It was a busy two days at the Cordis Hotel Auckland when the 2021 Office, PA and Event Planner Show (OPEPS) was finally held after COVID delays on 23 and 24 March.   ...

Lucy Bloom would stick out in a crowd even if she didn’t have bright pink hair. The lively entrepreneur had delegates at PCOA 2019 laughing out loud at her journey from stroppy teen to successful fund...

Day three of PCOA 2019 began with a solemn call to remember those affected by yesterday’s White Island eruption and the Australian bushfires. Delegates then settled in to an intense, rapid-fire prese...

Not enough snow, followed by too much; teeny, tiny frogs, Hurricane Dorian – events are tested in real time; there is no practise run. ...

If you can negotiate a traditional and protective father, then you have good grounding for faith in your own ability and instincts.  ...

Delegates at PCOA 2019 quite literally were blown away by an evening out on Sydney Harbour’s largest cruising vessel, Starship Sydney, sponsored by The Starship Group; event styling company, Devine Ev...

Meeting Newz magazine invites all PCOA attendees to subscribe to the twice weekly e-newsletter and bi-monthly magazine, featuring people, places, news, trends and spaces. The November/December editio...

Sponsored content     Willinga Park is a world-class equestrian facility located on the picturesque south coast of NSW. Last month, they officially launched the Equine Education Centre, a conference f...

We are addicted to the convenience of our smart devices, says Julian Mather, in has Deep Dive Session as part of PCOA19 program on Sunday. So why not use that to even greater professional advantage? I...

PCOA 2019 started as it meant to go on with series of presentations to give professional conference organisers and event planners an extra edge, to pass on information and skills even the savviest of ...

Celebrating 10 years exhibiting at the Professional Conference Organisers’ (PCO) Association Conference, Conventions & Incentives New Zealand (CINZ) and Tourism New Zealand (joined by 18 partners)...

With over 33 years of event experience, Grand Hyatt Melbourne now has launched a new dedicated events micro-site showcasing why the hotel continues to be one of the industry leaders in delivering spec...

Novotel Christchurch Airport welcomed its first guests with a special charity night at the $80-million hotel. The 4.5 star hotel opens to the public today, but more than 100 lucky people were the fir...

Sponsored Content Nothing compares to the spectacular experience of holding an event at Grand Hyatt Melbourne. With stunning backdrops, unparalleled service and striking purpose-built event facilitie...

Sponsored Content Millennium Hotels & Resorts are excited to be exhibiting again at PCOA19 at ICC Sydney.  Founded on a philosophy of genuine hospitality, our Hotels take pride in ensuring excell...

The North Queensland city of Mackay is once again attending the PCOA Conference as the sponsor of the free technology Charge Bar and to also bring news of a new inner-city venue and a sustainability i...