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MEETINGS promotes professional development
25 May 2023   /

MEETINGS promotes professional development

Delegates at Business Events Industry Aotearoa’s MEETINGS conference next month will be able to engage in a series of knowledge and professional development sessions.


Budget 2023: Business events focus needed
18 May 2023   /

Budget 2023: Business events focus needed

Budget 2023 should include a stronger focus on business events and funding for Tourism New Zealand, says BEIA’s Lisa Hopkins.


MEETINGS attracts 230 hosted buyers
2 May 2023   /

MEETINGS attracts 230 hosted buyers

More than 230 hosted buyers from as far away as North America, Singapore and Australia will attend MEETINGS this year.


Business events back on growth trajectory – BEIA
19 Apr 2023  

Business events back on growth trajectory – BEIA

The number of events and delegates have jumped as the industry recovers from the pandemic.


MEETINGS commits to carbon zero
5 Apr 2023   /

MEETINGS commits to carbon zero

Business Events Industry Aotearoa’s 27th MEETINGS event in Wellington has committed to achieving Toitū net carbon zero certification.


BEIA restarts BE Mentored
28 Feb 2023  

BEIA restarts BE Mentored

BEIA has launched its 10th BE Mentored Programme with its largest participation in almost 10 years.


MEETINGS 2023 exhibitor spaces close to selling out
31 Jan 2023   /

MEETINGS 2023 exhibitor spaces close to selling out

MEETINGS 2023 is heading for a sell-out exhibition, says Business Events Industry Aotearoa.


…while sector stakeholders outline their tourism wishlists for Hipkins
26 Jan 2023   / /

…while sector stakeholders outline their tourism wishlists for Hipkins

Hipkins should consider the economic forces, potential funding issues and the importance of sustainability to the industry, says TECNZ.


Review 2022: BEIA’s Lisa Hopkins on the “perfect storm” of returning events
13 Dec 2022   /

Review 2022: BEIA’s Lisa Hopkins on the “perfect storm” of returning events

The association’s chief says two years of restriction was too much for an industry powered by face-to-face connection.


BEIA, Te Pae Christchurch appoint managers
18 Oct 2022   /

BEIA, Te Pae Christchurch appoint managers

Business Events Industry Aotearoa and Te Pae owner Ōtākaro appoint new senior managers.


Gallery: BEIA Conference 2022
10 Oct 2022   /

Gallery: BEIA Conference 2022

Business Events Industry Aotearoa members attending the association’s annual conference enjoyed an impressive sample of Hawke’s Bay’s famous cuisine and wine.


BEIA honours industry achievers, reveals 2023 conference region
7 Oct 2022   /

BEIA honours industry achievers, reveals 2023 conference region

Two top business events professionals have been recognised at Business Events Industry Aotearoa’s industry gala dinner in Napier last night.


Business events week planned to boost sector – BEIA
6 Oct 2022   /

Business events week planned to boost sector – BEIA

A new agreement to help engage more Māori tourism businesses is also in development.


Business events innovation needed to tackle carbon emissions – Nash
5 Oct 2022   /

Business events innovation needed to tackle carbon emissions – Nash

The sector needs to be innovative in the way it markets itself, particular to those flying longhaul, says the tourism minister.


BEIA to ‘ignite the future’ at annual conference
21 Sep 2022   /

BEIA to ‘ignite the future’ at annual conference

Workforce training, sustainability and future strategies will be hot topics at the Business Events Industry Aotearoa’s 46th AGM and annual conference in Hawke’s Bay next month.


BEIA to ‘Ignite the Future’ in Hawke’s Bay
16 Aug 2022   /

BEIA to ‘Ignite the Future’ in Hawke’s Bay

Business Events Industry Aotearoa has opened registration for its 46th AGM and Annual Conference at Napier Conference Centre in Hawke’s Bay from 4 – 6 October 2022.


MEETINGS racks up $108m in provisional bookings
29 Jul 2022   /

MEETINGS racks up $108m in provisional bookings

Nearly 80% of buyers are booking business as a result of last month’s event at Te Pae Christchurch, says BEIA.


BEIA publishes ‘industry bible’ for event planners
12 Jul 2022   /

BEIA publishes ‘industry bible’ for event planners

Business Events Industry Aotearoa has published the 30th edition of the Aotearoa New Zealand Event Planners’ Guide.


Workforce, sustainability, recovery priorities for BEIA
17 Jun 2022   /

Workforce, sustainability, recovery priorities for BEIA

Spending in the business events sector may have dropped 78% since 2019 but now is the time to look forward, says Business Events Industry Aotearoa.


Gallery: MEETINGS opens with warm welcome
15 Jun 2022   /

Gallery: MEETINGS opens with warm welcome

More than 650 delegates attended the event’s cultural opening ceremony at Christchurch Town Hall.


Industry converges on Christchurch for MEETINGS
14 Jun 2022   /

Industry converges on Christchurch for MEETINGS

More than 650 delegates will be heading to Te Pae Christchurch for BEIA’s first MEETINGS in the city in 14 years.


MEETINGS attracts more than 500 buyers
8 Jun 2022   /

MEETINGS attracts more than 500 buyers

Business Events Industry Aotearoa’s MEETINGS is now set to host more than 500 buyers and 211 exhibitors at Te Pae Christchurch on 15-16 June.


