VENUE REVIEWS
Destination
- Auckland
Auckland has been enjoying a rebirth – shaking off the old
incarnation that was familiar and friendly but unchallenging, slipping
into a new skin that’s beautifully cut and unmistakably stylish.
The waterfront that was once the domain of commercial fishermen
and shipping companies now pulsates with bars and restaurants.
Beyond the Waitemata Harbour is the Hauraki Gulf, home to a multitude
of remarkable islands. Some are no bigger than a haystack, others
would constitute a country anywhere else in the world. Each island
has a markedly different character, which makes it easy to match
you or your client’s mood to an island.
You can dip your toes into Auckland’s lifestyle, or you
can jump right in. Eye-opening experiences are almost everywhere
you look, it’s just a matter of picking the ones that appeal
to you. Personally I’d conference there anytime from now in
the lead up to the America’s Cup final races in February/March
2003.
To discuss the conference and meeting options available in Auckland
call Pam Conway on +613 9870 4611
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Lindenwarrah
at Milawa
A country house hotel and conference centre.
The Lancemore Group, proprietors of the prestigious Lindenderry
at Red Hill and Lancemore Hill properties, have recently opened
Lindenwarrah at Milawa, in Victoria’s north-east.
Lindenwarrah offers 40 guest rooms, restaurant and bar, formal
and recreational rooms - along with world-class conference facilities
for which the Lancemore Group has become renowned.
The region offers a fantastic array of adventure and scenic attractions
- ideal for incentives and retreats: white water rafting, canoeing,
abseiling, rock climbing, caving, fly fishing, four wheel driving,
high country horse riding, the list goes on.
You can book your next conference at Lindenwarrah with Sue Wall
+613 9870 4611
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A taste of
conferencing excellence in the Barossa Valley Relax
in style and comfort in the Barossa Valley on your next conference.
Novotel Barossa Valley Resort overlooks Jacobs Creek and the Para
River and is close to many wineries. Facilities include Harry’s
Restaurant, Gramps Bar, Bar 180, swimming pool, health club with
spa and sauna.
The resort comfortably caters for meetings and conferences of
all sizes with 8 fully equipped individual function rooms and banqueting
facilities for up to 320 people.
Novotel Barossa Valley – ideal for your next business event,
offering the perfect blend of relaxation and concentration.
To find out more call Pam Conway +613 9870 4611
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THE WINNER IS...
Congratulations to Jan Lohrer Personal Assistant
- Spicers Stationery who was the lucky winner of our hamper
at the recent Regional Victoria on Show event.
Jan was pleased to see us when we dropped into her office
to deliver the magnificent hamper basket. We even took the
camera to record the presentation but alas the photos didn’t
turn out. Our thanks go to all who visited our stand at the
event.
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AUSTRALIA-WIDE
Let Key Conference Solutions find the right
venue for your conference. Join Robert Bosch, Xavier College,
Simplot Australia, Findus Australia, The Leadership Consortium,
GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis and many many more of Australia’s
leading companies who are saving time and money in using Key
Conference Solutions free venue-finding service to find the
right venue for their business events.
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CONFERENCE TIPS
Tips for Conference Attendees
We have in past issues offered tips for conference organisers.
Here’s some tips you can share with those who will be attending
the conference. Attending a conference with other participants from
your company or your industry opens up a world of opportunities
for growth, learning and fellowship. Why not take a little time
to plan ahead so that you can maximize the results from attending.
Set Goals Before You Go
- Write down some goals that you want to accomplish.
Dress Efficiently
- Dress in layers that can be removed or added depending on the
temperature. Wear clothes and shoes (low heels for women) that
are comfortable.
Take Care of Your Body
- Drink plenty of fluids, but remember that coffee and other
caffeinated beverages often cause "dry mouth."
Network, Network, Network
- Remember to listen to what others have to say, but you also
have to offer something to the conversation if you want others
to remember you. Don't make any commitments that you cannot keep.
Learn From Every Experience
- You will learn a great deal as you network with colleagues.
And there will be some mistakes you make that will also teach
you important lessons. Learn from every single experience that
you have.
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of Conference Attendee Tips can be downloaded from our web site
by clicking here. |
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can do or where he or she can go, if he or she doesn’t
mind who gets the credit." |
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Meet Sue Currie
Sue Currie has studied & worked in the hospitality industry
for many years having spent the last 6 years as the Conference
Sales Manager at the Mt. Buller Chalet Hotel. Sue and partner
Steve are the proud parents of two daughters - Samantha 3.5
yrs & Sophie now 1 yr old.
Sue was also involved in working with the
Regional Victorian Group of Conference Centres and has a very
good knowledge of regional venues. She has worked operationally
in all departments of hotels, so has a very good understanding
of matching clients needs in organising conferences and meetings.
Sue has arranged many unique & different team building
activities & themed events for clients to go with their
conferences.
We welcome Sue to our team of dedicated and professional
consultants here at Key Conference Solutions the venue finding
experts and you can contact Sue to source your next conference
venue on +613 9870 4611. |
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world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple
tree." |
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| FREE
BOOKLET
The team at Key Conference
Solutions has put together a comprehensive guide on the nuts
and bolts of planning a conference. The booklet valued at
$49 takes you step by step through the process of organising
a conference.
You may wish to distribute copies
of this useful resource to others within your company. It’s
a great reference tool for those who are given the task of
organising business events.
For a free copy of our "
How to Organise a Successful Conference" booklet contact
us on +613 9870 4611 or email
us and we'll happily send you a copy with our compliments.
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OUT
AND ABOUT
Members of the Key Conference
Solutions team have been out visiting venues and visited Chestnut
Hill in Kallista, Lake Burnbrae at Myrniong just out of Bacchus
Marsh, Aitken Hill at Yuroke and The Sebel Lodge Yarra Valley.
Sue Wall and Sue Currie had a day out of the office and visited
Cammeray Waters, The Bentinck of Woodend, Campaspe House,
Glen Erin Vineyard Retreat, Cope Williams and Rupertswood.
Having been to visit us here at our office with an update
and presentation on the conference side of things have been
Marita Smethurst The Country Place, Shenay Ramadan Savoy Park
Plaza, Danielle Wagemakers Savoy Park Plaza, Paul Fidock Sheraton
Mirage Gold Coast and Port Douglas, Kerrie Mulholland Sheraton
Towers Southgate, Natalee Hampson Auckland Convention Bureau,
Angela de Jong Carlton Hotel Auckland, Simon Cuzens The Cumberland
Marysville, Michelle Higgins Adelaide Convention & Tourism
Authority and Cheryl Davey National Wine Centre of Australia.
These presentations allow us to keep up to date on venues,
upgrades and refurbishments at properties right across Australia
and New Zealand.
For professional independant advice on what is available for
your next conference or meeting call us on +613 9870 4611.
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