Business Events News for Fri 06 Jul 2012 - AV1, DCC, Sebel, Hayman, Getting to know and much more

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Cruising buys FantaseaFANTASEA Adventure CruisingsWhitsundays tourism operationhas been sold to Cruise Whitsundays.

A completion date is set for the17 July, when Cruise Whitsundayswill take over Fantaseas rights toservice Hamilton Island, the twoReefworld platforms on HardyReef, the vessel Charmer, and theland and marina holdings at Portof Airlie.

Speaking to BEN last night at

the Whitsundays Business Eventsfunction, Kevin Ross, MarineTourism Holdings bdm said thechange will be great for thecompany and the region.

Cruise Whitsundays will allowgreater access to the islandswith the takeover hoped to boostthe operations MICE market.

AV1s md Keith Wootton hasdrawn the battle lines,together with a growingnumber of AV representativeswho are standing tall againstthe unfair venue chargesimposed on external AVcompanies and their clients.

Talking about AV1s stand onthe issue, Keith Wootton said,AV1 occupies a unique position

in the industry as a Sydney basedsupplier, a roadshow productioncompany and an inhouse supplierat the Museum of ContemporaryArt, so we can understand all of the points of view in this debate.

We look after a lot of roadshows around Australia, sowe come across the dreadedTOD charges on a weekly basis.

Sometimes the charges arewarranted and sometimes not.

In some instances, when the

venues may grant you access to aspace at midnight, it can pay tohave an inhouse crew member onsite for the set up to assist withrigging, patching and other items.

If there are any last minuterequirements, the inhousesupplier can get some last minuterentals.

So in this scenario, it isworthwhile and worth paying for.

Occasionally we will factor itinto a quote but sometimes we

will absorb it for the sake of theevent, not the bottom line.I think that there is a

perception out there that theTOD charge is a nasty penaltyimposed by inhouse suppliers(including venue-owned AVdepartments) for not using theirequipment or services.

These companies have usuallyinvested a lot to installinfrastructure, so that they cancapture the majority of the work

going through the venue andthey do.In a recent discussion, we

indicated that about 5% of thework was conducted by outsidesuppliers in one particularproperty this is comparable to

AV1s set up at MCA.So 95% of the work is being

done by inhouse suppliers (fromwhich a hotel, for instance, maybe receiving anywhere between15-35% commission onequipment and/or laboursupplied hence the hotel beingkeen to enforce the TOD chargeswhen they lose out on theirexpected revenue).

Given this 95% -5% ratio, I thinkthat neither the suppliers, nor thevenues, should impose penaltiesto outside suppliers but take the5% on the chin and be there toassist and possibly get a couple of last minute rentals, he said. BEN would like to know whatyou think?

Email us with your opinion at:[email protected].

Burswoods appealFOR 14 years running, the staff

t Burswood have demonstratedgreat community spirit,

upporting Anglicares WA W interAppeal by assisting vulnerableamilies with emergency relief,

warm blankets and food duringhe cold and wet Perth Winter.Collecting items and donations

ince early June, they will bedirectly distributed to emergencyelief operations.The fantastic support of

Burswood EntertainmentComplex and its staff over somany years is a testament to the

Complexs ongoing contributiono the community.We are proud to partner with

Burswood on so many levels,aid Ian Craig, executive general

manager of Fundraising & SocialEnterprise at Anglicare WA.

Sofitels persuasion SOFITEL Luxury Hotels has a

new selection of rates for eligibleindustry partners, conferenceplanners and travel consultantsfor bookings and stays until 31December across Asia and thePacific.

Travellers can choose fromamazing locations like Bora Boraand Beijing or exciting newofferings such as Sofitel SoBangkok, Sofitel Mumbai BKC andSofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbourin NZ, said Stephane Laguette,

vp of sales, pricing distributionand revenue management forSofitel Asia Pacific.

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See www.sofitel.com.

AV1 cries foul on venue costsThankyou!HOW manyfunctions dowe go towherethere isagroupplaying or singing unobtrusively?

Last night at the VoyagesIndigenous Tourism Australia

function, at the SofitelWentworth two women providedthe background music and song.

