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

Fusion foods: A rising culinary movement

Cultural boundaries are dissolving on dinner plates, with fusion cuisine emerging as one of 2025’s defining culinary trends in events, writes Matthew Sainsbury.

12 June, 2025

Mumbrella Travel Marketing Summit coming to Sydney

Tourism Australia’s chief marketing officer, Susan Coghill, headlines the Mumbrella Travel Marketing Summit coming to Sydney on 28 August 2025.

8 June, 2025

NZ business events industry taking on the world

With the MEETINGS 2025 trade show taking flight on 11 June in Auckland, the spotlight is on New Zealand’s evolving business events sector that has entered an era of prosperity on the international stage.

4 June, 2025

Trends defining incentive travel and events

Sustainability, flexibility and culture is shaping modern incentive travel and business events, where personalised and authentic experiences rule, writes Matthew Sainsbury.

30 May, 2025

Unleashing human potential with AI

AI isn’t coming for your job, but it will change the way you work in the events industry. Leisa Hart and Dr Debra Panipucci, partners at AI Adaptive, ask the question, “Are you ready to adapt?”

27 May, 2025

Scene Change new in-house AV supplier at Adelaide Oval

Audiovisual company Scene Change has been appointed as the official in-house AV supplier for event spaces at Adelaide Oval.

20 May, 2025

First rooftop events space for NSW Central Coast

A new 28-floor hotel is opening on the NSW Central Coast in October 2025, and it is set to feature the region’s only rooftop ballroom.

19 May, 2025

Rebrand for Radisson Blu Plaza Sydney

Radisson Blu Plaza Sydney will transition to a new brand name from 1 July 2025.

14 May, 2025

Impeccable dining venues for small and medium groups: Part two

From delicious eats to cool cocktails, these exquisite restaurants and bars are ideal choices to bring people together for small and medium gatherings for all occasions.

13 May, 2025

BESydney appoints new CEO

Business Events Sydney (BESydney) has announced the appointment of its new CEO, who will commence in the role on 16 June 2025.

6 May, 2025

Marriott Hotel announced for Parramatta

Marriott International is coming to western Sydney with a new 279-room hotel to open in 2027.

5 May, 2025