$20 million conference centre for Sydney’s Green Square

SKYE Suites Green Square has rebranded to One Global Resorts in Sydney’s inner-east, with a $20 million conference centre to open in mid-2025.

13 November, 2024

Low-key exit for Tourism and Events Queensland CEO

Through a late-night weekend email, Tourism and Events Queensland CEO Patricia O’Callaghan has made a low-key announcement that she is leaving the agency.

6 November, 2024

BESydney CEO to stand down

Business Events Sydney (BESydney) CEO Lyn Lewis-Smith has announced she will step down from her role in July 2025.

4 November, 2024

New CEO announced for ICC Sydney

International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has announced its new CEO following the retirement of former CEO Geoff Donaghy.

29 October, 2024

First look: $70 million refurbished Sofitel Sydney Wentworth

The 5-star Sofitel Sydney Wentworth has offered a glimpse of its $70 million refurbishment that is due to be completed in November 2024.

22 October, 2024

Keynote speakers revealed for AIME Knowledge Program

The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) has announced two keynote speakers for its Knowledge Program at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in February 2025.

17 October, 2024

Going up, going down: Event trends in 2024

Jodie Parker, managing director of Brisbane-based Iceberg Events, delivers her verdict on what’s in and what’s out for events in 2024.

9 October, 2024

Cash incentive to host events in regional Victoria

Business Events Victoria is calling on conference organisers to host events in the state’s regions, with funding available as an incentive to choose Victorian locations.  

25 September, 2024

Australia Next 2024 concludes as 2025 host city announced

Business Events Australia’s major incentive showcase, Australia Next 2024, was held in Cairns this week, showcasing the Far North Queensland region and nation as a whole as a business events destination.

12 September, 2024

Event in the spotlight: Drew Barrymore at Wanderlust True North

Hollywood superstar Drew Barrymore was a special guest at the recent Wanderlust True North event at Hyatt Regency Sydney.

6 September, 2024

 Industry pays tribute to retiring ICC Sydney CEO

International Convention Centre Sydney’s chief executive officer, Geoff Donaghy, has retired from his full-time position, and the business events industry has paid tribute to his legacy.

5 September, 2024

Events are dangerous places for allergy sufferers

The events industry is working hard to adapt its practices and make events inclusive for all, but when it comes to food allergies, there’s still a long way to go, writes Spice editor Gavin Dennett.

3 September, 2024

Winners revealed! Spice’s Hot 100 Services and Suppliers for 2024

Congratulations to the winners in Spice’s Hot 100 Services and Suppliers for 2024.

27 August, 2024

Queen’s Wharf: Breathing new life into Brisbane city

With just one week to go until the $3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf precinct opens, The Star Brisbane’s chief operating officer, hospitality, Kelvin Dodt, tells Spice how his venue is transforming the city’s events and hospitality landscape.

21 August, 2024

NZ’s MEETINGS tradeshow returning to Auckland

New Zealand’s premier tradeshow for the business events industry, MEETINGS, is set to return to Auckland in 2025 and 2026.

20 August, 2024

Overcoming key challenges in large-event catering

Catering teams at large-event venues face their fair share of challenges. Here is how they are overcoming them.

15 August, 2024

Major tech transformation at Melbourne Town Hall

Melbourne Town Hall’s events offering has been transformed through a major tech install by new inhouse tech supplier Scene Change.

12 August, 2024

Adelaide Marriott Hotel partners with Microhire ahead of opening

Australian-owned audiovisual and event staging services supplier Microhire is expanding into South Australia, launching its AI-driven event technology at the new-build Adelaide Marriott Hotel.

6 August, 2024

Reflecting on the success of Events Uncovered

The ninth edition of Events Uncovered presented by Spice promised to be the biggest and best version of the event yet, and it certainly delivered.

31 July, 2024

AIME expands team ahead of 2025 event

The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) has bolstered its production team ahead of AIME 2025, to be held at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 10-12 February.

30 July, 2024