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Darwin wins MEA 2013 THE bid to host Meetings andEvents Australia (MEA) 2013National Conference has beenwon by Darwin.
Malu Barrios, gm of the DarwinConvention Centre said the MEAwin was a considerableachievement for Darwin whichpreviously hosted the event in 1997.
Describing MEA as a trulymemorable “first” for the DarwinConvention Centre and an excitinghighlight in what will be theCentre’s fifth year, Barrios said itwould “not only bring anestimated 600 delegates to Darwinbut will also provide the idealopportunity to focus the attentionof the industry on the scope andflexibility of Darwin as a uniquebusiness events destination.”
The winning bid reflects a closerelationship between the Centreand the NT Convention Bureau.
Feeling fashionable?FOR those in
the industryFashion Week isthe hottest ticketon the annualeventcalendar.
Held atSydney’s Overseas PassengerTerminal, this year one of themost popular surprise guests wasnone other than ‘His Royal
Highness Prince Harry.’Okay, so he is a lookalike and
Scholl’s Party Feet Prince, here togive fashionistas the right Royaltreatment.
Harry or real name RoddyWalker, is one of a number of British celebrity lookalikes, heflew from Britain for the event.
‘Prince Harry’ got down on oneknee and proposed a pair of Happy Feet ballet slippers foryour’s truly.Those who watched the spoof
video of the Royal Wedding willrecognise his fellow celebritylooklikes - look him up online atprinceharrylookalike.weebly.com .
Jill getting the ultimate proposal.
St Kilda launches AssocKNOWN for its famous icons
uch as Luna Park, Acland Streetnd the popular Fitzroy Streetestaurant strip, St. Kilda hasaunched a Tourism Association.With a skills-based board, led by
hair Tracey Cooper, they willoversee the implementation of anumber of new initiatives andmarketing campaigns, providing
development opportunities forocal industry operators.The association has also
aunched a websitetkildamelbourne.com featuringourist information including
business and events listings.
Dubai really means business DUBAI Tourism has seenstunning growth in businessevents in recent years, withMICE activity up 34% in thelast 12 months, on top of an even bigger 35%increase the previous year.
Speaking with BEN atArabian Travel Market inDubai yesterday, JeradBachar, who is director of
the Dubai ConventionBureau, said that wasprobably just the tip of theiceberg, with manyincentives and other groupsvisiting Dubai not tracked by theofficial figures.
And the Middle Eastern city hasplenty of capacity for huge events,with figures released this weekshowing it now boasts a massive75,000 rooms and apartments.
He confirmed that Dubai has a
huge vision for the events sector,including a serious bid for the2020 World Expo.
If successful, Dubai willconstruct the world’s biggestconvention centre to house theyear-long expo, adjacent to themassived Al Maktoum Airportwhich is being developed atDubai World Central.
Bachar revealed some of theConvention Bureau’s strategies,telling BEN that it has about 50
key prospects - meetings of around 1500-2000 delegates - inits sights at any one t ime.
“Dubai is ideal for meetingsbecause it is so accessible,” hesaid, with a large number of airlines operating direct flightsfrom around the world and alarge catchment within about fivehours of flying time, meaningorganisers can be guaranteed of good attendance.
As well as that the fast
developing tourism infrastructurein the city means there’s plenty of options for gala celebrations andother activities at Dubai’s manyamazing luxury properties.
Transport for large groups isalso simple, with an extensive
road system and Dubai also nowhas a clean, fast and efficient railpublic transport systemconnecting key locations.
There are also large numbers of fabulous incentive activities, withDubai having seen significantdevelopment and expansion of itstourism product in recent years.
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THE Perth Convention Bureau(PCB) had a busy April, hostingtwo famil groups, as part of aseries of familiarisations takingplace in the current financial year.
A group of eight meetingplanners from the East Coast and
New Zealand enjoyed a threenight/four day program whichbegan in Perth and continued tothe South West for the MargaretRiver Food and Wine Festival.
