Conferences are planning for COVID-19 Safe options, Africa events go virtual and Fiji does some fundraising. This is the latest in MICE news from Australia and our closest neighbours.
MCEC unveils VenueSafe Plan
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has launched its VenueSafe Plan, ensuring the venue is ready when it is safe to reopen.
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Chief Executive, Peter King, said “We’ve been working hard to ensure we have the right health measures in place to give our customers, visitors and people the confidence they need when our doors reopen. It is safe to say that things may look a little different. However, we’re confident that with new measures in place as part of our VenueSafe Plan, customers can continue to enjoy Melbourne’s leading destination for big ideas and inspirational events, when it is safe to return to our venue.”
For more detail on MCEC’S VenueSafe Plan visit mcec.com.au/venuesafe
OurAfrica.Travel 2020 Virtual Conference
As the pandemic caused the cancellation of the African trade shows this year, OurAfrica.Travel is launching a global virtual conference to connect African suppliers with buyers from around the world. Taking place over three weeks in August to accommodate different time zones, pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings will take place from 11 – 13 August: Australia, New Zealand & Asia Pacific (3 days) and globally on Saturday 15 August 2020. Please use this link to secure your FREE ticket for your region and all three Global Saturdays. (The Global Saturdays are open days where any buyer may meet with any exhibitor, based on CAT). Once you complete your registration, the on-screen confirmation will come up and you will receive email confirmation. If you need more information please contact Rudi on buyers@ourafrica.travel.
Marriott International Fiji tees off for fundraiser
The Marriott International Fiji Resorts held a successful fundraising Golf tournament in support of “Solia Lesu” by Marriott foundation on the 25th July, 2020. The charity golfing event held at Denarau Golf and Racquet Club on Denarau Island received overwhelming support from the domestic market bringing together individuals, sponsors, businesses and sporting communities with 93 participants and a total of 23 teams who participated in the 18-hole game.
Marriott International and General Manager – Sheraton & Westin Resorts, Fiji, Multi Property Vice President, Fiji & Samoa, Neeraj Chadha, said “We would like to thank the teams who registered for our event in support of the Solia Lesu foundation and our very generous sponsors who contributed to the success of the event. The money raised from this event will further support our continued efforts with the “Solia Lesu” program over the coming months.”
‘Solia Lesu’ which means to “Give Back” in iTaukei was formed by five Marriott International Fiji Resorts (The Westin Denarau Fiji Resort & Spa, Sheraton Fiji Resort, Sheraton Denarau Villas, Sheraton Tokoriki and Marriott Momi Bay Fiji) to provide assistance to associates and the local community affected by COVID-19.
