“First in four decades”: International hotel coming to Sunshine Coast

For the first time in 40 years, Queensland’s Sunshine Coast will welcome a new internationally branded hotel.

23 October, 2025

$1 billion development for famous Sydney hotel site

Developers have been given the green light for a $1 billion development of a famous hotel property in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, writes Ruth Hogan.

20 October, 2025

Sydney’s North Shore welcomes new events venue

A new events venue has opened its doors in the northern Sydney suburb of Chatswood, welcoming guests for business and social occasions.

13 October, 2025

Revealed: $3 million refurb for Melbourne events venue

An industrial warehouse events venue in Melbourne has unveiled its $3 million makeover, including a $1.5 million audiovisual upgrade.

7 October, 2025

Work commences on Geelong’s largest hotel

Construction has commenced on Geelong’s largest hotel – a $75 million waterfront property that will include 1200 square metres of events space.

29 September, 2025

New Sunshine Coast events space takes flight

A Sunshine Coast airport hangar is the latest mega venue to come to Queensland and it will host its first gala event in October 2025.

23 September, 2025

Elegant new events venue for Gold Coast

A new lagoon-fronted events venue has been unveiled on the Gold Coast, offering light and bright surrounds and evening sunset views.

19 September, 2025

Luxury harbourside events venue coming to Sydney

Sydney Harbour will soon be home to a new luxury events venue, with a multimillion-dollar penthouse space opening in October 2025.

18 September, 2025

$20 million venue to open in Sydney’s west

A 900-capacity venue is set to open its doors in western Sydney in October 2025, with indoor and outdoor hosting capabilities.

15 September, 2025

Last chance! Seeking tenders for Events Uncovered 2026

Hot on the heels of the unforgettable 10th edition of Events Uncovered presented by Spice, we are calling for expressions of interest for Sydney venues to host our event in 2026.

11 September, 2025

First look: $150 million new hotel in Melbourne

A new $150 million hotel is coming to Melbourne’s Southbank and it is set to open this summer.

8 September, 2025

Going up, going down: Event trends in 2025

Rosie Loughman, senior event manager at Synergy Effect in Sydney, offers expert insights on what is trending in events and what is on the way out this year.

2 September, 2025

$18 million upgrade and new ballroom for Sydney hotel

A hotel in northwest Sydney has recently changed hands and is set for a $18 million upgrade to its guestrooms and events spaces – including a new 880-person ballroom.

1 August, 2025

Major refurbishment and rebrand for heritage hotel

A NSW heritage hotel and spa is set for a multimillion-dollar refurbishment and emergence as a new-to-market brand.

29 July, 2025

New resort hotel and events centre coming to Sydney

A Sydney venue is celebrating 100 years with a major redevelopment to convert it into a hotel, resort, events centre and hospitality hotspot.

28 July, 2025

Reflections on record-breaking MEETINGS 2025

Records were broken as New Zealand’s business events industry hosted domestic and international guests in June for MEETINGS 2025.

23 July, 2025

Hot property: “Sydney’s biggest hotel sale this year”

A Sydney hotel has been purchased by an international investor, fetching a huge price in a fiercely contested sale, writes Ruth Hogan.

22 July, 2025

Scenic events venue opens in NSW Hunter Valley

A hugely anticipated new destination for events, hospitality and fine wine has opened its doors in the NSW Hunter Valley.

16 July, 2025

Luxury events venue announced for Sydney’s CBD

A new luxury events venue is coming to Sydney’s city centre that will feature multiple spaces across 10,000 square metres.

9 July, 2025

NSW number one for business events

New data has seen NSW cement its position as the number one business events state in Australia.

30 June, 2025