$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

Minor Hotels acquires Thredbo resort

Minor Hotels has announced the acquisition of a popular resort with extensive meetings and events spaces in the NSW Snowy Mountains.

23 June, 2025

Australia’s first carbon calculator for events hire

Furniture hire company Valiant is addressing the events industry’s environmental impact by launching Australia’s first carbon calculator for event, residential and commercial furniture hire.

19 June, 2025

Marvel Stadium named in top 10 global stadiums

Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium has been named one of the top 10 stadiums globally in an international rankings list.

17 June, 2025

Going up, going down: Event trends in 2025

Bronwyn Bolton, co-founder of Sydney-based Aurora Creative Agency, shares insight on the latest trends shaping events in Australia.

11 June, 2025

$3 million renovation for Sydney beachside hotel

A $3 million renovation has been announced for a popular waterfront hotel in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

5 June, 2025

Major renovation for Sydney waterside venue

A waterside venue in Sydney’s south has temporarily closed while it undergoes a $10 million renovation.

5 June, 2025

Sydney’s largest pub opens for business

A $50 million hospitality and entertainment precinct has opened in Sydney as one of the largest of its kind in Australia.

29 May, 2025

Four-level hospitality and events venue opens in Sydney’s CBD

A new member-based hospitality and events hub has opened in a heritage Sydney CBD building, bringing together professionals in a venue that fosters innovation and connection.

23 May, 2025

Event in the spotlight: Pan Pacific Perth relaunch

The newly renovated Pan Pacific Perth recently relaunched at a gala celebration for more than 300 guests in its grand ballroom.

22 May, 2025

Cash offer: Funding applications open for event planners

Up to $40,000 in cash incentives is being offered to event planners as the third round of Victoria’s National Business Events Program kicks off.

12 May, 2025

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

Exclusive insight to Australia’s top hotel projects

Australia’s newest hotels and major hotel projects are pulling back the curtain to reveal their offerings in an exclusive showcase.

30 April, 2025