FEBRUARY'S FEATURED VENUES
Carrington Resort A Heritage Hotel
Carrington Resort A Heritage Hotel, the latest luxury addition to the New Zealand Heritage Hotel Management group, is a truly unique venue for a conference or executive retreat for up to 100 delegates.
Set on the spectacular Karikari Peninsula in New Zealand's Far North, on a 3000 acre estate overlooking four kilometres of pristine white sand coastline, the resort has ten lodge rooms and 14 three-bedroom villas, with a fully equipped conference room for up to 100 delegates.
Read more detailed information about Carrington Resort or contact Rachel Buck +613 9870 4711
Hotel Realm
Located at the footsteps of Parliament House in Canberra, Hotel Realm offers 158 hotel and suite style accommodation rooms complimented by an in house day spa, state of the art health club and a variety of dining options. Combining contemporary elegance with avant-garde design, Hotel Realm is effortlessly chic.
Read more detailed information about Hotel Realm or contact Rachel Buck +613 9870 4711
Park Plaza Sherlock Holmes - London
The four-star, deluxe, boutique-style Park Plaza Sherlock Holmes London Hotel is centrally located on Baker Street and features all the services and amenities of a quality hotel. London delegates will appreciate the comfortable accommodation options and friendly, professional staff. Situated in two 18th century houses, the Park Plaza Sherlock Holmes gracefully combines the charm of historic London with modern convenience.
Read more detailed information about Park Plaza Sherlock Holmes or contact Mardi Peters +613 9870 4711
HAPPENINGS
Wedding Bells at Key Conference Solutions
Our own Nicola Brown and Daniel Uren have 'closed a deal' of a different nature when they tied the knot on November 15th 2008 at the Arthur's Seat Maze. A great day was had by all and we wish them all the best with their new life together.
Sky High Calls
In a policy reversal, British Airways is to allow passengers to use their mobiles to make in-flight calls. The carrier previously argued passengers wanted a mobile-free zone. It now says calls may be allowed - subject to feedback - and that it will introduce a text and email service on its new, all-business-class route from London City Airport to New York's JFK airport later this year.
Novotel Brisbane Airport
Brisbane Airport's first major international hotel - Novotel Brisbane Airport is currently under construction and is scheduled for completion by October 2009. The 156 room Novotel is being developed by Kenlynn Properties Australia and is being built on an 8000sqm block of land at 1 Airport Drive. The Novotel will be part of a relatively new retail, commercial and recreational precinct.
Golf resort comes up trumps
Controversial plans for a £1 billion golf resort in north-east Scotland financed by American tycoon Donald Trump have been given the go-ahead by the Scottish Government. Initial objections over environmental concerns were resolved, the Trump International Golf Links Scotland will open in 2010. The resort involves the development of two 18-hole golf courses, a 450-room hotel with conference centre and spa, 950 holiday apartments, 36 golf villas, 500 houses for sale and accommodation for 400 staff.
Learn more about Japan at Sydney seminar
The Japan National Tourist Organisation (JNTO) will host a Japan seminar for meeting and event planners and MICE market representatives on Thursday, February 19, 2009, at the Shangri-La Hotel Sydney. The event will be held as part of the Visit Japan Campaign(VJC) - a Japanese government initiative aimed at attracting10 million visitors per year to Japan by 2010.
A new name for an old favourite
Ballarat Lodge, formerly with the Doherty's Hotel Group is now part of Accor, the largest hotel group in the Asia Pacific region. The Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre is a brand new title for the long establish meeting place combining city expertise with country hospitality.
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
| Jacquiline Sacco, Richard Cockshot and Steve Frichot – Mantra Tullamarine Hotel |
Natalie Bussenschutt – Hotel Realm |
| Julie Hastings – The Arts Centre |
Debbie Vukovic – Zinc at Federation Square |
| Felicia Corso – Epicure Catering |
Nick Maynard – Maui Jim |
| Justine Salamed – Hamilton Island |
Donna Pegg & Ian Hudston – Yarra Valley Specialty Tours & Transfers |
| Juliet Hudson – Outrigger Fiji |
Deanna Cannon – Stella Group |
| Helen Bolton & Shelley Eastwood - Heritage Hotels New Zealand |
Fiona Poole - Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas |
| Lachlan Rentell & Elissa Rosenberg - Crowne Plaza Pelican Waters |
Rebecca Millard - Stamford Hotels |
| Louise Osborne - Rendevous Hotel Melbourne |
Kristy Ramm - Crown Towers & Crown Promenade Hotel |
| Nicki Carter - St Kilda Road Parkview Hotel |
Members of our team have been out and about personally visiting...
Around Melbourne
| Peppers Sands | Four Points by Sheraton Geelong |
| The Langham Hotel Melbourne | Grand Hyatt |
| Sebel Albert Park | Melbourne Showgrounds |
| Flemington Race Course | The National Gallery |
Queensland
| Peppers Blue on Blue Magnetic Island |
Overseas
| Gallery Hotel & Claris Hotel - Barcelona | Copthorne Tara Hotel & Langham Hotel – London |
| Crown Towers -Macau | Mandarin Oriental - Hong Kong |
JOIN AUSTRALIA'S LEADING COMPANIES
Join Australia's leading companies that are taking advantage of the free venue-finding service Key Conference Solutions offers.
Novartis Consumer Health Australasia Pty Ltd, National Australia Bank Limited, Foster's Group Limited, Victorian WorkCover Authority, Pedders Suspension, HICAPS Pty Ltd, Department of Transport and Australian Dental Prosthetists Association Inc... 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
"Very pleased – Keep up the good work"
- Matthew Barry
"Mardi was most helpful providing excellent solutions for my two events"
- Vivien Coolen
"I was thrilled to find a company that provides a service in finding conference venues and I will most definitely
use your excellent service again"
- Adam Blackmore