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25.01.2022 We're delighted to see Canberra Airport reopen seven days a week, following the lifting of ACT-QLD border restrictions This is yet another encouraging step towards recovery and a return to events for Canberra.

24.01.2022 Encore Event Technologies APAC is leading the way in the return to business events with event solutions including contactless check-in and tracing to manage guest arrival safely and securely Find out more at: http://bit.ly/encoreQRcode

24.01.2022 Escape rooms Bowling alleys Karaoke rooms Loads of arcades Delicious F&B packages... Kingpin is the ideal spot for team-building activities, end-of-year celebrations or a corporate function with a twist Get in touch with our team to find out more!

22.01.2022 We look forward to attending Convening Asia Pacific: The Global Recovery Forum, PCMA Asia Pacific's first conference program as part of their Recovery Discovery plan The hybrid event is an opportunity for meeting industry professionals to gain valuable insights through a series of co-creation workshops and keynotes from global industry leaders discussing the future of business events. Every indication from PCMA research is that APAC will lead the industry’s post-pandemic r...ecovery. We invite our business events community to take this opportunity to learn from the region’s top marketers and event professionals, virtually or face-to-face at International Convention Centre Sydney - ICC Sydney WHEN: 10 November, 12pm 4pm (Australian Eastern Daylight Time) WHERE: Digital Livestream, OnDemand AND Face-to-Face at ICC Sydney COST: $99 USD for digital or face-to-face participation REGISTER: pcma.org//convening-asia-pacific-2020-global-recovery-forum

21.01.2022 micenet’s ‘come back’ stories are back, with Melinda Kibukamusoke at National Museum of Australia sharing how the NMA has been using COVID downtime to work on improving visitor experience with a new multi-use function space. The new space offers, among other features, hybrid events with live streaming capability to relieve the stress and uncertainty around running an event during COVID-19. Find out more: http://bit.ly/micenetNationalMuseumofAustralia

21.01.2022 Explore the capital from a different perspective with WILDfest's unique Canoes, Champagne & Canapés on Lake Burley Griffin Perfect for small incentive groups, this is the ideal way to experience our city's iconic waterway in style, as you paddle, dine on delicious local food and taste regional ACT cool climate wines. To book your tour: wildfest.com.au/product/canoesact

21.01.2022 The Annual 13th Annual PCOA Hybrid Conference & Virtual Exhibition 2020 was a bit different this year, with in-person and virtual components running concurrently in Australia and New Zealand. The hybrid model meant that our team was able to catch up with clients in Sydney, Canberra and online all at once, and talk about Canberra's strong position as a COVID-safe destination for events in 2021 and beyond. Thanks to Hyatt Regency Sydney, Hyatt Hotel Canberra - A Park Hyatt Hotel and EventsAIR, as well as the other satellite venues, for hosting a memorable and engaging conference!

21.01.2022 With Floriade: Reimagined kicking off Australia's biggest celebration of spring today, we checked in with some of our clients who received Floriade bulbs at the beginning of winter. Looks like spring has sprung further than just the capital, with a blooming beautiful array of tulips popping up in Melbourne and Sydney backyards as well, bringing some Canberra joy to our interstate neighbours Find Floriade's program of in-person and virtual events here: floriadeaustralia.com

20.01.2022 Spring is in the air at the National Portrait Gallery

20.01.2022 In another edition of micenet's come back stories, Natalie at QT Canberra tells us how the hotel team have been preparing for a gradual return to events in the capital: bit.ly/micenetQTCanberra

20.01.2022 Canberra Convention Bureau is partnering with Arinex and other bureaux and business events suppliers to bring you The Turn of Events: Bringing Business Events Back, a hybrid event live-streamed live from National Convention Centre Canberra (and other meeting venues across Australia) this Wednesday 16 September from 5:30pm. This free showcase event will endorse the readiness of venues and industry in Australia and feature keynote speakers Patrizia Buongiorno from aimgroupinternational_dmc and Dr Vanessa Findlay, Chair at Business Events Council of Australia. You can sign up to participate in this hub and spoke format, either in person at National Convention Centre Canberra, or virtually from the comfort of your own home. Find out more and register: arinex.com.au/the-turn-of-events/#/

