Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Wins National Environmental Award

Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre wins national environmental award For the fourth year running, the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre has won the Best Green Initiative category at the national Exhibition and Events Association of Australasia’s Annual Awards.
Announced at a gala dinner in Sydney last night, the award recognises the ongoing emphasis that the venue places on its environmental practices as well as its role as an industry leader on sustainability issues.

Centre Chief Executive Ton van Amerongen said he was extremely proud of the achievement, which reflected the passion and enthusiasm of the Centre’s team.

“The fact that the Centre has won this award every year since it was first launched in 2008 recognises the commitment of our team,” Mr van Amerongen said.

“They are focussed on creating a more sustainable events industry and are always looking for new ways to improve our environmental performance.”

The award comes at the end of a year which has seen the Centre win more than 10 major industry accolades, including C&IT’s Worldwide Convention Centre Team of the Year , Australasia’s Leading Meetings and Conference Centre in the 2011 World Travel Awards and Best Meeting Venue for 500 delegates or more in the Meetings & Events Australia (MEA) National Awards.

The Centre’s submission for the national EEAA awards highlighted its continued improvements in its environmental measures, overseen by its own Ecowise team, as well as work this year to create a long-term strategic plan for the venue which identifies new waste management targets for the period 2011 to 2015.

In the past year, the Centre’s green initiatives have earnt it a number of industry awards. It has also been recognised as a Green Globe (Silver) Benchmarked Convention Centre, a Bronze Partner of the NSW Government’s Sustainability Advantage program and received the Earthcheck Silver Certification and ISO 14001:2004 Standard for Environmental Management Systems.

Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Wins National Environmental Award

The Internet Show Exhibition - Over 2500 Pre-Registered Visitors

The Internet Show Sydney
27-28 October 2011
Sydney Convention Centre, Sydney, Australia

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Sydney Tourism News and Information: Big Appetite? Visit the Sydney International Food Festival

After months of brisk winter weather, Sydney welcomes spring with open arms throughout the month of October by hosting the internationally acclaimed Crave Food Festival- the perfect dawn on a summer season ready to rise over Australia's biggest city. According to DialAFlight, one of the UK's leading travel operators, there's still time to book cheap flights to Sydney and join in the festivities- however you'll have to hurry.

Always popular within the local community and visiting tourists alike, the festival annually draws thousands of food lovers to its vast range of stalls, bars and specially organised events. This year's festival has so far lived up to its high expectations, with hundreds of extraordinary food events taking place across much of Sydney and the wider New South Wales region.

But there's still so much more to come- and great restaurant offers available too.

The most popular events at the festival are the night noodle markets- held weeknights from 5pm to 9pm. Here thousands congregate amongst dozens of fabulous food stands to taste different delicacies from around the globe. From the hot spices of India to classic sausage and mashed potato in the UK, the festival proudly provides an extensive range of cuisines fit for every tummy.

New for the 2011 festival: Breakfast on Bondi will see thousands hit Sydney's most famous beach, early at dawn on Sunday 23rd October, to celebrate..... eating breakfast. This 'bring your own breakfast' picnic event will host live orchestral music besides the waterfront and include food markets and appearances from guest celebrity chefs too.

Sydney Tourism News and Information: Big Appetite? Visit the Sydney International Food Festival

Sydney Conferences: Sydney's Convention Centre a Step Closer

The NSW Government last week called for Expressions of Interest from the private sector to build and operate the facilities at Darling Harbour.

NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell said Sydney was reclaiming its position on centre stage for hosting world-class events with the creation of the Sydney International Convention, Exhibition and Entertainment precinct.


Sydney Conferences: Sydney's Convention Centre a Step Closer

See 1000s of new products on display at The Safety Show Sydney

Register now to attend and discover what’s new at THE SAFETY SHOW SYDNEY. Discuss your workplace safety needs with industry experts and learn what’s on offer to help you reduce risk and increase safety.

