Event in the spotlight: ILUMINA launch in Sydney

More than 500 guests attended the highly anticipated launch of new Sydney CBD venue ILUMINA on Tuesday, 18 March, 2025.

25 March, 2025

Alarming volume of events workers looking to change jobs

A new report outlines how 85 per cent of Australian mid-to-senior events and hospitality workers are open to changing jobs in the next 12 months.

19 March, 2025

Vivid Sydney 2025 program unveiled

Vivid Sydney has revealed its three-week program and theme for 2025, as Australia’s largest event celebrates its 15th year.

17 March, 2025

Major trends shaping events in 2025

Collaborative partnerships, tech, innovation and elevated expectations are driving a brave new world for events in 2025. With the evolving nature of how the industry curates events that stand out, these are the major trends shaping cutting-edge productions in the year ahead, writes Matthew Sainsbury.

11 March, 2025

$50,000 cash incentive for event organisers

Event organisers can apply for grants up to $50,000 as part of the NSW Government’s new $1.5 million funding for regional events staged in the 2025-2026 financial year.

10 March, 2025

Glass Brasserie relaunches at Hilton Sydney

Glass Brasserie at Hilton Sydney has launched its reimagined menu under new head chef Natalie Murphy.

4 March, 2025

Recruitment drive for Nyaal Banyul Convention Centre

Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre will open in mid-2026 and recruitment for key leadership roles has commenced.

3 March, 2025

Multi-level CBD hospitality venue opens in Sydney  

New dining and hospitality destination The International has launched in Sydney’s Martin Place.

25 February, 2025

The EVE Hotel Sydney opens for business

Highly anticipated boutique luxury property The EVE Hotel Sydney has opened its doors, welcoming its first guests on 13 February 2025.

20 February, 2025

Mentoring programs fostering next-gen events talent

The Australian events industry is developing its leaders of tomorrow through association mentoring and education programs, writes Hannah Tattersall.

6 February, 2025

Coming together for AIME 2025

The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) returns to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 10-12 February, 2025, when the MICE industry will unite to shine on the world stage.

4 February, 2025

The Autumn issue of Spice magazine is out now!

The Autumn 2025 issue of Spice magazine is out now, covering the latest news, innovations and happenings in the Australasian MICE industry.

4 February, 2025

AIME Ideas Academy presented by Spice

AIME 2025 is currently on in Melbourne, and the two-day speaker program at the AIME Ideas Academy presented by Spice continues.

3 February, 2025

A new frontier for large-venue catering

The landscape has changed for large-event conference venues when it comes to food and beverage. Sustainability, innovation, curated menus and a local focus is shaping how catering is delivered to suit modern expectations from planners and their delegates, writes Matthew Sainsbury.

29 January, 2025

LED formats elevating the visual experience of events

Groundbreaking LED screen technology is providing fresh visual canvases that are transforming events.

15 January, 2025

Winners crowned in inaugural ABEA Awards

The inaugural Australian Business Events Association Awards were held on 10 December, 2024, with 20 categories showcasing Australia’s best events industry talent.

12 December, 2024

First look: Redeveloped Adina Town Hall Sydney

The redeveloped Adina Town Hall Sydney, in the city’s CBD, has released its first images of the property that will open its doors in February 2025.

9 December, 2024

Going up, going down: Event trends in late-2024

Natalie Le, managing director of The Event Room in Sydney, reveals what’s hot and what’s not as we come towards the end of 2024.

27 November, 2024

Former Tourism Australia chief marketing officer dies

Former Tourism Australia chief marketing officer Lisa Ronson has died in a tragic farm accident in rural Victoria.

25 November, 2024

The Summer issue of Spice magazine is out now!

The Summer 2024 issue of Spice magazine is out now, covering the latest news, innovations and happenings in the Australasian MICE industry.

20 November, 2024