6th October 2016
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EDITOR: BONNIE TAI
APPLICATIONS FOR WA RES FUNDING OPEN THE Western Australia Government is investing up to $850,000 via Tourism WA and Royalties for Regions into events that will bring more visitors to the state. WA Premier and Tourism Minister Colin Barnett said events were a key component of the State Government’s investment in regional tourism initiatives. “Events encourage people to explore the regions, bringing huge economic, social and cultural benefits to the communities,” he said. Event organisers are being invited to apply for a slice of the funding pool, which could deliver financing of between $5,000 and $50,000 towards
Picture supplied by Tourism WA.
eligible regional events to be held between 04 Jul 2017 and 30 Jun 2018. “The Regional Events Scheme strengthens Western Australia’s exciting year-round events calendar by helping smallerscale and developing events to flourish,” remarked Barnett on
the initiative. Events that will be considered for funding must: bring additional tourism income to regional communities by increasing visitor numbers; attract media coverage that will help raise the profile of the region; extend the length
of traditional tourist seasons and improve the vibrancy and vitality of the state. Applications will then be reviewed and assessed against criteria before being compared to each other. Submissions for the Regional Events Scheme are open from now until 13 Dec for events held between 01 Jul next year and 30 Jun 2018. CLICK HERE for more information or to download an application pack.
Today’s issue of BEN Business Events News today has two pages of news plus the latest BEN Christmas Venue Guide on page three.
Christchurch twin MICE win
Venue spotlight: Bunker Bay
CHRISTCHURCH has won the bid to host both the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research International Biology Symposium in 2021 and the International Association of Bridge and Structural Engineering Congress in 2020. The twin wins, which will be held at the new Christchurch Convention Centre, are projected to bring $1.9 million in economic benefit to New Zealand.
NEW APPOINTMENT
THE Pullman Bunker Bay Resort, located in the Margaret River region, has completed a renovation of its event spaces. The Sugarloaf Rock space - previously two separate rooms - has been opened up to create a larger area capable of accommodating up to 80 people cocktail style, or 30 guests in u-shape or boardroom set up. Rooms have also been equipped with new AV technology such as a ceiling mounted projector and new speaker system. In celebration of the launch of the new meeting spaces, Pullman Bunker Bay Resort is offerings PCOs & event planners who hold their next event at the venue a free add-on plus double Le Club AccorHotels Meeting Planner Points. Phone (08) 9756 9100 for more information on the deal.
CORALIE Cheney has been named Adelaide Convention Centre’s new general manager functions & business events. Cheney brings to the table 15-years experience in event management and venue marketing. Commenting on her new role, Cheney said: “The Adelaide Convention Centre is a landmark venue for South Australia, and I’m excited about the opportunity to work with new and existing clients to make their event a success.” “The centre also has a great team and I’m looking forward to working with them in the future.” She joins the convention centre ahead of its exciting $400 million expansion which is due to be completed next year.
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