JUNE'S FEATURED VENUES
Blue Mountains
Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa is an ideal conference venue, perfectly placed away from the distractions of the office and hustle bustle of the city, yet just 90 minutes drive from Sydney.
The breathtaking surroundings of the World Heritage Listed National Park are a perfect playground for themed team building events.
Read more detailed information about Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa or contact Rachel Buck +613 9870 4611
Manly Beach
The Sebel Manly Beach is a relaxed and stylish, beachside hotel perfectly positioned for business events.
Offering a choice of 6 flexible, naturally lit function and meeting spaces catering for up to 180 delegates, this superb seaside venue offers sweeping views of Manly Beach and is ideal for both residential and day meetings.
Read more detailed information about The Sebel Manly Beach or contact Sue Wall +613 9870 4611
HAPPENINGS
A New Look at Hilton Cairns
Hilton Cairns continued to show dominance in Tropical North Queensland's tourism sector when it unveiled its million dollar new-look Events Floor. The forward-thinking space is home to one of the region's largest grand ballrooms, conference and meeting rooms, a business centre/secretariat, and pre-function networking areas which have all been fitted with state-of-the-art digitally integrated technology.
Virgin adds Hamilton Island flights
Virgin Blue will launch direct flights between Sydney and Hamilton Island, Queensland from July.
Best job in the world
Ben Southall from the UK is the successful candidate for Tourism Queensland's Best Job In The World. Ben was selected as the Island Caretaker from over 34,000 applicants and will call Hamilton Island home from 1 July 2009. With two new exciting developments set to open later this year - the Hamilton Island Golf Club and Hamilton Island Yacht Club - it's all happening at Hamilton Island.
Mirvac opens Sebel Mandurah
The Mirvac group has opened a 4.5 star hotel in the seaside resort of Mandurah, Western Australia. The 84-room Sebel Mandurah offers 75 studios, three one-bedroom suites and three two-bedroom suites with individually controlled air-conditioning, mini bar, high-speed internet access, cable TV and opening windows. The new property features several function rooms catering for 180 guests, a boardroom overlooking the pool or private terrace ideal for cocktail parties and intimate events.
Mercure adds Treetops Resort
Treetops Resort & Spa - is joining Accor's Mercure hotel network after the completion of a major refurbishment and will be re-branded to Mercure Port Douglas Treetops Resort. An upgraded Events Centre to target small meetings and incentives sector is part of an extensive renovation, including upgrading of rooms, the restaurant and public areas throughout the resort.
SHARING THE KNOWLEDGE
Our ongoing schedule of briefing sessions and venue inspections ensures our product knowledge is extensive and current which allows us to offer you professional, authoritative and independent advice on the conference and meeting venue scene throughout Australia and overseas.
Been in to see us and update us on their venues include
| Louise Fox & Annette Advani - Hyatt Regency Perth |
Emily Chapman - Cable Beach Resort |
| Natalie Davis & Grant Gray - Marriott Melbourne |
Zac Hope & Sue Harris - The Sebel Parramatta |
| Heidi Merchant - Central Apartments & Hotels Queensland |
Melissa Shaw - Sofitel Werribee Park Mansion Hotel & Spa |
| Louise Pearse - Observatory Hotel & Lilianfels Blue Mountains |
Patrick Scheiber - Mirvac Hotels & Resorts |
| Melanie Kennedy - Quay Grand Sydney |
Deanna Cannon - The Stella Hospitality Group |
| Paul Cutler - Newport Mirage |
Marijana Bosnjak - Four Seasons Hotel Sydney |
| Bill Bradley - Accor |
Emily Howard - Novotel Melbourne on Collins |
| Kirsty Forbes - Mercure Sydney |
Olivia Webster-Griffiths - Royce Hotel |
Members of our team have been out and about personally visiting...
In Sydney
| Sheraton on the Park | Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach |
| Shangri-La Hotel Sydney | Mantra 2 Bond Street |
| Quay Grand Suites Sydney |
In Melbourne
| The Chapter House | National Gallery of Victoria |
| Gardens House | Melbourne Museum |
| Port Melbourne Yacht Club | Novotel Forest Resort Creswick |
| Grand Hyatt Melbourne | Langham Hotel Melbourne |
In Queensland
| Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas | The Sebel Maroochydore |
YOUR SAY
"Your service has been of a high standard in the 2 years that we have used you in booking our Partners Retreat - Thanks"
- Michelle Davidge
"Yours is a great service and saved me tonnes of time and bother!"
- Gabe Macaulay
JOIN AUSTRALIA'S LEADING COMPANIES
Join Australia's leading companies that are taking advantage of the free venue-finding service Key Conference Solutions offers.
Australasian Brachytherapy Group, National Australia Bank Limited, Department of Human Services, Deloitte, Department of Primary Industries, Coles Group Limited, The Guild Group, Foster's Group Limited, BHP Billiton, Centre for Investor Excellence, Australian Unity, Interflora Australia, ANSVAR Insurance, Deakin University, The Leadership Consortium Inc, University of Newcastle, WorkSafe Victoria, Murray Goulburn Co-Op Ltd, Bilfinger Berger Services (Australasia) Pty Ltd, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited are just some of the organisations who have chosen Key Conference Solutions to source venues throughout Australia, New Zealand and overseas for their upcoming business meetings and conferences.