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EVENT REVIEW BPTV: THE GOLDEN STAVE 30TH ANNIVERSARY, HALL OF FAME EVENT TCelebrating 30 years of charity work, the music and entertainment industry's foundation, The Golden Stave recently held a dinner honouring their founding members and celebrate raising over $11m for children's charities. Entertained by MC Bianca Dye, Katie Noonan and Guy Sebastian, even this Hall of Fame dinner was a fundraiser. Click here to view.    VENUES A STUNNING SHORT-TERM VENUE FOR SYDNEY Built in 1858, Sydney Observatory is Australia's oldest existing observatory and one of the most significant sites in our nation's scientific history. It was essential to ship navigation, meteorology and timekeeping, now thanks to the Avocado Group it can be your own unique and exclusive Christmas party venue writes Lindy Andrews.  Read More...   INTERVIEW BizParadeTV caught up with Jon Hutchison, CEO, Business Events Sydney at their recent AGM. Read More EVENT RISK MANAGEMENT Risk Assessment plays an important role in each phase of a major event’s planning cycle. Event’s should be screened for major risks when a booking enquiry is first received to determine whether, based upon information provided by the promoter, the event presents an unacceptable risk to the venue.  Read More INSIDER: BACKSTAGE First impressions count. So to amaze your guests and make a statement from the moment they arrive you need to create an event environment that is fresh, unique and truly unforgettable. Here are three event stylists who know what it takes to achieve that.Read More   INDUSTRY EVENTS DON’T FORGET CLUBMEA BREAST CANCER FUNDRAISER If you have reserved your ticket for the MEA NSW ClubMEA event at The Great Hall at The University of Sydney you are in for a treat. Not only will you enjoy the ambiance of such an iconic venue you are supporting the National Breast Cancer Foundation during the internationally recognised Breast Cancer Month.. Read More MEA ANNUAL NSW BRANCH REPORT MEA NSW invites you to join them for their Annual MEA NSW Branch Report back to Members for an overview of the NSW Branch's 07 / 08 activities and to meet the incoming NSW Branch Committee. The event is being held on 11 November at their offices in North Sydney. Read More Click here to download brochure. PEOPLE WINE BUFF APPOINTED GM FOR NOVOTEL BRISBANE Novotel Brisbane has welcomed Amery Burleigh as the new Hotel Manager. Amery graduated in the US with a degree in International Trade and Politics and a minor in French, before studying winemaking and classical French Cuisine in Bordeaux, France. Read More... HYATT ADELAIDE APPOINTS NEW DOM Hyatt Regency Adelaide’s General Manager, Adam Myott, has announced the appointment of Hardy Kilimann to the position of Director of Marketing. Read More... SHANE CARTER MOVES TO SOFITEL BRISBANE Sofitel Brisbane Grand Central has appointed Shane Carter as Business Development Manager. Originally from Surry Hills Sydney, The Macquarie University graduate brings a wealth of international experience to his new role.  Read More... LATEST NEWS DOSM TRAVERSES THE TASMAN BOUND FOR TOWNSVILLE Jessika Vandy has been appointed Director of Sales and Marketing for Ibis Townsville and Grand Mercure Apartments Townsville which is scheduled to open late October. Jessika has made the move to Australia from her hometown in New Zealand to take on the role. Read More... ANOTHER WHEEL FOR THE WORLD Melbourne, Australia will soon have a new icon as finishing touches are made to the Southern Star observation wheel, the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere.  Read More... AJC ANNOUNCES WINNER OF SPONSORED RACE Congratulations to BOC Gases who are the prize winners of the recent ‘Win a Sponsored Race’ promotion. The Sponsored Race Package valued over $5,000.00 was drawn on Friday 19th of October 2008. The AJC says thank you to all of the companies and individuals that were in the running for this impressive prize.  Read More...   CHRISTMAS OFFERS - NOW'S THE TIME Q STATION IS WHERE IT’S AT THIS SUMMER Sydney is at its best during the summer months. The weather lends itself to being outside, entertaining and being entertained from Christmas parties and Christmas Day with the family to watching the Boxing Day Sydney to Hobart yacht race start and New Year’s Eve and the fireworks experience. Read More SYDNEY SHOWGROUND OFFERS UP AN AWARD WINNING CHRISTMAS FEAST Let your taste buds run wild with the award-winning Sydney Showground catering team this Christmas. Offering a variety of Christmas event packages to suit your style and budget, choose from a relaxed Christmas Barbeque in the rustic themed room The Stables or a fine dining experience in one of our many tailored venues. Read More CONNECT WITH COLLEAGUES THIS CHRISTMAS Teambuilding Australia has put together some great themes to challenge and connect work teams. Choose from their Casino Night, Game Show Mania, Team Movie Extravaganza or an Amazing Race. Read More GLOBAL SPEAKERS MINDS YOUR BUDGET What’s one of the first things to go when the economy is heading south? Yep, the Christmas function. Well Global Speakers and Entertainers are offering some great entertainment for a fraction. With fees ranging from just $2000 for some world class talent, you best be getting in early. Read More SPECIAL OFFERS NOVOTEL BRISBANE REWARDS ORGANISERS Organisers who book their next event or meeting at Novotel Brisbane by the end of January 2009, could be kicking back on the Sunshine Coast.  