Budget positives for the tourism industry

The tourism industry has welcomed certain aspects of the federal budget, including an increase in funding for Tourism Australia.

13 May, 2015

Robots set to take over Brisbane

Self-driving cars, robotic assistants or robotics that fly or swim are likely to be on the agenda of a new conference for Brisbane.

12 May, 2015

The Star creating ultimate Vivid Sydney game zone

The Star will be lighting up for Vivid Sydney in 2015 through interactive activity to create the Vivid Sydney Game Zone at Pyrmont.

6 May, 2015

MCEC expansion gets State Government approval

The Victorian State Government has announced up to AUD$210 million for the expansion of the MCEC.

6 May, 2015

Air NZ’s 1940s themed Sydney Ferry

Sydney Ferries passengers have been taken on an unexpected retro Air New Zealand journey and Spice takes an inside look.

5 May, 2015

Meetings NZ has the X Factor

Host of New Zealand’s The X Factor, Dominic Bowden is one of the many drawcards for CINZ Meetings 2015 in June.

5 May, 2015

Update: Blue Mountains Tourism denies liquidation claims

Blue Mountains Lithgow and Oberon Tourism (BMLOT) has denied claims today that it has gone into liquidation.

30 April, 2015

FTE registrations close tomorrow

International buyer registrations for the Fijian Tourism Expo (FTE) 2015 close on Friday May 1.

29 April, 2015

Australia’s absurd policies: TTF’s Margy Osmond tells all

Tourism and Transport Forum (TTF) CEO Margy Osmond’s thoughts on Australia’s crazy policies that are standing in the way of our tourism industry.

29 April, 2015

Six things you need to know from the Mumbrella Travel Summit

Here’s what experts from Flight Centre, Contiki, Trafalgar, Urban Adventures, Helloworld, Accor and Tourism Australia, among others, had to say.

23 April, 2015

Tasmania cleans up at Australian Tourism Awards

Of the 28 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards presented on April 10, ten were awarded to Tasmania-based businesses people.

14 April, 2015

Australia to introduce three-year, multiple-entry visas for Chinese visitors

Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Robb has announced an extension of the current trial of online visa processing for Chinese visitors.

14 April, 2015

MICE famils on offer at Fiji Tourism Exchange

International buyers that have registered to attend the Fiji Tourism Expo (FTE) 2015 in June will be offered famil tours of Fiji.

7 April, 2015

IHG launches Business Rewards program

IHG has launched a new global program that offers rewards on all business bookings and SPICE has the details.

1 April, 2015

Over 500 to attend AHICE hotel conference

Over 500 hotel executives are set to attend the 2015 AHICE hotel conference at Grand Hyatt Melbourne on April 29-30.

1 April, 2015

What’s in it for us? Luxperience explained

Spice caught up with Luxperience director of marketing and buyer relations Michelle Pappas to find out why MICE buyers should attend this year’s show.

1 April, 2015

Luxperience to offer famils to global buyers

Luxury and experiential travel exhibition Luxperience has teamed up with Tourism Australia to offer familiarisations to travel advisors attending this year’s event.

23 March, 2015

IHG’s Adelaide Fringe famil

IHG took a group of PCOs to Adelaide for a fun-filled weekend of Fringe shows, South Australian wine and destination updates.

23 March, 2015

Vanuatu resorts update

Several leading resorts in Vanuatu could be closed for many months to come due to the clean up required following Tropical Cyclone Pam.

19 March, 2015

Regional NSW famils up for grabs

The Conference Shop has launched its first program of famils for planners of conferences and meetings in regional NSW.

11 March, 2015