International convention visitors show growth for New Zealand

Business events are generating high value for New Zealand’s visitor industry, and it can only get better, says Conventions and Incentives New Zealand (CINZ)

10 April, 2018

Hot Hotel: Hotel des Arts Saigon, Ho Chi Minh

Spice Magazine jets off to the vibrant metropolis that is Ho Chi Minh City to discover the Hotel Des Arts Saigon property and all it can offer meeting planners.

3 April, 2018

IHG to debut new Hotel Indigo Saigon The City in 2019

There will be 150-guest rooms and three flexible meeting rooms. Find out more about the new property here.

23 January, 2018

Destination Hot Spot: Marvelous Macau

Spice heads to the dazzling city lights of Macau to discover all it has to offer the business events sector. As it turns out, if you can dream it, then it’s possible there…

18 January, 2018

St Regis Hong Kong set to debut by early 2019

The new 25-storey St. Regis Hong Kong will be within walking distance to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, as well as and Victoria Harbor.

10 January, 2018

Fun idea: Sparkling water fountains

Paris has launched a twist on free public water stations. Say bonjour to sparkling water fountains. 

23 November, 2017

Thailand introduces new drone laws

Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has introduced a new registration process for both tourists and commercial operators wishing to fly drones whilst in the country. 

14 November, 2017

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

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

Marriott debuts first property in Sri Lanka

Say hello to Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa, Marriott’s first property in Sri Lanka. Get your first look here.

12 October, 2017

Marriott’s Moxy brand debuts in Asia Pacific

The hip new hotel’s 109 bedrooms are designed to be functional, flexible and uncluttered. Learn more here.

10 October, 2017

The Ritz-Carlton Koh Samui Opens

The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui offers 175 suites and pool villas nestled amid 58 acres that overlook the waters of The Gulf of Thailand. Get a sneak peek here.

5 October, 2017

First Look: QT Queenstown

QT Hotels and resorts has released a series of artists impressions of its all new Queenstown property. Take a gander here.

3 October, 2017

Moustaches, goatees and beards, oh my!

Auckland has won a hairy bid to host the Beard and Moustache Championships in 2021.

3 October, 2017

What’s this about a New Zealand tourist tax?

New Zealand’s opposition Labour Party has this week announced plans to introduce an all-new NZ$25 (AU$22.80) tourist tax. 

31 August, 2017

Austin Convention Centre to house 2,500 Hurricane Harvey evacuees

Houston residents displaced by Hurricane Harvey are set to find shelter within the Austin Convention Center.

31 August, 2017

ICESAP acquired by US-based PCMA

The move supports PCMA’s goal to straightaway bring the highest-level education to the Asia Pacific region.

1 August, 2017

Introducing Best Western Premier Agung Resort Ubud, Bali

Best Western has unveiled a 75-key resort nestled within Ubud’s lush forests.

20 June, 2017

Armed troops to be deployed at UK venues following attack

The UK Government has upgraded its domestic threat level to ‘Critical’.

25 May, 2017

Vivid will expand into Barangaroo this year

Barangaroo will get a slice of Vivid action this year.

14 March, 2017