$3 million revamp unveiled for Sydney pub

A pub in Sydney’s Northern Beaches has unveiled its $3 million transformation, which includes a new bistro and private events space.

11 September, 2025

Future focus: Australia’s largest ever SITE conference

Australia and New Zealand’s incentive travel industry recently came together in Melbourne for the region’s largest ever SITE conference.

9 September, 2025

Nominations open for 2025 Australian Business Events Awards

The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) has opened entries for the 2025 Australian Business Events Awards.

4 September, 2025

NSW Government launches roadmap for visitor economy

The NSW Government has released its vision to turbocharge the state’s visitor economy with growth in expenditure, more hotel rooms, increased inbound flights and new jobs.

2 September, 2025

Boom times ahead: Spotlight on western Sydney

With a new international airport on the way, business is thriving in western Sydney as the region becomes a burgeoning hotspot for events and incentive groups.

27 August, 2025

Staking your claim at tax time

When it comes to lodging tax returns, events industry and hospitality professionals need to know what they should and shouldn’t be claiming, writes Mark Chapman, director of tax communications at H&R Block.

24 August, 2025

Hosted buyer applications open for AIME 2026

Applications have opened for hosted buyers to attend AIME 2026 at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 9-11 February.

21 August, 2025

Warming wonders: Top winter dining venues, part two

As we move through the chill of Australia’s winter, these inviting restaurants and bars offer respite with comfort food and warm welcomes for groups of all sizes.

5 August, 2025

Warming wonders: Top winter dining venues, part one  

As we move through the chill of Australia’s winter, these inviting restaurants and bars offer respite with comfort food and warm welcomes for groups of all sizes.

31 July, 2025

Spotlight on Canberra: Celebrating the national capital

Canberra is a thriving and progressive city that proudly embraces its gentler pace but is also a dynamic and rapidly evolving business and innovation hub that offers world-class facilities set among beautiful surrounds.

27 July, 2025

New GM for Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour has appointed Sam Panetta as its new general manager following the retirement of long-time boss Greg Brady.

21 July, 2025

The Big Group taking Sydney by storm

Melbourne’s The Big Group has recently expanded to Sydney, bringing its events and hospitality expertise to the harbour city, writes company founder Bruce Keebaugh.

15 July, 2025

InterContinental debuts in Brisbane

InterContinental Brisbane has opened its doors to guests, marking the debut of the luxury hotel brand in the Queensland capital.

8 July, 2025

Hotels making it personal for events

Through personalised service and customised guest experiences, hotels can boost their desirability as events and conference venues, writes Tony Marshall, vice president and managing director, APAC, for hospitality software company Agilysys.

3 July, 2025

Attracting events industry stars of tomorrow

Selling the events industry as a dynamic and rewarding career path is one of the keys to recruiting the next generation of talent, writes Karen Sainsbury, managing director, Cornerstone Events, and PCO Association councillor.

1 July, 2025

Event in the spotlight: Canterbury Bulldogs 90th Anniversary Gala

In 2025, NRL club Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs is celebrating its 90th anniversary and the who’s who of rugby league recently came together at Sydney Town Hall to celebrate at a gala dinner facilitated by Funktionality Events & Experiences.

30 June, 2025

Coffs Harbour’s coastal gem reimagined

On the NSW North Coast, a $5 million transformation has injected new life into Aanuka Beach House, an idyllic and inviting retreat offering unforgettable hospitality for travellers and business events.

26 June, 2025

Event in the spotlight: Tataki Auckland Unlimited dining showcase

Auckland’s cultural agency, Tataki Auckland Unlimited, recently came across the Tasman to Sydney to host an intimate lunch to celebrate the New Zealand city’s dining scene.

24 June, 2025

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre celebrates 30 years

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC) has celebrated its 30th birthday with a gala dinner for several hundred guests.

19 June, 2025

Five minutes with TTNQ CEO Mark Olsen

Tourism Tropical North Queensland CEO Mark Olsen sits down with Spice to outline the region’s growing stature as a business events hotspot.

16 June, 2025