Auckland’s business events contribute $46m in 2016/17

Auckland’s business events sector continues to go from strength-to-strength, delivering millions into the regional economy each year. The economic value of the events won by Auckland Convention Bureau (ACB), in conjunction with ACB members and industry partners, is valued at $46 million in the year...

Tue, 09/12/2017 - 16:44

Auckland named leading meetings and conference destination in Australasia

Auckland has been named the top meetings and conference destination in Australasia at the 2017 World Travel Awards. This is the first time Auckland has received this award, which in recent years has been won exclusively by Melbourne. Dubbed the “Oscars of travel”, the annual awards are voted on by...

Fri, 06/09/2017 - 09:04

Auckland to hold World Veterinary Association Congress in 2020

Auckland has secured the bid to host another top international congress at the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) in 2020 worth an estimated $6.2 million to the regional economy. The 36th World Veterinary Association Congress (WVAC) will bring together an estimated 3,000...

Thu, 06/01/2017 - 14:06