BECA pushes Government’s tourism strategy to go further

BECA has re-emphasised the importance of the business events industry, calling for the strategy to expand beyond visitor spend and jobs.

25 January, 2022

Survey reveals devastating impact on Victoria’s events industry

The results of Save Victorian Events’ fourth industry survey have confirmed widespread cancellations and significant income lost.

20 January, 2022

NSW Government’s $43 million lifeline for major events

The Event Saver Funds offers funding support to organisers of major events that have been cancelled or significantly disrupted by public health orders.

17 January, 2022

Destination North Coast invites expressions of interest for famils

Expressions of interest are now open to event managers wanting to explore business events facilities across the NSW North Coast.

13 January, 2022

Top 5 event stories of 2021

After a whirlwind year, the Spice team is signing off for some much needed downtime before we do it all again in 2022! In the meantime, check out the 2021 “good news” stories that our readers have loved.

21 December, 2021

Spice interviews Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre’s Ross Steele

Spice News caught up with the Te Pae’s general manager ahead of the venue’s highly-awaited official opening ceremony.

16 December, 2021

Spice magazine’s summer issue is here

The latest edition of the business events industry’s only print and digital magazine is packed with exciting destinations and insightful features to inspire ideas and events for the new year ahead.

14 December, 2021

Event in the spotlight: WINX Stand Preview Showcase

Australian Turf Club unveiled its highly anticipated new events venue to 250 guests. We get the insider’s rundown on how it all went.

9 December, 2021

Australian Turf Club unveils new events venue

The multi-million dollar WINX Stand at Royal Randwick is two-storey facility offering three indoor spaces and an outdoor terrace.

7 December, 2021

AIME announces hotel partners

As AIME 2022 official partners, the eight hotel groups will accommodate hosted buyers during the show, with exclusive previews into their latest offerings.

2 December, 2021

Stadium Australia becomes Accor Stadium

The hotel group has won the naming rights to Sydney Olympic Park’s iconic venue.

30 November, 2021

Australia’s first Dorsett hotel to open Boxing Day

Dorsett Gold Coast marks the group’s first hotel in Australia, with further hotels in the pipeline for four more cities.

25 November, 2021

Merivale announced exclusive hospitality partner for two major Sydney sporting venues

The hospitality giant will bring Sydney’s most popular bar and restaurant brands to two of the city’s most celebrated sporting venues.

22 November, 2021

Chocolate lovers’ hotel opens in Melbourne

Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne on Spencer is now open and treating guests to its famous daily ‘Chocolate Hour.’

18 November, 2021

BESydney announces financial results, welcomes new board member

ICMS Australasia owner and managing director Emma Bowyer joins BESydney Board as member director.

16 November, 2021

A country escape in Daylesford

A cruisy 80-minute drive from Melbourne, Daylesford is home to stunning rural countryside and one of Australia’s most highly lauded gourmet retreats.

11 November, 2021

BECA meets with Federal Opposition

BECA representatives have discussed the ongoing challenges faced by the business events industry.

9 November, 2021

Albury: A destination with it all

On the banks of the majestic Murray River, Albury combines natural landscapes, rich culture and an emerging food scene to create an inviting destination for business events.

4 November, 2021

Further freedoms for NSW fully vaxxed brought forward

With NSW on track to reach the 90 percent double vaccination target weeks ahead of schedule, the State Government has decided to bring forward further freedoms.

2 November, 2021

Melbourne cements position as sustainable events destination

The city has hit the top spot in the Asia Pacific and ranked 11th as the most sustainable city in the world.

28 October, 2021