Exploring MICE Down Under

Australia makes for the perfect MICE destination, with each region boasting of world-class facilities, idyllic surrounding regions, and the availability of Indian cuisine.

Owing to the MICE facilities available across Australia, teamed with the destination's ability to easily cater to the Indian market, MICE movement Down Under has been on the rise. Be it the major cities of Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast and Adelaide, or even the smaller regions of Cairns and Hamilton Island, they have each been gaining momentum in the Indian market.

AIR CONNECTIVITY

Melbourne and Sydney both enjoy direct connectivity from Delhi on Air India, as well as regular connectivity on Jet AirwaysQantas, Thai Airways, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airways, Air Asia and Scoot via their respective hubs. The airlines also fly into the other MICE cities of Brisbane (for Gold Coast) and Adelaide. SilkAir, Singapore Airline's subsidiary flies three times a week directly into Cairns from Singapore. Hamilton Island has a domestic airport of its own, and enjoys regular service on the regional carriers of Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia.

MICE VENUES

ICC Sydney: The recently refurbished ICC Sydney is poised to underline Sydney's place as one of the world's most desirable meeting and event destinations, with an increased capacity of 35,000 square metres, including 2,400 square metres of multipurpose space and an external event deck of 5,000 square metres, including a bar and lounge featuring spectacular city views.

The Cairns Convention Centre: An international standard purpose built venue with room for 3,500 delegates; 7,000 hotel rooms from budget to 5 star within walking distance; and over 600 tours depart daily for the rainforests and reef. The Centre has won several awards since opening in 1996 for building design and operational performance.