Sydney foodie destination opens for business

After more than three years in the making, multimillion-dollar foodie destination Hay St Market at Paddy’s has opened its doors in Sydney.

26 March, 2025

Rockpool Lounge opens in Sydney’s CBD

Rockpool Bar & Grill has announced the opening of a new lounge bar one level above its main restaurant in Sydney’s CBD.

25 March, 2025

An outback place like no other

The beauty of Central Australia is the perfect backdrop for delivering extraordinary events, writes Alice Springs Convention Centre manager Mary Hair.

20 March, 2025

Last chance to vote in Spice’s Hot 100 hotels and venues 2025

Voting closes this Friday in Spice’s Hot 100 hotels and venues for 2025, where you can have your say on the best hotels and event venues across Australia and New Zealand.

19 March, 2025

Gevme and Sprintr announce tech partnership 

Event registration solutions company Gevme is teaming with onsite event check-in kiosk provider Sprinter to deliver comprehensive event experiences.

2 March, 2025

EventsAir renews international partnership with ICCA

Global events management platform EventsAir has renewed its partnership with the International Congress and Convention Association, marking five years of collaboration.

24 February, 2025

Insights into Australian and NZ cruising market

A Norwegian Cruise Line survey of customers in Australia and New Zealand reveals what drives cruisers to set sail, and what keeps them coming back.

23 January, 2025

Jomablue expands to Europe with London office

Australian event tech company Jomablue has expanded to London, opening an office in the city to extend its UK and European footprint.

19 December, 2024

Managers appointed at Adina Town Hall Sydney

The redeveloped Adina Town Hall Sydney has appointed its senior managers ahead of the property reopening in February 2025.

17 December, 2024

China extends visa-free travel for Aussies

Australians travelling to China are now eligible for visa-free entry to the country for 30 days, up from the previous 15 days.

12 December, 2024

New partnership fostering events accessibility

Event management company Think Business Events has partnered with the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative to deliver accessible environments for everyone at Australian venues.

25 November, 2024

THE LUME at MCEC to close down

Immersive art experience THE LUME, at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, is set to close in 2026, with no bookings being made from mid-2025.

20 November, 2024

Club Med releases first events sustainability report

All-inclusive holiday company Club Med has launched its inaugural meetings and events sustainability report.

19 November, 2024

Rydges Port Macquarie reveals hotel refurbishment

Rydges Port Macquarie has unveiled its refurbished hotel on the NSW Mid North Coast, offering waterside accommodation and business events facilities.

13 November, 2024

Signs Chinese delegate market is back in Australia

A recent Melbourne conference exceeded its delegate target by 280 per cent thanks to an influx of Chinese attendants.

12 November, 2024

Darwin Convention Centre upgrade plans shelved

The proposed $19.2 million upgrade to Darwin Convention Centre has been put on ice by the Northern Territory Government.

6 November, 2024

$100 billion impact of Indigenous tourism

A new report from World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals Indigenous tourism’s $100 billion economic and social-benefits impact worldwide.

4 November, 2024

Crowne Plaza Fiji to open new events spaces

Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort & Spa is bumping up its business events offering with a new ballroom and events spaces to open in March 2025.

31 October, 2024

Brisbane ranked one of world’s most sustainable cities

Brisbane’s reputation as one of the world’s most eco-friendly cities has been bolstered, with two global institutions ranking it among the top destinations for sustainability.

29 October, 2024

Refurbished events spaces at RACV City Club Melbourne

RACV City Club Melbourne has unveiled its refreshed events spaces ahead of the festive season.

22 October, 2024