Events increasing: Report signals industry growth in 2025

Events and hospitality technology provider Cvent has released a new report that charts an industry on the rise, with a significant increase in events across the board in 2025.

26 March, 2025

First luxury hotel brand coming to Barossa Valley

South Australia’s Barossa Valley wine region is set to welcome its first globally branded luxury hotel when InterContinental Barossa Resort & Spa opens in 2028.

21 March, 2025

Post-cyclone events bounce back on Gold Coast

After southeast Queensland copped a hammering recently at the hands of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, causing widespread damage and disruption, the Gold Coast is now back in business.

19 March, 2025

Hilton exits Adelaide and Brisbane properties

Luxury hotel chain Hilton has announced it will vacate its existing properties in Adelaide and Brisbane after 40 years of operation at both sites.

18 March, 2025

Bed, breakfast and beyond: Rendezvous Hotels’ quiet renaissance

Rendezvous Hotels are one-of-a-kind properties, offering classic hospitality and service in some of the most sought-after conferencing destinations in the Asia-Pacific region.

9 March, 2025

SA Premier officially opens Crowne Plaza Adelaide Mawson Lakes

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has officially opened Crowne Plaza Adelaide Mawson Lakes, which offers premium accommodation and events facilities in the north of the city.

7 March, 2025

Mega venues: Crafting events with impact

Transformative experiences are the new normal for mega venues as they raise the bar in delivering innovative events that live long in the memory, writes Matthew Sainsbury.

3 March, 2025

Grill Americano coming to Sydney

Restauranteur Chris Lucas is expanding the footprint of his Italian restaurant, Grill Americano, by opening a site in Sydney.

27 February, 2025

New leadership for Novotel Geelong

Novotel Geelong has announced the appointment of Scott Bear as its new general manager.

13 February, 2025

Construction of Geelong’s largest hotel tops out

Crowne Plaza Geelong has reached its highest point in a major milestone for the city’s largest hotel that is currently under construction.

6 February, 2025

The Sebel expands in Melbourne’s east

Accor has announced the expansion of its apartment hotel brand, The Sebel, with the addition of a new property in the east Melbourne suburb of Kew.

30 January, 2025

Star Entertainment to sell events centre in Sydney

Troubled casino giant Star Entertainment has announced the sale of its events centre in Sydney.

30 January, 2025

Michelle Sargent new managing director at Events Beyond

Australian travel management company Travel Beyond Group has appointed Michelle Sargent as managing director of Events Beyond.

23 January, 2025

Event in the spotlight: Centennial Homestead new venues launch

Trippas White Group recently hosted more than 100 guests to launch two new events spaces at Centennial Homestead in Sydney.

19 December, 2024

The Motley Hotel Richmond partners with Hilton

The Motley Hotel Richmond has joined the Hilton family, with the Melbourne property taking its upscale offering to a wider demographic.

17 December, 2024

Sheraton resort in Samoa reopens after $13.3 million renovation

Marriott International has revealed its Sheraton resort in Samoa has reopened following a $13.3 million redevelopment.

9 December, 2024

ICC Sydney seeking next-gen AV talent

International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) is on the search for the best newly qualified next-generation audiovisual technicians as part of its annual graduate program.

26 November, 2024

Luke Mangan to depart Glass Brasserie at Hilton Sydney

High-profile chef Luke Mangan will end his 20-year partnership with Glass Brasserie at Hilton Sydney at the end of 2024.

20 November, 2024

Corporate gifting: Get creative this festive season

When it comes to corporate gifting, there are a few simple guidelines that ensure the act of goodwill is thoughtful and genuine, writes Oksana Koriakova, founder and CEO of Impero Group.

14 November, 2024

Perth CBD’s largest hotel conference space revealed

Pan Pacific Perth has unveiled its newly transformed convention floor as part of ongoing renovations to the Western Australian hotel.

14 November, 2024