Cairns infrastructure update

Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef region are set to welcome a raft of new developments in 2017.

19 December, 2016

Destination update: Melbourne

Read on to find out everything you need to know about new hotels, venues, attractions, events and flights into Melbourne in 2017.

13 December, 2016

Security contracts awarded for 2018 Commonwealth Games

Four specialist Australian companies will provide the security for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018).

12 December, 2016

Get Global locks in exhibitors

New trade exhibition,Get Global, has confirmed a number of international suppliers for its event next July.

8 December, 2016

The Appointment Group acquires Axis Events

The Appointment Group Asia Pacific has today announced the acquisition of Sydney-based events company, Axis Events.

5 December, 2016

Field of Light extended for a second season

Bruce Munro’s Field of Light Uluru installation has been extended until 31 March 2018.

5 December, 2016

Staging Connections rocks Dom Pérignon dinner

Staging Connections recently worked on a VIP dinner for 100 people at Ivy in Sydney with stunning results.

1 December, 2016

Tourism: What really matters to visitors

Do you work in the tourism industry? If so, read on for a destination marketing reality check to keep you on form.

29 November, 2016

Crowne Plaza Christchurch on track for mid-2017 opening

Crowne Plaza Christchurch is celebrating a milestone moment as scaffolding comes off the former Forsyth Barr building to reveal new signage and lights.

23 November, 2016

American Express Global Business Travel report reveals mixed trends for 2017

After an uneven 2016 that saw only limited increases in overall pricing, the business travel outlook for next year looks to be similarly subdued, with flat to moderate rate increases […]

22 November, 2016

Why are exhibitions such a powerful marketing tool?

Spice caught up with AIME sales manager, Ali Thompson, to find out why exhibitions are still a crucial ingredient in the marketing mix.

15 November, 2016

Spice loves: Shorthand

Spice caught up with Rachael Amesbury from Shorthand to find out about this nifty new storytelling tool.

11 November, 2016

NZ to get its first Ritz-Carlton

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company will open its first Ritz-Carlton property in Auckland in 2019.

9 November, 2016

New Zealand welcomes a $10K per night penthouse

New Zealand’s priciest hotel suite is gearing up to open next month.

7 November, 2016

New zoo planned for Swan Valley.

A 700-hectare site in Swan Valley near Perth has been chosen as the location for a new African-themed open range zoo.

2 November, 2016

EEAA Awards for Excellence finalists announced

Check out who made the grade this year.

1 November, 2016

Virgin Hotels announce rapid expansion

Virgin Hotels has announced its expansion plans at a conference in Los Angeles this week.

25 October, 2016

Onyx Hospitality to debut in Melbourne

Onyx Hospitality Group has signed its first property in Australia.

21 October, 2016

Hot venue: The Conference Centre, ANMM

The Australian National Maritime Museum welcomes a new waterfront conference and event space.

19 October, 2016

Hot venue: Landscape Restaurant and Grill, Hobart

Chef Oli Mellers has returned home to lead the team at Landscape Restaurant and Grill.

17 October, 2016