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Planning WA Business EventsOrganising a conference or looking for meeting space in Perth? See inside for:• WA’s best venues for board meetings, seminars and corporate functions

• How Perth Convention Bureau secures business events

• The benefi ts of appointing a Professional Conference Organiser (PCO)

Planning WA Business Events2

Paul Beeson

In 2012 to 2013, PCB was responsible for securing business events which will require more than 200,000 hotel room nights and inject more than $104.7 million to the WA economy annually.

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As international and national governments

become increasingly aware of the value

of business events to their economies,

there is increased global competition for

large conferences in the events sector,

according to Perth Convention Bureau

(PCB) CEO Paul Beeson.

Mr Beeson said a key strategy for PCB

was the identifi cation and targeting of

high-yield conference sectors, which

would ultimately boost Western Australia’s

knowledge base as well as its tourism and

business sectors.

“Conference delegates typically spend

more than fi ve times as much as an

average leisure tourist,” he said.

“They are in fact super tourists – they will

spend more, stay at higher-rated hotels,

use taxis as opposed to buses and dine in

restaurants as opposed to cafes.”

Mr Beeson said either before or after the

conference the delegates would normally

make their way north or south of the city

centre for leisure touring.

“We call this pre and post-conference

touring. The economic distribution is not

solely limited to the metropolitan area,

but it is substantial in the regions as well,”

he said.

“Historically we have secured conference

volume very well. We are now about

refi ning that success, identifying and

target marketing to a higher yielding

conference demographic.

“Our success with targeting medical

conferencing as a high-yielding sector

is evident.

“Approximately 1000 medical delegates

were secured for Perth in 2009 and more

than 14,000 medical delegates enjoyed

our state last year.”

In addition, PCB’s recent strategy to

attract high-yielding delegates has off ered

some resolve to capacity issues and will

position WA as a premium conference

destination in the long term.

In 2012 to 2013, PCB was responsible

for securing business events which will

require more than 200,000 hotel room

nights and inject more than $104.7

million in delegate expenditure to the WA

economy annually.

Mr Beeson said PCB was commissioning

ongoing research to identify high-yielding

delegate conferences.

“The conferences we pursue are aligned

with state development strategies and the

state tourism agenda,” he said.

Mr Beeson said it was not just about

economics.

“Thousands of non-profi t associations exist

worldwide,” he said.

“We lobby them to bring their conferences

to Perth and WA.”

Mr Beeson said the majority of national

and international conferences staged in

Perth were a result of these eff orts.

“Without PCB’s targeted marketing, the

vast majority of conferences held in WA

would be held elsewhere.”

Paul Beeson

Located on the banks of the picturesque

Swan River only minutes from the CBD and

airport, Crown Perth is Western Australia’s

premier event destination.

With outstanding levels of fl exibility

combined with unsurpassed service,

premium catering and excellent onsite

technical support, Crown Perth’s world-

class facilities are the obvious choice to

create a lasting impression.

From large-scale conferences, board

meetings and exhibitions to cocktail parties

and charity gala balls, you can be confi dent

knowing Crown Perth’s dedicated event

managers will take care of all the details.

Whether you desire an intimate occasion

or grand aff air, Crown Perth off ers a host

of function spaces to impress clients,

colleagues and friends, including:

Grand Ballroom – From gala events to

conferences, the multi-purpose Grand

Ballroom boasts a contemporary, pillarless

design, plus superior sound and lighting

systems. A dedicated registration and

pre-function area is also available for

conference groups.

The Astral – Versatile and elegant,

The Astral features opulent decor,

contemporary design and state-of-the-art

technology. The Astral comes equipped

with seven retractable in-built screens and a

host of intelligent design features, including

15 custom-made LED chandeliers.

Botanicals – With natural light and the

unique ability to open on to the adjacent

lush gardens and resort-style pool area,

Botanicals provides a comfortable

environment for all types of events.

