Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain Opens Elegant New Banquet and Event Space

Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain is about to unveil a spacious multi purpose Qing You Hall. This addition occupies an expansive 420 square meters and with a stunning backdrop of the sublime Qing Cheng Mountain with the resort’s 2.5 acres organic garden in the foreground.

Designed for maximum flexibility, the pillar-free ballroom can be divided into three separate spaces, ideal for meetings and smaller gatherings or breakout areas. The Qing You Hall is the perfect venue for a wedding reception, gala dinners, cocktails and receptions and meetings.

AUSTRALIA’S BUSINESS EVENTS ON SHOW IN NEW ZEALAND

Around 100 leading New Zealand business event planners and corporate clients gathered in Auckland on 29 June for a special event to learn more about Australia’s capabilities as a business events and incentive travel destination.

Organised by Tourism Australia’s specialist unit, Business Events Australia, the event highlighted Australia’s current offering for corporate meetings and incentives in its largest international market for business events.

Tourism Australia Country Manager for New Zealand, Jenny Aitken said events such as this help strengthen the connection with New Zealand organisers who arrange corporate meetings and incentives.

Staging Connections produces Hollywood inspired gala

Staging Connections has produced a successful Hollywood inspired gala for Shangri-La hotel at Sydney’s Hotel Of The Year Awards, 

The Hollywood theme dictated all styling choices, with black table cloths teamed with gold satin tie back chair covers, and gold candleholders chosen as the table centrepieces overflowing with red orchids. Curved black lampstand chandeliers dripping with black crystals lined the lobby and decorative panels sat on either side of the ballroom to further emphasise the ‘tinsel town’ theme.

Glenn Baines, Venue Service Manager NSW for Staging Connections said, “The event was a complete success and was another memorable event for the Staging Connections team. The Hollywood theme accentuated the excitement of attendees and everyone enjoyed being immersed in the lively atmosphere.”

Cairns business events team hones industry skills

Business events operators in Cairns & Great Barrier Reef have been given the tools to succeed in the highly competitive industry after attending a professional development day last week. Business Events Cairns & Great Barrier Reef Director Rosie Douglas said 42 members had attended the workshop to gain insight into the corporate, incentive and association segments of the industry.

“Facilitated by Nigel Collin, acclaimed business speaker, innovation and leadership expert and author of The Game of Inches, the workshop provided participants with practical tools to assist them in effectively managing events from the sales and enquiry stage through to execution,” she said.

This event provided valuable insight for venues and industry suppliers who are looking to win more events.

From left – Nigel Collin (facilitator), Rosie Douglas (BECGBR), Kim Hesse (Venues 2 Events), Monica Armesto (Business Events Australia), Karen Livermore (ID Events) and Mike Pickford (ASN Events).

Urban Events Venues & Catering brings catering to igloos this winter

Urban Events Venues & Catering will be the sole food and beverage partner for the igloo event spaces at Sydney’s Winter Festival 2016.

Ideal for corporate functions or private occasions, all five igloos are available for exclusive hire (up to 200 guests, with the option to extend to 500), or as individual igloos (between 10 and 30 guests). Two and three-hour chilled and warm canapé packages are also available. Two to three-hour drinks packages, including mulled wine and warm cider to chase off the winter chills, are another aspect of these igloo packs.

LATEST TOURISM TRENDS TO BE UNCOVERED AT THE 2016 VICTORIAN TOURISM CONFERENCE

Presented by the Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC), the conference will be held on Monday 25^th and Tuesday 26^th July at Bendigo’s Ulumbarra Theatre and will feature a jam packed program of presentations and workshops that will demystify current tourism industry trends and arm tourism businesses with the essential tools for capitalising on the current market.

Author and keynote speaker, Steve Sammartino, will set the scene for the conference, taking a close look at the digital revolution and highlighting ways tourism businesses can thrive in this new environment.

Mobile usage is continuing to grow and there’s no end in sight. Research shows that connected travellers are more satisfied with their experiences and also share more of their adventures along the way; acting as powerful brand ambassadors. Social media guru, Sam Mutimer, founder of Thinktank Social, will look at strategies for meaningful engagement on the worldwide web.

In another session of the conference, Google Australia’s Head of Tourism, Dougal McKenzie will share his insights into the way consumers dream, plan and book their travel and how these behaviours evolve day by day, minute by minute. Dougal will captivate audiences with his studies on how tourism business can capitalise on these new trends.

To book conference tickets and accommodation direct online, please visit www.bendigotourism.com/event-bookings/tourism-victoria-conference-2016 or phone the Bendigo Visitor Information Centre for more options or booking assistance on 1800 813 153.