Gain in depth knowledge at these free seminars: WorkCover NSW Seminars Attend WorkCover NSW Safety Information sessions to discover how their Ambassadors improved safety in their business, and why they spread the work safe home safe message. Find out how the construction industry will be impacted by the new Work Health and Safety Act. Get the latest information on safety issues in the manufacturing industry, and learn how small to medium businesses will be affected. Free Harmonisation Seminars Reserve your place to stay up to date with National Workplace Legislation and find out how you too can prepare for changes, including advice on how to understand key provisions. Crisis Averted - Managing the Mayhem - An Interactive Guide to Incident Management Sit in while the Norton Rose Australia team hosts an interactive role play and mock trial on incident management. Using a case study to follow the progression of an incident from the immediate aftermath, to the investigation process and ending with an OHS prosecution, the team will provide practical tips on managing an incident, dealing with the regulator and facing the consequences of an OHS breach – all as a court hearing. 11.30am, 25th October. Attendance to all seminars is free. Sessions held daily. Bookings essential. Book your seat now Plus, don't miss these dedicated feature areas: Technology & Training Corporate Health Learn safety solutions including staff induction, risk management software, contractor management, first aid and emergency response training. Reduce the number of sick days, discover how to tackle poor employee health, motivation and absenteeism.

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Sydney Conferences: Sydney Aiming For ‘Record Year’

Sydney’s convention bureau, Business Events Sydney (BESydney) says it is well on its way to delivering 2011/12 results “above and beyond” the AU$186.5 million earned by the company the year before.

Just two months into the new fiscal year, BESydney has secured 34 events estimated to be worth AU$69 million to the New South Wales economy.

Sydney Conferences: Sydney Aiming For ‘Record Year’

Sydney Conferences: Special Conferencing Offers from Metro Hotels

Hi there,

Metro Hotels is offering EventConnect.com subscribers some exclusive meetings and conferencing offers from a selection of their conveniently located venues around Australia.

In addition, by entering the Metro 123 booking code when you book your accommodation on their website, Metro Hotels will offer a further 10% discount to their best available rate for the day.

Sydney Conferences: Special Conferencing Offers from Metro Hotels

BESydney information session on Dreamtime 2011 and AIME 2012

Join Business Events Sydney (BESydney) for a combined presentation from Tourism Australia on Dreamtime 2011 and REED on Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME) 2012.

Many stakeholders have requested information about BESydney's involvement in these activities. This combined briefing will answer your questions about both these events at one time.

Thomas Hill, Business Events Australia Trade Programs Manager, and Sally de Swart, REED Exhibitions Event Director, will talk to you about how you can be involved in both programs.

BESydney will also detail our involvement and your opportunities to participate.

Date: Thursday 15 September 2011

Meet: Wolfies

Address: 17 Circular Quay West, Sydney

Time: 6pm-8pm

This event is open to any stakeholder who has an interest in either of these two important programs. Please RSVP by clicking on the responses below by Friday, 2 September 2011.

Email - stakeholders@besydney.com.au

2011 Canberra Qantas Corporate Travel Show Post Event Report

Metro Hotels recently took part as an exhibitor at the 2011 Canberra Qantas Corporate Travel Show which attracted 864 guests (135 Travel Agents, 263 Travel Coordinators and 466 Frequent Flyers).

Sydney hotels generate a great deal of business from Canberra and the ACT from both the government and corporate sector.

Guests where invited by Qantas and a snapshot of the companies that attended this year's show are listed below:

The Travel Agents session included guests representing over 36 agencies and

groups including ACT World Travel, AIIU Travel, Britain & Europe World

Travel, Capital Travel Manuka, Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Civic Travel

Service, Corporate Traveller, Cruiseabout Manuka, Escape Travel Garema, FCm

Travel Solutions, Flight Centre - Belconnen, Capital, Dickson, Mawson,

Queanbeyan, Tuggeranong, Weston & Woden, Harvey World Travel - Belconnen,

Canberra, Weston & Woden, HRG Canberra Team, Jamison Travel Gungahlin,

Jetset Southlands, Maria Slater Travel, Mecca Travel Co Pty Ltd, QBT

Canberra, Queanbeuyan City Travel & Cruise, Reis & James Travel Associates,

STA Belconnen, Travel Makers, Travelscene Canberra City & Manuka.