Highlights included a five courselong table lunch at Leeuwin Estateand the Vintage Festival atPalmer Wines.
Two nights were spent at TheRegency Beach Resort inDunsborough where they enjoyeda wine tour along with a fabulous
lunch at Vasse Felix.The final evening was a
barbecue cooked by Olsen’sCatering at Regency Beach.
“I have just experienced anamazing famil,” said AnneGowlett, director - Insignia
Management.“The itinerary planning was
excellent and really captured theunique features of Perth and theSouth West region.
“It was through my visit toBroome in 2011, that we wereable to experience and thenrecommend a fabulous itineraryto our client Toyota FinancialServices.”
The second group who arrivedfrom the East Coast, began with a
welcome lunch at CavershamHouse in the Swan Valley andconcluded with a seven coursedegustation dinner at Lamont’sBishop’s House.
The group was co-hosted byAccor Hotels and the PerthConvention Bureau with differentAccor properties showcased inPerth including The Novotel VinesResort, Novotel Perth Langley,Mercure Hotel and Ibis Hotel.
In addition guests took part in
the Beef and Beer Experience atThe Old Brewery and breakfast atFrasers Kings Park.
Other activities included aSegway obstacle course, golf putting, quad trike, kayaking anda nature walk in Kings Park.
Soaking up some WA sun Amari in Middle East IN a first step into the Middle
East, the Thailand-based ONYXHospitality Group has beenappointed by Gulf Trading andContracting Company (GTC) tooperate a 120-room Amari Qatarhotel, in the capital, Doha.
The 13 storey property which isscheduled to open in Septemberfeatures 120 contemporary fullyappointed rooms, including 78superior rooms, 36 deluxe rooms,and six suites.
Each room is stylishly decorated
and offers guests the ultimatecomfort and luxury.
In-room amenities will includeLCD flat screen television, acomfortable lounge area, Wi-Fiinternet access along with a workdesk fitted with an iPod dockingstation.
It will have a selection of diningoptions, each with its own uniqueoffering based on Amari’s conceptof bringing people together andsharing.
For the ultimate relaxation,guests will be able to indulge inbody treatments at Breeze Spawhich, in addition to fun and easytreatments, will also feature a jacuzzi and a Vichy shower room.
A fully equipped fitness centrewill also be available for thosefeeling more energetic.
Erratum MCVBWE are aware that Karen
Bolinger has headed up a numberof well known MICE businesseswith familiar acronyms, howeverwe apologise for the slip up ( BEN
30 Apr) when she was named asthe ceo of the MCEC.
Bolinger is, in fact, the ceo of the MCVB.
What a DarlingSYDNEY’snewest five star
boutique hotel, The Darling, hasaken out 'Best New Hotel
Construction and Design 2012' athe Asia-Pacific International
Hotel Awards in Kuala Lumpurhis week.Echo Entertainment Group ceo,
Larry Mullin expressed his delightn receiving the award and theecognition of its distinctive design.
Skyrail best enviro SKYRAILRainforest Cableway inCairns has been named as themost environmentally sustainabletourism business in the Pacificregion.
The Queensland company is thefirst in the Pacific to obtainEarthCheck’s Certified Platinumrating and the only cableway inthe world to achieve this status.
IF those faraway places arecalling to you but you don’t havethe cash to answer the call,Google Maps have a solution witha feature that allows you to travelthe world remotely.
It’s all down to their new searchgiant “built” 3D system whichcreates panoramas of worldlandmarks such as Rome’s TreviFountain, Buckingham Palace; etc,
by using public photos from itsPicasa photo-sharing site.To view, turn on Google Maps’
WebGL feature.
THE use of Facebook and Twitterhas almost negated the need tosend a postcard.
It was nice to learn of a manwho has just received a postcardfrom his parents sent in 1957.
The card predicted, “We’llprobably be home before thisgets there”.
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Grays’ Say
‘INCENTIVE’ is not a dirty word.
