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February 2009
Business Events Sydney NEWS
The magnificent new-year fireworks that burst over Sydney Harbour on 1 January already feel like the distant past, and we are well and truly into the swing of 2009. But what an exciting year it is set to be!
I do want to wish you a belated happy new year, and hope that you have been enjoying the new Vivacity group of festivals in our beautiful city as much as I have. Sydney truly knows how to celebrate, and it is invigorating to be part of these creative new initiatives that promote our food, culture and attractions.
And when it comes to promoting Sydney, one of the best places to do so is at the Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME). AIME attracts leading international association meeting planners and business travel professionals, and is the ideal forum for Sydney to show the world what it has to offer.
So this year, I am proud to announce that BESydney will help the city host its biggest stand in the 17-year history of AIME. We will feature more than 40 exhibitors, host a cocktail party and performance, offer prestigious prizes, and launch the year’s premier event marketing tool, 2009 Event Planners Guide.
I do encourage you to visit us at stand 418. You will return with renewed pride in our city, and fresh hope for the future of our industry.
Regards,
Jon Hutchison AM
CEO, BESydney
Sydneysiders clean up
Clean Up Australia co-founder Kim McKay discusses how improving our sustainability scorecard can help Sydney win business.
Events Professionals join forces
Sydney and New South Wales events professionals join forces at AIME in Melbourne to win business events for Sydney.
Access all areas
The AccessNSW team met with the Hilton Sydney sales team recently and was impressed with the team’s hospitality and professionalism. “The hotel feels contemporary, yet warm and welcoming,” said Janine Turnbull, AccessNSW Executive.
Promotion of the month
The Menzies Sydney is located in the heart of Sydney and close to all that the city has to offer. Check out the great deal that they have this month.
BESydney news
AccessNSW sells Sydney to executives, Sydney wins Skål 2010 so the bid team climbs the Bridge, and BESydney launches the 2009 Event Planners Guide.
Industry news
New leadership for Hilton and Staging Connections, airlines cut fuel surcharges, and ISES makes good use of the Master Events Calendar.
Events calendar
Sydney’s spectacular summer festival showcase, Vivacity, closes with a bang this month as we welcome in the Chinese Year of the Ox.
Jobs board
Move your career forward this year. Take a look at what’s on offer on our industry jobs board: you might just find that dream job.
Industry insiders
Ever thought about who’s selling icons like the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the rest of the world? Meet Lisa Miles from Bridgeclimb.
22nd MEA National Conference
This will be held in Adelaide from the 5 - 7 April and is a brilliant blend of education and networking.
'BE in Sydney' in 2009
Submit a Request for Proposal (RFP) with AccessNSW for an event in Sydney in 2009 and you could win!
