Winners crowned in inaugural ABEA Awards

The inaugural Australian Business Events Association Awards were held on 10 December, 2024, with 20 categories showcasing Australia’s best events industry talent.

12 December, 2024

First look: Redeveloped Adina Town Hall Sydney

The redeveloped Adina Town Hall Sydney, in the city’s CBD, has released its first images of the property that will open its doors in February 2025.

9 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

Speaker program announced for AIME Ideas Academy presented by Spice

The two-day speaker program has been announced for the AIME Ideas Academy presented by Spice at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 11-12 February, 2025.

27 November, 2024

Former Tourism Australia chief marketing officer dies

Former Tourism Australia chief marketing officer Lisa Ronson has died in a tragic farm accident in rural Victoria.

25 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 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

$20 million conference centre for Sydney’s Green Square

SKYE Suites Green Square has rebranded to One Global Resorts in Sydney’s inner-east, with a $20 million conference centre to open in mid-2025.

13 November, 2024

Low-key exit for Tourism and Events Queensland CEO

Through a late-night weekend email, Tourism and Events Queensland CEO Patricia O’Callaghan has made a low-key announcement that she is leaving the agency.

6 November, 2024

BESydney CEO to stand down

Business Events Sydney (BESydney) CEO Lyn Lewis-Smith has announced she will step down from her role in July 2025.

4 November, 2024

New CEO announced for ICC Sydney

International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has announced its new CEO following the retirement of former CEO Geoff Donaghy.

29 October, 2024

First look: $70 million refurbished Sofitel Sydney Wentworth

The 5-star Sofitel Sydney Wentworth has offered a glimpse of its $70 million refurbishment that is due to be completed in November 2024.

22 October, 2024

Keynote speakers revealed for AIME Knowledge Program

The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) has announced two keynote speakers for its Knowledge Program at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in February 2025.

17 October, 2024

Going up, going down: Event trends in 2024

Jodie Parker, managing director of Brisbane-based Iceberg Events, delivers her verdict on what’s in and what’s out for events in 2024.

9 October, 2024

Cash incentive to host events in regional Victoria

Business Events Victoria is calling on conference organisers to host events in the state’s regions, with funding available as an incentive to choose Victorian locations.  

25 September, 2024

Australia Next 2024 concludes as 2025 host city announced

Business Events Australia’s major incentive showcase, Australia Next 2024, was held in Cairns this week, showcasing the Far North Queensland region and nation as a whole as a business events destination.

12 September, 2024

Event in the spotlight: Drew Barrymore at Wanderlust True North

Hollywood superstar Drew Barrymore was a special guest at the recent Wanderlust True North event at Hyatt Regency Sydney.

6 September, 2024

 Industry pays tribute to retiring ICC Sydney CEO

International Convention Centre Sydney’s chief executive officer, Geoff Donaghy, has retired from his full-time position, and the business events industry has paid tribute to his legacy.

5 September, 2024

Events are dangerous places for allergy sufferers

The events industry is working hard to adapt its practices and make events inclusive for all, but when it comes to food allergies, there’s still a long way to go, writes Spice editor Gavin Dennett.

3 September, 2024

Winners revealed! Spice’s Hot 100 Services and Suppliers for 2024

Congratulations to the winners in Spice’s Hot 100 Services and Suppliers for 2024.

27 August, 2024