The Studios – Designed for small to

medium-scale functions, The Studios

provide a sophisticated and private

setting. In addition, premium catering,

onsite technical support and fi ve-star

service mean you can relax and enjoy the

celebrations whilst the team at Crown

Perth takes care of the rest.

When business is done, you can enjoy

world-class entertainment and leisure

facilities at Crown Perth – whether you

want to experience the excitement and

energy of WA’s only casino or take in a

show at the Crown Theatre Perth.

Crown Perth is also home to Perth’s

largest onsite group accommodation,

off ering two international hotels adjacent

to the Convention Centre. The combined

capacity of over 690 rooms, with the

exceptional variety of onsite leisure and

entertainment facilities, makes Crown Perth

one of the most desirable conference and

event facilities in Australia.

Australia’s newest six-star destination is set to open in 2017:

Crown Towers will add another dimension

to Crown Perth’s already extensive off ering

of quality hotels, world-class convention

centre, gaming options, restaurants, bars,

nightclub, 2300-seat theatre, day spa and

retail outlets.

When complete, Crown Towers will be the

largest hotel in Perth and will increase hotel

room capacity at the resort to nearly 1200

rooms.

Construction on the hotel has started

and will take approximately three years

to complete. It will comprise 500 luxury

rooms, as well as restaurants, bars and

convention facilities.

The Convention Centre development

will provide approximately 4000sq m

of new multi-purpose venue space,

securing Crown Perth’s place as one

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A slice of peace and quiet in the Swan ValleyDespite being just 35 minutes from

the centre of Perth, the Novotel Vines

Resort and Country Club feels a world

away from the hustle and bustle of

nine-to-fi ve city life.

Located in the famous wine-growing

region of the Swan Valley, the resort’s

tranquil setting can help facilitate a

productive environment for your next

corporate event.

Whether you are planning a meeting,

seminar, conference, formal dinner

or relaxed poolside barbecue, you

can be certain the Novotel Vines

Resort and Country Club will make it a

memorable occasion.

From board meetings for 10 to large

conferences for 260, the resort has

a range of unique rooms and venues

which off er a variety of options fl exible

enough to suit the purpose of any

conference or event.

A number of versatile room designs

are available for use, including seven

fully-equipped meeting rooms, rooms

for board meetings and separate

dining facilities for corporate lunches

and dinners.

These superior meeting and

conference rooms are only part of

the Novotel Vines Resort and Country

Club’s story. The resort’s conference

coordinators and banquet team will

oversee every detail of your gathering,

from audiovisual requirements to

customised catering options, for a

stress-free planning experience. The

team’s attention to every detail of your

event will give you peace of mind from

your initial discussion through to the

conclusion of your function.

In keeping with its guarantee to

provide a premier meeting experience

with meaningful results, the Novotel

Swan Valley Vines Resort provides

accommodation, endless downtime

activities, dynamic team building and

adventure programs for your group.

Spend time on two of Australia’s best

golf courses, perusing local wineries, art

galleries, gourmet fi ne dining experiences

and other resort facilities – including

tennis and squash courts, swimming

pool, restaurants, day spa, bars and

gymnasium – and you will return to work

feeling refreshed and recharged.

Aspire Awards Program: building relationships Perth Convention Bureau’s (PCB) annual

Aspire Program assists in the professional

development of individuals from not-

for-profi t associations, organisations and

academic communities.

Comprising 10 awards, the aim of

the program is to assist an individual’s

personal and professional development,

either through attendance at a relevant

international conference, or by

undertaking further study in their chosen

fi eld of endeavour.

A range of individual grants between $5000

and $10,000 are awarded to applicants

annually. The funding covers travel,

accommodation and registration expenses

to the maximum value of the award.

“If an academic wants to attend a world

congress in their fi eld, they tell us about

themselves and the conference, why

they want to apply and the benefi ts it will

give the state,” PCB Director Stakeholder

Relations Tracey Cinavas-Prosser (pictured

above) said.

