Sydney Conferences: Busy 2012 for Sydney

Business Event Sydney (BESydney) reports it has secured conferences, congresses and incentive programs that will see over 211,200 delegate days spent in Australia’s harbour city in 2012.

Worth an estimated A$191 million to the New South Wales economy, the events range from small incentive groups to mid-size congresses and international mega events.

“The 2012 calendar year is going to be a bumper year for the business events industry in Sydney and the economic and social legacies of these events will be substantial,” said Lyn Lewis-Smith, BESydney’s acting chief executive.

The events are spread throughout the year, although March will be a stand-out month with eight international events scheduled.

In total, 9,500 delegates will spend more than 39,700 delegate days in Sydney in March. These events include the 3,200-delegate-strong USANA Asia Pacific Convention, the XVI International Symposium on Atherosclerosis that is expected to attract 1,500 delegates and a 1,500-delegate Tupperware Indonesia incentive group.

Busy 2012 for Sydney

Sydney Conferences: Conferences Sydney: Sydney Big Player in Business Event Market

Sydney will see over 211,200 delegate days spent in the harbour city in 2012, as Business Event Sydney (BESydney) secures an estimated $191 million worth of conferences, congress and incentive programs.

Ranging from small incentive groups and mid-sized congress to international mega events, BESydney is bracing for a bumper year for the business events industry in Sydney.

The strong pipeline of business shows Sydney remains a big player in the global business events market, with BESydney Acting Chief Executive Officer Lyn Lewis-Smith saying the economic and social legacies of these events will be substantial.

“Some of these bids were secured by Business Events Sydney over five years ago! Seeing all the cogs in motion – all our Ambassadors, stakeholders, strategic partners and government supporters – working together to make these events a success is going to be fantastic, and an opportunity to profile why the Sydney event experience is like no other,” Ms Lewis-Smith said.
March is a popular month with a total of 9,500 delegates spending over 39,700 delegate days in Sydney attending BESydney secured events.

Some events include the XVI International Symposium on Atherosclerosis, USANA Asia Pacific Convention and Tupperware Indonesia Manager’s Incentive Trip.

(Source: etravelblackboard.com)

Conferences Sydney: Sydney Big Player in Business Event Market

Sydney Tradeshows: The Internet Show Exhibition - Over 2500 Pre-Registered Visitors

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Sydney Conferences: Clooney to Share Success Secrets in Sydney

George Clooney and Martha Stewart will head to Australia later this year to share their ideas on success and communication at the inaugural Global Leadership Forum.

The one-day seminar, which will take place at the Sydney Convention Centre on December 12, will give businesses and employees the opportunity to discuss future trends, brand management, business strategy and growth, technology and how to inspire people.

Clooney, who will speak at the event, has in recent years attempted to use his celebrity status to highlight important global issues, particularly the plight of those living in southern Sudan.

Sydney Conferences: Clooney to Share Success Secrets in Sydney

Sydney Conferences: Updated Guide for Event Organisers - NSW Events

The Event Starter Guide, a free resource for NSW event organisers, was recently updated and the second edition is now available online.

The guide was developed by the Community Engagement and Events group within the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet. Its easy-to-read, “quick tips” format provides general information on what is required, who to talk to and where to seek further guidance when organising an event.

The latest edition includes a section on sustainability and events; plus templates for key event planning documents such as a risk register, event budget, run sheet, and production schedule, as well as a sample survey to use at an event to assist with future planning and reporting. The content on sponsorship has also been extended.

Sydney Conferences: Updated Guide for Event Organisers - NSW Events

Sydney Tourism News and Information: Sydney is the World's Best Festival and Event City…and That's Official

Sydney is the world's best festival and event city…and that's official, according to the international organisation that judges such matters.

It‟s the second year in a row that the Harbour City has won the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA) World Festival and Event City Award, which was announced today.
Sydney was deemed the best world‟s best festival and event city for 2011 in the „over one million population‟ category and will accept the award at this year‟s IFEA 56th Annual Convention and Expo in Fort Worth, Texas, USA.

Sydney Tourism News and Information: Sydney is the World's Best Festival and Event City…and That's Official

Sydney Tourism News and Information: Sydney to Host Screen Producers

The annual Screen Producers Association of Australia (SPAA) conference is to be held at the Hilton Hotel in Sydney from 16th – 19th November 2011.