The Travel Coordinators Morning Tea included guests representing over 85

companies, associations and government departments including ACT Chief

Ministers Department, ACT Executive, ActewAGL - Distribution, ACT Tourism,

Acumenta Pty Ltd, ADFA, Department of Defence, Airservices Australia,

Attorney Generals Department, AusAID, Australian Bureau of Statistics,

Australian Competition & Consumer Commission, Australian Crime Commission,

Australian Federal Police, Australian Maritime Safety Authority, Australian

Medical Council, Australian National University, Australian Sports

Commission, Australian Transport Safety Bureau, British High Commission,

Canadian High Commission, CARE Australia, Centrelink, College of Asia &

Pacific, ComSuper, CrimTrac, CSIRO, Defence Housing Australia, Defence

Materiel Organisation, Dept Environment, Sustainability, Water, Population,

Dept of Broadband, Communications, Dept of Climate Change and Energy

Efficiency, Dept of Defence, Dept of Families, Housing, Community Services &

Indigenous Affairs, Dept of Health, Dept of Human Services, Dept of

Infrastructure & Transport, Dept of Innovation, Industry, Science &

Research, Dept of Premier & Cabinet, Dept of the Prime Minister & Cabinet,

Dept of Veterans' Affairs, Dept of the Treasury, Earlybird Conferencing &

Events, Embassy of Belgium, Embassy of Japan, Embassy of Norway, Embassy of

Peru, Embassy of Romania, Embassy of Sweden, Embassy of Switzerland, Embassy

of the Russian Federation, Family Court of Australia, Financial Strategy &

Business Performance, Food Standards Australia New Zealand, Haddow Pipeline

Operations Services, High Commission of Canada, Indigenous Business

Australia, International Organization for Migration, International Visits

Team, IP Australia, Murray Darling Basin Authority, National Farmers'

Federation, National Health & Medical Research Council, National Library of

Australia, National Museum of Australia, NATSEM, New Zealand High

Commission, Office of National Assessments, Office of Parliamentary Counsel,

Pakistan High Commission, PHIAC, Procurement & Contract Management Branch,

Royal Danish Embassy, SABRE Pacific, SEWPAC, Sofema Australia, Supportlink,

Tetlow Tigwell Watch Lawyers, The Indigenous Marathon Project, UCELI/UCC,

Universities Australia & University of Canberra.

According to Metro Hotel’s Business Development Manager, Richard Amour, “trade shows are an excellent opportunity to make new business relationships and also to touch base with existing customers.”

Sydney Conferences: Sydney Secures More International Conferences

Business Events Sydney has kicked off the new financial year with the announcement that three major conferences have been confirmed for Sydney in 2012.

The conferences are predicted to bring in almost $4M to the local economy.

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Sydney Conferences: Sydney Secures More International Conferences

Sydney Conferences: Have Your Say About The New Sydney Convention Centre

Sydney Conferences: Have Your Say About The New Sydney Convention Centre

Sydney Conferences: Fashion Models to Show Off Jewellery at Sydney Fair

Sydney Conferences: Fashion Models to Show Off Jewellery at Sydney Fair

Conferences Sydney: PMA Banking on 20,000 Visitors for Sydney Expo

Conferences Sydney: PMA Banking on 20,000 Visitors for Sydney Expo

AGE 2011: Hoteliers Anticipate 2011's Biggest Trade Event!

As the emphasis on differentiation of the venue offering continues hoteliers will look to Australia’s best showcase of hospitality innovation for new ways to exceed their customer’s expectations and streamline their venue operations. Be it the latest in gaming products, exceptional food and beverage or improvements in back of house operations the AGE guarantees to impress.

The event will be held on 21-23 August at Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre and over 5000 Australian and international visitors will attend. This timing is of great benefit as a number of industry events will take place at the same time, allowing non Sydney metropolitan hoteliers to maximise their time whilst away from their venue.

The Australasian Gaming Expo has historically been the primary platform for the launch of new products by more than 150 trade exhibitors and 2011 will once again see the event host the newest and most exciting product and technology developments of the last 12 months.

As the flagship exhibitors of the 22nd AGE the GTA member organisations Ainsworth Game Technology, Aristocrat Technologies, Aruze Gaming Australia, Bally Australia, IGT (Australia), Konami Australia, ShuffleMaster Australasia and WMS Gaming Australia will combined display over 700 new gaming machines across their 8 exhibition stands as well as a host of new poker machine software and gaming systems.

Hospitality suppliers of all shapes and sizes will also attend to exhibit in force – be it uniforms, security, vending, promotions, food and beverage or HR and banking services the very best of Australasia will be on-show and ready to do business with the nation’s leading decision makers from hotel venues.

