Mixing business with pleasure in Brisbane

Brisbane is a thriving and modern metropolitan city and its appeal for business events is on the rise.

31 July, 2022

Darwin scores National Basketball League

For the first time ever, Darwin has been chosen as the host city for the prestigious 2022 NBL Blitz sporting event.

7 July, 2022

Vivid Sydney 2022 a record-smashing success

After a two-year hiatus, this year’s festival of light, music and ideas returned bigger and better than ever, with a record number of attendees.

5 July, 2022

Spice magazine winter issue out now!

Beat the winter chill with your favourite events industry magazine, out now in print and digital!

21 June, 2022

Hot 100 Hotels and Venues

The results are in for the annual Spice Hot 100 – Congratulations to all the stunning finalists, as voted by Spice readers!

21 June, 2022

Event in the spotlight: SportsNXT Conference at CENTREPIECE at Melbourne Park

This year, the conference was held at CENTREPIECE at Melbourne Park, 6-8 April, the same week as the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2022 took place in Melbourne.

2 June, 2022

Sydney lights up with return of Vivid

Promising the ‘biggest, brightest and most brilliant line-up ever,’ Vivid Sydney 2022 will run for 23 days, from Friday 27 May until Saturday 18 June.

26 May, 2022

Beloved Sydney festival returns for 10th year

The popular Pyrmont Festival has unveiled its full program for 2022, marking a decade of celebrating NSW’s vibrant food and wine culture.

10 May, 2022

BESydney: “Now is no time to look back. It’s time to create a new future”

The past two years have tested our industry’s mettle, but Lyn Lewis-Smith says it’s time to put another bumpy year behind us and forge ahead.

3 May, 2022

5 Ways to adapt in the ever-changing world of events

Navigating the ‘new normal’ requires a shift in mindset and NSW Parliamentary Catering business development officer, Alan De Souza-Daw, says it’s time to start implementing and delivering.

21 April, 2022

Three reasons to host your incentive program in Auckland

A city, a culture, and an adventure playground – Auckland Convention Bureau manager Ken Periera shares the highlights of hosting an incentive program in Tamaki Makaurau Auckland.

19 April, 2022

Five uniquely Wellington experiences

Business Events Wellington’s Tania Barnes shares her top recommendations on what to see and do in New Zealand’s capital city.

14 April, 2022

Ross Steele: “It’s the people that make the difference”

The desire to meet, connect, share and gather remains strong, and Te Pae Christchurch GM says his team has embraced the opportunity to regenerate the city and events community.

12 April, 2022

Five ways to make your event kinder

Anna Sheppard, CEO of social enterprise Bambuddha Group, shares her top tips on creating kinder events.

7 April, 2022

The Princess Theatre: QLD’s oldest-standing theatre reimagined as iconic events venue

Owners Steve and Dave Sleswick on how one of Brisbane’s most charming and historic venues now offers an events space just as memorable as the occasion.

5 April, 2022

Bondi’s original first distillery launches inaugural gin festival

Hosted by Bondi Liquor Co., the event will see some of Bondi’s best bars and venues come together for the gin-fuelled action.

31 March, 2022

Opinion: Hon John Brumby AO on value of innovation

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Trust Chair says Australia’s economic future depends on innovation.

31 March, 2022

Reimagining safe business events in Singapore

A leading Global-Asia node for MICE and business travel, how is Singapore offering event organisers peace-of-mind as it transitions to COVID resilience?

29 March, 2022

Vivid Sydney 2022 program revealed

Featuring more than 200 events, this year’s program promises the ‘biggest, brightest and most brilliant line-up ever.’

17 March, 2022

Sydney’s new Cabana Bar an inner-city oasis for events

Pub group Tilley & Wills Hotels’ new cocktail terrace bar in Sydney’s CBD is channeling all the tropical summer vibes your events have been missing.

10 March, 2022