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By Rod Cameron (pictured above), President, Criterion Communications Inc: There is a lot of satisfaction at seeing the lights going on as a new perspective on an old topic is revealed and illustrated. At the same time it demonstrates why positive change is often so difficult to achieve in many parts of our industry. I…
From TTG Asia Media: Eighteen 18 business events professionals from New Zealand, Australia, Thailand, and India have completed their ICCASkills Training Programme, equipping themselves with cutting-edge insights and best practices from across the globe. The three-day event ā Australasiaās first in-person ICCASkills Training Programme ā was hosted at Te Pae Christchurch Convention & Exhibition Centre…
From WellingtonNZ: Electricians, plumbers and internet experts are converging on Wellington next week as its convention centre gears up to host two large conferences at the same time. The conferences are being held at TÄkina Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre ā New Zealandās newest convention centre in the heart of Wellington that has been open…
From The Post, by Lisa Hopkins: When Prime Minister Christopher Luxon took aim at TÄkina Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre last week, he unknowingly targeted the heart of the business events industry. As he quipped to the audience, āitās very nice that politicians like us have another expensive room to deliver speeches inā, he missed…
From Wellington.Scoop: The Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has highlighted TÄkina, Wellingtonās new convention centre, as a prime example of wasteful council spending ā particularly with another water main bursting just down the road, and also considering its unprofitability. He was speaking at the Local Government New Zealand conference, which is being held in TÄkina. āThe…
From AMI Magazine: As New Zealandās UNESCO Creative City of Film, Wellingtonās world-class expertise in film, television, animation, gaming, visual effects and interactive digital media offers an unbeatable draw for organisers looking to host impactful events. The āLord of the Ringsā trilogy, āAvatarā, āThe Avengersā and many other acclaimed blockbusters were famously made in Wellington,…
The increasing trend of association meeting planners aligning destination selection to the intellectual capital of a city, or destination, is reflected in the trilogy of video reports recently shared by The Icebergās association media partners at AMI Magazine. Here we share all 3 reports, revealing New Zealandās capital city expertise in Science, Climate Innovation, and…
From Boardroom: New Zealand is well known for its spectacular scenery but, increasingly, the country is gaining a formidable reputation as an intellectual powerhouse and enticing international event organisers. At the centre of this perception shift is the countryās capital, Wellington, which is attracting associations from across the globe looking to leverage New Zealandās focus…
From AMI: With climate innovation a focus across all industry sectors in New Zealandās capital, Wellington, it means organisers can find a wealth of forward-thinking ideas and experts to support their events. New Zealand is well-known for its environmental focus from every angle, ranked 5th in the world for its climate change readiness. And itās…
From Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA): New Zealand’s business events sector has united in a collaborative effort to launch PÄ«ata Mai, a national statement of strategic direction outlining a focused vision for the industry over the next decade. This initiative, guided by an industry stakeholder group and shaped through extensive consultations, is under the stewardship…
From AMI Magazine: New Zealand is strengthening its reputation as it puts science and innovation at the top of its agenda. And itās proving attractive for associations bringing their conferences to its capital city, Wellington. Wellington boasts the largest research, science and innovation workforce in New Zealand. Whether itās life sciences, climate innovation, or the…
From ChristchurchNZ: Business events provide a long-term impact far beyond the economic benefits that come from direct tourism spend. Business events has the potential to contribute to destination knowledge economies, drive industry innovation and bring a range of other benefits to host cities. The Conference Legacy Project is a three-year study powered by ChristchurchNZ and…
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