Ross Ferrar, CEO of Gaming Technologies Australia, commented;

“The GTA members look forward to welcoming the hotel industry’s leaders to the AGE. The 2011 Gaming Expo will be an opportunity for hoteliers to experience both innovations in technology and operations as well as exceptional networking with their trade representatives and management peers. The 22nd AGE will once again be the benchmark in exhibitions for the Australian gaming and hospitality industry. We look forward to seeing you there.”

REGISTRATION: for AGE 2011 is now open and can be completed online at www.austgamingexpo.com or by calling the Gaming Expo Help Line on 1300 724 030.

For further information contact:

Ross Ferrar
Gaming Technologies Association
(02) 8216 0931 or info@gamingta.com

For Sydney Accommodation, Metro Hotels

Conferences Sydney: $18.2 Million in Business Events Won for Sydney

Conferences Sydney: $18.2 Million in Business Events Won for Sydney

Sydney CBD Hotels (Tourist and Visitor Information and Events): "New Sydney" Showcased at ATE

Sydney CBD Hotels (Tourist and Visitor Information and Events): "New Sydney" Showcased at ATE

Sydney Conferences: O’Farrell delivers NSW tourism blueprint, hints on cruise terminal

Sydney Conferences: O’Farrell delivers NSW tourism blueprint, hints on cruise terminal

Sydney Announced as Host City for Dreamtime 2011

Tourism Australia today announced Sydney has been selected as host city for Dreamtime 2011, Australia’s premier trade marketing activity for international business events buyers.

More than 100 business events decision makers and 20 media from key international markets will be invited to participate in the five day Dreamtime itinerary. The event begins on 13 November and includes a series of educational activities, gala and business networking events before concluding on 18 November 2011.

Up to seven other destinations in Australia will also form part of the itinerary for the international delegates. A request for proposals is being issued to Australian destinations wishing to host educational visits prior to the host city program.

Ms Penny Lion, Head of Business Events Australia, said Sydney’s proposal for Dreamtime 2011 highlighted the city’s creative thinking, contained an innovative communications strategy and support for the event from across the city.

“Dreamtime is Tourism Australia’s highest profile incentive event and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to showcase the very best Australia has to offer in one of our most beautiful cities, Sydney,” said Ms Lion.

Incentive events are used by organisations to improve the performance and motivation of their people and are a key strategy for improving productivity, increasing sales, or retaining and recognising high achievers.

“Bringing key incentive buyers to experience Australia is the best way to encourage them to bring their clients here,” said Ms Lion.

“We are absolutely focused on presenting an outstanding Dreamtime – which will showcase exceptional destinations and experiences around Australia and leave buyers with no doubt about the high value Australia delivers,” she said.

Mr Jon Hutchison, Chief Executive Officer, Business Events Sydney, said Sydney was delighted to be appointed host city for Dreamtime 2011.

“Sydney’s Dreamtime program has been designed to inspire buyers to choose Australia for their next international event. I’m proud of the professionalism and quality of Sydney’s business events industry and certain of their support in delivering an amazing Dreamtime experience,” said Mr Hutchison.

(Source: TravMedia.com 2nd April 2011)

700 International Travel Delegates Arrive for Australia's Premier Tourism Event

Around 700 international travel delegates from 40 countries fly in to Sydney this week to meet with 1,700 tourism operators from across the country at the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) ATE is Tourism Australia’s premier business-to-business event, providing a forum for Australian tourism businesses to showcase their products, meet overseas contacts and negotiate business deals with the travel trade who sell Australian holidays overseas. Around 100,000 business meetings will take place during the event, which is being held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre (SCEC) from 2 to 8 April.

Tourism Australia Managing Director Andrew McEvoy said ATE was important for building future demand for Australia’s tourism experiences in the international market.

“ATE is the most important event on the Australian tourism industry calendar and we estimate it will immediately inject more than $10 million in to the locally economy, but many millions more longer term,” Mr McEvoy said.

“Many deals will be done and millions of dollars worth of future tourism business for Australia will potentially be generated at ATE, resulting from the thousands of business meetings held during the event.

“It presents an enormous opportunity for Australia’s tourism industry to remain competitive internationally and will put us on track to realise the targets outlined in the 2020 Tourism Industry Potential.

