New builder appointed to complete W Sydney

Multiplex will complete the remaining construction works on The Ribbon development which includes the luxury hotel, IMAX theatre and retail precinct.

20 July, 2022

W Melbourne now open

A first look at the luxury rooms, event spaces and extravagant poolside bar.

3 February, 2021

Marriott sees ‘pent-up demand’ for events

Sean Hunt says a dramatic spike in gatherings in 2021 is possible, with businesses eager to meet again.

16 July, 2020

Three ways to reduce plastic and paper waste at events

Marriott’s Sean Hunt shares three easy tips for lowering your event’s environmental footprint.

29 January, 2020

Marriott to sponsor industry research on event sustainability

The two-year research project will provide tangible insights for event planners.

22 January, 2020

Exclusive video: Inside London’s new art gallery hotel

Spice goes inside London’s new Bankside hotel, where art immersion is taken to a new level for meetings and events.

29 August, 2019

Pier One Sydney Harbour announces $10 million refurb

All rooms and suites will be refreshed, completing the hotel’s five-year transformation project.

6 June, 2019

Moxy Hotels to debut in Australia

Marriott’s playful hotel brand has its sights set on Melbourne’s South Yarra.

6 February, 2019

Marriott reveals new loyalty program, Marriott Bonvoy

The new brand will replace Marriott’s three existing loyalty programs.

16 January, 2019

Marriott speaks out about database security breach

Marriott’s CEO admits the company “fell short of what our guests deserve and what we expect of ourselves”.

3 December, 2018

New Marriott hotel for Hong Kong

The hotel boasts 471 rooms, a lagoon pool and ample conference spaces.

1 November, 2018

Marriott properties worldwide are saying ‘no’ to straws

Marriott International has announced plans to eliminate the use of disposable plastic straws and stirrers from its more than 6,500 properties around the world.

19 July, 2018

Sheraton Grand Danang Resort debuts in Vietnam

Meetings in Da Nang Vietnam just got a little more Grand.

25 January, 2018

Introducing The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart

The new hotel will reside in re-purposed heritage buildings in Parliament Square. Learn more here.

6 November, 2017

Hobart to get a luxury collection Marriott

Scheduled to open in 2018, the new hotel will be located in re-purposed heritage buildings in Parliament Square.

27 February, 2017

Anbang consortium withdraws offer for Starwood, merger with Marriott now likely

Anbang Insurance Group has withdrawn its $14 billion offer for Starwood and a merger with Marriott is now likley.

5 April, 2016

Breaking News: Marriott buys Starwood to create largest hotel company

Marriott International has just (Nov 16) revealed it is acquiring Starwood Worldwide and Spice has the details.

16 November, 2015

Fun idea: Virtual Reality travel room service

Fancy a trip to Chile with your fries?

29 October, 2015

Marriott wraps up winter meetings

Marriott’s Australian hotels have launched a last minute booking program for winter.

23 June, 2014

Marriott welcomes mobile check-in

The mobile check-in feature on the Marriott Mobile App has expanded to nineteen countries internationally, representing the broadest mobile offering of its kind in the lodging industry.

28 November, 2013