With the world of business and leisure increasingly blurring (bleisure anyone?), Western Australia is rapidly making a name for itself as a top business event destination. With its rainbow-coloured beaches, crystal-clear ocean and open roads, it is little surprise that The World Travel & Tourism Council has chosen WA as the destination for its 2024 […]

Crystalbrook Collection and structural steel fabricators Samaras Group today broke ground on their new $120 million luxury 206-key hotel development, Crystalbrook Sam, in Halifax Street, Adelaide. SA Premier Peter Malinauskas joined project development leaders including Samaras’ CEO Chris Samaras and director George I. Samaras and Geoff York, CEO of Crystalbrook Collection Hotels & Resorts, to […]

Australian owned audio-visual and event staging services supplier, Microhire, has announced its expansion into South Australia with AI-driven event technology at Adelaide Marriott Hotel. Adelaide’s first Marriott property, opening in mid-August 2024, is an architectural landmark that features sweeping views of the city and offers purpose-built meeting rooms and conference facilities designed to cater to […]

The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) has made key executive hires as it expands the team in the lead-up to AIME 2025 to be held next February. John Wilson joins AIME as marketing director, bringing more than 25 years’ industry expertise to the role. Wilson is a highly experienced event marketing director, having […]

Here in Sydney, you can even eat the table centrepieces. Although we advise they be cooked first.

Cvent, an industry-leading meetings, events and hospitality technology provider, has concluded its third edition of Cvent Accelerate in Sydney, where technology’s role in catapulting growth was front and centre. The 341 attendees were challenged to think how they are currently using data and additional ways to unlock its potential, particularly across marketing, in scaling event […]

If you've been deciding whether to rebrand your LinkedIn profile or not, this is your sign.

We've been to Philly. We like it. Apart from a massive cracked bell, there's a lot of other old stuff to see.

Expect more TikTok dance moves from W Hotel staff after this appointment.

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney is relaunching its popular Aperitivo, now located in the George St venue’s award-winning Grain Bar. Originally launched into Mode Kitchen & Bar in 2023, Aperitivo is inspired by the classic Italian evening ritual where guests enjoy a cocktail, paired with traditional Italian antipasti bites. It became a much-loved offering for Sydneysiders […]

Sweet. It's the suite we have all been waiting for. And with the added bonus of an AI human? Judgement reserved.

The actors/models always look so unrealistically happy in the stock images. Where are the method actors at?

Hawai’i’s OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa has completed its US$60 million (AU$90 million) renovation as is once again ready to welcome guests to Keauhou, a name that signifies “New Era”. The revitalised 511 guest rooms/suites and meeting spaces blend the property’s heritage and reverence for voyaging with modern aesthetics. The concept of “koi au” inspired […]

Merlin Venues Sydney, the events arm of Merlin Entertainments, has announced a new partnership with Sydney-based culinary experts, Bespoke Catering ahead of its event season. Merlin Venues Sydney hosts a range of unique public and private events across their four leading attractions in the city. These include the iconic SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, WILD LIFE […]

Sprintr has launched its sustainable, lightweight, modular EcoKiosk for delegate registrations, to support the events industry in reducing its carbon footprint. Made from Re-Board® Technology, a durable, versatile, lightweight, printable and 100 percent recyclable product, this impressive design gives the business events industry the option to reduce their environmental impact and deliver on sustainability KPIs. […]

This summit sounds fabulous, although we think there should be a non-wellness summit too, just to even things up.

Expect more TikTok dance moves from W Hotel staff after this appointment.

Swirl, sip and spit. It's a long arduous process with 1500 wines lined up. But someone's got to do it. Hic!

We still miss the fresh mints and the free bottles of water that used to come with Uber rides. Those were the days.

With its world-famous food, bustling streets and vibrant colours, India won't be in short supply of visitors.

We look forward to Rachela Virgara learning everyone's name off by heart. No name badges please.

When the hotel general manager gets dressed as Santa, it's either he has a complex or it's a budget saving.

There will be many big brains in this room. We are not one of them.

Convention centres plan of action for accessibility, including one that isn't even built yet! That's planning.

The one question we want to ask is 'why didn't Anthony Catalano think of this earlier?'.

Remember the conference here in 2012? Or was it 2013? That was one to remember. Although I forget what happened.

If you have ever dreamed of entering a Qantas lounge then now is your chance to do so on the cheap.

Remember to wait half an hour before you head back into the surf. Well that's what my mum says anyway.

Cruise industry folk like to gather in packs, whether onboard or not. We will linger on the periphery.

YHA leads the charge for NAIDOC week celebrations. Check out this jam-packed agenda.

Av-geeks and trainspotters are preparing for a major gathering when the new airport line opens in Melbourne.

If you live in Adelaide, work in hospitality and noticed your colleague was missing on Thursday then now you know why.

Shutting down at a peak time in Perth hotel occupancy rates? Go figure. But we don't own the keys.

Staying in a converted brewery you'd think we'd be sampling the local beers. At Ottilia, it's more the wines!

It's like in Willy Wonka when it turned out the final ticket was fake. You haven't missed your chance to see Tay Tay!

Fashion, food and a sense of place is what Japanese and Indians seek out of a trip to AU. Not mullets and XXXX.