Long days and balmy nights mean summer has arrived, and this issue celebrates the end of a busy year and looks ahead to 2025.

Our cover story focuses on how Perth is capitalising on its unique location and distinct offerings to lure business events domestically and from abroad.

As host city of the World Tourism and Travel Council’s Global Summit, in October 2024, it showcased international credentials to a global audience, and big things are promised in the year ahead.

In this issue of Spice, we shine a spotlight on events industry mentoring programs and the steps being taken to foster next-gen talent in the events sector.

Don’t miss our feature on the incentives that are value-adding to desirable destinations and making them compelling places to host business events and conferences.

We also look at the booming New Zealand business events sector, and how new international convention centres are putting the nation on the MICE map.

Also featured in this issue are the best summer venues to enjoy a cold one; tips for building a thriving workplace culture in events; a look at the importance of diligent onboarding procedures; and the benefits of curating extraordinarily creative events that live long in the memory.

We also visit Cairns and the NSW Hunter Valley to reveal the venues, hotels and experiences that should be on event planners’ radar.

To read the Summer 2024 issue of Spice, click here.