Winners revealed! Spice’s Hot 100 hotels and venues for 2025

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

7 May, 2025

The Winter issue of Spice magazine is out now!

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

5 May, 2025

Opening keynote speaker announced for Events Uncovered presented by Spice

Spice is proud to announce Atlassian work futurist Dominic Price will present the opening keynote address at Events Uncovered presented by Spice at ILUMINA in Sydney’s CBD on Tuesday, 19 August, 2025.

28 April, 2025

Co-founder of frank body to speak at Events Uncovered presented by Spice

Spice is proud to announce frank body co-founder Jess Hatzis will present the closing keynote session at Events Uncovered presented by Spice at ILUMINA in Sydney’s CBD on Tuesday, 19 August, 2025.

14 April, 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

Alarming volume of events workers looking to change jobs

A new report outlines how 85 per cent of Australian mid-to-senior events and hospitality workers are open to changing jobs in the next 12 months.

19 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

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

$50,000 cash incentive for event organisers

Event organisers can apply for grants up to $50,000 as part of the NSW Government’s new $1.5 million funding for regional events staged in the 2025-2026 financial year.

10 March, 2025

Multi-level CBD hospitality venue opens in Sydney  

New dining and hospitality destination The International has launched in Sydney’s Martin Place.

25 February, 2025

The EVE Hotel Sydney opens for business

Highly anticipated boutique luxury property The EVE Hotel Sydney has opened its doors, welcoming its first guests on 13 February 2025.

20 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

AIME Ideas Academy presented by Spice

AIME 2025 is currently on in Melbourne, and the two-day speaker program at the AIME Ideas Academy presented by Spice continues.

3 February, 2025

Winners crowned in inaugural ABEA Awards

The inaugural Australian Business Events Association Awards were held on 10 December, 2024, with 20 categories showcasing Australia’s best events industry talent.

12 December, 2024

Speaker program announced for ABEA Conference

The speaker program has been announced for the Australian Business Events Association Conference and Awards in Sydney on 10-11 December, 2024.

14 November, 2024

AIME 2025 Knowledge Program agenda revealed

The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) has unveiled its full agenda for the 2025 Knowledge Program at the annual industry event in Melbourne.

12 November, 2024

New inner-city events venue for Sydney

A new inner-city events venue is coming to Sydney’s Wunderlich Lane lifestyle precinct in early 2025.

4 November, 2024

Hidden gem: Spotlight on NSW Southern Highlands

The NSW Southern Highlands is a cool-climate destination that will warm the heart of every visitor, writes Gavin Dennett.

23 October, 2024

Keynote speakers revealed for AIME Knowledge Program

The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) has announced two keynote speakers for its Knowledge Program at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in February 2025.

17 October, 2024

PCEC secures $16.6 million government funding for redevelopment

The Western Australian Government has committed $16.6 million investment to the redevelopment of Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC).

10 October, 2024