Media archives - past Sydney event press releases


Browse the Business Events Sydney (BESydney) media archives below for past media releases and press releases categorised in chronological order. For the most up-to-date news on BESydney and industry happenings, view our latest media releases.


2013 media releases

23 May 2013:
Martin Boyle joins BESydney as Client Relationship Manager UK/Europe
22 May 2013:
Australia's harbour city prepares to usher in a new era of business events
15 May 2013:
Sydney scores top spot as Australia's best for business conferences (Media release issued by the Deputy Premier of NSW, The Honourable Andrew Stoner)
14 May 2013:
Australia...land of opportunity?
13 May 2013:
Business events Ambassadors assist with securing almost $400 million for NSW (Media release issued by the Deputy Premier of NSW, The Honourable Andrew Stoner)
8 May 2013:BESydney wins national MEA Metropolitan Destination Marketing Organisation Award
26 February 2013:Business events in NSW help to drive the knowledge economy

22 February 2013:

The future is bright for business events in Sydney 


2012 media releases

13 December 2012:Conference investment boost to business (Media release issued by the City of Sydney)
11 December 2012:Looking for the future: Darling Harbour to become Sydney's innocation hub
23 November 2012:BESydney continues its industry award-winning streak
1 November 2012:BESydney welcomes industry leader to Board of Directors
4 October 2012:BESydney appoints Cheryl Siow as Director of Chinese operations
21 September 2012:
BESydney's Christina Barton selected for ICCA Forum for Young Professionals at EIBTM
20 September 2012:
Sydney to host World Youth and Student Travel Conference (Media release issued by the NSW Minister for Tourism and Major Events, The Honourable George Souris)
18 September 2012:
BESydney to manage bookings for Glebe Island Expo and SICEEP
31 August 2012:Nutrition on the menu in Sydney. Sydney to host the 16th International Congress of Dietetics 2012 next week
31 July 2012:BESydney recuits leading talent to two new roles: Head of Client Services and Head of Bidding and Strategic Partnerships
30 July 2012:Sydney to play host to the e-health debate
25 July 2012:NSW sees record business events wins (Media release issued by the NSW Minister for Tourism and Major Events, The Honourable George Souris)
2 July 2012:BESydney expands the 2012 ABEE Hosted Buyer Program
28 June 2012:BESydney welcomes Gabrielle Trainor to Board of Directors
25 June 2012:BESydney recruits Kristian Nicholls as General Manager Business Development
20 June 2012:
Sydney secures IUCN World Parks Congress
28 May 2012:
Sydney speaks up at the IMEX Politicians' Forum
24 May 2012:Tackling the future head on: re-energised and realigned for growth
14 May 2012:
An excellent State of mind: BESydney launches Future Leaders program
26 April  2012:BESydney success at the national MEA Awards
20 April 2012:
BESydney steps up to the microphone for MEA National Conference 2012
17 April 2012:SICEEP development an opportunity to showcase diverse business event options
15 March 2012:
BESydney wins two MEA Awards for NSW
6 March 2012:
Sydney brings personalised medicine into focus: The countdown is on for the 16th Human Genome Meeting
17 February 2012:
BESydney launches latest event planning guide for Sydney and NSW
15 February 2012:
Lyn Lewis-Smith announced as Chief Executive Officer
30 January 2012:
Regional NSW to host international experts on paratuberculosis


2011 media releases

16 December 2011:
Business Events Sydney Ambassadors aim to clear the air on climate change
14 December 2011:
Delegates set to spend 21,200 days (and counting) in Sydney in 2012
12 December 2011:
A timely win as Sydney secures the 12th Congress of the International Society for Organ Donation and Procurement
25 November 2011:
Business Events Sydney stakeholders go global and prepare for 2012
21 November 2011:
Inspiration guaranteed: Dreamtime buyers and media experience the best of Sydney
16 November 2011:
Sydney prepares to dazzle Dreamtime buyers
11 November 2011:
Future Convention Cities Initiative takes benefits beyond tourism study global
7 November 2011:
Business Events Sydney welcomes two industry leaders to Board of Directors
12 October 2011:Business events offer more to our destinations, economies and global community than tourism dollars alone
30 September 2011:BESydney welcomes the plans to expand the Sydney International Convention, Exhibition and Entertainment Precinct project 
2 September 2011:Two months in, 34 events secured for Sydney
26 August 2011:New partnership to deliver Sydney and NSW 2012 Event Planner's Guide
15 August 2011:Innovation, inspiration and local talent: Sydney to host the Robotic Science and Systems Conference 2012
9 August 2011:Business Events Sydney hosts high-profile buyers at the Australian Business Events Expo
15 July 2011:Business events generate $186.5 million for NSW economy
4 July 2011:Business Events Sydney welcomes Lyn Lewis-Smith to act as CEO
23 June 2011:Sydney retains Australia's number one ranking for business events
6 June 2011:NSW Government and global leaders discuss Sydney's business events future
2 June 2011:Sydney's business events veteran recognised as Global Leader 2011
1 June 2011:Business Events Sydney shows off Vivid Sydney
18 May 2011:Sydney top 10 of global business meeting destinations 
12 May 2011:Building a global city through business events
9 May 2011:Sydney Australia to bring Imagination to the next level
5 May 2011:Business Events Sydney appoints Head of Marketing
21 April 2011:Business Events Sydney welcomes MEA 2012 National Conference to Sydney
19 April 2011:Sydney wraps up ISRSE Convention
14 April 2011:FCCI selects Lyn Lewis-Smith of Business Events Sydney as first Chairperson
5 April 2011:Sydney to attract 60,000 to major business events over the next year
4 April 2011:Business Events Sydney welcomes Dreamtime to Sydney once again
23 March 2011:The secrets behind the success of Business Events Sydney
15 March 2011:New South Wales to reap reward of hosting world's leading paediatric critical care experts 
7 March 2011:One world sharing knowledge - world's leading Paediatric Critical Care experts Sydney bound
3 March 2011:Business Events Sydney Ambassador Program achieves the next milestone
24 February 2011:Sydney bags another massive incentive group win
15 February 2011:Sydney announces over $7 billion in infrastructure spending to draw business events to Sydney
23 January 2011:"Oprah Effect" expected to generate more and bigger business events for Sydney
21 January 2011:A new image for Sydney on show at AIME 2011 symbolises the chemistry of the city's ongoing success
13 January 2011: Sydney turns on the magic for Amway China 


