Allphones Arena goes Maroon for State of Origin 2013 Cheer the Maroons on to 8 wins in a row with the Queensland supporter's pre-Origin function hosted by Gary Belcher. more...

Be Doubly Rewarded with InterContinental Meetings. For a limited time InterContinental is offering double Priority Club Meetings Rewards points for both the meeting booker and Professional Conference Organiser. more...

In the Night Garden 2013, Bennelong Lawn, Sydney Harbour Ever wondered what happens in the garden after dark? Looking for a truly unique event experience for the 2013 festive season? First release dates are almost gone, don't miss out. November/December dates available. more...

Get the TOTAL Concert Experience at Allphones Arena in 2013 TCE is a night of entertainment hosted by TV personality Richard Wilkins. The package includes substantial canapes, premium beverages, VIP souvenir lanyard and MORE... more...

Moreton Hire's new structures with impact The Hex's striking shape will leave a lasting impression for your next event or product launch. more...

Allphones Arena Appoints New Executive Chef To celebrate the appointment of our new Executive Chef Paul Molan, Allphones Arena has a special offer you won't want to miss! more...

Spice kicks off 2013 Hot 100: Hotels and Resorts Spice Magazine has kicked off voting for the anticipated 2013 'Hot 100: Hotels and Resorts', inviting readers to begin voting now more...

Starwood confirms new Perth hotel

Starwood has confirmed its involvement in a new, 300-plus room hotel project in Perth. more...

[Tue 05/02/2013 12:00:00]

Sherton on the Park named Best Meeting and Conference property at 2012 HM Awards

Sheraton on the Park has been named best 'Meetings and Conference Property' at the 2012 HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence, held in Sydney on Friday 7th September. more...

[Tue 11/09/2012 12:00:00]

Leading W hotels unveil major refurbishments

Starwood has used the 34th Annual New York University International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference (NYU) last week to unveil major refurbishments at 10 of the company's W properties. more...

[Mon 11/06/2012 12:00:00]

VIDEO: Hawaii targets Australian MICE business

Hawaii is targeting a greater share of the Australian outbound MICE market in 2012 and beyond thanks to a strong Australian Dollar and Hawaiian Airlines' addition of more than 11,000 seats per year on the Sydney-Honolulu route. more...

[Tue 01/05/2012 12:00:00]

Starwood to manage Citigate Perth under Four Points banner

Starwood is set to re-enter the Perth market on June 1, 2012, following the signing of a management agreement to operate the former Citigate Perth under the Four Points by Sheraton banner. more...

[Tue 10/04/2012 12:00:00]

VIDEO: Starwood's Brian McGuinness talks Aloft

Starwood's Aloft Hotels has come along leaps and bounds over the last three years and to find out where the hip brand is headed, SPICENEWS speaks exclusively to brand director, Brian McGuinness. more...

[Thu 01/03/2012 12:00:00]

VIDEO: How Starwood's revitalising Sheraton

New hotels, refurbished properties and a brand repositioning is helping Sheraton recapture its place as the leading upper-upscale accommodation label in Asia-Pacific. more...

[Thu 12/01/2012 12:00:00]

Fiji to get AUD$290 million integrated resort

Fiji is set to get a AUD$290 million integrated resort - featuring a casino under the first ever gaming licence to be issued in the country - on Denarau Island after US-based developer One Hundred Sands Limited was given the green light for the project fr more...

[Thu 22/12/2011 12:00:00]

Video: W Hotels' music director Michaelangelo L'Acqua

W Hotels' global music director Michaelangelo L'Acqua says some properties "just don't get it" when it comes to music in hotels. more...

[Sat 15/10/2011 12:00:00]

Hotel leaders split on online travel agent potential

Global CEOs are split on the potential of Online Travel Agents (OTAs), with many confident that guests will look to book directly going forward. more...

[Tue 14/06/2011 12:00:00]

Global Hoteliers confident of strong finish to 2011

The world's leading Hoteliers are confident of a strong finish in 2011, particularly thanks to a rebound in corporate travel and a significant upswing in MICE market business across the globe. more...

[Tue 14/06/2011 12:00:00]

Starwood's executives move to China

As Starwood plans to open one hotel every two weeks in China for the remainder of 2011, the company's President and CEO, Frits van Paasschen has decided to relocate his senior leadership team to Shanghai until mid-July. more...

[Thu 09/06/2011 12:00:00]

The Westin Sydney's bells restored to former glory

The Westin Sydney, located at No.1 Martin Place, has restored the city's iconic bells of the General Post Office Clock Tower to their original glory, including the full Westminster Chimes. more...

[Wed 13/04/2011 12:00:00]

Starwood set to open three Sheratons in China within four weeks

Starwood's expansion in China is continuing at a rapid pace, with the chain set to open three more Sheraton properties in the country before the end of January. more...

[Thu 23/12/2010 12:00:00]

Hilton signs two Queenstown hotels

Hilton Worldwide has signed management agreements to operate two new-build hotels at the former Kawarau Falls Station site outside Queenstown in New Zealand. more...

[Thu 16/12/2010 12:00:00]

New Sheraton for Melbourne

Starwood Hotels and Resorts has signed an agreement with the Golden Age Development Group to operate a 170-room Sheraton Hotel in Melbourne, marking a return of the brand to the city since the rebranding of Sheraton Towers to Langham. more...

[Mon 06/12/2010 12:00:00]

June Debut For W Retreat Koh Samui

Conferences in Thailand will take a hip twist from June 2010, when the 75-villa W Retreat Koh Samui opens for business. more...

[Tue 02/02/2010 12:00:00]

New Sheraton Planned for New Caledonia

Starwood Hotels and Resorts has expanded its presence in New Caledonia with the signing of a new Sheraton resort that features 180 rooms and extensive conferencing facilities. more...

[Thu 11/06/2009 12:00:00]

Starwood Offers Free Weekends

Starwood Hotels and Resorts are encouraging travelers to pack their bags with the launch of a Free Weekends Promotion. more...

[Thu 23/04/2009 12:00:00]

Le Meridien's Stylish New Look Unveiled in Bangkok

Starwood's revamped Le Meridien brand has been unveiled to the world's travel media during a lavish opening of the chain's newest hotel in Bangkok. more...

[Tue 07/04/2009 12:00:00]

Starwood Launches Meetings Widget and Map

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has launched a range of innovative meeting tools that increase the efficiency of planning for meetings from now onwards. The tools include the first meetings widget in the industry and an interactive map. more...

[Tue 24/02/2009 12:00:00]

Starwood Offers 'Five Plus One' Bonus for Group Bookings

Starwood Hotels & Resorts is offering meeting planners five great deals plus an extra bonus when they book 10 rooms or more per night at participating Asia Pacific properties before March 31. more...

[Thu 27/11/2008 12:00:00]

Business Tourism: Weathering the Storm

As the financial crisis continues to erode spending in business travel, low-cost service providers -- and a number of premium players with long-term vision -- are averting the pinch and, in some cases, capitalising on the storm. more...

[Tue 04/11/2008 12:00:00]

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