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

New culinary leadership team for Rydges World Square

Rydges World Square in Sydney’s CBD has introduced a new leadership team to guide its food and beverage offerings into a new era, including at Amber Restaurant and its events spaces.

30 April, 2025

Impeccable dining venues for small and medium groups: Part one

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

29 April, 2025

On the horizon in Canberra

Canberra Convention Bureau CEO Michael Matthews outlines what’s new and exciting in the national capital’s business events space in 2025.

17 April, 2025

All-new INN Tech Hotel Technology Summit set for Australian launch

Following a successful launch at the South East Asia Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE), the INN Tech Hotel Technology Summit will make its Australian debut at AHICE Asia Pacific in May 2025.

17 April, 2025

The Langham, Sydney appoints new managing director

Langham Hotels & Resorts has appointed a new general manager for its Sydney property.

9 April, 2025

World-first low-emissions steak for Aussie restaurant group

An Australian hospitality group with restaurants in Sydney and Byron Bay is now serving the world’s first low-emissions steak.

1 April, 2025

Brisbane dining and events venue expanding to Melbourne

An established dining and events venue in Brisbane’s CBD has announced expansion plans to Melbourne.

31 March, 2025

Building a thriving workplace culture in events

An organisation’s culture is the behaviour it accepts, with workplace relations playing a crucial role in shaping success, writes Dream Culture CEO Shelly McElroy.

25 March, 2025

Report: Budget restraints and tech dominate global event trends

A new report from global events management platform EventsAir provides insight into the evolving trends of the international events landscape.

19 March, 2025