I struck up a conversation withindigenous singer/songwriter,and multi-award winner,Kerrianne Cox.

When I asked her to forgive usfor ignoring them while theyentertained, she said, Thankyou, I am happy to be playing mymusic.

I am here to inspire people inall I do.

To visit Coxs website go to:kerriannecox.com .In this edititon come on a

journey through Jordan, as Petracelebrates 200 years since itsrediscovery (see Getting to knowon page three ).

Have a great weekend - Jill .
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Brisbanes strong profile MORE than 1000 child

Neurology experts from 70different countries converged onthe Brisbane Convention &Exhibition Centre, for a six dayconference.

Covering many new areas of research, they reportedlyachieved significant globaloutcomes and delivered acompelling scientific program.

Support from Brisbane in theform of travel bursaries fordelegates from low income

countries provided first handaccess to global expertise.

Dr Kate Riney, co-chair of theLocal Organising Committee andConsultant Paediatric Neurologistand Epileptologist at theUniversity of Queensland andMater Childrens Hospital said itwas a clear win for Brisbane,exceeding the Committeesexpectations.

We were extremely impressedwith the world class facilities of

the Brisbane Convention &Exhibition Centre, the wholeexperience was fantastic, Rineysaid.

I couldnt really fault a singleaspect - the communication, theorganisation, the service and staff & the catering was exceptional.

Manager of InternationalConvention Bidding for BCEC,Alison Gardiner said, Australiaand Brisbane have a strong profilein the field of child neurology so it

made sense to shine a spotlighton the work being done here,particularly with the QueenslandChildrens Hospital coming on linesoon.

Sebel breathes anew NEW life is being breathed into

the 100-year old Sebel Pier OneSydney building.Set over-water on Sydney Harbour,

it is currently undergoing anextensive conference and eventspace renovation, a refurb thatSebel says will position it as oneof Sydneys finest MICE venues.With the unveiling mid-September,

phase two of the hotels refurbishprogram and the four groundfloor conference rooms, to beknown as HarbourWatch, are

being stripped back to bare boneswhich will allow natural light tofill the space.

The new function space willmake a stunning location forcocktail parties, product launches,conferences, events and galalunches and dinners.

MORE than 4000 Bridge

enthusiasts from Australia andNew Zealand will arrive in Darwinfor a twoweek, highstakescompetition,with manyof Australiasleadingplayers also participating.

The 2012 National BridgeChampionships, organised by the

Australian Bridge Federation andthe Northern Territory BridgeAssociation, will be held at theDarwin Convention Centre fromSaturday 07 July to 19 July.

The Centres gm Malu Barriossaid this is the first time a Bridgeevent had been played at theCentre and she understood that itcould well be the first time thatan Australian championship hadbeen decided in a conventioncentre.

The DCC scores an ace

Eddie takes a hot shot

THERES no stopping Virgintycoon Richard Branson as hecontinues to grow older bothdisgracefully and inspirationally.On his second attempt he has

entered the record books as theoldest person to kite surf theEnglish Channel from Dymchurch,Kent, to Wimereux in France inthree hours and 45 minutes.

He just failed to secure a secondworld record, set by his son Sam,a day earlier, for the fastest cross-Channel kite surf.

MEANWHILE, in Brazil, twoairforce pilots havent endearedthemselves to the localconstabulary, after making a low-altitude super-sonic fly pass thatshattered every window of Brazils Supreme Court.

The two French-made Mirage2000 jets, flown by the airforce,have offered to pay for damages.

EDDIE McGuire, a Portsea Golf Club member, was on site toofficially announce the multi-million dollar state of the artedevelopment of the Portsealubhouse.Boasting modern facilities and

panoranic views of Port PhillipBay, it is to be developed inpartnership with the Accor group.

With construction already wellunderway, the 24-roomlubhouse is set for completion in

May 2013.President of Portsea Golf Club,

Paul Cannon said, with a newlubhouse, members lounge,

world class facilities and 4.5 starccommodation rooms, the club

will cater for local, interstate andnternational golfers.

Terrace Downs offer RENOWNED for its top ratedchampionship golf course,Terrace Downs, in the Canterburyhigh country, an hours drivefrom Christchurch, in NewZealand, is offering businesses a10% discount off the value of green fees for every $5000 spentin conference facilities, staff functions, accommodation, foodand beverages.

