Conference and Events Industry News

As a valued visitor to our website we want to keep you regularly informed and up to date with some of the more exciting conference and events industry news which may be of interest to you.

The Darling

The Star's new five-star boutique lifestyle hotel and spa, The Darling, opened last Friday.

With 171 rooms and views from the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the Blue Mountains, Sydney's most lovingly detailed hotel is now open at The Star.

The Darling is part of The Star's $860 million refurbishment which includes 20 new restaurants, bars and cafes, a sophisticated retail collection, and a nightclub with panoramic views. And they're all right next door.

Conference Resources Preferred Airline Partner is Virgin Australia

The decision by Qantas to ground it entire fleet last weekend caused some major problems within the conference industry. However Conference Resources preferred carrier is Virgin Australia and therefore our conference delegates were lucky and not affected by the dispute.

Sheraton on the Park Named Australasia's Leading Hotel

By World Travel Awards 2011

Sheraton on the Park has been named "Australasia's Leading Hotel" at the World Travel Awards 2011, held in Bangkok. The hotel is delighted to have won this prestigious award following its fifth year success at the World Travel Awards; winning the award for Australasia's Leading Conference Hotel in 2007, 2008 & 2009, and Australia's Leading Hotel in 2010. Earlier this year, the hotel was inducted into "Hall of Fame" for 'Function Venue of the Year' at the AHA NSW Awards for Excellence 2011 after winning this award for three consecutive years.

Sheraton on the Park features 557 luxury rooms including 50 suites, and is the only five star hotel on Hyde Park. It is renowned for being the benchmark of classic hotels in Sydney.

Double Hall of Fame Honours for Peppers Pier Resort Hervey Bay

Peppers Pier Resort, Hervey Bay is celebrating its induction to the Hall of Fame at the 2011 Fraser Coast Tourism Awards - an honour bestowed on the luxury resort not once but twice, confirming its place as the premier accommodation option for the region.

It is easy to see why the resort achieved its latest Prestige Award category win with magnificent leisure facilities onsite including Spa Botanica day spa; two lagoon pools and a health club; relaxed casual dining in the Bayswater Bistro & Bar with magnificent views over the beach and historic Urangan Pier and superbly appointed one, two and three bedroom suites all featuring spa bath and balcony, most offering views over Hervey Bay and Fraser Island.

The conference accolade is also well deserved with the property holding an average of 180 conferences a year, ensuring that each conference experience is uniquely tailored to each group supported by the award winning conference team.

Hilton Surfers Paradise

The $700 million Hilton Surfers Paradise complex on Queensland's Gold Coast is now officially open. The hotel's boutique ballroom can accommodate up to 350 guests, and there are outdoor event spaces, a business centre, theatre, boardroom-style breakout rooms, and the Hilton Executive Lounge with 270 degree views. The Hilton Surfers Paradise complex is the first hotel in the brand to offer a combination of guest rooms and holiday residences. It is also the first upscale international hotel to be built on the Gold Coast in more than a decade.

Novotel Darwin Atrium - Refurbishment News!

Novotel Darwin Atrium will be undergoing a refurbishment of all rooms and public areas commencing October 2011. You could be sleeping in one of their luxurious rooms from January 2012.

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