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Glass Brasserie relaunches at Hilton Sydney

Recruitment drive for Nyaal Banyul Convention Centre

Mega venues: Crafting events with impact

Gevme and Sprintr announce tech partnership

New leadership training program for convention centres

The Autumn issue of Spice magazine is out now!

The Autumn 2025 issue of Spice magazine is out now, covering the latest news, innovations and happenings in the Australasian MICE industry.

The A-Z guide for organising events

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Unmissable Hayman Island Event Perks

Win One Million Qantas Points with TFE Hotels

The Un-Conference Conference Venue

Event Success Starts with Stage

ibis Perth unveils vibrant transformation

Bespoke conferences at Fed Square

Autumn edition of Spice out now

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Grill Americano coming to Sydney

Restauranteur Chris Lucas is expanding the footprint of his Italian restaurant, Grill Americano, by opening a site in Sydney.

Doltone House Group partners with Encore

First look: Crowne Plaza Sydney Macquarie Park

Multi-level CBD hospitality venue opens in Sydney

Renovated Adina Town Hall welcomes first guests

The EVE Hotel Sydney opens for business

New events venue for Sydney’s Rose Bay

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New hospitality hub approved for Sydney’s Barangaroo

After a decade of delays, the NSW Government has approved a 5.2-hectare area of Barangaroo’s harbour foreshore precinct for development, writes Laura Box.

EventsAir renews international partnership with ICCA

MCB releases report on positive impact of business events

Cairns-to-Fiji direct flights to commence

New chair for BEIA-Approved PCO group

Visitors spending big on Gold Coast

Uluṟu’s Field of Light extended until 2027

Register now for the 10th edition of Events Uncovered presented by Spice

Registration has opened for the 10th edition of Events Uncovered presented by Spice at ILUMINA in Sydney.

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Business meets tropical paradise in Cairns

One of the most unique places on earth, at the juncture of two World Heritage Sites, the city of Cairns is where business and leisure meet, writes Tara Bennett, general manager, partnerships and events, at Tourism Tropical North Queensland.

A landmark centre for building lasting connections

Transforming Melbourne’s events at CENTREPIECE

Tips for choosing the right AV partner

Mentoring programs fostering next-gen events talent

Coming together for AIME 2025

The Autumn issue of Spice magazine is out now!

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AIME Ideas Academy presented by Spice

AIME 2025 is currently on in Melbourne, and the two-day speaker program at the AIME Ideas Academy presented by Spice continues.

Welcome Event revealed for AIME 2025

Register now for the 10th edition of Events Uncovered presented by Spice

Christchurch to host PCOA Conference in 2025

Speaker program announced for ABEA Conference

AIME 2025 Knowledge Program agenda revealed

Sydney to host inaugural incentives showcase

Events in the spotlight

Event in the spotlight: Centennial Homestead new venues launch

Trippas White Group recently hosted more than 100 guests to launch two new events spaces at Centennial Homestead in Sydney.

Event in the spotlight: Kimpton Margot Sydney’s Suite Soiree

Spice was in attendance as Kimpton Margot Sydney held an exclusive gathering in the city’s CBD to showcase its Suite Soiree experiences – with a friendly alpaca the star of the show!

Event in the spotlight: The REESE’S-taurant at Grana Privato

Sydney rooftop restaurant Grana Privato was recently turned into a peanut-lovers haven to promote REESE’S chocolate across two fun nights.

Event in the spotlight: The Calyx’s Alchemy of a Rainforest

The Calyx at Royal Botanic Garden Sydney recently hosted a sensory rainforest experience to launch a new exhibition celebrating art, innovation and sustainability.