Incentives are a strategic andvery effective marketing tool.
That they work when properlydesigned and implemented isnot in doubt - ask the banks,airlines, hotel groups,automotive companies andmany others.
That the mass media doesn’t(or won’t) understand what’sinvolved in setting targets andrewarding those that achievethem is also not in doubt.
The mass media continues toberate recipients of what theyterm outlandish rewards andthe companies that providethem even though many of thepublications that do so offersignificant travel rewards totheir advertisers for meeting orexceeding advertising targets.
It’s unlikely that the massmedia will change its approachto incentives any time soon;after all seemingly bad or
outrageous news sellsnewspapers.
What does it matter if whatthey print is wrong?
I tend not to buy newspapersthese days, not out of protestbut because the content canusually be accessed on my iPod,iPhone or laptop.
Now News Group newspapersare levying a charge for suchaccess but Ifor onewon’t bepaying.
I will payfor accuratereportingbut not therubbish thatsome of these publications churn out -including their lack of understanding of the incentiveindustry!
To contact Peter Gray email [email protected].
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Garza’s Rendezvous RENDEZVOUS Hotel Perth hasappointed the latest addition totheir team, with Clarissa Garza joining as a sales and marketingspecialist.
Garza takes up the role of manager of sales – conferencesand events, joins the team duringthe hotel’s extensiverefurbishment program, which isdue for completion in late 2012.
Garza brings to her role
extensive experience in the travelindustry; most recently she held asenior management role atCorporate Travel Managementand prior to this she worked asSales & Product Manager forNomads World Hotels.
Peter Gray, managing partner of Motivating People presents aregular Business Events News
feature on current issues in theMICE industry.
Keystone’s runway successAMID a
olourfulrowd of ashionistas in
nose bleedltitude high
heels, cuttingdge outfitsnd flashingameras, alleeking aaffeine fix, a
glass of bubbly
or a hot crabnd coriander toastie, BEN
managed to catch up with theKeystone Group’s managingdirector, John Duncan and theirgroup director Anthony Prior.
It’s Monday and day one of Fashion Week and the KeystoneGroup are hosting the KeystoneCanteen – a bespoke, pop-up
dining space and bar, as thecatering partner for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia2012 (MBFWA).
“MBFWA is Australia’s premierfashion event, and thiscollaboration will elevateKeystone’s presence in the styleworld onto an internationalstage” said John Duncan.
Keystone is also providing thecatering to The Mercedes-BenzStar Lounge, as well as managingall corporate hospitality on site,and providing catering to all thecrew behind MBFWA.
Duncan said this latestpartnership is part of Keystone’scontinued commitment toproviding their signature diningand entertaining experiencesoutside of their separate stand-alone venues.
Keystone showcased thiscommitment earlier in the yearby launching a highly successfulpartnership with Sydney Festivalwhen it became the namingrights sponsor for KeystoneFestival Bar at Hyde ParkBarracks.
Not content to own and operatethe likes of Bungalow 8, The Loft,Cargo Bar, Cargo Lounge, GazeboWine Garden, Kit & Kaboodle,Manly Wine, and The Sugar Mill& The Winery, Duncan revealedthat they are presently engagedin an exciting growth trajectory,including the launch of a rooftopbarbeque bar in Kings Cross, andan exciting revamp of King Streetinstitution, the Newtown Hotel(launching October) plus manyother exciting projects.
Torquay MICE moveTHE newly rebranded WyndhamResort Torquay on Victoria’s Surf Coast is offering a range of teambuilding options for conferenceorganisers, following its take overby the Wyndham group in Nov.
Local operator Big StickAdventures works closely withthe resort to provide activities forcorporate groups, while theresort itself offers an inspiringocean front location and six
purpose built meeting spaces.The property is one of the
biggest residential conferencevenues in regional Victoria andalso boasts a ballroom with 180°sea views and capacity for 350 -more info 03 5261 1500.