MEETINGS reports record exhibitor numbers
25 May 2022   /

MEETINGS reports record exhibitor numbers

Business Events Industry Aotearoa’s MEETINGS on 15-16 June has attracted a “record” number of exhibitors at this year’s event, with more than 211 stands from 18 regions at this year’s event.


Business events, hospo thrilled as cap limits scrapped
14 Apr 2022   /

Business events, hospo thrilled as cap limits scrapped

The business events and hospitality sectors have welcomed the ditching of capacity limits in time for the important Easter and school holidays.


Business events industry rallies to protest Auckland Showgrounds “outrage”
6 Apr 2022   /

Business events industry rallies to protest Auckland Showgrounds “outrage”

More than 5000 industry professionals and events stakeholders have signed a petition to save the venue from public closure.


Day buyer passes open for MEETINGS 2022
5 Apr 2022   /

Day buyer passes open for MEETINGS 2022

Registrations are now open for day visits to MEETINGS, taking place at Ōtautahi Christchurch 15-16 June.


New host city, new venue, new era for MEETINGS – BEIA
3 Mar 2022   /

New host city, new venue, new era for MEETINGS – BEIA

Ōtautahi Christchurch has been confirmed as the new host city for MEETINGS 2022.


BEIA ‘overjoyed’ at business events support
14 Feb 2022  

BEIA ‘overjoyed’ at business events support

The Events Transition Support Payment scheme has been extended to include business events of 200+ attendees.


Wednesday Letter: Business events will play crucial role in recovery
2 Feb 2022   /

Wednesday Letter: Business events will play crucial role in recovery

The sector has fallen through the cracks, and those cracks are turning into a mighty chasm, writes BEIA’s Lisa Hopkins.


For business events, red is the new lockdown
28 Jan 2022   /

For business events, red is the new lockdown

Even sub-100 delegate conferences are cancelling, despite them being allowed at red, says BEIA.


Business events spending falls by $1.2bn – BEIA
10 Dec 2021   /

Business events spending falls by $1.2bn – BEIA

But the industry can recover to pre-Covid levels in 2024 if quarantine-free travel restarts soon.


Steve Armitage new chair of BEIA
17 Nov 2021   /

Steve Armitage new chair of BEIA

Auckland Unlimited’s former destination boss will take over on 25 November from Tony Gardner, who steps down that day at BEIA’s AGM after six years in the role.


BEIA launches Future of Business Events summit
16 Nov 2021   /

BEIA launches Future of Business Events summit

Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) is inviting registrations for its Future of Business Events Virtual Summit on Thursday, 9 December 2021.


BEIA welcomes National’s events insurance commitment
22 Oct 2021   /

BEIA welcomes National’s events insurance commitment

Business Events Industry Aotearoa has welcomed the National Party’s plan to create a government fund for events industry insurance cover.


BEIA, PCMA partner to award scholarships
13 Oct 2021   /

BEIA, PCMA partner to award scholarships

Business Events Industry Aotearoa has partnered with US-based Professional Conference Management Association to award new scholarships worth US$895.


BEIA pulls plug on 2021 conference due to Covid uncertainty
7 Oct 2021   /

BEIA pulls plug on 2021 conference due to Covid uncertainty

Business Events Industry Aotearoa’s annual conference for 2021 will be moved to next year, although the organisation’s annual general meeting will go ahead online.


Auckland level 3 ‘little difference’ for most hospo, accom
21 Sep 2021   /

Auckland level 3 ‘little difference’ for most hospo, accom

Level 3 makes little difference for most operators but the increase in indoor numbers to 100 for level 2 areas is welcomed.


BEIA 2021 moves conference dates to early November
3 Sep 2021   /

BEIA 2021 moves conference dates to early November

Business Events Industry Aotearoa has postponed its 2021 conference by three weeks to 1-3 November.


Business events in for “long wave of disruption” – BEIA
19 Aug 2021  

Business events in for “long wave of disruption” – BEIA

Business Events Industry Aotearoa says the industry must be prepared for a long wave of disruption and should consider back-up plans.


Registrations open for 2021 BEIA conference
10 Aug 2021   /

Registrations open for 2021 BEIA conference

Business Events Industry Aotearoa has opened registrations for its 2021 conference in Hawke’s Bay.


Aus event organisers to head to Auckland for MEETINGS 2021
5 May 2021   /

Aus event organisers to head to Auckland for MEETINGS 2021

The event will be hosted at Auckland’s ASB Showgrounds on 2-3 June.


The key for 2021? Consistency – BEIA’s Lisa Hopkins
19 Jan 2021   /

The key for 2021? Consistency – BEIA’s Lisa Hopkins

The association’s CEO says the hard-hit business events sector is desperate for an uninterrupted year.


Auckland confirmed for MEETINGS 2021, Christchurch in 2022
17 Dec 2020   /

Auckland confirmed for MEETINGS 2021, Christchurch in 2022

MEETINGS 2021 will take place over two days in Auckland next year, says Business Events Industry Aotearoa.


Hawke’s Bay secures 2021 BEIA conference
3 Dec 2020  

Hawke’s Bay secures 2021 BEIA conference

Hawke’s Bay has secured hosting rights for the 2021 Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) conference.