Australia added to China’s visa-waiver program

Travel to China for Australians has become easier courtesy of the Asian nation’s new visa-waiver program.

25 July, 2024

GCCEC reveals new catering options

The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) has announced its new environmentally conscious and globally focused menu.

18 July, 2024

DMC World View: Business events in Hawaii

In the latest instalment of Spice’s DMC World View series, Josh DeSilva, president of Hawaii destination management company DeSilva Meeting Consultants, provides insight into new opportunities for the region in the year ahead.

18 July, 2024

Brisvegas hits tourism jackpot

Brisbane’s ascendant global brand and thriving business environment has led to an unprecedented surge in tourism spending in the city.

15 July, 2024

Report: Australia leading luxury destination in Asia Pacific

A recent report by Luxury Group by Marriott International highlights Australia as the premier luxury destination in the Asia Pacific region.

11 July, 2024

NZ’s Queenstown Lakes to pioneer tourism research

A team of experts in New Zealand’s Queenstown Lakes will develop a cutting-edge visitation model for optimal tourism management.

9 July, 2024

Jetstar launches Brisbane-to-Geelong direct service

Australian airline Jetstar has launched its new direct Brisbane-to-Geelong service, landing at Avalon airport.

3 July, 2024

Encore Event Technologies partners with Crown Resorts

Encore Event Technologies has been announced as the exclusive inhouse creative event production partner for Crown Resorts in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.

28 June, 2024

Sydney Showground launches eco-friendly events

Sydney Showground has partnered with climate solutions organisation Clima to help clients address the environmental impact of their events at the venue and reduce carbon emissions.

27 June, 2024

New tourism initiative in Western Australia

Tourism Western Australia and Tourism Council WA have launched a new industry recognition program that celebrates the state’s leading tourism operators and experiences.

11 June, 2024

Auckland breaks into top 100 for global conferences

The New Zealand city of Auckland has been ranked in the top 100 destinations worldwide for hosting international conferences, according to a report from International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA).

11 June, 2024

Australia ranked 13th in global conference ratings

Australia has been ranked 13th globally for hosting international conferences, according to a new report from International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA).

5 June, 2024

BWH Hotels adds Best Western Adelaide Airport to portfolio

BWH Hotels has added to its South Australian portfolio by signing 31-room Best Western Adelaide Airport.

5 June, 2024

Australia’s A by Adina to make international debut

Australian brand A by Adina is set to make its debut abroad, with a hotel under the premium banner opening in Vienna, Austria, in 2025.

28 May, 2024

Brisbane: One of the world’s best places to meet

Brisbane Economic Development Agency’s general manager of tourism, business and major events, Lorelle Chittick, explains how the city is attracting attention on the global stage.

23 May, 2024

Adelaide Venue Management releases ESG strategy

Adelaide Venue Management has unveiled its inaugural environmental social governance strategy, which plots the company’s path to a more sustainable future in events and venue management.

17 May, 2024

Trilogy Hotels to operate five-star Pullman Sydney Penrith

Trilogy Hotels and Panthers Group have signed a management agreement for the five-star Pullman Sydney Penrith.

16 May, 2024

Mercure Brisbane Spring Hill rebrand unveiled

Accor has announced the acquisition of the former independently operated Pacific Hotel Brisbane, which has been rebranded Mercure Brisbane Spring Hill.

14 May, 2024

New board for Western Sydney Tourism Taskforce

Western Sydney Tourism Taskforce NSW has announced its new board that is committed to promoting the region as a destination for visitors and events.

9 May, 2024

Hilton Garden Inn Townsville to open in 2026

Hilton has announced it will manage the new-build Hilton Garden Inn Townsville, which will open in Far North Queensland in early 2026.

6 May, 2024