Held over three days, the SPAA Annual Conference is the premier business and networking event for film, television and new media producers. Past attendees include key Australian and international industry practitioners involved in all aspects of production, creation, distribution and financing of screen content.

Sydney Tourism News and Information: Sydney to Host Screen Producers

Sydney Tradeshows: 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.

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

Sydney Tourism News and Information: NSW Budget Boost for Major Events

Industry groups in New South Wales have generally welcomed this week’s State Budget for the impetus it will give to tourism in Sydney and beyond.

Accommodation Association of Australia CEO, Richard Munro, said the $70 million that will be invested in the NSW events calendar in 2011/12 would have direct benefits for accommodation businesses.

Sydney Tourism News and Information: NSW Budget Boost for Major Events

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’

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Sydney Tradeshows: 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.

Sydney Tradeshows: BESydney information session on Dreamtime 2011 and AIME 2012

Australian Business Events Expo Finished But Not Forgotten

The Australian Business Events Expo (ABEE) took place on 10-11 August 2011 and saw the industry come together to network and profile their latest product and service offerings at Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Hall 4 showcased the strength of the Australian business events industry. A diverse array of first-time and veteran exhibitors attracted high delegate attendance.

Business Events Sydney (BESydney) enjoyed a prime stand location in the centre of the expo and welcomed event planners, association members, corporate professionals and suppliers to discuss the Sydney event experience. Almost 250 Sydney Event Planners Guides were distributed over the two-day event.

The other major success of the expo was the hosted buyer program that was co-ordinated by BESydney and airline partner Qantas. Thirty high-profile buyers took part in the three to four-day program that incorporated ABEE, site inspections of seven unique Sydney venues, an interactive welcome event where they cooked their own dinner in a VictorsFood challenge, and a twilight Captain Cook Cruise to tour the Sydney Olympic Park venues. A select number of buyers also participated in a regional showcase in Wollongong on Friday 12 August.

Feedback from the hosted buyers was very positive. Some buyers were so impressed they ended up staying on in the city to partake in more site inspections this week!

(Source: BES News, 29^th August 2011)

Sydney Tradeshows: 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.

Sydney Tradeshows: 2011 Canberra Qantas Corporate Travel Show Post Event Report

Business Event Bid Anouncements August 2011

The Following are the latest Business Event Bid Anouncements for August 2011:

Samsung Life Incentive

Date: September 2011
Delegates: 320 over 5 days
Estimated value: $1.5 million

Samsung was considering Alaska and Sydney as destinations for their 2011 incentive program. The costs for both destinations were similar. BESydney promoted Sydney as a 'status' destination and offered a range of value-added activities that demonstrated the city's ability to deliver a successful program for the Korean group.

The group will be in Sydney in late September/October 2011 and will travel in waves of 100 delegates.

Paran Travel Australia is the appointed inbound tour operator in Sydney.

Woori Bank Korea Staff Award

Date: Starting in September 2011
Delegates: 210 over 5 days
Estimated value: $1 million

Woori Bank has been a client of Business Events Sydney (BESydney) since 2007.

For the 2011 incentive program, the client wanted to go beyond the standard travel itinerary and include an educational component. The client requested assistance in pinpointing banks to visit, and securing relevant speakers to share insights into the Australian banking industry.

The group will travel in four waves of 50 delegates from September to November 2011. They will visit Sydney as well as the Blue Mountians and Port Stephens.

Good Memory Tours is the appointed ground operator in Sydney.

Prudential Indonesia Star Club Incentive

Date: October 2011
Delegates: 170 over 4 days
Estimated value: $678,640

Business Events Sydney (BESydney) met with the client in early 2010 and promoted Sydney as an incentive destination.

BESydney invited the client to be part of the Oprah's Downunder Adventure Shows at the Sydney Opera House and followed this event with a broader Sydney familiarisation. The famil activities included Sailing Regattas, BridgeClimb, a Sydney Opera House Tour and regional experiences such as horse riding, quad biking and various dining experiences throughout New South Wales.

The client was very impressed with Sydney as an incentive destination and will bring 170 delegates to the city later this year.

