NSW visitor economy hits new heights

International visitors to NSW have surged past pre-pandemic levels, boosting tourism for the state.

1 October, 2024

NSW Government releases 24-hour economy strategy

The NSW Government has announced new initiatives aimed at reinvigorating the state’s nightlife.

27 September, 2024

Queensland showcasing the best of Australia for events

When spruiking Australia as a world-class business events destination, there are few better places to host delegates than Far North Queensland.

26 September, 2024

Event in the spotlight: The Calyx’s Alchemy of a Rainforest

The Calyx at Royal Botanic Garden Sydney recently hosted a sensory rainforest experience to launch a new exhibition celebrating art, innovation and sustainability.

25 September, 2024

The Big Group launches in Sydney with gala celebration

Australian hospitality company The Big Group has celebrated its entry into the Sydney market with a black-tie gala at one of its venues, Museum of Contemporary Art Australia.

20 September, 2024

Creative, flexible solutions with Microhire’s curved LED panels

Australian events staging company Microhire is embracing innovative technology with its game-changing new range of versatile, curved LED screens and AI products.

18 September, 2024

MEA seeking feedback on its future

Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) is seeking feedback on the future of the events industry association, with amalgamation on the agenda.

17 September, 2024

MEA to celebrate 50th anniversary with Sydney conference

Meetings and Events Australia has announced the 2025 MEA Conference will be held in Sydney.

12 September, 2024

Vibe Hotels: Celebrating 21 years of Australian hospitality

Vibe Hotels has notched 21 years of operation in Australia in 2024, and the homegrown hospitality brand is set for a bumper future with new venues and more openings on the horizon.

5 September, 2024

Boutique catering’s large-venue thinking

Small-scale events may differ from those held at large venues when it comes to scale and volume, but many of their principles align when crafting memorable experiences.

4 September, 2024

“We matter!”: AIME unveils 2025 Knowledge Program

Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) has unveiled the Knowledge Program for its 2025 event to be held in Melbourne.

29 August, 2024

First look: The Star Brisbane Event Centre

The Star Brisbane has revealed its new events centre, which opens at the Queen’s Wharf precinct on 29 August, 2024.

27 August, 2024

The Spring issue of Spice magazine is out now!

The Spring 2024 issue of Spice magazine is out now, covering the latest news, innovations and happenings in the Australasian MICE industry.

22 August, 2024

Wine accolade for ICC Sydney

International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has been honoured at the 2024 NSW Sommelier’s Wine List Awards for its curation of premium local wines.

15 August, 2024

Winter warmers: Cosy venues to escape the cold

From comfort cuisine to snug surrounds, escape the chill this winter at these cosy, cool-climate venues.

12 August, 2024

Hyatt Regency Sydney using insects to manage waste

Hyatt Regency Sydney has implemented a sustainable food waste system that uses insects to break down compostable material.

8 August, 2024

Event in the spotlight: Langham Hospitality Group’s media soiree

Langham Hospitality Group recently held its annual media event for the Pacific region at The Langham Sydney’s Observatory Suite.

6 August, 2024

Rex airlines enters voluntary administration

Rex airlines has cancelled all flights between major city airports and grounded its domestic fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft after going into voluntary administration.

1 August, 2024

Events hold key to saving us from digital overload

Digital communication has overhauled our lives, but social isolation is a growing epidemic. Cliftons Event Solutions CEO Vanessa Green explores how the events sector can address our need for human connection.

25 July, 2024

Winners announced in NSW Accommodation Awards

The best of NSW’s visitor economy was celebrated at the NSW Accommodation Awards for Excellence at The Fullerton Hotel in Sydney on 18 July, 2024.

22 July, 2024