Coming together for AIME 2025

The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) returns to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 10-12 February, 2025, when the MICE industry will unite to shine on the world stage.

4 February, 2025

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.

4 February, 2025

Less than one week to go! AIME Ideas Academy presented by Spice

There is just one week to go until AIME 2025 kicks off in Melbourne, which includes the two-day speaker program at the AIME Ideas Academy presented by Spice.

3 February, 2025

Welcome Event revealed for AIME 2025

Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) gets underway on Monday 10 February, and the exciting venue and theme for its anticipated Welcome Event has been revealed.

3 February, 2025

A new frontier for large-venue catering

The landscape has changed for large-event conference venues when it comes to food and beverage. Sustainability, innovation, curated menus and a local focus is shaping how catering is delivered to suit modern expectations from planners and their delegates, writes Matthew Sainsbury.

29 January, 2025

Meet the planner: Mollie Baihn from Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour

Spice is helping you get to know events professionals across Australia and New Zealand who are working hard to deliver memorable events and make our industry thrive.

28 January, 2025

Spotlight on Adelaide: Evolving city of progress

Business is booming in Adelaide, with the South Australian capital forging a path as an innovation and business events hotspot.

23 January, 2025

Leveraging tech without losing touch: A planner’s guide to 2025

The shifting sands of technology present opportunities and challenges for event productions, but versatility and creating connections is at the core of success, writes AV1 managing director Nigel Mintern.

20 January, 2025

Eye on the dream state of Western Australia

One of the most unique corners of the world, Perth is Australia’s western gateway, a golden city in a booming state where natural beauty and urban attractions intertwine to make a desirable business events destination.

13 January, 2025

Events creativity: Embracing the extraordinary

The events industry has the power to connect people in many inspiring ways, rewarding those who are willing to push boundaries, writes Julz Partington, creative director for Encore Event Technologies APAC.

9 December, 2024

Sensational summer venues bringing festive vibes: Part two

Summer means long days, sunny afternoons and balmy nights, and part two of Spice’s summer venues guide features the perfect spots to bring a crew together to enjoy a cold one.

3 December, 2024

Going up, going down: Event trends in late-2024

Natalie Le, managing director of The Event Room in Sydney, reveals what’s hot and what’s not as we come towards the end of 2024.

27 November, 2024

Sensational summer venues bringing festive vibes: Part one

Summer means long days, sunny afternoons and balmy nights, and part one of Spice’s summer venues guide features the perfect spots in NSW to bring a crew together to enjoy a cold one.

27 November, 2024

The Summer issue of Spice magazine is out now!

The Summer 2024 issue of Spice magazine is out now, covering the latest news, innovations and happenings in the Australasian MICE industry.

20 November, 2024

The Summer issue of Spice magazine is out now!

The Summer 2024 issue of Spice magazine is out now, covering the latest news, innovations and happenings in the Australasian MICE industry.

20 November, 2024

Disco vibe: Bringing Spice’s Uncovered After Dark to life

Back in July 2024, Spice hosted its ninth annual Events Uncovered, and the brief for the event’s after-party was to create a spectacular and memorable night, writes D PLUS D Events’ senior client relationship manager, Nisha Ali.

19 November, 2024

The tech-driven future of events

A new world of technological innovation is making life easier for planners through the curation of seamless events that create unforgettable experiences, writes Chris Ryan.

18 November, 2024

Corporate gifting: Get creative this festive season

When it comes to corporate gifting, there are a few simple guidelines that ensure the act of goodwill is thoughtful and genuine, writes Oksana Koriakova, founder and CEO of Impero Group.

14 November, 2024

Impact production: Curating events with meaning

Planners must adhere to important impact production and programming principles to create engaging and purposeful events that resonate with audiences, writes Bambuddha Group CEO Anna Sheppard.

5 November, 2024

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.

4 November, 2024