International News

Auckland wins bid to host top international artificial intelligence conference

More than 500 delegates from around the world are expected to attend the five-day AAMAS conference in April/May 2020.

Weird and wonderful: First Luxury Space Hotel slated to open in 2021

For just US $9.5m your delegates could stay at a luxury hotel in space from 2022! Bargain.

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)

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.

IHG to debut new Hotel Indigo Saigon The City in 2019

There will be 150-guest rooms and three flexible meeting rooms. Find out more about the new property here.

Destination Hot Spot: Marvelous Macau

Spice heads to the dazzling city lights of Macau to discover all it has to offer the business events sector. As it turns out, if you can dream it, then it’s possible there…

St Regis Hong Kong set to debut by early 2019

The new 25-storey St. Regis Hong Kong will be within walking distance to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, as well as and Victoria Harbor.

Fun idea: Sparkling water fountains

Paris has launched a twist on free public water stations. Say bonjour to sparkling water fountains.

Thailand introduces new drone laws

Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has introduced a new registration process for both tourists and commercial operators wishing to fly drones whilst in the country.

IHG to open Fiji’s largest resort by 2020

The 453-key Crowne Plaza Fiji Wailoaloa Beach will boast ocean views and will feature one of the largest conferencing centres in Fiji.

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown welcomes first guests

Queenstown, New Zealand’s adventure capital, is now home to a brand new Swiss-Belhotel property. Learn more here.

Marriott debuts first property in Sri Lanka

Say hello to Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa, Marriott’s first property in Sri Lanka. Get your first look here.

Marriott’s Moxy brand debuts in Asia Pacific

The hip new hotel’s 109 bedrooms are designed to be functional, flexible and uncluttered. Learn more here.

The Ritz-Carlton Koh Samui Opens

The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui offers 175 suites and pool villas nestled amid 58 acres that overlook the waters of The Gulf of Thailand. Get a sneak peek here.