ADU is the appointed inbound operator.

Amway Philippines Leadership Seminar

Date: November 2011
Delegates: 150 over 4 days
Estimated value: $598,800

The client's inbound operator, Australian Tours and Holidays, contacted Business Events Sydney (BESydney) in March 2011 seeking support to put together a presentation to promote Sydney to Amway Philippines. Their client had heard about the success of other Amway incentive groups that had come to Sydney and was keen to explore this option.

Amway Philippines conducted a site inspection in Sydney with their travel agent, and soon after announced Sydney as the host destination for 2011 incentive.

Tencent Inc. Overseas Incentive

Date: September 2011
Delegates: 100 over 4 days
Estimated value: $399,200

Tencent Inc., is one of the largest and most used internet, mobile and telecommunication services in China.

Business Events Sydney (BESydney) worked closely with travel industry partners to support Tencent Inc. in bringing their business to Sydney.

The client sought assistance on program, venue and accommodation suggestions. The bid proposal included Sydney city tours, BridgeClimb package, Sailing Regatta, a Sydney Opera House tour, and day trips to the Blue Mountains and the Hunter Valley.

Sydney won this incentive bid because of its destination appeal and the unique, flexible program.

Equity Travel is the appointed handling tour operator for this group.

How can my business benefit?

• To get involved with these events, contact the Stakeholder Relationships team
• For more information, visit the Bid Wins Calendar

Sydney Conferences: Safety to be the Highlight at Sydney Conference

The Sydney Safety Conference is the premier safety event on the NSW calendar and the Safety Institute of Australia has worked hard to revamp the conference agenda based on the feedback of safety professionals across NSW.

Sydney Conferences: Safety to be the Highlight at Sydney Conference

Sydney Conferences: Business Events Sydney - Bid Announcments

Business Events Sydney have announced the following Bid Announcments in the latest round of applications:

Sydney Conferences: Business Events Sydney - Bid Announcments

Sydney Tourism News and Information: Step up to fight the slump - Sydney Fashion Festival

On the front foot … the Fashion Festival Sydney media moment showcased Toni Maticevski designsPhoto: Marco Del Grande Photo: Marco Del Grande

With high street sales tumbling, retailers are looking to a fashion festival for a lift, writes Georgina Safe.

Sydney Tourism News and Information: Step up to fight the slump - Sydney Fashion Festival

Functions Sydney: Oz events on show in Sydney

Buyers around Australia were invited to delve into a world of eccentric decorations, quirky photographs and excitement at the 2011 Sydney's Event Showcase yesterday.

The two day event transformed Sydney’s Convention and Exhibition Centre into an exhibition that highlights the fun and creativity behind organising an event down under.

Functions Sydney: Oz events on show in Sydney

Sydney Tourism News and Information: The Rocks Aroma Festival A Divine World of Coffee Chocolate Tea and Spice

EVENT: The Rocks Aroma Festival A Divine World of Coffee Chocolate Tea and Spice
WHERE: The Rocks, Sydney
WHEN: Sunday 31st July 10 AM - 5PM

Sydney Tourism News and Information: The Rocks Aroma Festival A Divine World of Coffee Chocolate Tea and Spice

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.

The following is an overview of each event -

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Sydney Conferences: Sydney Secures More International Conferences

New Boss for Business Events Sydney

Ms. Lyn-Lewis-Smith has been appointed as acting chief executive officer of Business Events Sydney, taking over the reins from long-term CEO, Jon Hutchison.

Ms Lewis-Smith takes on this role, in addition to her responsibilities as COO, after more than eight years at BESydney.

She is chair of the Future Convention Cities Initiative and Marketing Group for the Australian Association of Convention Bureaux. She also sits on the steering committee for the Australian Association Project and is part of The Incentive Association Committee of Management.

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

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

Functions Sydney: Infrastructure Gains to Boost Sydney’s Biz Events

Functions Sydney: Infrastructure Gains to Boost Sydney’s Biz Events

Sydney Conferences: Marketing to the new Asian traveller - Sydney Conference

Sydney Conferences: Marketing to the new Asian traveller - Sydney Conference

Two Large Business events come to Sydney

Recent Major Sydney Event Bid wins:

Sydney International Breast Cancer Congress (SIBCC)

Date: October 2012
Delegates: 1,400 delegates over 4 days
Estimated value: $3.7 million

The Westmead Breast Cancer Institute, headed by a Business Events Sydney (BESydney) Ambassador, will host this event.

