Refurb and rebrand for historic Blue Mountains resort

Salter Brothers Hospitality has announced a multimillion-dollar refurbishment and rebrand for a historic luxury resort in the NSW Blue Mountains.

17 September, 2025

TV star to MC PCOA conference

The Professional Conference Organisers Association (PCOA) has announced an award-winning TV presenter will be the master of ceremonies at PCOA25 at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre on 7-9 December 2025.

17 September, 2025

NZ Government pours $70 million into events and tourism

The New Zealand Government has announced a NZ$70 million package for the nation’s major events and tourism projects.

15 September, 2025

Twin Melbourne hotels welcome first guests

IHG Hotels and Resorts has opened the doors to its first dual-branded property in Australia, welcoming guests in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD.

11 September, 2025

Business NSW board appoints Lyn Lewis-Smith

Former BESydney CEO Lyn Lewis-Smith OAM has been appointed as a director of the Business NSW board.

8 September, 2025

Hilton Sydney celebrates 50 years with showcase

Hilton Sydney is commemorating its 50th anniversary in 2025, and the hotel held a showcase on Wednesday, 3 September, to demonstrate its events capabilities.

4 September, 2025

EVT to rebrand and manage Melbourne hotel

A 184-room hotel in Melbourne is set to be rebranded and refurbished under a new management agreement with EVT.

1 September, 2025

NZ events sector seeking next-gen talent

A new survey in New Zealand’s business events industry signals growth, a skills gap and a fresh vocational training pathway for young professionals.

27 August, 2025

The Spring issue of Spice magazine is out now!

The Spring 2025 issue of Spice magazine is out now, covering the latest news, innovations and happenings in the Australasian MICE industry.

14 August, 2025

New operator for Sydney Opera House venues

Sydney Opera House has announced a 10-year agreement with a new operator for two of its harbourside dining venues – which includes a refurbishment.

14 August, 2025

Biggest in a decade: Refurbishment for Crown Perth

Work has commenced on the biggest refurbishment project at Crown Perth in a decade, with 12 new hospitality venues coming to the precinct.

8 August, 2025

Funding to supercharge NSW visitor economy

The NSW Government has announced the creation of a new fund it will pour millions of dollars into in order to boost the state’s visitor economy and the aviation sector.

5 August, 2025

Events agency launches in Geelong

A new events agency has launched in Geelong to meet booming demand in the Victorian city.

31 July, 2025

Aussie hotel group expanding to UK

Homegrown hotel group TFE Hotels has announced it is expanding its global reach by entering the UK market in September 2025.

29 July, 2025

Epochal Hotels checks in at Bermagui Beach

Epochal Hotels is expanding its portfolio, acquiring a popular venue on the NSW Sapphire Coast.

24 July, 2025

Accor Plus appoints new CEO

Accor Plus has appointed an experienced hospitality executive to head up the travel loyalty subscription program.

22 July, 2025

Key appointment for La Vie Hotels and Resorts

La Vie Hotels and Resorts has announced the appointment of Amanda Cottome as the company’s new director of operations, Pacific.

14 July, 2025

Darwin welcomes first Marriott hotel  

Marriott International has opened its first hotel in Darwin, completing the conversion of an existing property in the centre of the city’s CBD.

9 July, 2025

Airfares holding steady while everyday prices soar

Despite rising jet fuel costs, post-COVID-19 demand and general cost-of-living pressures, airfare inflation has stayed surprisingly grounded in 2025.

3 July, 2025

25hours Hotel The Olympia to open in Sydney

Global brand 25hours Hotels is launching in Australia in the second half of 2025, and the new Sydney property has announced its general manager and other key personnel.

2 July, 2025