Association Focus
BEIA sets out election priorities for business events
Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) is calling for business events to be recognised and used more deliberately as a strategic economic and intellectual asset for New Zealand.
Record visitors and value for MEETINGS 2026
PCMA unveils advisory board for Asia Pacific region
The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) has announced its 15-strong Asia Pacific Advisory Board, which includes BEIA CEO Lisa Hopkins.
Tourism Policy statement reinforces importance of Business Events
The newly-released Tourism Policy Statement reinforces the importance of business events to New Zealand’s visitor economy, and has been welcomed by Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA).
International business event arrivals to NZ surge to near-2019 levels
International business event delegate arrivals to New Zealand have surged in 2026, with arrivals in the first quarter up more than 50% year-on-year, and now close to pre-COVID levels.
PCOA Welcomes Kristen Skinner as Membership & Partnership Lead
The Professional Conference Organisers Association (PCOA) has announced that Kristen Skinner is the new membership & partnership lead, a newly created role..
Day Buyer Registrations open for MEETINGS 2026 this week
EventsAir elevated to Platinum Partner in renewed partnership with PCOA
The Professional Conference Organisers Association (PCOA) has announced the renewal of its longstanding partnership with EventsAir, elevating Australia's leading event management provider to Platinum Partner in 2026.
New Zealand’s first nationally recognised business events qualification is open for enrolment
Enrolments are now open for Te Haeata, the New Zealand Certificate in Business Events Level 4, marking an important step in strengthening capability across New Zealand’s business events sector.
NZSAE Auckland networking
The New Zealand Society of Association Executives gathered last Thursday at the Aotea Centre in central Auckland for an informal catch up to reconnect and start the new year off. Drinks and nibbles provided an opportunity for members to renew connections and conversation in a relaxed atmosphere.
Geelong and the Bellarine to host PCOA conference 2026
The Professional Conference Organisers Association (PCOA) will hold its 2026 Conference in Geelong and The Bellarine, with the event hosted at the region’s newest landmark, Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre.
New BEIA Board Members welcomed
BEIA launches New Zealand Certificate in Business Events: Te Haeata
Hosted buyer applications open for MEETINGS at NZICC Auckland
Hosted buyer applications are now open for MEETINGS 2026 at the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.
Future focus for Business Events Industry Conference 2025
Finalists named for Business Events Aotearoa Awards
The stage is set, the anticipation is high, and the finalists for the inaugural Business Events Aotearoa Awards – The Bizzies have officially been announced.
2025 Tourism Awards finalists
Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) has named the finalists for the 2025 New Zealand Tourism Awards, recognising the quality and variety of tourism experiences on offer throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
Business events singled out for significant growth
AuSAE MX Wellington - Gen Z
Tākina Wellington Convention Centre was the host venue for the recent AuSAE MX Wellington event.
NZ's growing business events sector ready to recruit young talent
Hopkins appointed to PCMA Regional Advisory Board
Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) chief executive, Lisa Hopkins has been appointed to the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) APAC Regional Advisory Board (RAB) for a two-year term.
Events are key says Restaurant Association
The Restaurant Association has welcomed the Government’s investment of $2.6 million in 152 events through the second round of funding from the Regional Events Promotion Fund.
Wellington to host ICCA Business Workshop in 2026
Wellington will host the ICCA Business Workshop - International Destination Marketing Sector, 12-14 February 2026.
EventsAir and PCOA Renew Partnership
EventsAir, is proud to announce the renewal of their longstanding and valued industry partnership with the Professional Conference Organisers Association (PCOA).
Event Awards - enter now
There’s less than two weeks to go until entries close for the 2025 NZEA NZ Event Awards – but that’s still plenty of time to pull together a winning entry!
PCOA 2025 Committee members are......
The Professional Conference Organisers Association Inc. has announced its Program Advisory Committee for this year’s PCOA25 conference at the Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, New Zealand in December.
PCMA and BEIA sign agreement
MEA to Close Operations in 2025
Meetings and Events Australia (MEA), announces it will be entering Voluntary Administration after 50 years of service to the Australian events industry.
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BE Mentored 2025 Programme to launch this week
Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) is kicking off its 11th BE Mentored Programmeon Wednesday 19 March, with an in-person launch for mentees in Auckland at the All Blacks Experience, SkyCity Precinct.
Exhibition space filling fast for MEETINGS 2025 in Auckland
New Zealand’s Leonie Ashford elected to ICCA board
New Zealand’s profile for association events in the Asia Pacific region has been raised with the election of Tourism New Zealand’s Leonie Ashford to the ICCA Board of Directors’ Asia Pacific seat.
BEIA Conference 2024: NZ's business events industry charts future course
Business events industry conference in Taranaki for first time
Event Professionals gather in Palmerston North
Over 300 event professionals gathered in Palmerston North last week to honour the best and brightest in the industry, recognising their outstanding achievements and contributions at the New Zealand Events Associations annual Event.
New inbound trade show set for AKL
A stand-alone B2B trade show for the inbound tourism sector will be held over two days in April next year at the Viaduct Events Centre in Auckland.
BEIA launches 'definitive guide to New Zealand business events'
Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) has launched a new website for members and clients which includes a comprehensive digital planning tool.
Finalists announced for Hospitality NZ Awards for Excellence
The finalists have been announced for the 2024 Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence and the list includes well-established favourites as well as fresh newcomers to the industry.
New MOU for key Business Event organisations
PCOA and BEIA sign MOU to strengthen business events industry in Australia and New Zealand.
Association leaders meet face to face in Rotorua
New Zealand launches Business Events’ Strategic Direction 2035
New Zealand's business events sector has united in a collaborative effort to launch Pīata Mai, a national statement of strategic direction outlining a focused vision for the industry over the next decade.
NZ Event Awards open
The New Zealand Events Association (NZEA) have announced that applications for the NZEA New Zealand Events Awards will open on Monday 8th April.
Eventing The Future 2024 - secure your space today
The New Zealand Events Association (NZEA), owner of Eventing the Future 2024, have announced that tickets are now on sale.
ABEA appoint Samantha Glass to its board
The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) has announced the board appointment of Samantha Glass, Director of Corporate Affairs, Communication and Sustainability, ICC Sydney.
Applications open for ICCASkills NZ scholarship programme 2024.
Tourism New Zealand is pleased to announce the continuation of its ICCASkills scholarship programme in 2024.
BEIA board to be chaired by Martin Snedden
SITE ANZ partners with DGC for young leaders
SITE ANZ has announced a strategic partnership with Destination Gold Coast
MEETINGS achieves carbon zero certification
Business Events Industry Aotearoa Limited's MEETINGS 2023 - New Zealand's largest trade show for the business events sector - has been awarded Toitū net carbonzero certification.
2023 NZ Event Awards winners thrive in the face of adversity
New Zealand Events Association’s (NZEA) annual Event Awards were celebrated at a gala dinner in Ōtautahi Christchurch on Thursday 9 November.
BEIA AGM: NZ embarking on an exciting growth phase
Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) members met online for the 47th Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 1 November.
TRENZ exhibitor interest strong for 2024
Tourism businesses are moving quickly to register at New Zealand’s leading tourism trade show, TRENZ 2024, which will be held Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington next year.
New technology at Tourism Summit
Tourism never stands still, which is why increasingly tourism operators are looking to emerging technology and artificial intelligence, trends that are coming whether we’re ready or not.
Outstanding Contributor Award for Saxton
NZEA says help needed to attract the best artists like Taylor Swift
Looking at the numbers, the New Zealand Events Association says the reason this major production and others like it don’t cross the Tasman is clear: it just doesn’t stack up financially for those artists.
