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GET TO KNOW: Holly Goder

A relative newby to The Events Authority, the Events & Travel Coordinator is immersed in a team blessed with experience and expertise. “Holly brings her enthusiasm and passion to the Events Authority team and is the embodiment of service with a smile. As you might imagine, Holly is learning a lot. Quickly. Significantly, she’s lapping […]

SUSTAINABILITY Challenges in the Events Industry

Sharon Levingston, Head of Events at The Events Authority, recently attended a travel industry leadership forum that had an eye firmly on the future and a tourism strategy for 2030. A number of concepts were tossed around at the forum—tech disruption, regional tourism development, and the future of business events, for example. And overlaid across […]

WE KNOW: Spicers Guesthouse, Pokolbin

Spicers Guesthouse sits in wine country in New South Wales’ Hunter Valley, and The Events Authority’s Jen Waters visited recently. “The stunning Spicers Guesthouse is located in Pokolbin, in the heart of Hunter Valley, just two hours north of Sydney—perfect for weekends away, functions and events, even business off-sites,” said Jen. Spicers boasts 49 accommodations—45 […]

ICC SYDNEY 2020 Menus Focus on Local Produce

International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has launched its 2020 Menu Collection. The collection brings together current culinary trends, and feature an extensive range of options to cater to all delegate preferences alongside popular ICC Sydney dishes. Maintaining a focus on locally-sourced produce, and supporting farmers across New South Wales, ICC Sydney’s 2020 Menu Collection […]

NEW QANTAS First Lounge in Singapore

Qantas has officially opened its newest First Lounge, a luxury space spread over 1,000 square metres at Singapore’s Changi Airport. The new First Lounge will operate in tandem alongside the airline’s existing International Business Lounge, providing capacity for 240 customers and a bespoke offering for Qantas’ First Class passengers and top tier frequent flyers. “Qantas’ […]

SNEAK PEEK: Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River

With its much-anticipated grand opening just months away, this all-new urban resort is accepting reservations for arrivals beginning 01 February 2020. SPECIAL OFFER Be among the first to experience the new Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River and enjoy an introductory offer of US$100 dining or spa credit when you book a stay […]

DESTINATION SPOTLIGHT: The Gold Coast

Did you know that The Gold Coast boasts an annual average of 300 days of sunshine? And with 70 kilometres of beaches and coast, that’s a fair recipe for successful events, conferences and corporate weekends away. A thriving business tourism centre, The Gold Coast is home to fabulous water sports and boating, wildlife experiences, hiking, […]

WE KNOW: Where to find ‘OHANA’ in Hawaii

Ohana is the Hawaiian term for ‘family’. Not just your immediate kin, but your broader community and neighbours. It’s about more than blood-ties. It’s that sense that we’re all connected—that we’re all in this together. Sharon Levingston, Head of Events at The Events Authority, recently visited Hawaii and reports that she found ohana streaming through […]

WE KNOW: Successful Teams

In this short article, Sharon Levingston – Head of Events at The Events Authority, reflects on a thing or two she knows about success in business. I was asked recently by someone visiting our team—and inspecting our trophy cabinet and its most recent addition of the 2019 National Travel Industry Best Business Events Agency Award—why […]

PAN PACIFIC & PARKROYAL Conference Packages for 2020

We’re delighted to have received these fabulous offers from our friends at Pan Pacific and PARKROYAL hotels. “Pan Pacific and PARKROYAL Hotels offer terrific value, great facilities and service to the meetings and conferencing sector,” said Sharon Levingston, Head of Events at The Events Authority. “With properties in Sydney, Perth & Melbourne, and great value […]