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

Taking events to another dimension

From “phygital” hybrids of the physical and digital, intuitive sensory spaces and virtual reality integration, to bespoke venues and purpose-driven personalisation, 2025 is raising event expectations sky high with a perfect storm of cultural innovation, tech advancement and increasing demand for human-centric design.

17 April, 2025

Iconic Sydney pub to open boutique hotel

Sydney’s oldest pub is set to open a boutique hotel offering in May 2025 following a major renovation project, writes Ruth Hogan.

17 April, 2025

Bigger and bolder: Breaking records at AIME

As the dust settles following the 2025 Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) in Melbourne in February, the business events industry reflects on the value and importance of the trade show that keeps on delivering.

16 April, 2025

ABEA and IAPCO announce strategic partnership

A new strategic partnership has been announced between the Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) and International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) to strengthen the global meetings and events industry.

10 April, 2025

Event planning lessons from Coldplay

Business event planners can learn valuable lessons from global rock superstars Coldplay and their mastery of audience interaction, writes Nicole White, director and co-founder of Rock ’n Roll Team Building.

1 April, 2025

Going up, going down: Event trends in 2025

Gina Samuels, director of Melbourne-based The Production House Events, delivers her verdict on what’s in vogue for events as we sail through 2025.

31 March, 2025

MEA to cease operations, enters voluntary administration

Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) has announced it is entering voluntary administration and will close operations in 2025.

27 March, 2025