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Melbourne Convention Bureau marks diamond jubilee with stellar events
2+ hour, 52+ min ago (572+ words) As MCB chief executive Julia Swanson put it at the opening of AIME 2026 earlier today, 9th February: "This is our diamond jubilee and we need to recognise some of the wonderful moments we've had in making contributions to the city." According…...
AIME 2026 opens in Melbourne, Australia
3+ hour, 52+ min ago (582+ words) An official press conference this morning marked the opening of AIME 2026, featuring Matt Pearce, CEO of Talk2 Media & Events; Julia Swanson, CEO of Melbourne Convention Bureau; and Robin Mack, Managing Director of Tourism Australia. Pearce said the growth of AIME reflected…...
Australian Open boosts Accor's Melbourne hotel bookings
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (183+ words) Australian Open boosts Accor's Melbourne hotel bookings'Travel Daily Media The Australian Open has provided a significant boost to Accor's Melbourne hotels, with occupancy rates nearing full capacity during the tournament's first week. The surge in demand began even before the…...
Virgin Australia Launches First International Flights from Canberra with New Bali Route
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (521+ words) Virgin Australia is set to make history in 2026, launching its first'ever international service from Canberra with new direct flights to Bali starting 22 June 2026. The move will see the airline become the only Australia'based carrier operating international flights out of the…...
Australia dominates regional event market as Melbourne prepares for AIME 2026
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (510+ words) With the Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) 2026 coming up in Melbourne next week, Australia again comes to the fore of both the regional and global events industry. Around 750 exhibitors are set to bring their best to Australia for…...
New Flights from Australia: How Fiji Airways and Finnair Are Changing the Game for 2026 Travel
3+ week, 3+ day ago (367+ words) TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2026 " start your entry here " Two very different airlines have just delivered the same good news for Australian travellers: more choice, more connections and smoother routes for 2026. In late December, Fiji Airways and Finnair each announced…...
Shenzhen Airlines Touches Down in Melbourne: New China Route Marks Record 42 Airlines at Tullamarine
3+ week, 6+ day ago (478+ words) TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2026 " start your entry here " Christmas came early for Victorian travellers and tourism operators, with Shenzhen Airlines launching its first-ever flights to Australia and choosing Melbourne as its debut gateway. The Star Alliance carrier's inaugural service…...
Hannah St Hotel opens as Melbourne's luxury destination
1+ mon, 4+ hour ago (167+ words) Hannah St Hotel opens as Melbourne's luxury destination'Travel Daily Media TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2026 " start your entry here " The Mulberry Group, led by Nathan Toleman, has opened five new venues within the hotel, including Coupette Corner Bistro & Bar and…...
Melbourne Convention Centre unveils interactive 2026 menus
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (200+ words) Boost your business & benchmark against your competitors with TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2026 " start your entry here " Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has launched its innovative 2026 menus, featuring a range of interactive food experiences and premium cocktails on tap,…...
Shadow Play by Peppers unveils Eden in Melbourne
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (188+ words) Boost your business & benchmark against your competitors with TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2026 " start your entry here " Shadow Play Melbourne by Peppers has launched Eden, a newly reimagined premium events space located on Level 46 of the Southbank hotel. Designed as…...