Latest Tips and Event Planning Advice
Let Venues 2 Events share their passion with you by sharing our ideas and event planning tips to make your event a success.
Venues 2 Events - RSVP Sydney Prize Winners 2010
Click through to find out if you have won one of our six great prizes!
Win a night's accommodation at the unmistakable Palazzo Versace
Win a night's accommodation at the exquisite and unmistakable Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast! To enter follow the links below and 'like' or 'follow' us:
* You gain 1 entry for liking our Facebook page
* You gain 1 entry for following us on twitter
Event ConneQion Brisbane Prize Winners 2010
Click through to find out if you have won one of our six great prizes!
Book at Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne & receive a bottle of Moet & Chandon
Book your next meeting, conference or event at Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne and we will reward you with a bottle of Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut Champagne.
For over 260 years, Moet & Chandon has been the symbol of fabulous celebrations, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary with the pop of a cork.
Day Delegate Package from $69* per person
Accommodation from $169*per night
To gain maximum value from your next business event simply call (03) 9250 1838 or email conventions@melbourne.rendezvous.
Avocado Group reveals Chairman’s Table at Tattersalls
Award-winning caterer Avocado Group has just unveiled a stunning large hardwood table in the Tattersalls’ Room at Tattersalls Sydney. Affectionately known as the Chairman’s Table, its versatile formatting arrangements allow for up to 30 guests to be seated together.
Made from hand-selected Karri wood from Western Australia, the table was commissioned and designed by Owner and Managing Director of Avocado Group Ian Martin.
CLICK HERE for more information Tattersalls Club & Avocado Group
Spoil Mum this Mothers Day with the Best Buffet Breakfast in Brisbane!
The Charter Room will tempt your taste buds with a mouth watering buffet selection or choose from our a la carte menu. Full Buffet Breakfast is $36.00 per person. Bookings are essential so contact us today!
Brisbane Riverview Hotel, Cnr Kingsford Smith Drive & Hunt Street Hamilton
Ph 07 3862 1800 or email res.rv@viewhotels.com.au
QUALITY CAMBRIDGE HOTEL - DELEGATE MASSAGE OFFER
Quality Hotel Cambridge has the pleasure to offer you a REFRESHING ON SITE MASSAGE for you and your attendees.
Book your next conference with us and make your events enjoyable and relaxing.
Conditions: Special offer available for a minimum of 15 people until the 30th June 2010. Offer cannot be held concurrently.
For more information of the Quality Hotel Cambridge click here
ATLANTIC GROUP [V] - LUXURY HOLIDAY TO BE WON
ESCAPE THE WINTER BLUES
Winter is the season with the shortest days, the coolest weather and
the most rainfall. To escape the winter blues and take you back to
summer time with the excitement and the promise of blue sunny skies,
simply book and pay a deposit for your event to be held either in JUNE
or JULY 2010 and you will go into the draw to win a luxury holiday.
The summer time holiday includes return airfares for two people
and 5 night’s accommodation – value $4500.
We have a selection of tropical locations to choose from.
Plan your mid year event NOW to be in the running!
For enquiries please contact our award winning team of
Client Relationship Managers on 613 8623 9600
or email info@atlanticgroupv.com.au
SAVE $2,500 WITH BRISBANE RIVERVIEW HOTEL!!!
Book and hold a dinner of a minimum of 80 guests prior to June 30 2010 and you will receive our Hamilton Ballroom venue for FREE!! That’s a saving of $2,500!
Whether it’s an alternate drop, set or a choice menu, our Chef’s will create a dining experience to suit your style and budget! Contact our Banquet Sales Team today and find out how you can tale advantage of this special offer!
Banquet Sales Team – 07 3862 1800 or via email functions.rv@viewhotels.com.au
CLICK HERE for more information on Brisbane Riverview Hotel
MAY SALE - RYDGES SOUTH BANK BRISBANE
May Sale! Day Delegated Package - Rydges South Bank Brisbane
from only $55 PER PERSON* (reduced from $69) including:
- Conference room set
- Arrival tea and coffee
- Morning Tea
- Buffet lunch served in the Parkland Restaurant
- Afternoon Tea
- Basic AV equipment of white board and flip chart
- Writing pads, iced water and mints
Confirm a meeting of function with us in May 2010 valued at a minimum of $10 000 (excluding accommodation) and we will give you a night at the "Coast" (Gold or Sunshine). Terms and conditions apply.
Valid May 2010. *Minimum 20 delegates and subject to availability.
Contact Jillian Thornett on 07 3364 0899 or jillian_thornett@rydges.com.
CLICK HERE for more information on RYDGES SOUTH BANK BRISBANE
RYDGES OASIS RESORT CALOUNDRA
RECENT refurbishments to the 4 star Rydges Oasis Resort Caloundra promise an even more complete conference experience. The extensive improvements include upgrade of the accommodation rooms with flat screen televisions, stylish new carpets and painting throughout. A feature is the installation of triple sheeted Rydges ‘dream beds’ that are widely regarded as the most comfortable beds offered by any accommodation house in the country.
Rydges Oasis Resort Caloundra General Manager Joanne Acott said the upgrades have already been warmly welcome by business guests.
“The response has been outstanding, both from the conference market and metropolitan businesses seeking a retreat for meetings.
“Our location is ideal for Brisbane-based companies that want to escape the confines of the office, but also have their people concentrate on their purpose for being here in a professional atmosphere and without distraction.
“We can accommodate up to 250 in five air conditioned conference rooms offering state of the art facilities.
“And being just one hour north of Brisbane and the airport, we are ideally placed to welcome city, interstate and overseas conference business.
