IHG to open Fiji’s largest resort by 2020

The 453-key Crowne Plaza Fiji Wailoaloa Beach will boast ocean views and will feature one of the largest conferencing centres in Fiji.

14 November, 2017

First Look: Mantra City Road, Melbourne

Mantra has secured yet another agreement to operate a new-build 46 storey hotel in the heart of Southbank in Melbourne. Get a sneak peek here.

13 November, 2017

Sofitel and Fiji Airways partner up to streamline flight check-in on Denarau Island

Fiji Airways has unveiled a new ‘resort check-in’ at Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa on Denarau Island.

9 November, 2017

PCOA conference celebrates 10th anniversary this year

This year marks the PCOA conference and exhibition’s 10th birthday.

9 November, 2017

Hot spot: Magical Marlborough, NZ

Looking at meeting in New Zealand? Spice Magazine heads to the stunning Marlborough region to discover just what the stunning destination has to offer the business events industry.

9 November, 2017

Sunshine Coast introduces new Business Events Assistance program

The initiative aims to help raise the profile of the region as a premium business events destination.

8 November, 2017

Introducing FV by Peppers, Brisbane’s newest luxury property

Mantra Group’s newest luxury property, FV by Peppers, has opened in Brisbane.

8 November, 2017

The Anchorage Port Stephens unveils multi-million dollar refurb

Five-star luxury resort The Anchorage is set to relaunch in late November 2017 after an 18-month, multi-million-dollar renovation.

7 November, 2017

Brisbane introduces new initiative to attract business events

The Lord Mayor’s Convention Trailblazer Grant program is awarding a share of $25,000 per year to professionals to help bring conferences to Brisbane.

7 November, 2017

Business Events Geelong releases new planners guide

Business Events Geelong has released a new and improved Planners Guide for the region. 

6 November, 2017

Macao’s food scene receives UNESCO recognition

Macao’s commitment to food tourism has been recognised in UNESCO’s latest list of ‘Creative Cities’.

2 November, 2017

Women in Tourism Leadership event debuts in Melbourne

The Women in Tourism Leadership Lunch is set to debut in Melbourne in November.

2 November, 2017

Templers Mill Hotel’s transformation into Mercure Orange

The hotel’s facilities have undergone a recent transformation and each of the 77 guestrooms have undergone a refresh. More details here.

31 October, 2017

NSW Tourism Operators to Showcase Sydney and Rural and Regional NSW in China

A delegation of 21 of the State’s tourism operators have travelled to China to showcase Sydney and rural and regional NSW to Chinese buyers.

30 October, 2017

Register now for the Sri Lanka Road Show

The Sri Lanka Roadshow is back again for 2017 – with a Perth leg included for the first time.

30 October, 2017

Business Events Tasmania farewells ambassador

Business Events Tasmania (BET) has said a fond farewell to BET Ambassador Professor Neil Bose.

26 October, 2017

Thinking of meeting in Hawaii?

Hawai’i Tourism Oceania (HTO) has unveiled the fourth edition of its Meet Hawaii Guide.

24 October, 2017

AACB: Growth in bid losses outpaces bid wins

The Association of Australian Convention Bureaux (AACB) has released its latest Forward Calendar of International Business Events. Find out the highlights here.

17 October, 2017

Daydream Island Resort and Spa commences demolition program

The redevelopment program is on track for an October 2018 soft opening after a $65 million redevelopment following damage caused by Cyclone Debbie.

17 October, 2017

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown welcomes first guests

Queenstown, New Zealand’s adventure capital, is now home to a brand new Swiss-Belhotel property. Learn more here.

17 October, 2017