Brand overhaul for Oaks Hotels and Resorts

Oaks Hotels, Resorts and Suites has undergone a brand repositioning, shifting from serviced apartments to full-service hotels.

21 May, 2025

Closing soon! Vote in the Spice Hot 100 services and suppliers for 2025

Voting is open in the annual Spice Hot 100 services and suppliers, where you can have your say on the best in the business across multiple categories in the Australian and New Zealand events industry.

20 May, 2025

PCOA and EventsAir renew partnership

The Professional Conference Organisers Association (PCOA) has renewed its partnership with event management technology company EventsAir.

14 May, 2025

Cruise Bar reopens on Sydney Harbour

Waterfront venue Cruise Bar & Restaurant has reopened on Sydney Harbour following extensive renovations in recent months.

12 May, 2025

Holiday Inn coming to Townsville

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced a partnership with Luxora Hotels to bring the Holiday Inn brand to Townsville, in Far North Queensland.

2 May, 2025

Opening keynote speaker announced for Events Uncovered presented by Spice

Spice is proud to announce Atlassian work futurist Dominic Price will present the opening keynote address at Events Uncovered presented by Spice at ILUMINA in Sydney’s CBD on Tuesday, 19 August, 2025.

28 April, 2025

Co-founder of frank body to speak at Events Uncovered presented by Spice

Spice is proud to announce frank body co-founder Jess Hatzis will present the closing keynote session at Events Uncovered presented by Spice at ILUMINA in Sydney’s CBD on Tuesday, 19 August, 2025.

14 April, 2025

Connecting beyond the boardroom

Event organisers are seeking innovative ways to bring their delegates together, writes Allan Horne, Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port Douglas’ director of sales and distribution.

13 April, 2025

BWH Hotels takes over Port Lincoln property

BWH Hotels has brought its Best Western brand to Port Lincoln in South Australia, taking over the former Hilton Beachfront Motel.

1 April, 2025

BEIA launches New Zealand events mentoring program  

Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) is helping develop the event industry professionals of tomorrow through its BE Mentored Programme.

31 March, 2025

Pullman Sydney Penrith appoints general manager

Pullman Sydney Penrith and Western Sydney Conference Centre have announced the appointment of Charlie Young as new general manager.

26 March, 2025

$11 million refurbishment unveiled for ibis Perth

An extensive refurbishment has been unveiled at ibis Perth on Murray Street in the Western Australian city’s CBD.

24 March, 2025

Crown Towers Perth earns elite rating

Crown Towers Perth has been bestowed an elite international rating by Forbes Travel Guide, making it the only Australian hotel to receive the honour and one of just a handful in the Asia Pacific region.

19 March, 2025

Eco-certification for 200 Accor hotels

Hotel operator Accor has achieved a sustainability milestone with more than 200 of its Australian and New Zealand hotels being eco-certified, representing more than half its local network of properties.

14 March, 2025

Inspiration in the heart of Melbourne

Centrally located, the stunning Hyatt Centric Melbourne is the perfect place to stay in style, host events and use as a base to explore the city, writes the hotel’s director of sales and marketing, Sheree Kahlefeldt.

11 March, 2025

Proposal for 7000-seat arena on Sunshine Coast

An Australian development company has unveiled a $1 billion proposal to build a 7000-seat arena and five-star hotel at Maroochydore on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.

7 March, 2025

Adelaide Venue Management launches social impact program

Adelaide Venue Management, operators of Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide Entertainment Centre and Coopers Stadium, has unveiled its new social impact program.

5 March, 2025

New leadership training program for convention centres

The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) and International Association of Convention Centres (AIPC) have joined forces to deliver a leadership training program for convention centres.

28 February, 2025

Doltone House Group partners with Encore

Doltone House Hospitality Group and Encore Event Technologies have announced a new partnership to deliver production services across five Sydney venues.

27 February, 2025

Business meets tropical paradise in Cairns

One of the most unique places on earth, at the juncture of two World Heritage Sites, the city of Cairns is where business and leisure meet, writes Tara Bennett, general manager, partnerships and events, at Tourism Tropical North Queensland.

25 February, 2025