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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.

Darwin welcomes planners to the Top End

A group of event planners from the association, corporate and not-for-profit sectors recently discovered Darwin.

Meet the speaker: Graeme Caplen from Entegy

Graeme Caplen, director of event tech company Entegy, is one of the event tech experts speaking at this year’s Events Uncovered.

Why should you implement an incentive travel program?

Employee incentive travel programs are an integral part of the MICE industry. Destinations, venues and suppliers certainly benefit financially. But how important are they for the companies that run them?

Even more speakers announced for inaugural Event Summit

Neil Perry will join Jason Fielding Senior Vice President, Managing Director IMG LIVE Australia, Endeavor Global Marketing, along with other high-calibre speakers at the inaugural Event Summit. Learn more here.

SO/ Auckland slated to welcome its first guests in October

AccorHotels celebrated the official launch of its latest property SO/ Auckland last night with an exclusive event attended by VIP guests and media.

Hot Venue: Squires Landing, Circular Quay

The Squire’s Landing has officially arrived at Circular Quay’s Overseas Passenger terminal –with panoramic views of the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Dream job alert: Sunshine Coast seeks business events manager

Visit Sunshine Coast (VSC) is seeking a Business Events Manager to boost meetings and events into the region.

Hot Hotel: Pullman Adelaide

Spice News jets off to Adelaide to experience the new Pullman Adelaide.

Case Study: Fructor Suntory Conference, 260 pax, Tangalooma Island Resort

Staff from Frucor Suntory travelled to Tangalooma Island Resort for three days and two nights for their annual conference. Here’s what went down.

Melbourne to get new Vibe Hotel

Construction has started on the new Vibe Hotel Melbourne located in and above the former Fletcher Jones showroom on the corner of Queen and Flinders Streets.