ICC Sydney launches second Reconciliation Action Plan

The venue has strengthened its commitment to celebrate the cultures, protocols and traditions of Australia’s First Nations people.

7 March, 2022

Event in the spotlight: AV1’s Long Summer Lunch 2022

While the rain poured over Sydney harbour, AV1 transported 84 VIP guests to the sunny Mediterranean coastline during its famous annual Long Summer Lunch.

3 March, 2022

City of Ballarat to host Australian Regional Tourism Convention 2022

Considered the most significant annual event for anyone in regional tourism, the convention will highlight the work and growing number of operators in the region.

1 March, 2022

Destination South Australia leads way to successful recovery for SA business events

Around 100 event planners, local suppliers and trade media from around the country have gathered at Adelaide Convention Centre this week.

24 February, 2022

Applications open for Rockhampton MICE famil

Taking place in June, the famil will showcase why Rockhampton is the perfect place for business events and incentives.

22 February, 2022

Funding boost leads to big wins for WA business events

BE Perth has confirmed five new business events thanks to a funding boost through the WA Government’s Reconnect WA package.

17 February, 2022

Take a sneak peek inside W Sydney’s new events space

The hotly anticipated hotel’s eight versatile event spaces are set to raise the bar with 1,300 square metres of design-driven events space.

10 February, 2022

Industry reacts to border reopening announcement

While the travel and business events industries have welcomed the decision, they say they need more support to help it rebuild and recover.

8 February, 2022

Incentives: Trends and Challenges

As we navigate towards a post-pandemic world, incentive travel programs are taking on a more thoughtful approach.

3 February, 2022

ICC Sydney launches paid traineeship program

The Professional Growth Traineeship Program offers a nationally recognised qualification in a range of roles.

1 February, 2022

MEA sets Evolve 2022 date

While registrations and event program will be released in the coming weeks, MEA has announced the date now so attendees can plan ahead.

27 January, 2022

Applications for Mardis Gras event grants now open

There are 30 grants available to venues around Australia planning a COVID-Safe viewing event for the 2022 Mardi Gras Parade.

20 January, 2022

NSW Government’s $43 million lifeline for major events

The Event Saver Funds offers funding support to organisers of major events that have been cancelled or significantly disrupted by public health orders.

17 January, 2022

Queensland’s border coming down

Queensland’s border barriers are to come down from 1am this Saturday, 15 January and border passes will no longer be required.

13 January, 2022

Destination North Coast invites expressions of interest for famils

Expressions of interest are now open to event managers wanting to explore business events facilities across the NSW North Coast.

13 January, 2022

MCEC unveils fresh new menu

The inspired new menu brings the colours and flavours of Victoria’s finest seasonal produce to the forefront.

13 January, 2022

Business Events Geelong releases digital Planner’s Guide

Event organisers looking to hold an event in Geelong now have a handy digital tool to assist their event planning.

13 January, 2022

Top 5 event stories of 2021

After a whirlwind year, the Spice team is signing off for some much needed downtime before we do it all again in 2022! In the meantime, check out the 2021 “good news” stories that our readers have loved.

21 December, 2021

Spice interviews Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre’s Ross Steele

Spice News caught up with the Te Pae’s general manager ahead of the venue’s highly-awaited official opening ceremony.

16 December, 2021

Spice magazine’s summer issue is here

The latest edition of the business events industry’s only print and digital magazine is packed with exciting destinations and insightful features to inspire ideas and events for the new year ahead.

14 December, 2021