PCOA24 exhibition in Brisbane sold out

The Professional Conference Organisers Association (PCOA) has announced its flagship exhibition, PCOA24, has sold out.

15 April, 2024

DMC World View: Business events in Africa

In the latest instalment of Spice’s DMC World View series, Amazing Africa’s general manager of business development, Kerstin Bahnmuller, presents a snapshot of the continent’s trends in business events.

8 April, 2024

Big wins for Northern Territory in tourism awards

Some of the Northern Territory’s best venues and operators have been honoured in the recent 2023 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards.

5 April, 2024

Australian business events deliver $20.9 billion

New data from Tourism Research Australia reveals business events generated $20.9 billion for the Australian economy in 2023.

27 March, 2024

Kakadu Tourism’s new business development manager

Kakadu Tourism has appointed Alain Codino as its new business development manager.

26 March, 2024

Net-zero status for Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre has achieved Toitū carbonzero certification as part of its commitment to addressing climate change.

7 March, 2024

Tropical North Queensland resilience attracts business events

Tropical North Queensland has bounced back after the devastating floods that wreaked havoc on the region in December 2023, and is using its story of resilience to inspire corporations to host events there.

5 March, 2024

New general manager for Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel has appointed experienced hospitality executive Glen Macdonald as its new general manager.

29 February, 2024

Work commences on Hobart Airport upgrade

Work has commenced on a $200 million upgrade to the terminal at Hobart Airport, which will double its capacity when the project is complete in 2027.

26 February, 2024

Parramatta Town Hall reopens after $30 million restoration

A historic landmark in western Sydney has reopened its doors, with Parramatta Town Hall unveiling its $30 million restoration.

14 February, 2024

Langham Hospitality Group appoints new marketing director

Langham Hospitality Group has appointed Andre Jacques as its regional director of marketing in the Pacific region.

8 February, 2024

Hourly accommodation at Melbourne Airport  

PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport introduces short-stay hourly accommodation for travellers passing through the Victoria capital.

5 February, 2024

New rooftop bar for The Preston Hotel

The Preston Hotel is launching its new European-inspired rooftop bar, which offers tapas, cocktails and views of the Melbourne CBD.

1 February, 2024

Atelier by Sofitel retains two Chef Hat status

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour’s Atelier by Sofitel restaurant has retained its two Chef Hat status for 2024 from the Australian Good Food Guide.

17 January, 2024

South African Airways reintroduces direct flights to Perth

South African Airways will reintroduce direct flights from Johannesburg to Perth from 28 April, 2023.

12 January, 2024

Refurbished penthouses for Novotel Surfers Paradise

Novotel Surfers Paradise has unveiled its refurbished two top-floor penthouses on Queensland’s Gold Coast.

10 January, 2024

Air fares between Australia and Asia to drop in 2024

A new report from American Express predicts a flattening of air fares across key routes worldwide in 2024, including a drop in airline prices between Australia and Asia.

9 January, 2024

New Uber pickup zone for Sydney Airport

Sydney Airport’s T3 Qantas domestic terminal is getting a new Uber pickup zone on its doorstep for arriving passengers.

18 December, 2023

Fitzroy River Bridge reopens ahead of tourist high season

The new Fitzroy River Bridge has reopened in the remote Western Australia Kimberley region, six months ahead of schedule.

12 December, 2023

Redeveloped Victoria Hotel Rutherglen opens its doors

The historic Victoria Hotel Rutherglen, in northern Victoria, has undergone a multi-million-dollar redevelopment, with phase one of the project now open to the public.

7 December, 2023