Author: Showcase SA

The Australia–ASEAN Business Forum is set to bring over 750 business leaders, policymakers, and industry experts together at Adelaide Convention Center this 26–27 August 2025 — and South Australian organisations have a powerful role to play.

As winter cloaks the Adelaide Hills in mist and magic, Mount Lofty House, only 20 minutes from the Adelaide CBD, becomes a haven of warmth, indulgence, and seasonal charm. This year, our Winter Escape Offerings invite guests to retreat into comfort and luxury with curated experiences designed to enchant the senses.

Join one of South Australia’s most respected health charities for a dazzling night of elegance and purpose at The Hospital Research Foundation Group Diamond Gala.

Let’s not sugar-coat it – doing business in South Australia right now is tougher than ever.

Costs are climbing across the board. Margins are tight. And confidence? According to the latest CreditorWatch data, 1 in 10 hospitality businesses have shut down in the last 12 months, with SA recording the highest closure rate nationally at 10.8%. Meanwhile, the SA Tourism Barometer shows a $373 million drop in visitor spend over the past year—even as other states are seeing growth.