19.01.2022 If you love dining out, Canberra is the place to be. Home to some of the best cafes, restaurants, bars, and hotels, the city holds many must-eats, must-drinks and must-stays. Take your pick from HerCanberra's 24-hour handy itinerary to help you make the most of your time in Canberra. Read more at: bit.ly/hercanberra24-houritinerary

19.01.2022 Through the COVID-19 pandemic, Canberra has been at the forefront of health and safety innovations that will ensure event organisers feel comfortable bringing groups to Canberra and delegates feel safe meeting in-person once again. Spice Magazine and News covers how our city's forward-thinking approach is set to leave a mark on the destination long after the global crisis is over. Read more at: bit.ly/spicenewsCanberra

19.01.2022 The Business Events Council of Australia welcomes the Government’s $50 million funding announcement to support the restart of Australia’s business events industry. The targeted support will drive confidence and create momentum, positioning the industry to rebound as market conditions improve. Canberra Convention Bureau CEO, AACB President and BECA Director Michael Matthews says, "Australia’s convention bureaux are mindful of the devastating impact the coronavirus has had on their 1,800 members and industry stakeholders across the country. This funding will have a monumental impact on business confidence and the return of business events in Australia." Read more: bit.ly/BECAGovFunding

19.01.2022 Another week, another instalment of micenet’s ‘Come Back Plan' series. Lauren from Pacific Suites Canberra tells us how her property is collaborating with local suppliers to deliver an authentic Canberra experience, and why she thinks events are here to stay: http://bit.ly/micenetPacificSuites

19.01.2022 Last night we held our 2019-20 AGM at the National Convention Centre Canberra, where we took the opportunity to reflect on the year that was (and what a year!), to connect with members, and to look ahead to better days to come as we work towards recovery. We were pleased to see great interest from members in joining our Board, and look forward to working with our industry as we prepare to #meetagainCBR. Our Smart Badge also made its first official appearance since we receive...d shipment earlier this week. We're excited to roll out this technology free-of-charge to meeting planners bringing an event to Canberra. Thank you to everyone who attended, we loved catching up with our members over a (seated) glass of wine, thank you to our Board for their commitment to the Bureau, and thank you to our industry for your ongoing support.

17.01.2022 Just in time for a TGIF drink, get your hands on Underground Spirits new limited-edition blossoming pink gin, developed for Canberra’s annual spring celebration Floriade: Reimagined Order your new favourite gin here:http://www.undergroundspirits.com.au

17.01.2022 The Business Events Council of Australia is calling on federal government to improve border management as the business events industry continues to face uncertainty in 2021. We are not in the position of recovery we envisaged for early 2021 and continue to face extraordinary challenges to ensure the survival of the business events sector. BECA continues its work with the Federal Government to formulate options for ongoing support programs and extends its calls to our State... Leaders to consider state-based recovery grants. We have business in the pipeline for 2021 and beyond and need to ensure we can sustain the infrastructure and professional expertise through this critical period, says Dr Vanessa Findlay, Chair of BECA. Full media release: http://bit.ly/BECABorderManagement

15.01.2022 Visit Canberra and the National Capital Attractions Association have joined forces to launch Tourism Reboot, a free-of-charge growth and development program to support Canberra’s tourism, hospitality and events industry. Tourism Reboot consists of eight modules and will kick-off on Wednesday 17 February with a face-to-face Industry Session covering Modules 1 and 2. Registrations and full program can be found here: tourism.act.gov.au/industry-resources/tourismreboot

15.01.2022 We're thrilled to welcome the National Archives of Australia as a new CCB member The National Archives' collection contains records about key events and decisions that have shaped Australian history, and holds more than 40 million items! Located within the iconic parliamentary triangle, the NAA offers a versatile function space that can accommodate up to 120 guests and a range of temporary and permanent exhibitions to inspire and inform your delegates pre- or post-event. Get in touch with the CCB team if you're thinking of including the National Archives of Australia into your next Canberra program

15.01.2022 We look forward to catching up with clients at the upcoming 13th Annual PCOA Hybrid Conference & Virtual Exhibition 2020. This year, PCOA is taking a hybrid approach to the conference with in-person and virtual events taking place simultaneously throughout Australia and New Zealand. The theme for PCOA20, 'Flexibility is the future - live, local and connected', will provide a much-needed platform for the business events community to come together to learn, connect, network an...d develop in adversity. The CCB team will be attending virtually, as well as in-person from both Hyatt Regency Sydney and Hyatt Hotel Canberra - A Park Hyatt Hotel. We can't wait to connect with fellow event professionals, live or online! View the line-up of speakers and the conference program: www.pcoaconference.com.au

