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READY TO #MEETAGAINCBR Despite the impact of COVID-19, the Canberra business events industry has been quick to adapt to an ever-changing landscape, and is looking to the future with a blend of innovative technologies and the flexibility to suit the needs of any event.
“The National Convention Centre Canberra (NCCC) has a tailored approach when working with clients and suppliers in minimising risk around the running of events. We are entrepreneurial in spirit, and highly proactive in driving revenue and building confidence within a COVID-safe event environment. The NCCC spearheaded the trials of brand-new social distancing technology (Smart Badge), with the aim of regaining confidence back into the business events sector. This, coupled with an array of COVID-safe venue practices, measures and wellbeing options, have all been embedded at the NCCC to provide the confidence and reassurance in hosting and attending ‘COVID-creative’ Canberra events with peace of mind.” - Carla Huetter, National Convention Centre Canberra (NCCC)
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Image above: National Museum of Australia Credit: Untangled Media
“We’ve been working really hard with other destinations and airline partners, and we’ve launched a number of new routes, which provide opportunities for people to connect into Canberra with ease. We now have direct flights to Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Sunshine Coast, Cairns and Hobart. We’re constantly in discussions with the airlines about new routes and new opportunities - it’s all about helping work with the airlines to drive connectivity. We’re also a distribution point for people coming into Canberra, and we like to think we set the tone for the city. In the terminal, we have two new restaurants and a coffee shop, plus the new Capital Brewing bar with a focus on local. There are also plans to open a Canberra providore outlet so you can buy local produce right in the terminal.” - Michael Thomson, Canberra Airport
