Unforgettable conferences at Village Roadshow Theme Parks

Village Roadshow Theme Parks bring fun, excitement and world-class facilities to Queensland’s Gold Coast, writes the company’s chief operating officer, Bikash Randhawa.

11 June, 2025

Going up, going down: Event trends in 2025

Bronwyn Bolton, co-founder of Sydney-based Aurora Creative Agency, shares insight on the latest trends shaping events in Australia.

11 June, 2025

NZ business events industry taking on the world

With the MEETINGS 2025 trade show taking flight on 11 June in Auckland, the spotlight is on New Zealand’s evolving business events sector that has entered an era of prosperity on the international stage.

4 June, 2025

Empathy without excuses: Speaker session announced for Events Uncovered

Lisa Kelliher, CEO of Be Challenged, will deliver a keynote session on striking leadership balance at Events Uncovered presented by Spice at ILUMINA in Sydney’s CBD on Tuesday, 19 August, 2025.

2 June, 2025

Event in the spotlight: Celebrating Carla Zampatti and 60 years of Sofitel Sydney Wentworth

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth recently hosted a black-tie evening celebrating the hotel’s 60th anniversary and paying tribute to fashion label Carla Zampatti.

30 May, 2025

Trends defining incentive travel and events

Sustainability, flexibility and culture is shaping modern incentive travel and business events, where personalised and authentic experiences rule, writes Matthew Sainsbury.

30 May, 2025

Unleashing human potential with AI

AI isn’t coming for your job, but it will change the way you work in the events industry. Leisa Hart and Dr Debra Panipucci, partners at AI Adaptive, ask the question, “Are you ready to adapt?”

27 May, 2025

Spotlight on NSW Hunter Valley: Escape to wine country

As Australia’s oldest wine region, the tranquil NSW Hunter Valley has earned its reputation for esteemed wining and dining, however it has also become one of Australia’s premium business events destinations.

22 May, 2025

Event in the spotlight: Pan Pacific Perth relaunch

The newly renovated Pan Pacific Perth recently relaunched at a gala celebration for more than 300 guests in its grand ballroom.

22 May, 2025

Closing soon! Vote in the Spice Hot 100 services and suppliers for 2025

Voting is open in the annual Spice Hot 100 services and suppliers, where you can have your say on the best in the business across multiple categories in the Australian and New Zealand events industry.

20 May, 2025

Impeccable dining venues for small and medium groups: Part two

From delicious eats to cool cocktails, these exquisite restaurants and bars are ideal choices to bring people together for small and medium gatherings for all occasions.

13 May, 2025

The Winter issue of Spice magazine is out now!

The Winter 2025 issue of Spice magazine is out now, covering the latest news, innovations and happenings in the Australasian MICE industry.

8 May, 2025

Winners revealed! Spice’s Hot 100 hotels and venues for 2025

The results are in for Spice’s annual Hot 100 hotels and venues, with the joint-winners crowned for 2025.

7 May, 2025

Brisbane’s home of exceptional events

With Brisbane’s buzzing culture on its doorstep, style meets substance at Hotel X, writes its director of sales, Sian Curtis.

30 April, 2025

Impeccable dining venues for small and medium groups: Part one

From delicious eats to cool cocktails, these exquisite restaurants and bars are ideal choices to bring people together for small and medium get-togethers for all occasions.

29 April, 2025

On the horizon in Canberra

Canberra Convention Bureau CEO Michael Matthews outlines what’s new and exciting in the national capital’s business events space in 2025.

17 April, 2025

Taking events to another dimension

From “phygital” hybrids of the physical and digital, intuitive sensory spaces and virtual reality integration, to bespoke venues and purpose-driven personalisation, 2025 is raising event expectations sky high with a perfect storm of cultural innovation, tech advancement and increasing demand for human-centric design.

17 April, 2025

Mark Humphries to MC Events Uncovered presented by Spice

TV and radio star Mark Humphries will MC the 10th edition of Events Uncovered, taking place at ILUMINA in Sydney’s CBD on Tuesday, 19 August, 2025.

17 April, 2025

Bigger and bolder: Breaking records at AIME

As the dust settles following the 2025 Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) in Melbourne in February, the business events industry reflects on the value and importance of the trade show that keeps on delivering.

16 April, 2025

Travel planning: Expecting the unexpected

Travel plays a critical role in most events and given the potential for disruption when people are on the move, strategic planning and flexibility can help everything run smoothly, writes Adam Moon, general manager of Stage and Screen, a division of Flight Centre Travel Group.

15 April, 2025