This lead came as a result of discussions with a BESydney Ambassador in 2010. The discussions identified a need to create a World Cancer Forum. The aim was to create an umbrella event that would include different cancer-related conference, and engage a number of different Australasian and International Groups working in the field.

BESydney investigated conferences that could be combined or be held concurrently, and facilitated introductions that brought several potential interest groups to the table.

The SIBCC will be a multidisciplinary conference bringing together Australian health professionals and international registrants. Groups that have shown interest in the 2012 event include: BreastSurg ANZ, the Australasian Society for Breast Disease, the Australian New Zealand Breast Cancer Trials Group, the National Breast Cancer Foundation, the National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre, Cancer Australia, the Cancer Nurses Society of Australia and the McGrath Foundation.

The SIBCC has also successfully attracted the 8th International Cancer Screening Network (ICSN), a conference held since 1997 and coordinated by the US National Cancer Institute (NCI). Day two of the conference will be planned with the ICSN and is to include the issues of epidemiology, screening and the world burden of breast disease. NCI is interested in Australia as a platform for engaging Asian countries.

In addition, Breast Cancer Network Australia (a consumer focus group) will be holding a concurrent consumer conference on the last two days of the congress, with one combined plenary session on Friday afternoon, 26 October.

The congress will be held during Breast Cancer Awareness Month from Tuesday 23 to Friday 26 October 2012 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

BESydney will continue to assist arinex, the PCO, to maximise exposure of the event.

24th International Conference on Arabidopsis Research (ICAR) 2013

Date: 2013
Delegates: 800 delegates over 3 days
Estimated value: $2.2 million

Arabidopsis is a small plant that belongs to the Brassicaceae (mustard or crucifer) family. This plant, due to its small size, rapid life cycle, small simple genome, prolific seed production and the availability of numerous mutations, has become the focus of a genome project to understand the biology of a flowering plant at the molecular level.

The client advised in 2009 that the event was scheduled for Australia in 2013, with the host city yet to be confirmed.

In early 2010, Business Events Sydney (BESydney) identified an academic based in the University of Sydney who communicated to the local committee that she is supportive of the event coming to Sydney.

BESydney met with the client in Canberra putting Sydney's case forward, detailing the destination benefits such as attracting international delegates, direct flights and a range of venue options. This information was provided to the client for deliberation at their committee meeting.

Sally Jay, the appointed PCO announced that the Conference will be held in Sydney at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

If you are seeking accommodation for either of the two above business events, Metro Hotels offer various nearby accommodation options.

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

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

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

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

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 Tradeshows: Sydney Announced as Host City for Dreamtime 2011

Sydney Tradeshows: Sydney Announced as Host City for Dreamtime 2011

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

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

Conferences Sydney: Korea to Invade Sydney

Conferences Sydney: Korea to Invade Sydney

Conferences Sydney: And the winner is Sydney - Popular Destination for International Conferences

Conferences Sydney: And the winner is Sydney - Popular Destination for International Conferences

Conferences Sydney: Two New Incentive Groups Heading Sydney

Conferences Sydney: Two New Incentive Groups Heading Sydney

Business Events Sydney Ambassador Program Achieves the Next Milestone

Business Events Sydney (BESydney) Ambassador Program reaches another milestone, now with 52 Ambassadors onboard. Launched in September 2009 with 22 Ambassadors, the program brings together a group of prominent people from a range of fields, who are passionate about promoting Sydney to the rest of the world.

At the annual dinner event held on Tuesday at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, BESydney officially welcomed 16 new Ambassadors to the program. The BESydney Ambassador Program is endorsed and supported by the NSW Government. .

"BESydney recognises the instrumental role that our Ambassadors play in attracting business events to Sydney and New South Wales. This program is aimed at galvanising the professional expertise and networks of our Ambassadors to unearth and attract world leading business events to the State," said Mr Jon Hutchison, Chief Executive Officer of BESydney.