15.01.2022 We've got another instalment of micenet's 'come back' stories, this time with Shahnaz at TFE Hotels telling us how the team have introduced new and enhanced safety protocols to keep guests safe amid COVID-19 and beyond Find out more: http://bit.ly/micenetTFEhotels

14.01.2022 Forrest Hotel and Apartments is focusing on putting their guests at ease with a range of COVID Clean measures rolled out across the property. "We are doing everything to make sure people are safe. We want our customers to be able to arrive and relax when they stay, because they know we have everything covered, says Dorothy Barclay, Director of Forrest Hotel and Apartments. Find out more about the hotel's commitment to guest safety: bit.ly/ForrestHotel

14.01.2022 Kicking off today, DESIGN Canberra returns for its seventh year with over 200 events, exhibitions, talks, tours, activations, markets, collaborations, artist studios and open homes This year’s curated program will explore the central theme of ‘Care’, which in 2020 is more relevant than ever. The festival takes over the nation’s capital from 9 to 29 November 2020. All details can be found here: https://designcanberrafestival.com.au

13.01.2022 Congratulations to former CCB board members Alan Williams, formerly with Qantas, and Stephen Byron, CEO of Canberra Airport. They have both been awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for their leadership in the tourism and aviation industries and their service to their communities through their charity work. A well-deserved honour for two deserving leaders!

12.01.2022 Our friends at micenet have launched a new instalment, sharing industry members' 'come back plans'. First up, read how Elite Event Technology have been keeping busy during COVID: bit.ly/micenetElite

12.01.2022 We’re pleased to see another step forward as ACT Government announced its COVID Safe Event Protocol, developed to assist organisers in planning events with more than 100 people in a COVID Safe manner. While the 1 per 4 square metres of available space and 1.5 metres social distancing rules are still in effect, these new guidelines present significant progress towards a safe return to larger business events in the capital. This announcement follows a recent succession of enc...ouraging news for Canberra, which continue to build confidence for events to resume: Reopening of the Queensland and South Australia borders to ACT residents Canberra Airport going back to operating 7 days/week Smart Badge contact tracing and social distancing available free-of-charge to meeting planners booking events in Canberra $50 million Business Events Grant from the federal government, which will encourage clients to lock in events for 2021 For more information, contact our team or visit bit.ly/COVIDSafeEventsACT

11.01.2022 Congrats to Sage Dining Rooms for the prestigious accolade

10.01.2022 Are you thinking of Canberra for your next event? With open spaces aplenty, a congestion-free city centre and COVID-safe venues to suit every group and budget, the nation's capital is ready to #meetagainCBR in safe and controlled environments. If Canberra's on your radar for 2021 and beyond, get in touch with our team to discover brilliant possibilities for your next event

09.01.2022 We were delighted to host the Canberra session of Arinex's first national hub and spoke hybrid conference last night at National Convention Centre Canberra. With over 500 virtual and in-person attendees around Australia, a stellar line up of speakers live streamed from around the country and internationally, and a local panel of industry experts sharing their insights about the new business events landscape, the event was the perfect setting to demonstrate that Australia is ready to bring #BizEventsBack. Thanks to participating partners Business Events Council of Australia, AACB, National Convention Centre Canberra, Encore Event Technologies APAC, Harry the hirer, and EventsAIR for a successful evening!

09.01.2022 As part of the exciting progress of the Australian War Memorial’s renovations, events will now move from Anzac Hall to Aircraft Hall, with exclusive caterer Trippas White Group giving event planners the opportunity to wine and dine guests among historic items, authentic objects and great works of art depicting Australia’s military history Get in touch with our team for more info! :Sander Dalhuisen

08.01.2022 From corporate retreats to multi-day conferences or team building experiences, Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa is the ideal spot to escape the bustle of the city and revitalise your team amongst the serenity of the Snowy Mountains The CCB team recently spent some time at the property working on recovery priorities but took time to experience mountain biking, Segways, and archery, in addition to a full day of priority-setting for the year ahead, facilitated by leadership coach Zoë Routh. Thanks to the team at Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa and to Zoe for a productive retreat. If you have any enquiries about hosting an event at Lake Crackenback Resort or finding a workshop facilitator, get in touch with our team

08.01.2022 Calling all veggie lovers From 28 October, Ovolo Hotels’ Australian venues will be going vego for a full year, inspiring consumers to gain a greater understanding of the benefits a plant-based diet can have on our bodies and our planet Hungry yet? Let Monster kitchen and bar surprise and delight you with their all-vegetarian menu!

