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 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)

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The conference will be held from November 7-10, 2011 and brings together an outstanding program of high-profile keynote speakers and industry experts to tackle the challenges and opportunities currently facing the Australian ecotourism industry.

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Conferences Perth: The Secrets of Event-Based Marketing

Social media might be the hottest new marketing tool on the block right now, but there has also been a simultaneous swing towards event-based marketing.

This approach is becoming increasingly popular as business owners seek out increasingly rare opportunities to get some face time with their customers.

But how you run the event can make or break any future dealings with those in the room, so tread very carefully.

How does event-based marketing work?

Inviting potential customers along to learn about your business can be a tough ask, but those involved in event-based marketing business say it can work wonders for a business.

Adam Benson, director of event-based marketing experts Recognition PR describes it as one of the best sales programs around. "What other marketing activities give you an opportunity to bring prospects into your world for an hour or two (or longer) and be completely engaged with you at the exclusion of all else?" Benson says.

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Melbourne Conferences: Business tourism remains strong: BECA

Despite the economic downturn the international business events sector indicated strong growth from its 2009 fall.

According to the Business Events Council of Australia, (BECA) industry report, total expenditure for international and domestic overnight and day business event attendees grew seven percent to 8.5 billion in 2010 compared to 2009.

Overnight business event attendees increased by five percent in 2010, compared to domestic day business events attendees which fell by one percent in 2009.

Business tourism remains strong: BECA

Sydney Tourism News and Information: Travel Leaders Summit Provides Sydney boost

Travel Leaders and Qantas Vacations in the United States have reported strong results to date following the Travel Leaders Group 2011 International Summit held in Sydney last month.

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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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PMA Banking on 20,000 Visitors for Sydney Expo

PMA - Photo Marketing Australia is expecting more than 20,000 visitors to attend this year’s PMA Imaging & Entertainment Expo in Sydney, a 20% increase on the 2009 show held at the Sydney Exhibition & Convention Centre.

PMA is hoping the Sydney expo, which will be held in conjunction with the Framing Show, will match the record-breaking attendance of 23,000 at last year’s Digital Life Expo in Melbourne, which launched PMA’s entry in the wider home entertainment and mobile communications CE categories.

Despite the absence of Kodak, Sony, Samsung and Sanyo, PMA consulting sales manager John Bourne told PIN Online that PMA was pleased with the support for the Sydney show, which has attracted more than 100 exhibitors, including Panasonic, HP, Epson, FUJIFILM, Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Ricoh and Olympus.

Major distributor Adeal has also returned to the PMA show, having opted for its own roadshows in recent years. The Camera House group will also be involved on a trade level as will most major imaging products distributors.

For the first time, consumer will have access to the show all day Saturday and Sunday (June 25 and 26) with trade and business visitors having exclusive access on Friday, June 24.

Over the weekend, home entertainment connectivity will be the theme at an enlarged show theatre where leading consumer electronics experts will demonstrate and explain how the modern camera, 3d and internet integrate with home living.

For consumers, a special ‘Bring Your Photos to Life’ photo workshop will be led by well known photographer Shelton Mueller.

In addition to the Professional Photographer of the Year judging, more than a thousand photos will be on display in the Epson Photo Gallery.

PMA Director Peter Rose said: “This is the most exciting and diverse show we have ever staged in Australia and builds on the successful new programs we introduced in Melbourne last year.”

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$18.2 Million in Business Events Won for Sydney

Bid wins

vForum 2011 and vForum 2012

Date: October 2011 and November 2012
Delegates: 4,500 delegates per year plus an exhibition
Estimated value: $16.9 million (combined vForum 2011 and vForum 2012)

VMware, a global leader in virtualization and cloud infrastructure, is the fastest growing IT company in Australia. vForum (formally Virtualization Forum), their flagship event, focuses on the practice of virtualization technology and infrastructure. The Forum is attended by members of the IT community who are users, implementers and decision-makers and influencers of virtualization within their organisation, as well as the VMware Partner Ecosystem. The Exhibition component involves technology vendors with their products, solutions and services on offer all circling around virtualization.

In the lead up to their 2010 vForum, BESydney coordinated a meeting between VMware and Industry and Investment NSW to explore opportunities to leverage on each other's strength for a successful event in 2011 and 2012. The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre also supported this initiative to secure the event for multiple years.