“The 2020 Tourism Industry Potential sets an ambitious goal to double the overnight expenditure generated by tourism from $70 billion to $140 billion by 2020 – which events such as ATE will help us to achieve,” Mr McEvoy said.

Held annually, ATE is staged in a different host city each year, with the support of the State and Territory tourism partners and Qantas Airways. This year around 1,700 Australian seller delegates from approximately 600 companies will be participating in the event.

Tourism NSW Executive Director and General Manager Lyndel Gray said Sydney was looking forward to hosting the international travel industry for ATE 2011.  Having recently hosted ‘Oprah’s Ultimate Australian Adventure’, Tourism NSW has developed an exciting, welcoming program for ATE delegates.

“ATE contributes significantly to continuing the growth of international tourism markets to Australia.  This year 85 NSW and Sydney businesses, alongside Tourism NSW, will be promoting an impressive range of excellent tourism experiences and destinations.  The NSW tourism industry is primed and eager to capitalise on the business opportunities that will be created by their participation in ATE. .”

As the host State, Tourism NSW has supported the delivery of ATE for 2011 through securing buyer accommodation and the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre as well as hosting buyer and seller delegates at three ATE showcase events during the seven day program.

Tourism NSW has also organised around 30 familiarisation itineraries across Sydney and regional NSW for international buyers to experience local attractions, dining and accommodation.  ATE 2011 has two modules covering the Eastern and Western hemisphere tourism markets. The Eastern Hemisphere module (Japan, Asia and the Gulf countries) will run from 2 to 4 April while the Western Hemisphere module (Europe, the Americas, Africa, New Zealand and the South Pacific) will run from 5 April to 8 April 2011.

Mr McEvoy said ATE was also important for giving the people who sell Australian holidays first-hand experience of the country.

“The beauty of ATE is that the international travel trade not only have the opportunity to meet Australian tourism business at one place but they also get to experience the destination and its tourism experiences first hand,” Mr McEvoy said.

“International buyers will get to immerse themselves in the host city Sydney during ATE and then travel to other destinations to participate in familiarisations that will help them to better sell Australia to the world.”

Australia received a record 5.9 million international visitors in 2010, an increase of 5.4 per cent on 2009, generating $24 billion in economic value for Australia. New South Wales received more than 2.8 million international visitors during 2010. International visitors spent more than 65 million nights in the State and injected more than $5.9 billion into the NSW economy.

(Source: Travmedia.com 2^nd April 2011)

Delegates Welcomed to ATE - Sydney Trade Shows

International buyers attending ATE11 are arriving in Sydney this week with many already on familiarisation tours of Sydney and regional NSW. Delegates are being greeted by welcome banners at Circular Quay, Darling Harbour, hotels and at the airport.

As co-host of the event, Tourism NSW has planned a full schedule of functions and activities over the nine days to showcase Sydney and regional NSW. The city’s credentials for hosting large-scale business events will be on display along with the State’s quality food and wine and dynamic tourism businesses and experiences. More information will be provided in the Insights ATE Special Edition that commences on Saturday.

Two new fact sheets have been added to the ATE11 special series on international market segments. Tourism NSW has analysed the baby boomer market from Eastern and Western Hemispheres including looking at opportunities to grow visitation from those groups. To see the fact sheets click here.

Sydney’s new Sydney Airport Citybus Express is offering $10 airport transfers for ATE delegates. The luxury coach service runs to and from Sydney Airport to city hotels. Click here for more information. ATE delegates wanting to know more about the Sydney Airport Citybus Express service can visit booth 247 in the NSW area at ATE.

(Source: Insights 30^th March 2011)

Are you coming to these Expos and Tradeshows in Sydney during February 2011???

Are you coming to these events in Sydney during February 2011???

2^nd to 4^th February           Australian International Furniture fair – Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre

2^nd to 4^th February           Decoration & Design – Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre

11^th to 13^th February        Australian Shoe Fair – Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre

12^th to 13^th February        Travel Expo – Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre

12^th to 13^th February        Sydney Pool Spa & Outdoor Living Expo – Rosehill Gardens

17^th to 20^th February        Life Instyle – Royal Hall of Industries

19^th to 22^nd February       Home & Giving Fair – Sydney Showgrounds, Sydney Olympic Park

19^th to 23^rd February       Reed Gift Fair – Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre

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