2010 media releases


20 December 2010:Business Events Sydney welcomes Government plans to expand Sydney Convention Space
11 August 2010:Business Events Sydney expands presence in China
23 July 2010:Seoul, London and Sydney to collaborate on promoting economic development through business events
19 July 2010:Record number of Hosted Buyers at Australian Business Events Expo 2010
2 July 2010:Record year for business events in Sydney
17 May 2010: Sydney leads the way for business events down under 
6 May 2010:BESydney supports NSW Government plans to invest in business events

8 April 2010: 

2,000 surveyors arrive in harbour city to address major climate issues
15 March 2010:Sydney: Delivers inspiration to incentive groups 
11 January 2010:Sydney to play host to the 17th International Conference on Neural Information Processing
6 January 2010:2010: Attractive year for business events in Sydney

2009 media releases

1 December 2009:40 Years as a Business Events destination 
28 October 2009:Harp Congress to fine tune Sydney's leadership in Culture and the Arts  
12 October 2009:BESydney wins Human Genome Meeting  
7 September 2009:

NSW Government launches Sydney Ambassador Program 

28 July 2009:BESydney hosted buyer program a strong success   
13 July 2009:Sydney to host International Bar Association Annual Conference 2017 
9 July 2009:BESydney and Qantas proud to bring over 40 Hosted Buyers to ABEE 
6 July 2009:Sydney officially launches the 2010 Lions Clubs International Convention in Minneapolis 
13 June 2009:BESydney to showcase offering at ATE 
9 June 2009:Sydney announced as host city of 9th World Health Economincs Congress 
1 June 2009:Vivid Sydney see the city in a different light 
20 May 2009:Business Events Sydney office opens in North America 
19 May 2009:It's official: Sydney number one business events destination in Australia 
5 May 2009:Sydney wins right to host Amway, securing finnancial and employment gains for NSW economy 
1 May 2009:BESydney CEO wins PATA Award 
1 May 2009:BESydney announces 100% year on year growth 
27 April 2009: Sydney to host 40th Annual Meeting of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery
13 March 2009: International World Congress of Pathology arrives in Sydney 
9 March 2009: BESydney showcases Sydney's green offerings 
5 March 2009: Sydney's business event expertise celebrated 
5 March 2009: Major international healthcare event arrives in Sydney  


2008 media releases

27 October 2008:  Global Travel Fraternity Heads to Sydney For Skål 2010 World Congress 
21 October 2008: Sydney boosts events drive under increased funding partnership  
16 October 2008:  Sydney’s celebrations to boost business events 
13 August 2008: SCVB to become Business Events Sydney  
11 August 2008: Sydney's AU$145 million conference windfall  
28 July 2008: New Director of Sales joins SCVB's intensified campaign  
25 July 2008:SCVB and Events NSW forge new partnership  
30 June 2008: SCVB boosts its overseas team  
18 June 2008: Sydney wins AU$43.6 million conference trifecta
5 June 2008: Sydney wins Lung Cancer Conference for 8,000 delegates  
21 May 2008: Sydney scores as Golden Oldies join a bumper year 
13 May 2008: New international rankings reinforce Sydney's position 
6 May 2008: SCVB's biggest Hosted Buyer Program at the Australian Events Expo 2008  
22 April 2008: Sydney means business as SCVB aims for Top Ten 
2 April 2008: Industry leaders address the challenges as Sydney builds event business  
27 March 2008:  Sydney creates new business events forum  
6 March 2008: Forum to tackle challenges as Sydney ramps up its events drive  
29 February 2008: SCVB hails AIME a success for Sydney   
19 February 2008: Sydney unveils new-look Event Planners Guide
11 February 2008:Sydney welcomes plan to expand convention and exhibition space
8 February 2008:  SCVB appoints new Director of Strategic Alliances 
31 January 2008: Sydney to host world leaders at big-name events 
29 January 2008: Sydney shines with Deni Hines at AIME 2008  
 

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