Why should the Federal Government invest in Business Events?

What do international conferences, meetings, incentives and exhibitions have to offer this country? What other sector can do all this:

• Deliver highest daily visitor spend
• Disperse visitors across regional Australia through satellite meetings and pre/post touring
• Fill hotels beds and airline seats during off-peak leisure times
• Bring world’s best practice to Australia
• Promote innovation through collaboration and networking face-to-face
• Deliver education and skills training
• Encourage trade in Australian products and services
• Lift Australia’s profile on the international scene in specific professions, trades and industries

Australian cannot reach its potential in this field without strong government support. The most successful business events destinations in the world have the benefit of solid national government investment.

Reference: BECA Pre-Budget Submission FY12