OCTOBER'S FEATURED VENUES
Mantra Tullamarine - Melbourne International Airport
Stella Hospitality Group's newest, state of the art addition to Victoria's premium 4.5 star hotel market is set to open its doors to the public in November 2008. This brand new facility is set to become a premier venue for the busy interstate or international corporate delegate.
Read more detailed information about Mantra Tullamarine or contact Sue Wall +613 9870 4611
Ruffles Lodge in the Gold Coast Hinterland
When a small business meeting requires privacy, space, luxurious facilities and an element of the WOW factor, let Key Conference Solutions introduce you to Ruffles Lodge. Situated in the Gold Coast Hinterland, the esteemed 5 star retreat has recently opened a new conference facility and has views that will leave you in awe.
Read more detailed information about Ruffles Lodge or contact Rachel Buck +613 9870 4611
HAPPENINGS
Food for the Brain
Promoting awareness of the link between learning, behaviour, mental health and nutrition is the mission of English company Food For The Brain. The corporate hospitality sector are taking notice as the company seeks to educate businesses on the value of eating to improve memory, energy levels, concentration and general learning. Food For The Brain offer Nutritional Accreditation for outlets who can meet their standards in nutritional value of menu, ingredient selection, food preparation methods and staff awareness. Find out more at www.foodforthebrain.org
Cheeky Food Group
People have been bonding over food for centuries. So for an alternative to vigorous 'high-five' team activities, get your colleagues or clients having fun in the kitchen. The Cheeky Food Group can make cooking as light-hearted or as competitive as you like. They simply crank up the music, BBQ and woks, or get more serious and 'whisk' your team into shape. Your group will enjoy themselves either way, working together to learn new skills they can use every day.
Westpac Conference Centre at Ingleside undergoes a name change.
The purpose built conference centre has changed its name to the Sydney Conference + Training Centre which is located 27kms north of Sydney CBD on 8 acres of landscaped native gardens and natural bushland.
Renovation includes the General Manager
Following its recent two year, multi-million dollar renovation and relaunch earlier this month, Novotel Twin Waters Resort has welcomed Wayne Greenwood on board as its new General Manager. Mr Greenwood has been with the company for 8 years managing Novotel venues in New Zealand and Australia.
Melbourne Meeting Mart October 28th 2008
Meeting Mart 2008 is a tradeshow for everyone who organises meetings, events, exhibitions, conferences, parties, incentives, rewards, buys corporate gifts or who books accommodation. Now in its sixth year Meeting Mart has proven itself as the leading Victorian focused MICE industry tradeshow where exhibitors can meet and do business with Victoria based professional, corporate, association and government conference and event industry buyers. Register online at www.meetingmart.com.au
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, authorative 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
| Nikki Carter & Jo Reid – St Kilda Rd Park View Hotel |
Fiona Mercer – Staging Connections |
| Annabel Mendelson – Hyatt Hotels & Resorts |
Claudio Ruegger – Hyatt Regency Auckland |
| Leigh Lewis – Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre |
Chriscelle Capito – Observatory Hotel & Lilianfels Resort & Spa |
| Danny Schroder – Crowne Plaza Darling Harbour Sydney |
Jad Doumet – InterContinental Hotels Dubai |
| Dannika Hunter – Radisson Resort Gold Coast |
Jenny Filipou – Sofitel Mansion & Spa |
| Tiara Campbell – Watermark Hotel & Spa Gold Coast |
Pansuvan Alexander – Watermark Hotel Brisbane |
| Gil Wong – Accor Hotels |
Dustin Arrowsmith – Novotel Melbourne St Kilda |
| Karl Marshall – Hyatt Regency Dubai & Galleria |
Michael Round – Mercure Hotel Melbourne |
| Jorge Villalpando – InterContinental Hotels Group |
Members of our team have been out and about personally visiting...
In the UK and Europe
| Hotel Russell - London | Old Royal Naval College - Greenwich |
| Devonport House – Greenwich | Wokefield Executive Centre and Mansion House – Berkshire |
| Royal College of Physicians - London | Ashridge Business School - Berkhamsted |
| MØller Centre – Cambridge | Wyboston Lakes - Bedfordshire |
| Cranfield Management Development Centre | Scarman House - University of Warick |
| Park Plaza Sherlock Holmes - London | The Westin Excelsior, Rome |
In Japan
| The Westin Miyako Kyoto | Sheraton Miyako Tokyo |
In Victoria
| Macedon Spa Hotel | The Bentinck of Woodend |
| Campaspe Country House | The Grange at Cleveland Winery |
| The Grange at Lancefield | Lancemore Hill Conference Centre |
| Four Points by Sheraton Geelong | Silverwater Resort Phillip Island |
| Crowne Plaza Torquay | Peppers The Sands Resort, Torquay |
In New South Wales
| Q Station | Bellachara Boutique Hotel |
JOIN AUSTRALIA'S LEADING COMPANIES
Join Australia's leading companies that are taking advantage of the free venue-finding service Key Conference Solutions offers.
| Monash University | The Guild Group | BP Australia Pty Ltd |
| GlaxoSmithKline Australia | Interflora Australia | Simple Energy |
| BlueScope Steel | National Australia Bank Ltd | Foster's Group Limited |
| Bureau of Meteorology | Bunnings Pty Ltd | Careers Multilist |
| Bayer Crop Science | Slater Gordon | TRUenergy |
| Reed Construction Data |
...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.
YOUR SAY
"Another great job - thanks Sue"
- Jenine Bradburn
"Key Conference Solutions made a task that is time consuming and hard work so easy and stress free for me"
- Gail Doney
"Could not fault your conference venue finding service – thank you"
- Carolyn Thompson
"Very helpful and prompt service along with a great knowledge of possible venues to suit our needs"
- Gretchen Hunt