Business Events Industry News October 2019

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The count down is on for Dreamtime 2019 In December more than 120 qualified business events decision makers and media from 10 markets will arrive in Perth for Tourism Australia’s signature incentive showcase, Dreamtime 2019. From Australia’s exceptional destinations and experiences to the Aussie way of life, Dreamtime provides international meeting planners the opportunity to experience firsthand Australia’s unique business events offering. To find out more about Tourism Australia’s key business events markets, including insights on conducting business in market, visit here.

Business Events Bid Fund Program Australia’s Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham announced changes to Tourism Australia’s Business Events Bid Fund Program that broaden the scope of the program in order to help attract more international business events to Australia. Since launching in May 2018, the Business Events Bid Fund Program has had 28 confirmed wins with a total economic impact of $312 million. For more information on the Business Events Bid Fund Program, including the new criteria and an updated summary, visit the Business Events Australia website. US delivers big business at IMEX More than 100 business leads were generated on the Australia stand at IMEX America, held from the 10 to 12 September 2019 in Las Vegas. During the three-day trade show, 30 Australian industry partners had the opportunity to build relationships during meetings and networking events on the stand, including the launch of the Australia and New Zealand chapter of SITE (Society for Incentive Travel Excellence), which was attended by SITE Global VIPs and members from around the world.

Top marks for Greater China Showcase The Business Events Australia Greater China Showcase held in September has already generated more than 100 business leads for Australia. The three-day event provided 38 Australian industry with the opportunity to conduct business with 80 key buyers. In the post event survey, 100 per cent of sellers indicated they were satisfied with the event and that it provided value for money. A highlight reel from the showcase, including footage of the unique gala dinners, can be found here. Tools aplenty From updated association fact sheets to new and upcoming developments in Australia, Tourism Australia has a range of resources available to assist you in conducting business in international markets. Got news to share with our international business events audience? Keep us in the loop and contact the team at bea@tourism.australia.com. Your news could be shared through a range of channels including our bespoke publication for incentive business events planners – Australia Next.

What's trending @MeetinAustralia     A picture tells a thousand words - or can produce a thousand retweets. Research suggest tweets with images receive up to 150 percent more retweets than tweets without images. So start snapping and sharing with us! Tag your tweets with  #MeetinAustralia or @MeetinAustralia so we can share Australia's great business events news, products and experiences with our followers. Keep us in the loop: Got something to share with our international business events audience? Contact the team at bea@tourism.australia.com and let us know your news.           Upcoming trade activity     19-21 November 2019 | IBTM World  | Barcelona, Spain 1-3 December 2019 | Dreamtime 2019  | Perth, Australia 6-8 April 2020 | IBTM Asia Pacific  | Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 12-14 May 2020 | IMEX Frankfurt  | Frankfurt, Germany For more information on BEA's distribution development program please refer to the BEA Events Calendar or contact Kelly Maynard.

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