At the same time, the program identifi es

possible conferences to be secured for WA,

with the potential to enhance the state’s

knowledge base.

“If they are awarded, they are sponsored to

attend the conference of their choice and

they may choose to bid for that conference

for WA in the future,” Ms Cinavas-Prosser

said. “It’s a two-pronged approach –

supporting and developing individuals

whilst building a relationship with local

conference hosts.”

Ms Cinavas-Prosser said the program

had added more than $100 million in

delegate spend to WA’s economy since its

inception.

The Aspire Program is a partnership with

the City of Perth, City of Mandurah, the

Royal Australasian College of Surgeons,

Giving West and WA’s fi ve universities:

Curtin University, Murdoch University,

The University of Western Australia, the

University of Notre Dame and Edith

Cowan University.

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Planning WA Business Events 5

Loyalty program benefi ts event organisersA revolutionary new incentive program is

off ering fantastic rewards for businesses

booking meetings, conferences and

events spaces on a regular basis.

With fl exible event spaces catering for

boutique through to large-scale events,

Toga Far East (TFE) Hotels recently

updated their ‘Events with Benefi ts’

program which represents great value for

conference and event bookers.

Event bookers will receive savings off

day delegate packages every time they

book a space for a corporate function at

participating TFE hotels across Australia

and New Zealand. In Western Australia,

these hotels include Adina Apartment

Hotel Perth; Adina Apartment Hotel

Perth, Barrack Plaza; Rendezvous Studio

Hotel Perth Central; Rendezvous Grand

Hotel Perth; and Travelodge Perth.

On top of the regular savings, ‘Events

with Benefi ts’ program participants can

receive added benefi ts including gift

vouchers of up to $500 and the potential

to have their 15th delegate attend their

conference for free.

TFE Hotels is providing event bookers

with more ways to meet and save with

15 per cent off all new events booked

before June 30, 2014 and held before

July 31, 2014. Event bookers can take

advantage of this off er at any TFE Hotel

across Australia and New Zealand.

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Revitalised hotel off ers unrivalled views of WAPerth’s iconic beachside hotel Rendezvous

Grand Hotel Perth Scarborough has

unveiled 24 new event spaces, making

it Western Australia’s largest beachside

conference and event venue.

The landmark multi-million dollar

redevelopment of Rendezvous Grand

Hotel Perth means it can cater for a more

diverse range of functions – from meetings

and workshops to large-scale conferences,

gala dinners, cocktail functions and

weddings.

The Mentelle Room, which features

fl oor-to-ceiling windows and an adjoining

deck area, boasts views across the Indian

Ocean, providing a spectacular backdrop

for events of up to 300 people.

The grand ballroom off ers space for up

to 680 delegates, with contemporary

styling and state-of-the-art technology.

Meanwhile, the hotel’s second ballroom

caters for events of up to 500 people with

a theatre style layout and the mezzanine

level off ers a series of 12 fl exible rooms,

many with views to Rottnest Island.

With unrivalled views of Perth’s

coastline, the Observation Deck

off ers the perfect rooftop location for

exclusive cocktail events.

The new event spaces are part of a total

renovation at the hotel, which includes a

brand new lobby area, beachside exterior

with fl oor-to-ceiling windows, stylishly

refurbished rooms and suites and a new

club lounge on the 25th fl oor, exclusively

available for guests staying in the premium

club rooms and suites.

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Planning WA Business Events6

Perth Event Connection: servicing successIf you plan events or meetings for your

organisation, then you need Perth Event

Connection – the free referral service that

matches your needs with quality providers

in Western Australia.

Perth’s accommodation and venues have

returned to a competitive market position,

according to Perth Convention Bureau

(PCB) CEO Paul Beeson.

“Rates have normalised and returned

to being nationally and internationally

competitive,” he said.