“We spent an enormous amount of time working on our service levels and ensuring all the expected outcomes of our guests are achieved,” she said.
Ms Acott said the resort boasts a number of distinct points of difference.
“One of those is our 10 acres of tropical landscaped grounds that are ideal for breakout areas, working discussion groups and team building activities.
“Themed dinners can also be arranged under the stars or in a specially decorated marquee with our manicured lawns perfect for outdoor trade events.
“We have a dedicated on-site conference coordinator as well all the latest, state-of-the-art audiovisual support facilities and the services of a staging company.
“Delegates and accompanying people are well catered for off-site as well given our close proximity to all major Sunshine Coast attractions such as the world famous Australia Zoo and Underwater World,” she said.
Rydges Oasis Resort Caloundra is situated just meters from the shores of Golden Beach and within easy walking distance of the eclectic city centre. It boasts 182 rooms from Hotel Spa Rooms to self contained 2 and 3 bedroom villas with a variety of accommodation styles. The award-winning restaurant The Deck, the famous Legends Bar, the tennis court and swimming pool are all surrounded by a tranquil water lily-filled lagoon - the perfect setting for a quiet drink and a superb dining experience.
“Caloundra has undergone some amazing improvements over the past year or so, so even those who may have conferenced or stayed with us before as holiday guests will be in for some pleasant surprises,” Ms Acott said.
People wanting further conferencing or business meeting information can call 1800 072 096 or email reservations_caloundra@rydges.com
www.rydges.com/oasis
CLICK HERE for more information on Rydges Oasis Sunshine Coast
NEW VENUE LAUNCH...WELCOME TO THE KENT STREET LIVING ROOM (1ST FLOOR OF CITY HOTEL)
When Governor Macquarie named King Street & Kent Street afterKing George III and his son The Duke of Kent, little did he know that this would inspire the minds of the Deconstructed team as they take on their newest venue, the City Hotel Located on the corner of King Street & Kent Street, The City (as it will come to be known) has been totally overlooked in recent years.
Despite its key location and vast capacity, its an undiscovered gem. Part 1 of the development phase is now complete, with the
launch of the aptly named Kent Street Living Room, an inspired nod towards The Duke of Kent and his long-reigning and highly
commemorated daughter Queen Victoria. Formerly, a disused Mexican themed restaurant, the Kent Street Living Room
combines crystal chandeliers, flock wallpaper and chesterfield leather couches with Tom Dixon lights, a cracking cocktail
list (by Barman Of The Year, Jeremy Shipley) and new sound & DJ equipment. The Kent Street Living Room is a purveyor of
good times.
Launch Event
Friday 19th February
5.30pm – 8pm
All welcome. RSVP Essential.
More info: www.cityhotel.com.au
clive@cityhotel.com.au
Complimentary cocktails
Complimentary canapés
DJ & Entertainment from 8pm
City Hotel
Corner of King & Kent St, CBD
EASTER TREAT AT KINGSTON CITY HALL
Be Quick! A Few Dates Are Still Available!
Book an event at Kingston City Hall during the Easter holidays (6th - 10th April still available) and recieve 25% off Current Booking Prices.
School holidays are the perfect time to host a concert, festival or expo so get in quick and reserve your Easter dates now.
With every booking this period, your event will benefit from additional promotion through our website www.kingstonarts.com.au/events
Contact Kelly Eaton at Kingston City Hall for a free tour and quote on 03 9556 4435 or email kelly.eaton@kingston.vic.gov.au
Visit www.kingstonarts.com.au/venuehire for venue information
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON KINGSTON ARTS CENTRE AND THIS GREAT SPECIAL!
MAKE IT A MONDAY AND SAVE WITH HALF PRICE VENUE HIRE!
Get your week off to a good start and host your event on Half-Price Monday at Kingston City Hall.
Bookings* can be made for any Monday in 2010 as long as the booking is confirmed before the end
of March 2010.
*Applies to new bookings and is for venue hire only (catering, security, ticketing and other event
services are not included).
Contact Kelly Eaton at Kingston City Hall for a free tour and quote on 03 9556 4435 or email
kelly.eaton@kingston.vic.gov.au
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT KINGSTON CITY HALL AND THIS WONDERFUL SPECIAL!
Royce Grand Ballroom Wedding Packages
In 2010, the Royce Hotel celebrates its 10th Year Anniversary.
As part of this year long celebration they are offering all-inclusive Wedding Packages priced from $119.00 per person together with a complimentary nights accommodation for the Bride & Groom and Parents of the Bride and Groom on the night of the Wedding (conditions apply - not available during black out dates & non-transferable).
The Royce Hotel are also offering a gift certificate to celebrate the couples 1st Year Wedding Anniversary back at the Hotel booked in conjunction with their Wedding Reception at the Hotel in 2010.
Should you require further information, please feel free to contact Sharyn Macartney on (03) 9677 9931 or by email at Sharyn@roycehotels.com.au
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ROYCE HOTEL
Making Your Function Memorable!
Just because your soiree might be small, informal or on a budget, doesn't mean that you need to blend in with all the other functions out there! Here are some small tips, tricks and ideas that will help your party stand out from the others!
Choosing flowers for events
When it comes to choosing flowers, calculating how much you should pay and locating a reputable and experienced florist can be daunting.
Guide to Creating an Event Brief
Starting with a detailed Event Brief will help you determine the focus and desired outcome of your event. It will also make Venue Sourcing and gaining accurate quotations a lot easier!
10 Questions to ask when booking venues
10 Key Questions to keep you savvy and informed