Shaping the next era at ICC Sydney

ICC Sydney’s new chief executive officer, Adam Mather-Brown, outlines the venue’s culture of innovation.

2 April, 2025

Event planning lessons from Coldplay

Business event planners can learn valuable lessons from global rock superstars Coldplay and their mastery of audience interaction, writes Nicole White, director and co-founder of Rock ’n Roll Team Building.

1 April, 2025

Going up, going down: Event trends in 2025

Gina Samuels, director of Melbourne-based The Production House Events, delivers her verdict on what’s in vogue for events as we sail through 2025.

31 March, 2025

Event in the spotlight: International Women’s Day at The Venues Collection

The Venues Collection recently held an inspirational event at Watersedge at Campbell’s Stores on Sydney Harbour to celebrate International Women’s Day.

31 March, 2025

Event in the spotlight: ILUMINA launch in Sydney

More than 500 guests attended the highly anticipated launch of new Sydney CBD venue ILUMINA on Tuesday, 18 March, 2025.

25 March, 2025

Building a thriving workplace culture in events

An organisation’s culture is the behaviour it accepts, with workplace relations playing a crucial role in shaping success, writes Dream Culture CEO Shelly McElroy.

25 March, 2025

An outback place like no other

The beauty of Central Australia is the perfect backdrop for delivering extraordinary events, writes Alice Springs Convention Centre manager Mary Hair.

20 March, 2025

Last chance to vote in Spice’s Hot 100 hotels and venues 2025

Voting closes this Friday in Spice’s Hot 100 hotels and venues for 2025, where you can have your say on the best hotels and event venues across Australia and New Zealand.

19 March, 2025

Spotlight on Rotorua: New Zealand’s cultural heartbeat

As the birthplace of New Zealand’s Māori tourism, Rotorua is a spectacular blend of natural geothermal wonders and deep cultural connections with the past, and it is thriving as a destination to mix business and pleasure.

17 March, 2025

Event in the spotlight: Fifth anniversary of The Ritz Carlton, Perth

The Ritz Carlton, Perth recently hosted 90 guests to celebrate its fifth anniversary since opening at Elizabeth Quay in late 2019.

13 March, 2025

Major trends shaping events in 2025

Collaborative partnerships, tech, innovation and elevated expectations are driving a brave new world for events in 2025. With the evolving nature of how the industry curates events that stand out, these are the major trends shaping cutting-edge productions in the year ahead, writes Matthew Sainsbury.

11 March, 2025

Inspiration in the heart of Melbourne

Centrally located, the stunning Hyatt Centric Melbourne is the perfect place to stay in style, host events and use as a base to explore the city, writes the hotel’s director of sales and marketing, Sheree Kahlefeldt.

11 March, 2025

Bed, breakfast and beyond: Rendezvous Hotels’ quiet renaissance

Rendezvous Hotels are one-of-a-kind properties, offering classic hospitality and service in some of the most sought-after conferencing destinations in the Asia-Pacific region.

9 March, 2025

The changing face of business events

Business events are evolving as shifts in client expectations take hold, with a trend towards outdoor event spaces and expansive culinary experiences leading the way, according to Sydney’s Navarra Venues.

6 March, 2025

Mega venues: Crafting events with impact

Transformative experiences are the new normal for mega venues as they raise the bar in delivering innovative events that live long in the memory, writes Matthew Sainsbury.

3 March, 2025

Business meets tropical paradise in Cairns

One of the most unique places on earth, at the juncture of two World Heritage Sites, the city of Cairns is where business and leisure meet, writes Tara Bennett, general manager, partnerships and events, at Tourism Tropical North Queensland.

25 February, 2025

A landmark centre for building lasting connections

Since opening in May 2022, New Zealand’s Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre has been a leader in the innovation, sustainability and cultural spaces, writes its general manager, Ross Steele.

19 February, 2025

Transforming Melbourne’s events at CENTREPIECE

Since opening three years ago, CENTREPIECE has become one of Melbourne’s most celebrated venues for business events and large-scale celebrations.

13 February, 2025

Tips for choosing the right AV partner

Getting the perfect inhouse audiovisual supplier can completely transform your venue, writes AVisual Productions director Brad Byrne.

11 February, 2025

Mentoring programs fostering next-gen events talent

The Australian events industry is developing its leaders of tomorrow through association mentoring and education programs, writes Hannah Tattersall.

6 February, 2025