The annual recognition event was also attended by key government representatives and industry leaders.

In his address to the dinner audience, Dr Richard Sheldrake, Director General of Industry & Investment NSW said, "Business events play an important role to support the government's strategies to drive economic growth through alignment with NSW industry sector capabilities and expertise."

He added, "You as the Ambassadors of the business events industry in Sydney play a significant part in the growth of the business events industry, providing the crucial connections and intelligence between government, the business events industry and your respective professional networks."

Professor Alan Cooper OAM from the Royal North Shore Hospital, honoured on Tuesday night said that hosting a major specialised event "Can bring substantial benefits to your organisation, one of which is to put your work on the world stage to demonstrate the stature of your profession and in the process generate greater awareness within your industry and from government."

Professor Cooper went on to say that with the right level of support and good delegate marketing a conference can yield significant returns.

"The financial legacy from the World Congress on Dermatology held in Sydney in 1997 enabled us to set up a Foundation which continues to support dermatology research, distributing up to $300,000 a year."

The BESydney Ambassador Program extends beyond the shores of Australia to include 6 professionals from overseas - 3 from Asia, 2 from Europe and 1 from North America.

"We expect to grow our international network of Ambassadors to broaden our reach to harness greater opportunities for the State," said Mr Hutchison.

Still four months to go to the end of the financial year, BESydney has secured 49 national and international business events, expected to generate $125.3 million to the economy in the future. This is a significant 78% increase from the same time last year.

BESydney recently announced over $7 billion in infrastructure spending has been committed for Sydney in the next five years. These new developments will be the catalyst to a new level of collaboration, focused on bringing new business, new people and new ideas to the gateway of the Asia Pacific region, Sydney.

"With 52 high profile and dedicated Ambassadors working alongside us, we will be aiming to reach even greater heights. To date, we have a robust pipeline of 111 events lined up till 2017, expected to produce $427 million economic value," added Mr Hutchison.

BESydney Ambassadors are opinion leaders in their fields, recognised for their professional achievements and enthusiasm in their support for Sydney as a business events destination.

Mr Hutchison said the benefits from business events extend beyond tourism contribution of room nights and immediate expenditure.

"Business events bring influential thought leaders together to discuss and share ideas, stimulating knowledge expansion and investment opportunities. These are the perfect platforms to showcase Sydney's physical assets, support trade, drive innovation, and enhance Sydney's profile in the business, professional and scientific world."

View the profiles of BESydney Ambassadors and photos of Tuesday's dinner event.
High resolution of photos can be downloaded here.
View "A Scoping Study of Business Events - Beyond Tourism Benefits"

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(Source: TravMedia.com 3rd March 2011)

Conferences Sydney: Sydney Bags Another Massive Incentive Group Win

Conferences Sydney: Sydney Bags Another Massive Incentive Group Win

Sydney Boosts Budget to Lure Events to City

Sydneys Barangaroo waterfront developments is expected to transform the city into a world leading business and events destination.

The developments worth more than $7 billion will transform 22 hectars of former wharves and industrial space on Sydney Harbour into a public, residential, commercial CBD precinct to lure more international events.

"NSW businesses and the NSW Government are working closely together to ensure Sydney remains the Asia Pacific's leading business events destination for decades to come," Business Events Sydney CEO, Jon Hutchinson said at AIME yesterday.

"The developments represent a once in 200 year opportunity to transform Sydney's CBD waterfront precincts for the business travel market and leverage the next phase of Sydney's economic growth."

The proposed $550 million redevelopment of the entertainment centre in Darling Harbour will also include a new Sydney Multifunctional Convention and Entertainment Centre, after demolishing the existing Sydney Entertainment Centre.

A further $860 million redevelopment and repositioning of Star City will also transform the area into a world-class venue, adding a further 3000 seated capacity multi-purpose Events Centre, a further 172 room hotel plus several new upscale restaurants.

"BE Sydney has secured an estimated $530 million of economic impact for NSW in coming years," Mr Hutchinson said.

(Source: ETBMICE.com 17th February 2011)

Conferences Sydney: Major Medical Conferences Converge on Sydney

Conferences Sydney: Major Medical Conferences Converge on Sydney