12 March 2026
BEA JAPAN MICE FAMIL
Experience Gold Coast Business Events had the pleasure of hosting the BEA (Business Events Australia) Japan MICE Famil last week. We were delighted to welcome 11 corporate delegates from Japan to experience firsthand what the Gold Coast can offer their clients, showcasing unique and unmissable experiences through an action-packed itinerary.
We are thrilled to have received such positive feedback and kind remarks, not only about our exceptional product offerings but also about Team Gold Coast’s proactive and can-do attitude.
Experience Gold Coast Business Events sincerely appreciates the incredible support of our valued partners in delivering a successful and memorable Famil showcase. We are also grateful to BEA for their support in making this opportunity possible.
TIGC26 PARTNER & HOSTED BUYER UPDATE
TIGC26 Partner and Exhibitor applications have now closed, and we thank all business events partners that applied to partner or exhibit. Our team is currently reviewing submissions, and further information will be shared with those business events partners who applied in the coming weeks.
TIGC26 hosted buyer applications are now open, with strong early interest already received. We anticipate welcoming approximately 60 qualified hosted delegates from Australia, New Zealand and across Asia Pacific to the destination for TIGC26. The program will bring together hosted buyers and PCOs with current, emerging and future business opportunities, alongside key influencers who can strengthen the Gold Coast’s brand and long-term strategic positioning. Applications are now open for eligible buyers and PCOs.
EXPERT GUIDE TO GOLD COAST BUSINESS EVENTS
Our refreshed Meeting Planners Guide for 2026 has been released, showcasing our wonderful partners on the Gold Coast.
The Meeting Planners Guide provides event planners with an overview of the Gold Coast, including information on venues, accommodation, attractions, and the specialist services available to help plan their events.
TRADE ACTIVITY FOR FY 26/27
- BEA USA Showcase, USA: 10-19 March 2026
- Gold Coast Connect – Melbourne: 11 March 2026
- Gold Coast Connect – Sydney: 12 March 2026
- BEA Southeast Asia Showcase: 20-22 April 2026
- IMEX Europe, Frankfurt: 19-21 May 2026
PARTNER PRODUCT UPDATES
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU
Monthly product updates are designed exclusively for our incredible partners to connect and update our team. May it be a sneak peek or an insider’s look at upcoming developments, team movements, new products, in market and trade event insights or special surprises (we love surprises) – we want to hear from you.
The next monthly product update kicks off per the below details:
Date: Monday 13th April
Time: 30 – 45 mins per update
Where: Experience Gold Coast office in Broadbeach or online via Teams
How: Email the team at businessevents@experiencegoldcoast.com to allocate a time.
UNIQUELY GOLD COAST
CLIENT NEWSLETTER
We’re excited to share that we have a refreshed edition of our client newsletter Uniquely Gold Coast — a quarterly connection to all things Gold Coast. From local supplier updates and inspiring city stories to thought leadership and insightful case studies, our newsletter is designed to keep clients informed and engaged.
If you have any new products, services, or case studies you'd like us to feature, please send them our way — we’d love to include them in an upcoming issue.
QUICK SNIPPETS
CALENDAR OF CONFIRMED EVENTS Q3 FY26
A reminder that the latest Calendar of Confirmed Events for Q3 FY26 has been updated on EGCnet for those Business Events partners. We encourage all partners to take a look and stay informed with what’s coming to destination.
VIEW THE 26 FEB 2026 BUSINESS EVENTS UPDATE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Experience Gold Coast acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we are situated, the Kombumerri families of the Yugambeh Language Region.
We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, and recognise their continuing connections to the lands, waters and their extended communities throughout Southeast Queensland.