Mr Beeson said this was partially due to

the slowing demand of the resources

sector for accommodation and small

meeting space.

“Whilst PCB’s charter is to secure

international and national conferences

for the state, small, local meetings

play an important part in the tourism

economy, and our resources are on

off er to assist those planning them,”

he said.

These resources allow the bureau to

match the needs of meeting planners

with suitable venues or suppliers in

WA through PCB’s referral desk, Perth

Event Connection – headed by PCB

Director Stakeholder Relations Tracey

Cinavas-Prosser.

Ms Cinavas-Prosser said there was a

great range of meeting spaces, with

many venues expanding or upgrading

their facilities, and PCB could assist event

organisers to fi nd the perfect venue.

“New infrastructure is coming online

and PCB has up-to-date information on

new venues and suppliers to the events

industry,” she said. “We match services

and venues with clients in a timely and

professional manner.”

Ms Cinavas-Prosser said clients could give

a brief of what they were looking for and

PCB would match their key criteria to

venues, capacities and availabilities.

“We are the industry resource where event

organisers can discuss their requirements

with one source to assist them to choose

a venue space, photographer, chauff eur,

printer, theming company and more,”

she said. “Whether they want a stand-up

cocktail event or a one-day seminar, we

can provide a free referral service and pull

that information from our membership

database. So rather than a meeting planner

spending half the day on the phone ringing

around a whole variety of service providers

in Perth, ours is a one-stop shop.”

PCB recently entered into a partnership

with Australian Institute of Offi ce

Professionals (AIOP) which will allow for

cross promotion and for the bureau to

promote the Perth Event Connection to

AIOP members.

“Most recently we sponsored gift bags

at the AIOP annual breakfast which was

a way for us to promote our services to

the local corporate market,” Ms Cinavas-

Prosser said. “We wanted to add value to

their event whilst educating them on how

PCB could assist them in their role.”

State-of-the-art facility is ready for growth With Perth tipped to experience the

highest population growth of all Australian

capital cities during the next 50 years,

the team at the Perth Convention and

Exhibition Centre (PCEC) is gearing up

to embrace a new wave of visitors from

Australia and abroad.

Western Australia’s only dedicated

convention and exhibition facility,

PCEC currently welcomes an average

of 750,000 visitors a year and has

hosted a range of conferences, annual

general meetings, exhibition trade and

consumer shows, sales meetings, training

workshops, seminars, luncheons, gala

dinners and concerts.

PCEC General Manager Nigel Keen

said an increase in visitors would be

seen once a number of planned high-

profi le urban redevelopments and hotel

developments had been completed. The

developments – driven by the strength of

the WA economy, the state’s universities

research and development programs and

population growth – will have a signifi cant

impact on interstate and international

business events visitors.

Specifi cally, he said the Elizabeth Quay

project on Perth’s waterfront, which

would sit alongside the PCEC and include

the new Ritz Carlton hotel, was forecast to

drive increased traffi c to the state and

the PCEC.

“From a destination perspective, Perth

sits within a very competitive market; we

not only compete with other Australian

centres, but ever increasingly, Southeast Asia

regions,” Mr Keen said.

“However, as Australia’s fastest growing

capital city, Perth has new and exciting

infrastructure which has either recently been

completed or is now in construction phase

and these are proving to be very appealing

to both national and international clients.”

Mr Keen said as Perth grew it was important

the PCEC also grew to meet the increasing

demands required to meet the space

requirements of its national and international

clients, and allow public-attended events

the space to grow to meet the population

growth being experienced in WA.

Mr Keen said he would be overseeing

refurbishments in the near future;

something he believed would ensure PCEC

remained fresh and vibrant for future visitors.

“Our goal is to always remain client

focused,” he said. “When our clients host

successful events at PCEC the benefi ts and

return on their investment is high.”