Read More SPECIAL OFFER IN PARADISE Shoal Bay on the NSW central coast is a gem of a town. Sapphire glistens from all around you at the Shoal Bay Resort & Spa. Located in the middle of the most spectacular rocky drop into the bay this resort is perfect for Sydneysiders looking for a quick drive destination. Read More CLUB MED LINDEMAN – TAKE ANOTHER DELEGATE – FREE How many times have you been to a sensational and romantic destination for a business event and wished you could take your loved with you? Well Club Med has come up with an offer to keep all the people in your life happy.  Read More

LATEST NEWS     OPERA POINT EVENTS’ NEW SIZZLING SUMMER MENUS As the popularity of outdoor celebrations heats up with the weather, Opera Point Events has released its latest seasonal menus for special events at and around The Sydney Opera House this spring and summer.  Read More... QANTAS GETS WHACKY WITH ENTERTAINMENT It was a bright and early start for VIP’s, corporate partners and members of the media as they excitedly gathered in the international departure lounge for the official Melbourne launch of the sparkling new Qantas A380. The Wacky Pilots greeted guests with uptempo tunes and set the fun, celebratory tone of the event. Read More... BESYDNEY GETS MAJOR FUNDING BOOST Business Events Sydney (BESydney) is on track to achieve a 50 per cent increase in bid wins by 2011 as the city intensifies its campaign to join the world's top 10 international conference destinations.  Read More... INFO SALONS LAUNCHES MOBILE REGISTRATION Whether riding in a taxi, sitting in a café or waiting to board a plane, people can now register for an event quickly and conveniently on their mobile phone with the launch of Info Salons’ world first Mobile Web Registration solution.  Read More... SCEC INTRODUCES ITS FIRST SOMMELIER The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre has reinforced its high standards for quality cuisine and wine with the announcement that one of its key culinary staff has been made a Certified Sommelier.  Read More... MCEC CEMENTS ITS GREEN CREDENTIALS Taking its commitment to environmental sustainability one step further, the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) recently launched its innovative ‘M Green’ micro-site to complement its award-winning website. Read More... CP TERRIGAL LONG OVERDUE REFURB Fresh from a multi-million dollar refurbishment of the ground floor of the hotel, Crowne Plaza Terrigal has announced it will fully renovate all guest rooms from 1 February 2009, with the first floors completed by March.  Read More... PCEC NOW WI-FI ZONE   PCEC has been a registered Wi-Fi Zone offering a permanently-installed wireless service since 2005 and now offers free access for conferences over 200 delegates using a 256kb speed. PCEC has introduced the additional service in response to the increasing demand for delegates requiring internet access throughout the duration of their conference. Read More.  Read More... TOURISM SALES & MARKETING NETWORK LAUNCHES The Tourism Sales & Marketing Network (TSMN) officially launched as a rebrand of HSMA (Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association) in Australia last night with a gala event at Bond Lounge Bar in Melbourne. The cream of Victoria’s tourism industry enjoyed the gala event with more than 100 guests in attendance at the inner city venue. Read More... STAMFORD SAYS THANKS WITH DINNER & PARIS TRIP    Stamford Hotels & Resorts hosted an intimate dinner at their sumptuous Double Bay hotel last week to say thank you to their MICE supporters and give away a few holidays. Read More... CONDE NAST NAMES TOP TASSIE HOTEL Hobart’s Henry Jones Art Hotel, part of the Pure Tasmania offerings in Tasmania, was named the top hotel in the Australia/Pacific region at the prestigious Conde Nast Traveler 2008 Readers’ Choice Awards last week.  Read More... SPACE AT AIME09 FILLING FAST Space at the Asia Pacific’s premier meetings and incentive event, AIME 2009, is filling rapidly as returning exhibitors vie for the best locations.  Read More... PCEC GETS GOLD PLATE   Perth Convention Exhibition Centre last week received the prestigious ‘Gold Plate Award 2008’ for venue caterer, which was presented by the Catering Institute of Australia (WA). Read More.  Read More... BURSWOOD STRIKES GOLD! Building on the success from previous years, Burswood Entertainment Complex walked away with four of the prestigious Gold Plate Awards at the official ceremony last night. Read More... EMPORIUM HOTEL BRISBANE KEEPS GETTING THE GONGS    Brisbane’s Emporium Hotel has taken two from two at the 2008 Queensland Hotel Association Awards, taking the gong for Best Five Star Accommodation and also for Best Marketed Hotel. The awards were held last night on the Gold Coast. Read More...