‘Massive boost’: Inside the $468m Melbourne Cup Carnival

On the first Saturday of each November, a sea of stylish black and white racegoers descend on Flemington Racecourse. Penfolds Victoria Derby Day is the kick-off to Melbourne Cup week festivities – an annual event contributing significant revenue to the Garden State. It’s the largest major event on Victoria’s calendar – creating almost 18,000 jobs […]

Paris Olympics: Tourist figures down, so who’s coming to the party?

With just 10 days to go before the Paris Olympics opening ceremony on the iconic river Seine, news surrounding the event is confusing—some outlets are reporting that tourists are keen to avoid a congested, overpriced city, while others are already reporting a triumph, with throngs of tourists already celebrating the most sustainable Olympic Games ever. […]