Securing this event in NSW for another two years further solidifies NSW's position as the IT hub of Australia.

The event will be managed by George P. Johnson (Australia) Pty Limited.

Australia Gas 2011

Date: October 2011
Delegates: 350 over 3 days
Estimated value: $1.3 million

The CWC Group are renowned world experts in oil, gas, power and investment sectors, particularly in emerging markets. They have a wealth of knowledge, offering top-level strategic events around the world. The Group operates globally and over the past 13 years, their gatherings have become widely acknowledged within the energy community for their quality, prestigious level of government officials and senior corporate delegation.

Australia is emerging as the game changing gas province of the future with a renewed energy boom and a heavy focus on the development of conventional and unconventional gas. There are abundant new opportunities for domestic and international investors in the country. As a result of this tremendous growth in Australia and Asia Pacific, CWC is investing further and has set up an Australian and Asia Pacific office based in Sydney which will be launching Australia Gas 2011.

BESydney met with the client and gained a good understanding of what they want to achieve with their event. A series of meetings were coordinated with various government agencies to ensure that the event will receive the necessary government involvement when held in Sydney.

Australia Gas 2011 will be held at the Four Seasons Hotel Sydney. This event will be managed by the CWC Group with assistance from AccessNSW.

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Sydney Tradeshows: Sydney Announced as Host City for Dreamtime 2011

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

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Sydney Tradeshows: Delegates Welcomed to ATE - Sydney Trade Shows

Korea to Invade Sydney

In excess of 750 delegates from BC Card Korea will descend on to Sydney in waves of 100 participants between May and June 2011. The incentive programme is worth over $3.7m to the economy.

BC Card is the largest credit card company in South Korea running many high volume incentive programmes for their card members every year.

BC Card is a regular visitor Sydney having conducted several incentive groups over the past 3 years.

The itinerary has been given an Australian feel and will be split between Sydney and Canberra. The programme will include tours to Canberra, Blue Mountains and Jervis Bay.

And the winner is Sydney - Popular Destination for International Conferences

Sydney has reaffirmed its position as one of the most popular destinations in the world for international conferences.

This week Business Events Sydney announced another four major events to be held during 2012 and 2013.

Australian Society for Ultrasound Medicine (ASUM) Annual Scientific Meeting 2012

Date: 2012 (exact date to be advised)
Delegates: 500 over 4 days
Estimated value: $2.5 million

The Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine (ASUM) is a multidisciplinary society whose primary role is to assist in disseminating scientific information, provide education and set standards of practice in this continually developing specialty. Its purpose is to promote the highest possible standards of medical Ultrasound practice in Australia and New Zealand.

Securing this event has been attributed to the appeal of Sydney as a destination to conduct business and the higher likelihood to attract support from ASUM's trade sponsors and delegates beyond numbers achieved at other cities.

IEEE International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications (PIMRC) 2012

Date: September 2012
Delegates: 600 over 4 days
Estimated value: $1.4 million

The annual IEEE International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications (PIMRC) is one of the premier conferences in the wireless research arena and has a long history of bringing together academia, industry and regulatory bodies.

Business Events Sydney (BESydney) will be assisting the client with marketing activities for this year's events in Toronto in September.

19th International Liver Transplant Society Annual Congress 2013

Date: June 2013
Delegates: 1,200 over 4 days
Estimated value: $3.6 million

The International Liver Transplant Society (ILTS) was founded in 1990 by a group of physicians involved in the care of the liver transplant patients. The society was formed to provide a forum for best practices in clinical and ethical care.

The event will be held at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre.

International Conference of the World Federation of the Deaf 2013

Date: October 2013
Delegates: 400 over 2 days
Estimated value: $526, 816

Established in Italy, in 1951, World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) is an international, non-governmental central organisation of national associations of deaf people, with a membership of associations in 130 countries worldwide. WFD supports and promotes in its work the many United Nations conventions on human rights, with a focus on deaf people who use sign language, and their friends and family.

The conference will be a central event during the centenary celebrations of the Deaf Society of NSW in 2013, which will include a weeklong festival in Sydney. The festivities will include a community deaf festival at Tumbalong Park and possibly incorporate the annual Crave Festival.

