http://www.spicenews.com.au/ en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss info@spicenews.com.au (The Editor) http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/VOZVQVVMUQ http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Exclusive-Carlson-to-add-hotels-in-NZ-and-Fiji/VOZVQVVMUQ.html Carlson Hotels is expected to add hotels in New Zealand and Fiji to its portfolio during 2010, according to the company's Managing Director for Asia Pacific, Jean-Marc Busato. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:47:30 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/TQOZHHFIWK http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Carlson-unveils-two-brand-tiers-for-Radisson-hotels/TQOZHHFIWK.html Carlson Hotels has unveiled a major revamp of its upscale Radisson brand, with hotels globally to be split under a two-tier system as the group aims to grow its portfolio by at least 50 per cent by 2015. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:41:20 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/POPLNSPAOY http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Groups-fly-high-on-new-Boeing-737-simulator/POPLNSPAOY.html A new Brisbane-based company is sending groups flying high in a Boeing 737 flight simulator. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:35:16 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/WUBEWFPSVK http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Youre-invited-3D-Unplugged--new-technology-for-events/WUBEWFPSVK.html Spice readers are invited to attend an event hosted by the Sydney chapter of the International Special Events Society on the future of event technology featuring presentations by leading event producers certain to inspire and amaze. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:08:59 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/OPIQDLYHWX http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Festival-Cairns-seeks-expressions-of-interest-from-performers-and-producers/OPIQDLYHWX.html Expressions of interest are now being sought from artists, musicians, performers, event producers and creative thinkers for this year's Festival Cairns Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:43:42 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/CDTEJNPKFD http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Hyatt-Regency-Perth-to-refurbish/CDTEJNPKFD.html Hyatt Regency Perth has announced a refurbishment programme that will commence on Monday with each of the hotels 367 guestrooms planned for upgrades Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:26:54 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/VAQKVTJEWZ http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Crowne-Plaza-general-managers-cycle-for-kids/VAQKVTJEWZ.html Three hotel general managers joined 50 other big-hearted senior executives setting off on the Tour de Kids charity bike ride Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:50:40 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/EPFQNBFXDQ http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Luna-Park-hosts-Sky-Sports-Radios-Big-Sports-Lunch/EPFQNBFXDQ.html When Michael Slater and TK (Terry Kennedy) hit the stage in the Crystal Palace at Luna Park last Friday, the popular breakfast program with a massive, loyal following on Sky Sports Radio, came face to face with the audience that tune in every weekday. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:57:22 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/JVXCCHFIBN http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Ideas-Factory-At-RSVP-Melbourne-Sells-Out/JVXCCHFIBN.html The Ideas factory, launched within the RSVP 2010 event is fully booked after receiving overwhelming interest from the events industry of Victoria. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:38:27 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/PEUDKXKPLE http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Sydney-Entertainment-Centre-Rocking-on-With-Frontier-Touring/PEUDKXKPLE.html The Sydney Entertainment Centre is once again rocking out following last year's downturn with two back to back Frontier Touring concerts scheduled this week Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:17:58 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/IQNOHJWNVY http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Sydneys-Star-City-Opens-Fat-Noodle/IQNOHJWNVY.html As part of Star City's $575 million program to turn the complex into a world class dining and entertainment destination, foodies, media and Sydney's social scene came together for the launch of its latest offering, Fat Noodle. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:02:24 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/GDVSSGKPQV http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Case-Study-Sense-Events-Delivers-White-Christmas-For-McGrath-Foundation/GDVSSGKPQV.html Sense Event Group delivered a 'White Christmas' for the McGrath Foundation's Gala Dinner last December at the Hordern Pavillion at Sydney's Entertainment Quarter. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:23:22 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/HHYTALYZUV http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/New-Corporate-Events-Manager-at-the-Helm/HHYTALYZUV.html Sydney harbourside venue, Helm Bar & Bistro, has recruited hospitality guru Daniel Altshuler to expand on its profile as an event and foodie destination Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:16:56 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/IFVMXWAUIN http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Queen-Mary-2-Based-In-Australia-For-2012/IFVMXWAUIN.html The nation's incentives industry is buzzing with the news that Cunard Line's Queen Mary 2, the world's most famous ship, will be based in Australia in 2012 for a history-making circumnavigation. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:13:30 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/QWQPMRTGUN http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Hotel-Rooms-Built-Live-on-Expo-Floor/QWQPMRTGUN.html The inaugural Hotel Hospitality and Design 2010 exhibition has announced it will host a live demonstration which will see two hotel rooms built from design concept stage to final completion in front of visitors at the show. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:14:53 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/ITAXKJYIRT http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Virgin-Blues-Conferencing-Boost-For-Ayers-Rock/ITAXKJYIRT.html Conferencing in Australia's red centre has been given a massive boost this week, following yesterday's (Mar 8) announcement by Virgin Blue of new, direct daily flights between Sydney and Ayers Rock (Uluru) from August 2. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:43:29 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/OGFHYQODJE http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/AIME-Awards-Top-Exhibitors-and-Outstanding-Contributors/OGFHYQODJE.html This year saw the Perth Convention Bureau and Decorative Events and Exhibitions taking top honours at the inaugural AIME awards at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on Wednesday Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:42:09 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/BLKSVBIMGL http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/AIME-2010-Set-to-Attract-400-Million-in-Bookings/BLKSVBIMGL.html A quick look at the statistics from AIME 2010 show how important this event is to the industry with $400 million worth of business expected to be generated from the two days alone. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:28:30 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/QTFLMUAODY http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/AIME-2010-Hyatt-announces-20-new-hotels-and-updates-to-three-hotels/QTFLMUAODY.html At AIME 2010, Hyatt International Hotels & Resorts announced 20 new hotels as well as upgrades to three local hotels ? Hyatt Regency in Perth, Grand Hyatt Melbourne and Hyatt Regency in Auckland. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:03:44 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/CRYKSKEBTV http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/AIME-2010-New-Brisbane-venue-The-Strand-at-Rugby-Quay-to-open-in-three-weeks/CRYKSKEBTV.html New event centre The Strand at Rugby Quay is preparing to open its doors within the next three weeks, offering a new venue on the Brisbane River. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:41:24 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/OWOTFCMVMP http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/AIME-2010-Australian-Jockey-Club-prepares-for-Autumn-Carnival/OWOTFCMVMP.html At AIME 2010 in Melbourne this week, The Australian Jockey Club released details of its hospitality program for the upcoming Autumn Race Carnival and its ongoing sustainability program. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:12:06 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/NBJHZDTXXF http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/AIME-2010-Peru-promotes-itself-as-the-cultural-capital-of-South-America/NBJHZDTXXF.html PromPeru promotied Peru as the cultural capital of South America at AIME 2010 with degustation nights and cooking nights as well as gourmet tours. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:44:21 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/FAWIIUSDUO http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/AIME-2010-Cheeky-Food-Group-enjoys-improved-response-from-exhibition/FAWIIUSDUO.html Exhibiting for the second year, team building and cooking events company, Cheeky Food Group, enjoyed a strong response from event planners and PCOs in Queensland and particularly Asia at this year?s show. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:05:34 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/PVULTYMFAR http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/AIME-2010-Cable-Beach-Club-Resort--Spa-announces-23-million-refurbishment/PVULTYMFAR.html The Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa in Broome has recently completed a $23 million refurbishment and opened a new spa at the venue. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:02:00 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/WCOJPXISEK http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/AIME-2010-Adelaide-rebrands-with-name-change/WCOJPXISEK.html Adelaide Convention Tourism Authority has been renamed Adelaide Convention Bureau as part of a rebranding exercise that includes a new ?bright spark atom' logo. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:29:31 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/YFLZBVLNJL http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/AIME-2010-Macau-delivers-new-experience-with-expanded-presence/YFLZBVLNJL.html Macau increased its exhibition space by a third to accommodate 12 trade representatives on 120 square metres at the AIME 2010 conference in Melbourne . Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:46:04 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/DZIGBUNITH http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/AIME-2010-Singapore-announces-transformation-program/DZIGBUNITH.html Singapore Tourism has announced a new program of ‘transformation’ throughout 2010 with a series of new conferencing and tourism facilities which will continue to evolve into 2011. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:41:20 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/NZEWGKGNSH http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/AIME-2010-Margaret-River-prepares-for-Festival-with-new-events-marketing-tool/NZEWGKGNSH.html The South West of Western Australia is preparing for the upcoming Margaret River Wine Region Festival with the release of a new business events brochure promoting the area. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:49:26 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/WPXNGLNVYO http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/AIME-2010-Australias-West-launches-free-WA-event-planning-service/WPXNGLNVYO.html Perth Convention Bureau member Australia's West has launched a new free event planning service to event organisers looking to hold event in Western Australia. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:25:05 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/CFEUYRQDVH http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/AIME-2010-Crown-celebrates-with-Metropol-and-Conference-Centre/CFEUYRQDVH.html Crown will celebrate its 13th birthday in May with the launch of the 658-room Metropol hotel and the $30 million extension to the Crown Conference Centre which now features online booking for event organisers. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:18:01 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/FWPSFGETIX http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/AIME-2010-Hawaii-reveals-hotel-which-is-first-of-its-kind-in-the-world/FWPSFGETIX.html Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau presented over 16 different products at AIME 2010 including a new hotel which is the first of its kind in the world market. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:41:14 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/JRJRHLGXZO http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/AIME-2010-Business-Events-Sydney-unveils-huge-stand-in-Melbourne/JRJRHLGXZO.html Business Events Sydney has unveiled a huge 455 square metre stand at AIME that also features a 245 square metre projection screen at the AIME 2010 exhibition in Melbourne. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:58:32 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/KOJEMCGWTP http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/AIME-2010-Decorative-shows-off-recyclable-green-stand/KOJEMCGWTP.html Decorative Events & Exhibitions has presented a unique stand at AIME 2010 with a series of recycled materials including plants, 130 year-old reconditioned Australian hardwood floorboards, driftwood and a chandelier made from mineral water bottles. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:48:45 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/VIGEEYCCXU http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/AIME-2010-Dockside-Group-prepares-for-further-renovations-in-Sydney/VIGEEYCCXU.html Sydney-based Dockside Group is hinting at further renovations to its properties following a $4 million transformation of two of its key venues L'Aqua and Dockside last year. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:40:38 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/OWQABYXXEA http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/AIME-2010-Info-Salons-launches-iEvent-app-for-iPhones-and-Smartphones/OWQABYXXEA.html Info Salons Group today launches an application for Apple iPhones and Smartphones such as Blackberry, Nokia and Samsung at the AIME 2010 exhibition. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:58:07 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/SCRSFXMAWX http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/AIME-2010-Brisbane-Marketing-launches-new-Planners-Guides/SCRSFXMAWX.html Brisbane Marketing today launches a new Meeting Planners Guide and Unique Venues Guide with some innovative marketing on a 135 square metre stand at AIME 2010 featuring 18 different business tourism products. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:55:46 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/QKIFHDHWGD http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/AIME-2010-Perth-Convention-Bureau-attracts-largest-ever-attendance/QKIFHDHWGD.html Perth Convention Bureau has brought together the largest ever number of paticipants to AIME 2010 and has unveiled a special incentive package for delegates at the event. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:48:12 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/CWJGJVXMOY http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/AIME-2010-Staging-Connections-announces-new-executive-appointments/CWJGJVXMOY.html Staging Connections announced a major promotion and new appointments on its stunning black stand at the AIME 2010 exhibition in Melbourne today. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:36:07 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/CFQIAWOBNJ http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Business-Events-Council-Chief-Calls-For-New-Path-For-Aussie-Events/CFQIAWOBNJ.html Australia's lucrative business events industry has reached a fork in the road in its bid for broad-based recognition and needs a new direction to regain the global standing it enjoyed earlier this decade, the Business Events Council of Australia said at Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:12:10 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/FVAFKAYZOF http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/MCVBs-International-Health-Conference-Coup/FVAFKAYZOF.html The Melbourne Convention and Visitors Bureau (MCVB) has overcome strong competition from Sydney and Singapore to secure the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Asia Pacific Annual Conference and Exhibition for Melbourne. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:50:46 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/PWGHKGOBZY http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Johannesburg-Steps-Up-As-a-Business-Tourism-Destination/PWGHKGOBZY.html The South African city of Johannesburg is continuing to attract the attention of the international business tourism industry with a huge host of mega-events secured for the next few years. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:44:27 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/KDVRPFWVKK http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Gold-Coasts-Heavyweight-AIME-Presence/KDVRPFWVKK.html Gold Coast Convention Bureau (GCCB), in partnership with more than 20 local businesses, will take its place as one of the heavyweights at AIME this week. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:46:59 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/ESTVDGRBMM http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/New-Attractions-at-AIME/ESTVDGRBMM.html An array of new attractions and events have been announced for AIME 2010 which takes place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on March 2-3ensuring visitors to the event have plenty of options for networking as well as business. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:48:58 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/AWJPHLFJGZ http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Wollongong-Thinks-Outside-The-AIME-Square/AWJPHLFJGZ.html Wollongong is taking part in AIME 2010 with two new hotels, an innovative mobile Visitor Information Centre and a range of international-ready products showcasing the Gong as a premier meetings and incentive destination. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:43:19 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/VVBPEJDTQG http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Macau-Takes-AIME/VVBPEJDTQG.html The Macau Government Tourist Office has expanded its presence at this year's AIME trade show in Melbourne, as it intensifies its drive to secure Australian meetings, conventions and incentive business generated by the nation's recovering economy. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:37:36 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/XCQLQNBPZI http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Exclusive-SQ-Aims-To-Be-MICE-Airline-Of-Choice/XCQLQNBPZI.html Singapore Airlines is set to tackle the Australian outbound conference and incentive market like never before, with the luxury carrier set to embark on a new campaign touting itself as the 'MICE Airline of Choice'. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:22:56 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/EWSFBAAGSB http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Sheratons-Virtual-Boardroom-Goes-Live-In-Sydney/EWSFBAAGSB.html Sydney's Sheraton on the Park hotel has unveiled Australia's first Cisco TelePresence suite - a unique conference room that offers true-to-life meetings ultilising ultra-high definition video and audio, and life-size imagery of all participants. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:17:42 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/TZCAHQMTPY http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Events-With-A-Difference-At-InterContinental-Sydney/TZCAHQMTPY.html InterContinental Sydney is now specialising in the creative delivery of meetings that are not just rewarding or motivating for delegates but also memorable and enriching. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:15:00 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/BXHJCJGYCD http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Meetings-Africa-Welcomes-The-World/BXHJCJGYCD.html In the lead up to the FIFA 2010, all eyes are on South Africa as an event destination as the the continent's largest business tourism gathering officially opened on Wednesday at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:48:54 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/KWDOAMXDJC http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Queenslands-Eventful-2010/KWDOAMXDJC.html With high octane racing events, regional festivals, historic celebrations and fun for the whole family, Central Queensland has a superb line of up events planned throughout 2010 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:12:50 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/AINUVHFQXC http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/QantasLink-Increases-Queensland-Schedule/AINUVHFQXC.html QantasLink has announced an expanded flying schedule from April 6 across regional Queensland, as the airline takes delivery of its 20th 74-seat Bombardier Q400 aircraft. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:01:12 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/YSTVBJGDGT http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Ninety-Nations-to-Attend-Melbourne-UN-Conference/YSTVBJGDGT.html Melbourne has secured a prestigious UN Meeting of over 1,200 attendees marking the first time the event has ever been held in Australia. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 06:42:07 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/XVJHDKJXDF http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Tickets-Selling-Fast-For-AIME-Master-Classes/XVJHDKJXDF.html Tickets are selling fast for AIME's Master Class Series, Saxton Ultimate Event Experience and Business Events Forum - a major attraction for visitors and exhibitors alike at the industry's leading meetings and incentives expo taking place on March 2 and 3 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:32:52 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/HLCPZLZZPH http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Philippine-Airlines-Sets-New-Standards-On-Australian-Flights/HLCPZLZZPH.html Philippine Airlines has set new standards for flights between Manila and Australia with the debut of its brand new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft serving Sydney and Melbourne. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:29:39 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/TGOAREAPQQ http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Accors-Hotels-Of-The-Year/TGOAREAPQQ.html Two hotels in Australia have been recognised for not only withstanding the global financial crisis, but for rising above the conditions and delivering above-market returns in 2009. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:13:07 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/GBIYQNOWKR http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Travelodge-Docklands-Opens-In-Melbourne/GBIYQNOWKR.html Toga Hospitality's new hotel on the block, Travelodge Docklands, has opened for business in Melbourne. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:39:41 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/VLJOKGYVMG http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Canberras-Culture-Shock/VLJOKGYVMG.html Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation, Andrew Barr has launched a new tourism campaign for the Nation's Capital- Culture Shock 2010 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:49:03 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/ZSCWCUHQVK http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/RSVP-Event-To-Help-Cure-Our-Kids/ZSCWCUHQVK.html Both the RSVP Melbourne and Sydney trade events will this year demonstrate how events can make a significant contribution to charities by announcing Cure Our Kids as its official Community Partner. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:53:51 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/YZAMDGEOMB http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/InterContinental-Melbourne-The-Rialto-Opens-Day-Spa/YZAMDGEOMB.html InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto will soon have a place for guests to rest and relax their travel-weary bones as luxury spa operator East Day Spa has announced the opening of its unique Eastern-influenced day spa. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:27:02 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/AGFQNARGBU http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Wither-Hills-Virtual-Cellar-Door-Charms-at-Wine-Fest/AGFQNARGBU.html Wither Hills winery's 'virtual cellar door' concept with its wooden floors and lush interiors has impressed guests at the 2010 Marlborough Wine Festival. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:29:57 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/MHBXQQDMLG http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Brisbane-Marketing-Launches-New-Event-Guides/MHBXQQDMLG.html Brisbane Marketing will unveil the latest look for its business events guides at this year's AIME. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:55:25 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/NFQEYJXDTX http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Info-Salons-Launches-iEvent-For-iPhone/NFQEYJXDTX.html Info Salons is set to launch a ground-breaking iPhone App designed for the events industry during the AIME 2010 trade event to be held on March 2-3 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibitions Centre. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:12:31 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/FNGHGPTPVW http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/The-Great-Escape/FNGHGPTPVW.html Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:18:23 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/BJQFMUFXNW http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Hot-and-Hireable/BJQFMUFXNW.html Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:15:43 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/QTYOIDEPDU http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Say-Hola-To-South-America/QTYOIDEPDU.html Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:08:38 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/OGMFSFVIJK http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Alarm-Bells-Sounding-For-Business-Events/OGMFSFVIJK.html The Business Events Council of Australia yesterday made a call for an immediate injection of $20 million in Federal funding to arrest an alarming decline in the number of conference, exhibitions and incentives visitors coming to Aus Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:28:07 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/QLKVBLUMNJ http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Holiday-Inn-To-Replace-Le-Meridien-in-Vanuatu/QLKVBLUMNJ.html South West Pacific Investments Ltd has appointed InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) to assume management of its 155-room hotel currently trading as Le Meridien Port Vila, Vanuatu, signing a 15-year agreement commencing March 1, 2010. