News Room

Welcome to the News Room, you can find the latest updates and announcements from Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) and the business events sector here. Stay informed with the selection of news articles, industry insights, and press releases highlighting key developments, innovations, and trends shaping the future of business events in Aotearoa and beyond. Make sure to check back regularly to stay ahead of the curve!

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A meeting room at Parehua Resort

Parehua Resort awarded Qualmark Gold...

25th November 2025

Martinborough’s Parehua Resort has received a Qualmark Gold 5-star rating

Dining area setup within the Hobbiton™ Movie Set’s Bagshot Row™

Hobbiton™ Movie Set’s Bagshot Row™...

20th November 2025

Hobbiton™ Movie Set’s Bagshot Row™ wins on the international...

Buyers in an appointment with one of the Exhibitors at MEETINGS, the premier business events tradeshow in New Zealand

Hosted buyer applications open for...

17th November 2025

Hosted buyer applications are now open for MEETINGS 2026 at the NZICC, Auckland

Rachael Findlay and Angelique van der Merwe

Millennium Hotels and Resorts New...

17th November 2025

Millennium Hotels and Resorts NZ appoint two new Sales and Marketing hires

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