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Two New Incentive Groups Heading Sydney

Sydney has secured two more incentive groups who will generate over $15 million for the local economy.

The LG Group is a well known global Korean conglomerate established in 1947. It operates companies in 3 core business fields; Electronics, Chemicals and Telecommunications. LG has 147 subsidiaries overseas and employs a total of about 177,000 staff internationally.

LG is a valuable long term repeat client and have been bringing their incentive to Sydney for many years. This particular incentive group has 2,880 guests heading to Sydney in weekly waves, from March to May and September to October.

LG's itinerary will encompass a wide range of NSW experiences. Besides a full day's program in the city, delegates will spend a day in the Blue Mountains and then venture north to overnight in Port Stephens. Delegates will also have the option to select a farm experience or a tour of the Central Coast region.

The second group is Chang Hwa Bank, one of Taiwan's top 3 local banks. The bank was established in 1905 under Japanese rule in Chang Hwa County of Taiwan, and was only fully privatised in the late 1990s.

The bank has over 200 delegates heading to Sydney in April 2011 for a 5 day incentive tour taking in all the sights that Sydney has to offer.

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Update on ATE 11 - Tourism Events NSW

It’s only four weeks until ATE11 commences in Sydney. Tourism NSW will keep the industry up-to-date with the latest developments and activities including a special daily ATE Insights email bulletin and Twitter posts as the event gets underway. Tourism NSW will also ask industry to share their ATE news with us or publication in the ATE bulletin. More details on the bulletin to come.

Current ATE developments include:

Around 40 students from the International College of Management in Manly will assist Tourism NSW in the Volunteer Program. In this pilot program, the students will be involved in escorting Sydney and NSW familiarisation tours and providing “meet and greet” and services at official Tourism NSW ATE functions. Tourism NSW briefed students yesterday at the college.

Tourism NSW and the Australian Hotels Association NSW are holding an ATE11 briefing for hotel concierge staff on Wednesday, 23 March. Concierge teams will be briefed on the event, functions and activities. The briefing will help concierges to assist ATE delegates staying at their hotels.

The AHA has distributed invitations with the following details: ATE Update, 3.30 pm registration for 3.45 pm start. AHA NSW, Hudson House, Level 15, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney. The event will be followed by a networking function. RSVP: rebecca.norcross@ahansw.com.au or (02) 8218 1847 by 14 March. Pleas note: this event is for hotel concierge staff only.

A New Zealand fact sheet has been added to the ATE11 Special Series on international market segments. To see the fact sheets click here. The ATE section on the Tourism NSW Corporate website is being regularly updated with information for delegates and the industry.

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Sydney Functions: Business Events Sydney Ambassador Program Achieves the Next Milestone

RSVP11 Kicks Off New Look

Feathers, stockings and boy bands took over the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre earlier this week for the Sydney RSVP11 Launch Party.

Boys in the Band entertainment welcomed up to 500 attendees with classic music from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, the Beatles and Jackson Five.

As part of the event, RSVP unveiled its new events look which Sydney’s Event Showcase event manager Delwin Kriel said took months of planning and research with focus groups involving event visitors and exhibitors.

“RSVP11 will tantalise all your senses from smelling, touching and hearing,” Mr Kriel said.

“We have changed the colour... and are depicting the glamour and seriousness of the events industry.”

(Source: eTravelBlackboard 4th March 2011)

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Sydney Bags Another Massive Incentive Group Win

Shortly after hosting the mega 8,500 pax Amway China Leadership Seminar event in January, Business Events Sydney (BESydney) today announces that Sydney will welcome close to 3,000 LG Group incentive delegates from Korea to the harbour city this year. This group is expected to generate $14.4 million to the local economy.

Qualified LG staff will travel in weekly waves to Sydney between the periods of March to June and September to October this year.

Similar to Amway China who visited Sydney in 2005 and again this year, LG is a long-time client of Sydney. A repeat visit from this conglomerate is a clear indication that Sydney can continue to provide the inspiration that companies need to motivate sales staff.

"We continue to build on the strong base of business relations we have established in Asia over the years to engage and encourage interest for Sydney. For clients who have been to Sydney before, our role becomes even more exciting as we need to constantly evolve our ideas and recommendations.

