18 June 2026
BUSINESS EVENTS AUSTRALIA – JAPAN SEMINAR
Recently, EGC Business Events had the opportunity to participate in the Business Events Australia (BEA) Japan Seminar held in Osaka and Tokyo. The seminar attracted 62 key distribution partners in Osaka and 96 in Tokyo, all specialising in the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) sector.
Despite ongoing global economic uncertainty, there remains strong demand from Japan, particularly for incentive travel business. Australia continues to be recognised as one of the most recommended destinations, valued for its safety and security, minimal time difference, and greater affordability compared with the US and Europe.
It was an incredible week visiting Osaka and Tokyo, showcasing why the Gold Coast is an ideal destination for Japanese incentive groups.
BUSINESS EVENTS AUSTRALIA – VIETNAM & CHINA FAMILS
Over the last fortnight, Business Events Australia and Experience Gold Coast hosted two famils with 9 corporate clients from China and 9 corporate clients from Vietnam on the Gold Coast over 4 days. The groups enjoyed memorable experiences showcasing the destination’s diverse business events and incentive travel offerings.
Both itineraries highlighted a range of iconic Gold Coast venues and experiences, that demonstrated the region’s unique combination of natural beauty, world-class attractions, and capacity to deliver lasting memories. The delegations also inspected several premium accommodation properties, gaining valuable insight into the destination’s luxury accommodation options.
Thank you to all our participating partners for your support in successfully reinforcing the Gold Coast’s appeal.
QBES
Thank you to all our industry partners for your continued support of QBES and for uploading your Business Events data. We are pleased to share that the last reporting period received the highest volume of data submissions to date, and we greatly appreciate your ongoing contribution.
Your participation plays an important role in helping us capture the value and impact of business events across the Gold Coast. Please continue to submit your Business Events data for each reporting period. If you or your team would like a short introduction, refresher training, or a quick chat about the QBES process, please feel free to contact Julia Wu at Julia.wu@experiencegoldcoast.com.au
EGC BUSINESS EVENTS AMBASSADOR, PROFESSOR EMERITUS LJUBO VLACIC – MEMBER OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA (AM)
Professor Emeritus Ljubo Vlacic AM, Member of the Order of Australia, has been recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours for his outstanding contribution to control systems engineering and higher education. Mr Vlacic is a respected Experience Gold Coast Business Events Ambassador and a long-standing academic at Griffith University, where he has advanced research in intelligent transport systems and autonomous mobility. His work has strengthened industry collaboration, global partnerships and innovation in future transport technologies, contributing to Australia’s leadership in smart mobility. This honour recognises his enduring impact on engineering education and applied research internationally and industry engagement excellence across Australia.
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INSIGHTFUL NEW BUSINESS EVENTS DATA:
EXPERT GUIDE TO GOLD COAST BUSINESS EVENTS
Our refreshed Meeting Planners Guide for 2026 has been released, showcasing our wonderful member 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
- Associations Forum National Conference, Geelong: 28-29 July 2026
- This is Gold Coast 2026 (TIGC26), Gold Coast: 3-6 August 2026
- SITE Incentivise Live, Sydney: 17-19 August 2026
- AuSae ACE Conference, Brisbane: 26-28 August 2026
- BEA Greater China Roadshow, China: 15-17 September 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 6th July
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.
QUICK SNIPPETS
CALENDAR OF CONFIRMED EVENTS Q4 FY26
A reminder that the latest Calendar of Confirmed Events for Q4 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 4 JUNE 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.