CONTENTS
On the cover
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CONTENTS
10
REGULARS
04 Publisher ’ s word 06 News 30 Venue update 33 Meeting people 34 PCO Association
26
FEATURES
08 Cover story
It ’ s show time at the ICC Sydney
10 Industry forecast
Industry leaders look ahead in 2017
18 Catering
A recipe for a successful event
22 Sunshine Coast
Big ambitions ready for take-off
26 AIME 2017
18
AIME gears up for its 25 th anniversary
32 Q & A
Ian Steigrad , Australian Event Awards
On the cover
The hotly anticipated International Convention Centre Sydney ( ICC Sydney ) has launched on the global stage . Geoff Donaghy outlines the key factors contributing to the venue ’ s position as one of the most desirable events destinations in the world .
TNQ back on top SA the event state An unconventional look at Alice
A star is reborn
Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas
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