Dreamtime 2019 to be hosted in Perth

Tourism Australia’s major incentive showcase will take place in the Western Australian capital for the first time.

4 October, 2018

Business Events Geelong celebrates new international flights out of Avalon Airport

AirAsia has announced the first-ever international flights from Geelong’s Avalon Airport will take flight from 5 December, 2018, connecting the port city to over 130 destinations. 

12 July, 2018

Destination Hotspot: Capital Cool

Often overlooked by its big city counterparts, Canberra has really shed its underdog status in recent years. The compact city is now a haven of stylish restaurants, boutique shopping, hip cafes and hidden laneway bars. Spice heads to Canberra to uncover some of the city’s exciting new secrets.

5 July, 2018

Hot destination: Your Own Private (Lizard) Island

Spice caught up with Lizard Island’s General Manager, Emilio Fortini to find out what makes this private Island so perfect for events.

20 June, 2018

How to run a successful incentive travel program

Donna Kessler from Get Global shares her insights into creating a successful incentive travel program (ITP).

13 June, 2018

Top five winery experiences in Australia

Incentives company Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia represents 21 noteworthy Australian wineries located in five states including Vic, NSW, Tas, WA and SA. Here’s our pick of the top five winery experiences in Australia.

12 June, 2018

Why should you implement an incentive travel program?

Employee incentive travel programs are an integral part of the MICE industry.  Destinations, venues and suppliers certainly benefit financially.  But how important are they for the companies that run them?

7 June, 2018

Convention centre the missing piece of the puzzle, says Destination Queenstown CEO

Calls for a brand new purpose-built convention centre in Queenstown have been renewed following the arrival of the 6,000 strong Amway China delegation in the tourist hotspot just last week.

31 May, 2018

Wine, dine and glamp at Sirromet Wines Estate

Phase one of the accommodation venture, located on the picturesque grounds of the Sirromet Wines estate will open to guests on 1 June, with 18 superbly appointed tented pavilions.

15 May, 2018

Case Study: Fructor Suntory Conference, 260 pax, Tangalooma Island Resort

Staff from Frucor Suntory travelled to Tangalooma Island Resort for three days and two nights for their annual conference. Here’s what went down.

15 May, 2018

Event Spotlight: New Hamptons inspired venue unveiled at Sails Port Macquarie

Sails Port Macquarie unveiled a brand new multi-million dollar function centre, which overlooks the idyllic port, at a glamourous launch event attended by 300 VIP guests last week (11 May 2018).

15 May, 2018

Mandurah Cruises launch Wild Seafood Experience

Mandurah Cruises in Western Australia has launched a new experience suitable for incentive groups. 

26 April, 2018

Victoria welcomes mega Hong Kong incentive group

Approximately 2,400 AIA Hong Kong delegates landed in Melbourne late last week  to take part in an incentive touring program across Victoria.

17 April, 2018

International convention visitors show growth for New Zealand

Business events are generating high value for New Zealand’s visitor industry, and it can only get better, says Conventions and Incentives New Zealand (CINZ)

10 April, 2018

Case Study: How World Corporate Travel helped to reward loyal gym bunnies at Chocolate Box Fitness

High-end gym Chocolate Box Fitness has teamed up with incentive experts World Corporate Travel to come up with a range of activities for their loyal members.

5 April, 2018

5 Minutes with Todd Handy, General Manager, East Hotel Canberra

Thinking of hosting a group to Canberra? Hear it straight from a local’s mouth as to why the capital city is the hottest destination this season.

4 April, 2018

Hot Hotel: Hotel des Arts Saigon, Ho Chi Minh

Spice Magazine jets off to the vibrant metropolis that is Ho Chi Minh City to discover the Hotel Des Arts Saigon property and all it can offer meeting planners.

3 April, 2018

Event in the Spotlight: Destination South Australia

Adelaide Convention Bureau’s annual Destination South Australia showcase, which took place last week, saw business event planners from across the country travel to the region to experience the very best it has to offer for conferences and incentives.

28 March, 2018

Voyages Ayers Rock Resort’s renowned dining experience re-opens for 2018 incentives

Voyages Ayers Rock Resort’s exclusive evening dining experience in the desert, Tali Wiru, has re-opened for corporate groups.

26 March, 2018

$12m fund will be a “game changer”, says Tourism Australia’s Penny Lion

Executive General Manager Events Tourism Australia Penny Lion has told Spice News that the Government’s newly announced $12m business events fund will be a game changer for the events industry and could help secure international events right up until 2030.

15 March, 2018