The Melbourne Values You program has been launched by the Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB), providing opportunities for the international incentive market.

March 31st saw Hotel Jen celebrate its first anniversary by simultaneously hosting nine parties in nine cities.

The Inland NSW Regional Tourism Organisation has collapsed into voluntary administration.

Dubai’s crown prince, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has announced in a statement that travellers who are flying out of Dubai’s airports will need to pay a service fee of 35-dirham ($A12.50), which will go towards expansion projects of Dubai International Airport’s new Concourse D, the expansion of the airport’s Terminal 2 and the renovation of Terminal 1.

With two years to go until the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, the $320 million construction program for competition venues is on track and on budget, with all new and upgraded facilities set to be delivered within the next 12 months.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning Jackie Trad joined City of Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate to unveil the future plans for the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct (GCHKP).

Stilt walkers, 7m high vertical performers, bouncing kangaroos and lifesavers, a five-person water ski formation and a petting zoo featuring cuddly wombats, koalas and joeys were all part of an Australian-themed gala dinner for 1150 delegates on a five-day Asian incentive to Sydney.

Opera Australia’s Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour returned to Mrs Macquarie’s Point last week, with their latest production, Turandot.

A 200-room Novotel hotel will be built at Christchurch Airport located next to the Christchurch International Terminal.

Australian chef Robert Sauer is to head the culinary team at Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Darling Harbour which is due to unveil its redevelopment in June.