Queenstown Sofitel’s stunning transformation

Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa’s lobby and reception area has been completely re-imagined, revealing a fresh new look.

5 July, 2018

Fun Idea: Safari glamping in Barossa

Discovery Parks – Barossa has launched 12 luxurious glamping tents set amongst native gums with vineyard views.

2 July, 2018

Hot destination: Your Own Private (Lizard) Island

Spice caught up with Lizard Island’s General Manager, Emilio Fortini to find out what makes this private Island so perfect for events.

20 June, 2018

Event Spotlight: Major Aussie events showcased to Kiwi buyers

Business Events Australia re-created a mini field of light, Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour and the Australian open over three created ‘event zones’. Get a sneak peek on what went down here.

19 June, 2018

The end of an era for BridgeClimb Sydney

BridgeClimb Sydney’s unsuccessful bid to win a new 20 year contract to operate on the Sydney Harbour Bridge has marked the end of an era.

19 June, 2018

Darwin welcomes planners to the Top End

A group of event planners from the association, corporate and not-for-profit sectors recently discovered Darwin.

13 June, 2018

New RACV resort boasts largest conference and event facilities in Mornington Peninsula

When it opens on 01 August 2018, RACV Cape Schank Resort will become the first premium accommodation of its size to open on the Mornington Peninsula. More details here.

12 June, 2018

2017 Spice Hot 100 Hotels, Resorts and Venues revealed

You voted in record numbers and we listened. Say hello to this year’s top hotels, resorts and venues.

4 June, 2018

Convention centre the missing piece of the puzzle, says Destination Queenstown CEO

Calls for a brand new purpose-built convention centre in Queenstown have been renewed following the arrival of the 6,000 strong Amway China delegation in the tourist hotspot just last week.

31 May, 2018

CINZ: GST reform needed to better compete

The Chief Executive of Conventions and Incentives New Zealand (CINZ), Sue Sullivan, is calling for an end to GST disadvantage New Zealand-based international conferences face compared to other global destinations. 

31 May, 2018

Say hello to the world’s most sustainable corporate retreat destination

Camp Glenorchy was deliberately designed with one thought in mind: “What if every single act of design and construction made the world a better place?” Learn more here.

30 May, 2018

SO/ Auckland slated to welcome its first guests in October

AccorHotels celebrated the official launch of its latest property SO/ Auckland last night with an exclusive event attended by VIP guests and media.

30 May, 2018

New Zealand’s largest MICE showcase kicks off tomorrow

Qualified buyers from across eight countries have arrived in Auckland, New Zealand in droves for CINZ MEETINGS 2018, the country’s largest business events industry showcase.

29 May, 2018

What is the GDPR and what does it require of Australian event planners?

Jack Ukil, Director of Sales, Cvent Australia discusses how the new regulations will effect Aussie planners.

29 May, 2018

Fun idea: Canberra in a Can

Canberra themed vending machines will be set up in areas of high foot traffic in Sydney and Melbourne between 25 and 31 May 2018.

24 May, 2018

Australia’s oldest Indigenous tourism business welcomes new GM

A female Traditional Owner will be at the helm of one of Australia’s oldest Aboriginal tourism businesses following the appointment of Djabugay descendant Shirley Hollingsworth as Tjapukai General Manager.

24 May, 2018

Dream job alert: Sunshine Coast seeks business events manager

Visit Sunshine Coast (VSC) is seeking a Business Events Manager to boost meetings and events into the region.

22 May, 2018

Gold Coast booming for international conferences

The Gold Coast’s International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) country and city ranking has risen 131 places between 2016 and 2017.

22 May, 2018

Australia on show at IMEX Frankfurt

Tourism Australia’s specialist unit, Business Events Australia, will highlight Australia’s strengths as an incentive and association destination.

17 May, 2018

VIC Government releases guidelines for Regional Events and Innovation Fund

Guidelines for the Regional Events and Innovation Fund (REIF) to support businesses to secure and develop a strong calendar of regional events for Victoria were released today.

15 May, 2018