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Above and beyond: the PCO advantageToday’s conferences, meetings and

events are becoming more competitive

and sophisticated, but a Professional

Conference Organiser (PCO) can help you

stand out from the crowd.

Having spent more than 30 years

delivering some of Australia’s largest

conferences and most prestigious events,

arinex Managing Director Roslyn McLeod

understands the important role PCOs play

in the delivery of successful events.

Ms McLeod said it was easy for companies

to get caught up in the insignifi cant

details of event planning, but the support,

guidance and advice off ered by a PCO

could enable them to focus on ‘big

picture’ objectives.

From helping to develop event objectives

to ensuring things run smoothly on the

day of the event, Ms McLeod said it was

the role of a PCO to ensure events were

executed with professional excellence.

“A PCO guides their client to make the

right choices to match the event they are

holding,” she said.

While there are currently a number of

diff erent PCOs servicing the Australian

market, most organisers off er similar

services, such as: sourcing and negotiating

venues, setting up event support,

managing design and print of marketing

materials, liaising with speakers, delegates,

media and venue staff , managing

registration and reporting on expenditure.

Ms McLeod said the trick to choosing

the right PCO was looking at each

organiser’s unique set of skills,

experience and methods.

“Companies should look for a PCO

who broadly matches their expectations

in terms of abilities, infrastructure,

experience, track record and staff

capacities,” she said.

Ensuring Perth’s next big success

arinex has been appointed as the offi cial

Professional Conference Organiser of

LNG18, the world’s most important

gathering of the liquefi ed natural gas

industry.

Over 5000 participants from around the

world are expected to attend the four-

day event which will be held at the Perth

Convention and Exhibition Centre from

April 11 to 15, 2016.

Ms McLeod said she was particularly

excited to be working on an event which

held signifi cance on a global scale.

“The end result is going to be a success

not only for Western Australia but also for

Australia as a whole, as well as for my own

company,” she said.

Ms McLeod said arinex had received

“great support” from the WA Government

and Perth City Council and was looking

forward to working in Perth in the lead-up.

“Perth is such an exciting city to be

working in, not only because it is this

frontier-type of city as a result of all the

redevelopment and growth happening

at the moment, but also because its

environment off ers so many touristy

and pleasurable experiences for

international travellers,” she said.

“It really lends itself to being a great

destination for conferences and events.”

Roslyn McLeodManaging Director, arinex

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Picturesque resort off ers south-west retreatEnchanting Pullman Resort Bunker

Bay is an idyllic fi ve-star retreat three

hours south of Perth in the heart of

Western Australia’s picturesque, world-

renowned Margaret River wine region.

This luxurious oasis is nestled on the

pure white sands and azure waters

of tranquil Bunker Bay and spans

35 acres of beautifully landscaped

native gardens, bordered by the Cape

Naturaliste National Park.

The resort off ers 150 luxuriously

appointed studios and one, two

and three-bedroom villas. Boasting

a contemporary Australian style,

natural local materials have been used

wherever possible and internal fi nishes

include sandstone, Jarrah timber fl oors

and limestone feature walls.

Resort facilities and services include

24-hour reception, concierge and

room service, complementary wi-fi

in common areas, heated infi nity-

edge swimming pool, tennis court,

gymnasium and playground with a

barbecue picnic area.

Pullman’s signature Other Side of the

Moon restaurant presents distinctly

modern Australian fare, with a choice

of indoor or alfresco dining with superb

Indian Ocean vistas.

The resort’s award-winning health and

rejuvenation day spa, Vie Spa, off ers

luxe treatments echoing the relaxed,

natural feel of its secluded south-west

location. Each of the six spa suites

features the beauty of natural light with

the privacy of a secluded courtyard and

personal shower.

Six conference areas off er the perfect

venues for both small meetings and

large-scale events.

From intimate gatherings to grand

aff airs of up to 300 guests, cocktail or

seated, brand new marquee options

in a variety of sizes means event

organisers can select the perfect space

to fi t their guest list.