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Surya Bangkok special

OPENING on 15 August, theRiva Surya Bangkok, a 68 roomboutique hotel located on theChao Phraya River and managedby SilverNeedle Hospitality, has aspecial introductory rate.

Priced at Baht 2999 (US$96) andvalid from 15 August -30September, it includes: one nightaccommodation in an urbanroom, with guaranteed upgrade

to next room type, breakfast fortwo, Chao Phraya express riverboat day passes for two adults, in-room wi-fi connectivity, a Thai fruitbasket, welcome non-alcoholiccocktail & late check out to 5pm.

The Riva Surya is surrounded bysome of the citys most treasuredhistorical sites and within walkingdistance of the lively Khao SanRoad.

IF any one person or event puts Jordan into perspective, its T. E. Lawrence - Lawrence

of Arabia and his book The Seven Pillars of Wisdom. It was Lawrence who led theArab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire (1916-18) - writing himself into the heart of adventurers and into the annals of history and folklore.

Even now, 50 years after the release of the film about his life, Lawrences presencelooms large alongside Jordans significant historical, bibical and cultural character.A major misconception to dispel about Jordan is that it is not part of the political andcultural unrest that is being experienced in some parts of the Middle East.

Today, ruled by King Abdullah 11, son of the late King Hussein, Jordan is considered tobe the safe haven of the Middle East, enjoying a remarkable measure of peace,stability and economic growth.

Its a land of incredibly welcoming people and sweeping historical landscapes, nonemore indelible than Petra, one of the new Seven Wonders of the World and Jordansmost valuable treasure.

Riddled with passageways and the vast mausoleums of a departed race, thisNabatean kingdom has been inhabited since prehistoric times. In this timelesslandscape, delegates can ride to Little Petra on camels, wearing local attire, to wherethe illuminated facades and carved canyons provide a stunning backdrop for a dinneror product launch.

From here the journey to Aqaba takes in Wadi Rum, which lies on an ancient cameltrading route. Here 4WD jeeps or camels follow in the footsteps of Lawrence, both theman and the film, where he lived and where scenes were shot.

Desert banquets can be enjoyed in Bedouin tents with entertainment by bellydancers, henna painters and folkloric dance troupes. Team building, trekking andmountain biking are some of the activities available.

Sixty kilometres from Wadi Rum is Aqaba, Jordans only stretch of coastline. A

thriving beach resort, it is home to vibrant coral reefs, majestic mountains, historicsites and resorts, including sizeable properties like the Radisson Blu Tala Bay Resort.Set on the edge of the Red Sea, this sweeping 336 room resort has five pools and

includes two outstanding meeting rooms, each spanning 100 square metres, inaddition to substantial outdoor spaces that are almost as limitless as the Red Sea itfaces and the adventures that await in this one off country.

Getting there: THAI Airlines connects to Royal Jordanian flights from Bangkok.

Recent postings DIV Groverhas beenappointed tothe role of businessdevelopmentmanager MICE for theMetro Hospitality Group.

In this newly created role,

Grover is responsible for buildingand maintaining the smallmeetings, incentives, conferencesand events business for theGroups network of propertiesAustralia-wide. MEANWHILE, over in Fiji, theInterContinental Fiji Golf Resort &Spa has appointed CharlotteSteele as reservations manager.

She brings to the role a wealthof experience covering more than22 years experience in the

tourism industry.

Hayman is backHAYMAN is seeing good

forward MICE bookings for theresort following last years forcedfive month closure to restore andrepair the private island on theGreat Barrier Reef after itsustained severe damage causedby Tropical Cyclones Anthony andYasi earlier in the year.

Bridgett Griffiths, Associationdirector of sales told BEN lastnight at the WhitsundaysBusiness Events function that thedomestic market is the strongestfor the island with four confirmedMICE bookings for next year andthe USA incentives marketstrong for 2013, with fivegroups already booked and morein the pipeline.

We are also alreadycontracting for 2014, Griffiths said.

Groups can book a minimum of 10 rooms or up to 210.
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