Event in the spotlight: Official launch of Saltbox

Saltbox, the flagship event venue for catering company Cook & Waiter, recently celebrated its launch at Wunderlich Lane in Sydney’s inner-city suburb of Redfern.

18 September, 2025

Exclusive opportunity: Seeking tenders for Events Uncovered 2026

Hot on the heels of the unforgettable 10th edition of Events Uncovered presented by Spice, we are calling for expressions of interest for Sydney venues to host our event in 2026.

11 September, 2025

WATCH: Video highlights of Events Uncovered presented by Spice

The 10th edition of Events Uncovered presented by Spice took place on Tuesday, 19 August, 2025 at ILUMINA in Sydney’s CBD. Check out the video highlights reel from the big day.

4 September, 2025

Going up, going down: Event trends in 2025

Rosie Loughman, senior event manager at Synergy Effect in Sydney, offers expert insights on what is trending in events and what is on the way out this year.

2 September, 2025

Event in the Spotlight: Microhire’s Inspired Showcase  

Australian event staging company Microhire recently held its Inspired Showcase where guests could get a hands-on experience with audiovisual technology at The Calyx at Royal Botanic Garden Sydney.

2 September, 2025

Boom times ahead: Spotlight on western Sydney

With a new international airport on the way, business is thriving in western Sydney as the region becomes a burgeoning hotspot for events and incentive groups.

27 August, 2025

Immersive experiences in nature and culture

Rebecca McCaig, director of Northern Territory Business Events, says the scope for delegates to be immersed in the region’s nature and meaningful cultural experiences is one of the main reasons why business events choose the Territory as their host location.

26 August, 2025

Staking your claim at tax time

When it comes to lodging tax returns, events industry and hospitality professionals need to know what they should and shouldn’t be claiming, writes Mark Chapman, director of tax communications at H&R Block.

24 August, 2025

Events and hospitality for all occasions

The portfolio of Pro-invest Hotels provides clients with seamless experiences across multiple locations, writes Jasmin Macmillan, the company’s director of sales for groups and meetings.

21 August, 2025

UPDATE: Speaker change for Events Uncovered

Due to a late change, the Spice Knowledge Sessions at Events Uncovered presented by Spice has a new opening keynote speaker at ILUMINA in Sydney’s CBD on Tuesday, 19 August, 2025.

15 August, 2025

The Spring issue of Spice magazine is out now!

The Spring 2025 issue of Spice magazine is out now, covering the latest news, innovations and happenings in the Australasian MICE industry.

14 August, 2025

Winners revealed! Spice’s Hot 100 Services and Suppliers for 2025

The results are in for Spice’s annual Hot 100 Services and Suppliers, with the joint-winners crowned for 2025.

11 August, 2025

Cairns: The best of bleisure

Cairns is a postcard-perfect city that showcases Tropical North Queensland as a world-class incentives and business events destination. Here are six attractions helping put the region on the map.

10 August, 2025

Seeking leaders of tomorrow in events and hospitality

A skills shortage and retaining expertise are two of the biggest challenges facing the events and hospitality industries in 2025, but plenty is being done to bring through a new generation of talent, writes Hannah Tattersall.

5 August, 2025

Warming wonders: Top winter dining venues, part two

As we move through the chill of Australia’s winter, these inviting restaurants and bars offer respite with comfort food and warm welcomes for groups of all sizes.

5 August, 2025

Bringing local expertise and global experience to the Gold Coast

Spice sits down with Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre’s executive manager, sales, Anna Case, who brings more than 25 years of industry experience to the Queensland venue.

31 July, 2025

Warming wonders: Top winter dining venues, part one  

As we move through the chill of Australia’s winter, these inviting restaurants and bars offer respite with comfort food and warm welcomes for groups of all sizes.

31 July, 2025

Bold LED ideas for event planners

New innovation in LED screen technology is helping elevate event design to levels that dazzle audiences like never before.

30 July, 2025

Spotlight on Canberra: Celebrating the national capital

Canberra is a thriving and progressive city that proudly embraces its gentler pace but is also a dynamic and rapidly evolving business and innovation hub that offers world-class facilities set among beautiful surrounds.

27 July, 2025

Discover the incredible Western Australia

Western Australia is a unique destination for business events, where delegates can take unforgettable journeys, writes Business Events Perth CEO Gareth Martin.

25 July, 2025