Accommodation to suit every kind of traveller As Western Australia’s largest group

operating in the hotel, tourism and

corporate services sector, Accor

off ers accommodation, conference

and event facilities for any style and

every occasion. Perfect for corporate

and leisure travellers alike, Accor’s

brands cover the full spectrum of the

accommodation market.

With hotels spread throughout Perth

and surrounds – from central CBD

convenience and Mandurah’s coastal

waterfront to the renowned Swan

Valley wine region – Accor has the

state covered. Guests at every Accor

hotel will be able to choose from a

range of modern, comfortable rooms

and will have access to a range of

leading-edge facilities.

Novotel Perth Langley

In close proximity to Perth’s best

shopping, dining and nightlife areas,

Novotel Perth Langley is well suited for

both business and leisure. Contemporary

guestrooms and apartments off er

magnifi cent views of the Swan River and

are complemented by three restaurants,

bars and fi ve conference rooms.

Mercure Perth

Mere steps from the Playhouse Theatre

and Government House, Mercure Perth

boasts six conference rooms. Located

in the heart of the city’s CBD, it is a great

option for business travellers wanting to

combine business with pleasure by visiting

nearby entertainment venues, tourist

attractions and fi ne dining destinations.

The ibis family

Travelling on a budget, but don’t want to

sacrifi ce quality? ibis Perth and ibis Styles

Perth off er great value accommodation,

modern guestrooms and a selection of

conference room options. Enjoy superb

dining options in Perth and Northbridge.

Sebel hotels

The Sebel hotels in East Perth and

Mandurah (pictured) both off er vibrant

waterfront locations with conference

facilities. One sits within a picturesque

urban oasis and dining hub just moments

from the CBD business district and the

other is walking distance to Mandurah’s

glorious white sand beaches and

playful dolphins.

Planning WA Business Events 9

On your marks, get set, go: racecourses off er unique event settings

Looking for an exciting, unique venue for

your next business function? Between

its two premier venues, Perth Racing

can provide a unique custom package

perfect for any and every event.

Perth Racing runs the magnifi cent

riverside racecourses of Ascot and

Belmont Park. Both just minutes from

the Perth CBD and domestic airport,

these historic racecourses off er city

retreats with exclusive training facilities

in a unique setting.

For decades the Ascot and Belmont

Racecourses have hosted a diverse

range of private and public functions

and have been home to some of Perth’s

most iconic events.

From mining conferences, trade shows

and political get-togethers to award-

winning entertainment events – such as

last year’s equestrian spectacular Cavalia

and the much-anticipated upcoming

Cirque du Soleil production TOTEM –

the vibrant and exciting image of Perth

Racing epitomises the social scene of

Western Australia.

Ascot and Belmont have also been the

destinations of choice to host a number

of smaller corporate events and private

business functions thanks to their

unique atmospheres, top-of-the-range

facilities and convenient locations.

Whether you want to hold your function

on a race day amongst all the atmosphere

of premier thoroughbred racing or simply

capitalise on the diversity, fl exibility and

guest capacity of the racecourse venues

on a non-race day, Perth Racing can help

set your event apart.

From intimate bars to picturesque

gardens, a range of venues are available,

each with food and beverage packages

specially designed to suit every occasion

and every budget.

The fl exibility of room options and on-

course locations means you can tailor-

make a function to suit your business and

industry demands, whether you require a

venue fi lled with natural light or a blacked-

out room for a video conference.

Larger venue spaces can be used for

conferences, tradeshows, exhibitions or

expos, whilst smaller rooms are ideal for

meetings and training days.

In warmer months you can make the

most of Perth’s spectacular climate with

the numerous outdoor venue options

including wide, shady trackside locations,

decked outdoor areas or the intimate

surrounds of Ascot’s beautiful gardens.

Given its extensive history hosting some

of the state’s leading events, Perth Racing

is experienced in accommodating large

crowd numbers and will ensure there is

ample free parking available and security

services available to meet your individual

event needs.

