One of Sydney’s most celebrated luxury hotels has welcomed Jörg T. Böckeler as General Manager. German-born Jörg brings more than 27 years’ experience in hotels and hospitality to InterContinental Sydney, following on from his most recent posting as General Manager of InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto – another significant property for IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) in [...]

The Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) has appointed Jaclyn Weinstein to the new position of Director of Business Development, North America, Chief Executive Officer Karen Bolinger announced today.  Ms Weinstein’s appointment follows the engagement of Myriad Marketing as the organisation’s new representation agency for North America, announced in December last year as part of MCB’s new [...]

Leading child welfare charity Barnardos Australia is thrilled to announce Anna Cesarano as their new Mother of the Year Awards Business Ambassador and member of the awards’ judging panel. Now in its 18th year, Barnardos Australia’s Mother of the Year Awards is the charity’s flagship event, which honours and recognises the enormous contribution that everyday [...]

Last night, the MEA National Meeting Manager of the Year award was presented to MCI Australia Project Director, Cindy-Lee Bakos. Cindy-Lee took home the prestigious Meetings & Events Australia (MEA) national award for her work on three key events: the Asia Pacific Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association Congress, the Commonwealth Business Forum, and the combined FAOPS-PSANZ congresses. [...]

Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jacqui Timmins as the new Director for the Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME) and the China Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition (CIBTM). Ms Timmins takes the reins from former Director of AIME, Sally de Swart, who has managed the event since 2011. [...]

The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre’s (MCEC) Prue Rogers has been named Business Development Person of the Year at the prestigious National Meeting and Events Australia (MEA) Awards in Darwin last night. As Assistant Director of Sales Rogers’ success is due to the significant results she produced for MCEC during the 2011/12 financial year, working [...]

Staging Connections has appointed Technical Director, Daniel Lourenco to the Head of Production, Sydney. Having started with Staging Connections in 1998 as a Trainee, Daniel has progressed in his career from a crew member, through to Technical Director, and will now lead the team as Head of Production. Daniel’s career with Staging Connections has seen [...]

Rebecca Murdoch joined the Moreton Hire team this week as the National Corporate Sales Manager after returning from working overseas to manage the Custom Stand Department and head up a Corporate Platform within the company. Rebecca comes with over 25 years experience in management, sales and operational roles, and for the last 16 years directly [...]

Luxperience has appointed Lindy Andrews as Director of Sales & Partner Alliances, effective immediately. With a strong background in leisure and MICE tourism industries, Lindy will lead the Luxperience worldwide sales team to generate more exhibitors from Australasia and the wider global market. She will also focus effort on generating buyer registrations from a mix [...]

Heritage Hotel Management is delighted to announce the appointment of Scott Rees as marketing manager. Scott has considerable experience in services marketing. Most recently he has held the position of marketing portfolio manager for State Insurance at IAG New Zealand. Prior to this, Scott was marketing manager for Massey University and has previously worked in [...]

Brisbane’s new Royal International Convention Centre (RICC) has appointed Sean Cummings as its Executive Chef. The annual Royal Queensland Show is renowned for showcasing fresh food and produce and now with the opening of RICC at Brisbane’s RNA Showgrounds, this show tradition is set to continue all year round. Most recently Sean has held the [...]

Tourism Australia has confirmed the appointment of a new Regional General Manager Japan and Korea. Andrew Reilly has been announced in the position and will commence in the Tokyo-based role in May. Mr Reilly has extensive experience working in Asia, and has previously worked for Tourism Australia (then the Australian Tourism Commission) as Marketing Director for Japan/Korea [...]

Moreton Hire is proud to introduce two New Starters to their growing and dynamic Business Development Team. Livia de Vos – Business Development Manager, QLD Livia de Vos joins the Business Development Team in Brisbane. Livia has a strong career in the Events industry previously holding positions of Event Manager and recently as Account Manager [...]

Heritage Hotel Management is delighted to announce Donna Stewart to the role of general manager of Heritage Queenstown. Donna has been the general manager of Peppers Beacon Queenstown for the past seven years. In this time she has secured several company awards for achievement. She has a wealth of hospitality experience in Queenstown, having held [...]

CWT Meetings & Events announced that it is continuing to reinforce its team to manage and support the strong growth of its business. “We are seeing a lot of activity in the industry at the moment: expansion but also consolidation within the market as companies look for a one-stop-shop solution that incorporates everything from event [...]

VictorsFood has appointed Laura Rogers as Business Development Manager.  Laura has more than 10 years sales and marketing experience both in the corporate sector and events industry.  Her most recent role was Business Development Manager at Workshop Events. VictorsFood, the interactive catering and event specialist, has appointed Laura Rogers as Business Development Manager as of 4th [...]

Two of  the best known members of the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre’s team – Helen Mantellato and Annabel Norris – recently celebrated a collective 45 years at the venue. Ms Mantellato, who joined the Centre in December 1987 five months before its official opening, has now been with the Centre for 25 years, while [...]

