Analysis white paper that PCMA undertook with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB).

“They were not making inroads because there were not enough policies to guide them, and there was not enough pressure coming from stakeholders to make their event sustainable,” explained Chua.

“There are also other stakeholders event organisers couldn’t manage like sponsors, exhibitors, and delegates who were contributing to the emissions,” she added.

However, Chua believes that concrete measures can be taken to achieve progress collectively across the industry, and encouraged event organisers to play “the role of the ringleader” by “raising awareness” across all stakeholder groups.

She also encouraged event organisers to look at the circular economy moving forward. A circular economy involves both using and reusing more of the same items, thereby reducing the need to produce products that ultimately create waste.

To help event organisers in that direction, PCMA has developed a set of RFP and contract language that they can use to engage with suppliers during contracting. During this stage, organisers can look at how to make their F&B more plant-based, and check with their venues on renewable energy usage and waste management.

PCMA also has an event planning map, with five considerations that event planners can take collectively to scale progress. Breaking down the event lifecycle to 10 pin drops, PCMA provides at least five considerations per pin drop, to help event organisers consider their next-level actions and what they can be doing to make their event more sustainable.

Complementary efforts
On the governmental level, STB has aligned its sustainable efforts with United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This includes the launch of the Singapore Green Plan 2030 last year, and the development of a tourism sustainability programme.

Edward Koh, executive director, conventions, meetings & incentive travel experience development group, added that STB has also embarked on the journey to being certified as a sustainable destination by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, and is currently working with the Celsius Industry Association to promote standards, certification, greater adoption of green practices and to build a sustainable minds ecosystem.

These efforts go towards Singapore’s ambition to “become the most sustainable business events destination in Asia Pacific by 2030”, Koh stated.

Another panellist, Kwok Wai Choong, deputy director, industry development and promotion national environment agency, which organises CleanEnviro Summit Singapore (CESG), explained how the event planned its sustainability journey from the start.

Held in April 2022 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, the event welcomed 15,000 people from 65 countries, with around 300 participating companies. Sustainability efforts during CESG included the elimination of goodie bags and physical brochures; temperature adjustment in the hall and waiving of business suit requirements; carpeting reduction; and appointment of sustainable food suppliers who converted bread crusts and peels into beer.

Conscious standards
At the end of the day, constant reminders will help industry stakeholders to shore up their sustainability efforts.

Daniel Chua, CEO, Aonia and Greentech Festival Singapore’s event director, said that a “good branding and marketing approach” would help to win more customers.

He added that a “trickle-down effect” from top organisations will also spur organisations along. For instance, in the European Union, there are more regulations on European companies to be green, where governmental organisations are “increasingly asking about justifications to carbon spend”, and more money “is flowing into ESG-related investments”.

Panellists also encouraged event organisers to develop accountability, and take the first step to start their sustainability journey if they have not already done so.

Koh elaborated: “It can be as simple as making a green choice (such as) reducing print, having green menus, and choosing certified green planners.”

“Continue to upskill yourself, and keep up to date with sustainability information and knowledge. Everybody needs to own (sustainability), and be part of the efforts,” Chua advised.

Demand for business events in New Zealand soars

By TTGmice

August 1, 2022

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NZ MEETINGS 2022 — MEETINGS 2022 in Christchurch last month broke records for attendance, and for the value of business it generated

An independent survey commissioned by Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) post-MEETINGS 2022 revealed that NZ$107.5 million (US$68 million) worth of business was provisionally secured during the two days – a 45.3 per cent increase on MEETINGS 2021.

Moreover, after attending MEETINGS, 79 per cent of all buyers said they were booking business as a result of the event, while 21 per cent were still considering options, such as final destination choices.

MEETINGS 2022 in Christchurch last month broke records for attendance, and for the value of business it generated

BEIA chief executive, Lisa Hopkins, said the numbers reflect the skyrocketing popularity of Aotearoa New Zealand as a business events destination and show the huge demand for face-to-face meetings in inspirational settings.

“This is an extraordinary result and speaks highly to the quality of the exhibitors and buyers who travelled from around New Zealand and Australia to Christchurch.

“Aotearoa New Zealand is wowing event organisers with cutting-edge new infrastructure across the country, air connectivity which continues to expand every month, incredibly diverse regional character, strong cultural values, and innovative sustainability practices,” she added.

The two-day MEETINGS event held in mid-June connected exhibitors from 18 New Zealand regions on 211 stands with over 100 hosted buyers from Australia and another 110 hosted buyers form New Zealand. As well, 160 domestic day buyers and 25 media attended the show.

Hosted buyers who were surveyed recorded a 233 per cent increase in the number of delegates expected to attend a business event in the coming year.

“While the daily rate per delegate is down by 14 per cent since 2021, this is offset by the volume which is considerably higher.”

Day buyers from across New Zealand recorded a significant increase in the daily delegate spend – now NZ$566.90 per day, up from NZ$293 last year.

“In the post-event survey, every region came away with a hosted buyer eager to do business. While Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Queenstown were high on the list, regional hotspots Waikato, Dunedin, Rotorua, Marlborough, Bay of Plenty, Central Otago, and Hawkes Bay were also popular. It was great to see good interest in Southland, Taranaki, Kaikōura, Mackenzie, Northland, Nelson, Taupo, Wanaka, Manawatu, and Fiordland too,” elaborated Hopkins.

One Australian buyer, Paula Rowntree from the Australian Psychological Society, said she was looking to bring their next international conference to either Christchurch or Wellington. “New Zealand has a breadth of venues, suppliers, and experiences to enhance any conference, meeting, or incentive,” she said.

Michael Jones, from the Informing Science Institute in Australia, said MEETINGS 2022 helped to put him in touch with key suppliers in New Zealand’s tourism and events industry, enabling him to design and plan his conference with ease and convenience.

“The ability to meet all of these valuable people and businesses in the space of just two days saved me weeks of work and expanded my knowledge of what could be done and showed me possibilities in New Zealand I would never have conceived of on my own,” he said.

MEETINGS 2023 will be held on June 21 and 22 at Tākina Wellington Conference and Exhibition Centre.

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