The vibrant and exciting image of Perth Racing epitomises the social scene of Western Australia.

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Ascot and Belmont Park Racecourses – Perth Racing’s premier racing facilities – are also two of Perth’s most unique destination venues for successful corporate events and functions. From intimate bars to picturesque gardens, from large marquee sites to grand ballroom-sized rooms with stunning track and river views, you can be guaranteed a truly memorable occasion.

Perth Racing can also offer professional event management, security and tailor-designed hospitality packages, so give your next event the winning edge with Perth Racing!

• Conferences and Trade Shows • Corporate Breakfasts, Business Lunches and Dinners• Cocktail Parties, Gala Dinners and Presentations• Convenient to the CBD and airport, with acres

of free parking

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Call Paul Schreuders on 9277 0733 or visit www.perthracing.org.au

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Island escape is ideal venue for city slickers

The perfect conditions for business or leisureOne of Australia’s most iconic holiday

destinations is also the ideal destination

for corporate events.

Perfectly positioned where the outback

meets the ocean with panoramic views

over Cable Beach, you won’t fi nd a more

breathtaking or unforgettable setting for

your next conference, meeting, incentive

or business event than Cable Beach Club

Resort and Spa.

The resort has expanded its corporate

off erings in 2014 with the launch of a

new meeting venue – the Pandanus

Room. Located in the tranquil resort

gardens, the room can cater for up

to 100 guests and is suitable for small

meetings and boardroom-style events.

The Pandanus Room serves as the

perfect breakout area for larger

conferences hosted in the resort’s Sam

Males conference and meeting facility.

Named after an old pearling master of

Broome, this purpose-built conference

room can accommodate up to 200

people and can be divided into three

separate spaces to off er fl exibility in

program design and facilitation.

The room has beautiful natural light and

French doors opening on to a sweeping

verandah where delegates can enjoy

the gardens and soak up the tropical

Broome climate.

As well as these stunning venues, the

resort’s luxurious leisure facilities,

stylish accommodation and opulent

dining options offer delegates a truly

unique Kimberley experience.

When planning your next meeting,

conference or corporate event, why not

think outside the CBD box?

If you really want to wow your colleagues,

clients, delegates or guests, take them on

an ‘overseas’ adventure and host your next

event on Rottnest Island.

Renowned for its breathtaking scenery,

picturesque beaches and famous

furry inhabitants – the cute and quirky

quokkas – the island also hosts a great

CBD-alternative for aff ordable, accessible

and unique midweek meetings and

conferences at Rottnest Lodge.

The largest accommodation provider

on Rottnest Island, Rottnest Lodge can

comfortably host groups of up to 110 in

its fully-equipped conference facilities

and is also equipped to provide luxurious

accommodation options where needed.

New and improved additions to

the property include the fabulous

Mediterranean-inspired restaurant Riva,

which boasts mouth-watering menu

options from a wood-fi red oven as

well as a refreshed and refi ned wine list

off ering limitless catering options for

corporate groups.

In addition, the Rottnest Lodge team is

dedicated to working alongside event

organisers to create interesting and

entertaining downtime itineraries for any

sized group. From movie screenings,

bike tours and golf to wine tastings and

sunset cruises, you will be able to combine

business with pleasure and have a whole

lot of fun once the working day is done.

• 3 nights in Studio accommodation, single occupancy

• Full buff et breakfast daily

• 1 x full day and 1 x half day delegate package

• Welcome cocktail reception on the Okari Deck

• Poolside welcome dinner

• Off -site dinner at Sun Pictures

• Gala dinner on Cable Beach Amphitheatre

• Return Broome Airport transfers

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Revamped hotel hangouts will open soonFour Points Perth is set to unveil its new-

look restaurant and bar later this month.