Two new Regional Sales Directors have been appointed to the Melbourne Convention Bureau’s offices in Asia, Chief Executive Officer, Karen Bolinger, announced today. Edward Kwek will be heading up the Singapore office as Regional Sales Director – South Asia, and Jessica Chang will take on the position of Regional Sales Director – North Asia in [...]

MCI Australia was nominated for two awards and subsequently took home both at the MEA South Australia Gala Awards Dinner. The MEA Association or Government Meeting of the Year—South Australia was awarded to The Australasian Osseointegration Society (AOS) 8th Biennial Conference, managed by MCI Australia Project Manager, Brylee McFarlane and Project Coordinator, Emma Wall. The project team overcame many [...]

SilverNeedle Hospitality announced the appointment of its new Executive Vice President, Brands Sean Flynn. Mr. Flynn will lead SilverNeedle Hospitality’s efforts to create best in class hotel franchises for its portfolio of brands across the regions in which it operates. In doing so, he will lead all aspects of Brand Management of all SilverNeedle Hospitality’s brands. [...]

Tony South, Chairman of Tourism Accommodation Australia (TAA) will tonight be honoured with a prestigious international accommodation industry award. The ‘Trailblazer Award’ will be presented to Mr South in Singapore tonight (Australian time) at the Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP) Update in recognition of his outstanding international accommodation industry career. The Trailblazer Award is [...]

Joining CTM’s Event Travel Management team in January 2013 as Operations Manager (VIC), leads the events team in creating local and global events of outstanding creativity, quality and value, and developing and maintaining relationships with key clients. Liz brings to the role over 15 years’ experience within the corporate travel and events sectors; previously as a [...]

Iconic Australian venue, Luna Park Sydney has appointed James Granter as the General Manager of Sales. In his new role, Granter is responsible for the continued development of Luna Park’s corporate events business with a focus on exquisite venue Crystal Palace – Sydney Harbour’s premium event space. Granter brings more than ten years’ experience in [...]

Marriott has appointed a new Director of Sales and Marketing, Queensland Cluster, Amanda Elder who will oversee two of the largest hotels in its Australian portfolio – the Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa and Brisbane Marriott Hotel. Mrs Elder brings to the Marriott 24 years of leadership experience at Starwood Hotels and Resorts in [...]

Renowned event and hotel industry senior manager Beverley Parker has been appointed Executive Director of Sales and Marketing at Dockside Group this month. Ms Parker will head the team that will drive Dockside Group’s new strategic communications and business development plans drawing from her extensive experience in various leading tourism and hospitality organisations. Beverley has [...]

Laura McDougall will join MCI Australia’s Melbourne office as Corporate Relations Manager on 25 February in time to join the company’s representation at AIME. Laura will utilise her extensive industry network in her new role and draw on her knowledge of the Melbourne market. In her position as Corporate Relations Manager, she will focus on [...]

Aggreko, the global leader in the supply of temporary power and temperature control, has appointed George Whyte to be Managing Director, Aggreko Australia-Pacific, taking charge of the company’s Australian, New Zealand and Pacific Islands operations. The announcement follows the appointment of Asterios Satrazemis, the region’s former Managing Director, to the position of Regional Director, Aggreko [...]

Lynn Fairbrass will head MCI’s entire PCO and association relations portfolio, whilst Louise Harrison will undertake both association and corporate relations focusing on the Queensland market. Announcing the appointments, Managing Director, Stephan Wurzinger, said these two represent the cream of the industry in terms of reputation and experience. “With 25 years of MICE profile, much [...]

CWT Meetings & Events, a global leader in events and meetings management, announced that Gloria Nykl is appointed meetings & events director, Australia & New Zealand. Nykl will be based in Sydney and will report to, Steven Smith, senior director meetings & events, Asia-Pacific. Peter Brady, managing director Australia & New Zealand commented, “It is [...]

MCI in Australia has grown its management team with the addition of a new Managing Director, a Director of Association Relations (PCO), a Sponsorship and Development Manager and the appointment of an inaugural Board of Directors. Management team growth §       Ray Shaw (former Managing Director MCI Australia) is now Chairman of the Board of [...]

The Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) recently announced a new key appointment to its communications team as part of its commitment to further develop Malaysia’s profile as the preferred business events destination globally. Shazrina Othman was appointed as the new PR & Communications Manager of MyCEB. A highly dynamic and committed professional, Shazrina holds [...]

MCI Australia welcomes its new Director of Association Relations, Rebecca Schepers. In her role, Ms Schepers will lead MCI’s PCO business development unit in Australia and will manage all not-for-profit, government, medical and scientific association accounts. Ms Schepers has a unique background; having originally trained as a scientist, she worked in biotechnology and medical research [...]

Steven Smith appointed CWT Meetings & Events leader for Asia Pacific CWT Meetings & Events, a global leader in events and meetings management, announced that Steven Smith is appointed senior director, CWT Meetings & Events, Asia-Pacific. Smith will be part of the CWT regional leadership team, based in Singapore and the global CWT Meetings & [...]

Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley has recently welcomed a new Executive Chef to help strengthen and diversify the deluxe resort’s Food & Beverage (F&B) offering. Gavin Robertson brings over 20 years’ experience in the hospitality sector to his new role, and will now manage a kitchen brigade of 40 staff at the 4.5-star resort. He is [...]

The Star, Sydney’s premium events and entertainment destination, has welcomed the arrival of Elisha Zhin as the new General Manager, Hotels. Elisha has over 14 years of casino and hotel experience and joins The Star most recently from Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore. Having worked at some of the world’s most renowned casino resorts including Las [...]

George P. Johnson (GPJ) Australia welcomes Cate McKenzie to the team as Manager – Creative and Design Services. Cate comes with over 15  years of working with diverse creative teams including such companies as Pacific Brands – Bonds, Jets Swimwear and Russh Magazine. McKenzie comes from a design background and has worked with large and [...]

Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley has appointed a new Crowne Meetings Director to help bolster the resort’s MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions) offering. Allison Rosemond brings 12 years’ experience in the hospitality sector to her new capacity, and will oversee the             4.5-star resort’s meeting, wedding and catering business. Allison will focus on strengthening the [...]

The Sebel & Citigate Albert Park Melbourne is thrilled to announce Assistant Concierge, Andy Byrne has won the 2012 Alfred Jasinski Award for Excellence in Service, as awarded by Les Clefs d’Or Melbourne on 18th November 2012. Each year Les Clefs d’Or Melbourne awards the Alfred Jasinski Award for Service Excellence which is named after [...]

Gary Daly will join Exhibitions and Trade Fairs (ETF) in the role of Managing Director, taking over from Jodie Richmond effective December 2012. Mr Daly joins the ETF team with an extensive background in business, commencing in media and advertising. He possesses a thorough understanding of the meetings and events industry that has been further [...]

NSW’s leading venue and catering collection, Doltone House, announce the appointment of James Kidman, as their Group Executive Chef.  Following their continued success and recognition as Sydney’s leading venue and hospitality group, Doltone House will further develop their culinary focus with Kidman leading and directing the kitchens. Kidman has closely watched the growth of the [...]

The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) is pleased to announce the appointment of internationally acclaimed Producer and Director of Events Di Henry OAM to the position of Creative Director, Sydney Royal Easter Show (the Show). Ms Henry will be responsible for the development and delivery of the Main Arena entertainment program for the Show, [...]

Microhire Queensland is pleased to announce the appointments of its management team to head the Technical Services Department of the new Royal International Convention Centre, Brisbane, Queensland. Dan Hazard has been appointed Technical Services Manager, commencing 1st November 2012.  In his last position Dan worked at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre selling and managing [...]

Alison Petrie has been appointed Managing Director at EECW, Western Australia’s leading conference and event management organisation.  Ms Petrie joins EECW after 3 ½ years as Chief Executive Officer of the Institute of Public Administration Australia (WA).  In this role, she successfully steered IPAA (WA) from a six-figure loss to achieving a healthy financial surplus [...]

Staging Connections has appointed Business Development Manager, Lynne O’Brien to the team, based in Canberra. Holding senior sales, business development and management positions at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, City of Sydney, Staging Connections Sydney and The Star (previously Star City), Ms O’Brien returns to Canberra as Business Development Manager for Staging Connections to [...]

Having firmly established a reputation for the some of the best cuisine in Fiji, the Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa has just appointed a new Director of Food & Beverage, Jean-Francois Delahaye. Mr Delahaye joins the resort with a strong background in food and beverage, having worked in Sofitels across the globe including Manila, French [...]

  Sofitel has announced the appointment of Andrew Hartley to the position of Director of Sales and Marketing for Sofitel Melbourne On Collins and Regional Director of Sales and Marketing for Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. Andrew is excited to return to the Sofitel brand after his most recent position as Director of Sales and [...]

Chief Executive Officer of the Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau (MCVB), Karen Bolinger, today announced the appointment of Jasmine Lim to Director, International Incentives. Ms Lim has been with MCVB for six years, starting out as Regional Sales Manager, South East Asia before being promoted to Regional Sales Director, South Asia in 2009. Ms Lim [...]

Two of the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre’s managers have been appointed to industry bodies in a move which reflects the venue’s ongoing commitment to the business events sector. The venue’s Director of Operations, Stephen Wood has taken on the role of Chair of the Meetings & Events Australia (MEA) NSW Branch Committee, while Business [...]

Destination NSW CEO Sandra Chipchase, announced today her agency would be making an increased investment in generating tourism numbers from key markets within North Asia, principally Greater China and Korea. “With the support of the NSW Government we are now able to expand our resources and activities in this key region,” Ms Chipchase said. “The [...]

Heritage Hotel Management is delighted to announce the appointment of Vicki Bretherton as the general manager of Heritage Hanmer Springs. Vicki is a seasoned hotel manager and respected former employee of Heritage Hotel Management. In 1996 she managed CityLife Wellington A Heritage Hotel which was the first hotel in the Heritage Hotel Group. She then [...]