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Hot spot: Taupo, New Zealand

Spice takes a trip to Taupo, New Zealand to get a taste of what it has to offer corporate event planners.

Meet the planner: Lauren Detez, Arinex

Lauren Detez, Arinex’ Project Coordinator based in Perth – and this year’s Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) Ungerboeck Scholarship recipient for Western Australia – shares what it is about events that she loves

New upscale hotel coming to Yarra Valley

Victoria’s picturesque Yarra Valley will be bestowed with its first ever globally branded hotel after InterContinental Hotels Group announced it will bring its new upscale brand ‘voco’ to the region.

Strong interest as Australian Event Awards Search for a Home deadline looms

With four weeks to go until bidding closes, there has been strong interest from around Australia in the Australian Event Awards Search for a Home.

Register now for Brisbane Pop Up

Brisbane Convention Bureau General Manager Juliet Alabaster said event planners can expect another action-packed exhibition, designed ‘for events that go off with a bang’.

GPJ Australia recognised as one of the country’s ‘most innovative companies’ in AFR hot list

GPJ Australia has been recognised as one of Australia and New Zealand’s most innovative companies in the Australian Financial Reviews’ (AFR) 2018 hot list.

Meet the planner: Georgie Baker, Nectar Creative Communications

Georgie Baker is as passionate about the events industry as they come. With over 20 years of event experience under her belt, Georgie has thrown events of all sizes in all locations, from deserted warehouses to glass marquees via canal boats, private homes to aquariums.

PCOs to get commission for booking stays following Currinda’s new partnership with Wotif

Currinda has partnered with online travel brand Wotif to give Professional Conference Organisers (PCOs) access to a selection of hotel options and the opportunity to earn commission along the way.

etouches undergoes rebrand

etouches announced this week it is rebranding to Aventri, with the company stating that the rebrand “embraces a new era of opportunity”.

Opinion: Creating Win Win Events

Every now and again you have the pleasure of getting to work on events that just work out to be a win win for all involved, writes Alison Jack from Admire Events

MEA Mentor Program begins this month

The six month program has paired mentees and mentors from each state and territory across Australia and is designed to grow leadership skills in the Australian events industry.

A design-driven hotel is coming to Melbourne

Marriott International announced yesterday its intentions to bring a 200-key property to Southbank, Melbourne by 2020.

The Brisbane Convention Bureau delivers $96m worth of conference business

The Brisbane Convention Bureau has boosted conference business to the Queensland capital by more than AU$96 million, according to latest figures.

Fun Idea: Safari glamping in Barossa

Discovery Parks – Barossa has launched 12 luxurious glamping tents set amongst native gums with vineyard views.

Hot venue: Mama Mulan

Mama Mulan blends modern and traditional Chinese styling to offer a chic yet unpretentious destination for casual dining.

Melbourne venue closes without notice and leaves clients stranded

A popular wedding and corporate functions venue on Melbourne’s St Kilda Road has suddenly gone into liquidation, leavings its clients stranded without answers.

Hot destination: Your Own Private (Lizard) Island

Spice caught up with Lizard Island’s General Manager, Emilio Fortini to find out what makes this private Island so perfect for events.

Voting open for Hot 100 Services and Suppliers

It’s that time of year again folks — time to get your votes in for the Hot 100 Services and Suppliers! Voting closes 13 July, with the shortlist going to an industry panel for judging.