The Summer 2025 issue of Spice magazine is out now, covering the latest news, innovations and happenings in the Australasian MICE industry.
The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) achieves EarthCheck Master recertification, reaffirming its leadership in sustainable operations and responsible event delivery.
The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) has set the pace for the new financial year, delivering a dynamic start that showcases strong regional demand and reinforces the vital role business events play in Queensland’s visitor economy.
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC) is celebrating double recognition this week, taking home Conference and Function Venue of the Year at the 2025 AHA & Coca-Cola Hospitality Awards for Excellence, alongside a Silver Medal in the Business Event Venue category at the 2025 Perth Airport Tourism Awards.
Cairns Convention Centre has taken centre stage at the 40th annual Queensland Tourism Awards, winning Gold for Business Events Venue at the gala celebration held at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on Friday, 14 November. This prestigious accolade recognises excellence and innovation across Queensland’s $34.7 billion visitor economy, cementing the Centre’s position as the state’s premier business events venue.
The Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre (MECC) is proud to announce its achievement of the prestigious Gold Award for Business Event Venue at the 2025 Mackay Isaac Tourism Awards, held on Friday 31st October.
The Grace Hotel Sydney unveils the refurbishment of its conference and event spaces, encompassing a full redesign of ten (10) meeting rooms across two dedicated floors. Re-launched in October 2025, the renovation positions The Grace Hotel as one of the CBD’s newest and most comprehensively refurbished event venues.
Tourism New Zealand has launched the business events-specific iteration of its new 100% Pure New Zealand global brand campaign, celebrating the people, places and culture that make conferences and incentives in Aotearoa New Zealand unique.
In this September/October edition of Meeting Newz we visit Wellington along with the West Coast and Southland. We have a review of This is Gold Coast 2025 and you can read about ETF which was held in Hamilton recently. There is also a profile on Janet Matheson from Conferences & Events.
We keep you informed and connected with the latest industry news, events, social scene and people on the move. You can also read about the latest happenings from our key partners including BEIA, PCOA and NZEA.
Last week, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC) was announced as the venue for two major international events, reinforcing Western Australia’s reputation as a world-class destination for business events.