DESTINATION NSW SUPPORTS THE STATE’S FUTURE EVENT MANAGEMENT WORKFORCE

Destination NSW is investing in the future of the state’s event industry by providing scholarships for aspiring event managers in partnership with Meetings and Events Australia (MEA).

The scholarship program will support seven up-and-coming event professionals to upskill by undertaking a Diploma of Event Management.

The Diploma of Event Management, delivered by Meetings and Events Australia, is an industry designed and delivered qualification that includes training in the core competencies of the sector, from project and budget management to customer service and operational planning.

The Sydney business event pipeline through to 2029 features 85 global and national events, generating an estimated $483 million in direct expenditure, while the regional conference industry is worth more than $300 million in annual visitor expenditure.

Minister for Tourism Ben Franklin said: “These professionals will support the delivery of a robust events calendar in years to come that will drive visitor demand and generate visitor expenditure for Sydney and regional NSW.”

Meetings and Events Australia CEO Peter McDonald said: “These are the skills that our future event managers need to be successful and to empower the delivery of outstanding events in Sydney and regional NSW.”

Applications will close on 22 January 2023 and scholarships will be awarded to one successful candidate per Destination Network who meets the eligibility and assessment criteria.
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*Source: Destination NSW