The hotel is currently putting the fi nishing

touches on a ‘refresh’ to the interior of

its new dining and bar venue, with soft

furnishings and a brand new colour palette

of warm tones, bold prints and dark wood

set to enhance the experience of its guests.

Facing on to Wellington Street, the venue

was previously known as a place to grab

a drink before attending an event at the

Perth Arena.

Now, with a completely transformed

interior, the venue will be renamed to The

Best Brew Bar & Kitchen and will off er

guests a place to meet for coff ee, sample

delicious food from a selection of tasting

plates and exciting dishes, and enjoy their

favourite wine, cocktails and a selection

of local, regional and imported craft beers

fresh from the tap.

In addition, guests can have some fun in

the sun on the stylish new outside seating

area (pictured below), the perfect space

to unwind with sundowners at sunset or

alfresco dining.

The outdoor area provides an idyllic spot

to enjoy a sunny lunch with business

colleagues or grab a well-deserved drink to

cap off the workday.

The Best Brew Bar & Kitchen will open on

June 13, 2014.

Convenience is key to inner-city meet-upsNestled on the banks of the stunning

Swan River, just fi ve minutes from the

CBD and with free street parking, Pagoda

Resort and Spa is one of the most

convenient meeting destinations in Perth.

Boasting 101 self-contained and

serviced guest rooms and apartments,

as well as conferencing and banquet

facilities for up to 250 delegates,

the resort is perfectly placed to host

a diverse range of business events

including board meetings, conferences,

trade expos, seminars, workshops,

product launches, cocktail functions

and themed dinners.

The jewel in Pagoda’s corporate crown

is the Pagoda Ballroom. Complete with

chandelier lighting, direct access to

the tropical poolside, an abundance

of natural light and pre-function

area, this elegant space guarantees a

memorable experience. The ballroom

easily converts into three separate

sections, ideal for breakout sessions or

smaller events.

A number of smaller private rooms

can be booked for intimate events and

small-scale meetings.

Pagoda Resort and Spa is also home

to the historic Pagoda Restaurant and

Bar (pictured). A Western Australian

landmark since 1926, the restaurant

is a popular choice with international

visitors and local foodies alike thanks

to its sumptuous buff et breakfast, a

la carte lunch and dinner menu and

high-tea experience, which is widely

recognised as South Perth’s fi nest.

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Paris . San Paulo . London . Shangai . Dubai . Bangkok . Sydney . Melbourne . Brisbane . Bunker Bay

Re-shaping our city The development and release of Elizabeth

Quay, Perth City Link and Riverside

will provide a signifi cant volume of

residential, commercial, retail and hotel

accommodation over the next 10 to 15

years and encourage strong investment

from the private sector, according to MRA

Acting CEO Ryan Keys.

“Perth is growing,” Mr Keys said. “Its

transformation is focused on establishing

key destinations and great buildings,

streets and urban spaces linked by an

exceptional transport network.”

Mr Keys said, from government

investment of almost $2 billion, these

projects were expected to attract more

than $8 billion from the private sector

and add 500,000sq m of offi ce space

and more than 50,000sq m of retail

space to the city.

“They are opening our city up to

welcome more people into it – to work,

live, stay and enjoy, and creating great

places for people to meet and gather,”

he said.

Perth City Link

Key Facts

Project area 13.5 hectares

New dwellings 1650

New population 3060

Commercial/Offi ce/Retail (estimated) 244,000sq m

Future employees (up to) 13,500

Government investment $1.3 billion (including Perth Arena)

Private investment $4 billion

Elizabeth Quay

Key Facts

Project area 10 hectares

Inlet size 2.7 hectares

Promenade size 1.5 hectares

Residential dwellings 800

Hotel rooms 400

Resident population 1400

Commercial/Offi ce/Retail (estimated) 225,000sq m

Government investment $440 million

Private investment $2.2 billion

Image and text courtesy:

Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority

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Elizabeth Quay (view from Station Park)