Pop up events will be made much easier with a new automated shipping container with a concealed powered system under the base to activate its fold down side while simultaneously deploying an awning.

A fourth Crowne Melbourne property is set to be designed as a massive 90-storey hotel tower, expanding Melbourne's Crowne Casino complex.

Rock and Roll Team Building has announced the addition of Garry Beers to its line up as a guest performer in 2016.

The Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) has announced a bumper in first quarter results as Melbourne celebrates Knowledge Week.

A two year partnership has been announced between the Sydney Opera House and Airbnb, which will open up the iconic building to a broader audience as well as help boost Sydney as a tourist destination.

Nelson Bay in Port Stephens has welcomed a new function and event facility overlooking Nelson Bay Marina. Operated by d'Albora Marinas, Broughtons at the Bay offers flexible event space for up to 240 guests and function facilities of up to 300 guests in theatre or cocktail configuration.

Roche Estate, formerly known as Tempus Two, has opened its doors to the surrounds that are now home to one of the Hunter Valley's premier concert venues following its acquisition by the Roche Group.

Pro surfer Sally Fitzgibbons has been announced the new face of In Balance by Novotel Hotels and Resorts.

Etouches, a new event management software firm, has released the event app ‘Blue Book', a free eBook that offers event and meeting planners tips and tricks for employing mobile in their event strategy.

Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) has launched CWT AnalytIQs, a new, proprietary business intelligence tool. Designed for and piloted by travel managers, the new product will be used by over 5000 travel managers once the global rollout is complete in December 2015.