Winning events for the city is a great achievement. With competition intensifying, retaining loyalty is an even bigger win for the team. This is exactly what we are doing, "said Mr Jon Hutchison AM, Chief Executive Officer BESydney.

LG's itinerary will encompass a wide range of NSW experiences. Besides a full day's program in the city, delegates will spend a day in the Blue Mountains and then venture north to overnight in Port Stephens. Delegates will also have the option to select a farm experience or a tour of the Central Coast region.

Sydney was recently selected as the Best MICE /Conventions Destination in 2010 by 55,000 mice.net readers.

Mr Hutchison added, "Sydney is certainly setting its sights to further grow its position as Australia's leading city for conferences, corporate meetings and incentive groups. It takes a whole of a city collaboration to bring it all together."

Since opening its office in Hong Kong in 2003, BESydney has confirmed an estimated $316 million worth of business from Asia for Sydney, of which 75% originates from North Asia.

"With still four months to go to the end of the financial year, our Asia team has already confirmed 17 incentive programs, which is double the number of wins this time last year. This translates to a total of $35.3 million of incentive business secured for the State, an increase of 42% from last year," added Mr Hutchison.

(Source: TravMedia.com 25th February 2011)

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Major Medical Conferences Converge on Sydney

The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre will next month welcome the first of thousands of international medical specialists in a busy year for major conferences.

Sydney’s biggest conference of 2011 begins on March 18 with 4000 delegates arriving for the eight-day Asia Pacific Congress of Ophthalmology, one of more than a dozen major medical events on the Centre’s calendar.

It will be preceded by the 6th World Congress on Pediatric Critical Care, expected to attract 1500 international delegates for seven days from March 11.

Other major medical events at the Centre this year include the Pharmacy Expo 2011 for 2800 delegates in June, the Australian Medical Students Convention 2011 for 1000 delegates in July and the HAA-ISHAPD 2011 haematology conference for 1500 delegates in October.

Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Chief Executive Ton van Amerongen said the proliferation of important medical events demonstrated Sydney’s continuing strength in the fields of scientific and medical research.

“Sydney has traditionally been a strong source of medical innovation and the city is home to very active and successful medical and pharmaceutical industries,” Mr van Amerongen said. “At the Centre we play a very important part in connecting Australian innovators with leaders in their fields from around the world, and our continuing ability to attract these prestigious international conferences is a sign of our success in that role.”

As Australia’s busiest events venue, the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre will this year welcome more than one million people through its doors, attending more than 600 meetings, banquets, conferences, exhibitions and public events.

Among other high-profile events this year are the Australian Tourism Exchange for 2000 people in March-April and the new exhibition Grand Designs Live in October, based on the popular television program and expected to draw 15,000 people.

Having last year unveiled a contemporary new look for its Convention Centre Parkside, the Centre is now putting finishing touches to the final phase in its Parkside enhancements. A new system of moveable walls will allow greater flexibility and allow event organisers to create tailored configurations and exploit additional open spaces within the Centre.

“Along with recent investments in technology, interior design and environmental initiatives, these latest works help the Centre retain its place as Australia’s leading conference venue,” Mr van Amerongen said.

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(Source: ETBMICE.com 17th February 2011)

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Boutique Sydney CBD hotel proving popular with MICE organisers

Metro Hotel on Pitt, a boutique 4-star hotel situated in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, provides the perfect accommodation solution for professional conference and event organisers seeking comfortable rooms at an affordable price close to Sydney’s major venues.

The hotel’s close proximity to the well-equipped five-star hotels Hilton Sydney and Sheraton on the Park, and the popular conference venues Wesley Conference Centre and Sydney Masonic Centre, have made it the affordable accommodation choice for many of Australia’s top conference and convention organisers.

George Bedwani, COO of Metro Hotels says the hotel offers a centrally located, affordable accommodation option which is proving increasingly popular with the corporate and MICE market.

“The hotel’s location at 300 Pitt Street means we are conveniently positioned within walking distance for guests attending events at a variety of conference venues throughout the CBD including the Sydney Conference and Exhibition Centre at Darling Harbour,” Mr Bedwani said.

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