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:22:10 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/LSJZMVIZYZ http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Top-Gear-Lives-Supercharged-Sydney-Arrival/LSJZMVIZYZ.html The Top Gear Live event arrived in Sydney last Wednesday complete with an entourage of more than 100 cars, supercars and modified vehicles, 600 tyres, plus the world's first indoor loop the loop. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:36:12 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/FNHCPTVVDA http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Federal-Tourism-Minister-and-MEA-To-Recognise-Industy-Leaders/FNHCPTVVDA.html Some 800 Industry leaders are expected to attend the annual Meetings & Events Australia Conference and Gala Awards Dinner at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre this April. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:05:06 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/RMKDEHYWOK http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Manage-Events-With-Ease/RMKDEHYWOK.html Managing successful events can be one of the most complex project management tasks in business. With multiple suppliers, and time pressures there is no margin for error. Welcome a solution- ManagEvent. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:28:12 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/JBBLDABNBA http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Etihad-Secures-Additional-Australian-Flights/JBBLDABNBA.html Etihad Airways is set to expand its presence down under over the next twelve months, after the Abu Dhabi-based airline secured up to 14 additional weekly frequencies to Australia. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:34:53 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/QIUPXFNVXD http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Sydneys-Epping-Club-Takes-NSW-Tourism-Hall-of-Fame/QIUPXFNVXD.html Sydney event venue The Epping Club has been recognised three years running as the Best Registered Club, enterign them into the prestigious Hall of Fame within the NSW Tourism Awards Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:37:10 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/UVXADKFXPE http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Hostec-Tourism-Sector-Needs-To-Prepare-For-Labour-Shortages/UVXADKFXPE.html The Australian tourism and hospitality sectors should prepare for shortages in skilled vocational labour, as the Federal Government reviews which occupations receive preference for immigration, according to leading education, training and recruitment comp Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:23:05 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/RUMORAMGPM http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Kent-St-Living-Room-Launches--Spice-Readers-Invited/RUMORAMGPM.html Event organisers looking for a new city venue for cocktails, product launches or corporate parties are invited to be inspired by the launch of the new Kent St Living Room. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:30:42 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/LZTSTSPFJY http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/The-Goods-Shed-South-To-Host-AIME-Welcome-Reception/LZTSTSPFJY.html The Goods Shed, once a landmark public transport bulding in the Melbourne Docklands will host this year's AIME welcome reception Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:32:03 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/FMTHBMLNZQ http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Hotels-Sign-Up-For-Winter-Olympic-Games-Coverage/FMTHBMLNZQ.html A growing number of hotels have signed up to broadcast upcoming Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games, meaning business travellers, conference delegates and leisure guests won't miss a minute of the sporting action. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:17:10 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/URMOOAYCFY http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Tourism-Wollongong-Hits-The-Road/URMOOAYCFY.html Tourism Wollongong has launched an industry first. A brightly painted van to take their tourism message to the people. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:31:32 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/LEPELLWVPK http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/Preview-the-Years-Most-Outstanding-Australian-Wines/LEPELLWVPK.html After four days of judging, the cellar doors of the Macquarie Group Sydney Royal Wine Show will open exclusively to 600 members of the public for the Sydney Royal Wine Show Cellar Tasting. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:58:21 +1100 http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/YNQRNNRYQR http://www.spicenews.com.au////article/A-LIST-Launches-2010-National-Events-Guide/YNQRNNRYQR.html A LIST Guide has released their new look 'bubble' 2010 edition with 30% new content including new offerings from non-eastern board states, information and images from venues, suppliers and event activities. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:59:33 +1100