Australia
What ’ s hot Down Under
WE TAKE A LOOK AT SOME OF THE ‘ HOT ’ HAPPENINGS IN AUSTRALIA ’ S BUSINESS EVENTS PIPELINE
Vivid Sydney 2023 programme announced The 2023 programme for Vivid Sydney has been released . Taking place 26 May – 17 June 2023 , this year ’ s theme ‘ Vivid Sydney , Naturally ’ is inspired by humans ’ connection to the natural environment .
A culinary component is added to the festival for the first time ; ‘ Vivid Food ’ will feature pop-up restaurants , multi-sensory degustations and appearances from chefs and producers . The 23-day event will have activations in various locations throughout the city including Circular Quay , The Rocks , Barangaroo and Darling Harbour , as well as icons such as the Sydney Opera House , the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Museum of Contemporary Art .
Brisbane secures Chinese Nu Skin incentive for 2024 The city of Brisbane will welcome more than 1,000 delegates from Nu Skin China in 2024 for the company ’ s annual incentive trip for its top sales performers . The bid was secured by the Brisbane Economic Development Agency , in partnership with Business Events Australia ’ s Bid Fund Programme and Tourism and Events Queensland .
Lawrence Zeng , Nu Skin China ’ s event director , said Brisbane ’ s diverse business events offering and outdoor lifestyle was the perfect combination . “ We have chosen Brisbane because of its beautiful weather and various MICE resources , which will surely impress our attendees ,” he said . The bid is the first incentive event from China to be won since the return of two-way quarantine free travel to Australia .
Perth to host Perfect China incentive celebration event in 2024 Chinese retail giant Perfect China will celebrate its 30-year anniversary by sending more than 3,000 delegates to Western Australia ’ s capital of Perth in 2024 . Supported by Business Events Australia ’ s Bid Fund Programme , Tourism Western Australia and Business Events Perth , the programme will see the company ’ s top achievers travel to Perth to experience all that Western Australia has to offer . Australia has previously hosted Perfect China ’ s incentive groups in Sydney , Melbourne and Adelaide .
New ReefConnect programme by Reef Unlimited - Far North Queensland Experience Co ’ s eco-friendly experience provider Reef Unlimited has launched a
Reef Connect by Reef Unlimited programme developed exclusively for the business events market . It offers a range of experiences departing from Cairns and Port Douglas , aiming to provide guests with a deeper insight into conservation , cultural awareness and marine education .
In collaboration with Reef Unlimited ’ s marine research division GBR Biology , ReefConnect allows guests to engage in reef conservation projects , be immersed in the 60,000-year-old culture or become a marine biologist for a day by undertaking hands-on underwater data collection . ReefConnect ’ s experiences can be arranged for groups of up to 250 guests .
OneWall – Sydney and New South Wales OneWall is an interactive teambuilding experience that combines street art and urban culture with team collaboration . Operating in various locations across Sydney and regional New South Wales , groups get a glimpse into the world of street art by creating their very own team mural under the expert guidance of the workshop ’ s instructor . OneWall supplies all materials and equipment including the pop-up walls , which can be set up in most locations . The experience is designed to promote creativity , teamwork and problem-solving and can be arranged for groups of up to 40 guests .
Sky Deck at Queen ’ s Wharf – Brisbane , Queensland Renders of the new Sky Deck at Queen ’ s Wharf Brisbane have been revealed . Perched 100 metres above the Brisbane River , the venue will boast views that stretch from the city to Moreton Bay and Mount Coot-tha in the distance . The 250-metre long open-air rooftop will offer a restaurant and a glass floored viewing platform to enhance the views . The A $ 3.6bn Queen ’ s Wharf project is set to transform Queensland ’ s capital city , including with four new luxury hotels .
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