06.01.2022 Andrew Barr ACT Chief Minister confirmed today, during a tourism meeting at National Convention Centre Canberra, support for the delivery of new contact tracing and social distancing technology, Smart Badge, to help Canberra attract new business events to the region in the current environment. Trialling this technology will help position Canberra as a safe destination to stage a meeting or conference. It is an important step in identifying new ways of operating, to support ...the business events sector and all the businesses that benefit from delegate spend in our city. The Smart Badge will be available free-of-charge to meeting planners with a confirmed event in Canberra. For more information, contact [email protected] Read more: bit.ly/CCBSmartBadge

05.01.2022 Today we would have welcomed global leadership in AI at the IEEE Symposium Series on Computational Intelligence (SSCI), here in Canberra, led by UNSW Canberra Professor Hussein Abbass. While unable to showcase the beauty of our designed capital, we’re delighted that the meeting is proceeding from Canberra virtually. You're invited to attend an open public session: "Inspirational Women" Keynote by IEEE CIS community - a series of short talks covering exciting research and its ...impact on society and inspiring career journeys by Prof. Keeley Crockett, the Women In Computational Intelligence Chair, Prof. Bernadette Bouchon-Meunier, the President of the IEEE Computational Intelligence Society, Dr Marde Helbig, Computational Intelligence expert from Griffith University, Prof. Hussein Abbass, the General Chair of IEEE SSCI2020, A/Prof Kathryn Kasmarik, an AI and Robotics leader from UNSW Canberra, Kate Yaxley and Heba El-Fiqi, Women in Artificial Intelligence WAI2020 Co-Chairs. Registrations close 5pm local time today at: https://bit.ly/IEEESSCIpublicsession

04.01.2022 If you are a meeting planner considering Canberra for your next event, or with a confirmed event in our destination, fill out our booking form to secure your Smart Badge technology free-of-charge: https://bit.ly/smartbadgeapplicationformfinal

03.01.2022 They've arrived! Yesterday we received our first shipment of 800 Smart Badges, with another 500 on the way. These devices, funded by ACT Government, are now available free-of-charge to meeting planners holding a business event in Canberra. The wearable tech features contact tracing, social distancing, and contact-free registration capabilities, and provides an added layer of safety to help delegates feel confident in attending in-person events again. Our CEO Michael spoke to The Canberra Times recently about the benefits of the tech for the Canberra business events community: bit.ly/CCBsmartbadge For questions about booking the Smart Badge for your event, contact [email protected].

02.01.2022 Changes to restrictions in the ACT are set to take place tomorrow, with a capacity increase to 500 persons without the requirement of an exemption, and the removal of seated consumption of F&B for outside venues. The 1 per 4 sqm rule still applies to indoor venues, while outdoor venues must adhere to 1 per 2 sqm. The use of the free and secure Check In CBR app is encouraged for all venues to record patron information This further easing of restrictions, combined with borde...rs reopening between NSW and Victoria is yet another positive step towards a return to larger events in the ACT. For the latest details: bit.ly/eventsupto500peopleinACT

01.01.2022 Last Thursday we undertook a second trial of social distancing tech at the National Convention Centre Canberra, during an industry meeting attended by tourism leaders, including Pip Harrison, Managing Director at Tourism Australia. Since our first trial in July, Harry the hirer have enhanced key features of the technology, including contactless registration, contact tracing capabilities and automated entry and exit columns alerting guests when a room or venue is at capacity. Next up on the development front is geo mapping and movement tracing, all with the goal of ensuring delegate safety and allowing a safe return to in-person meetings. For more information, contact the CCB team

01.01.2022 Like the rest of Floriade, the event's flagship dark side, NightFest: NightFeast, has undergone a transformation this year Get ready to join in the NightFeast festivities at home or at one of the many participating restaurants across the city, for one night only on Friday 2 October. Get all the details here: https://floriadeaustralia.com/nightfest/