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23rd November 2012
Editor: Jill
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SA down but not outAccOrDing to the 2012Q3 results, the peak
body for
aracng business visitors to
South Australia, the Adelaide
Convenon Bureau, successfully
drew 82 events to date, to
Adelaide and regional South
Australia.
The result
was an
economic
benet of
almost $60million being
injected
into South
Australia
from nearly
27,000
business
visitors
heading to
SA as the events roll out in the
coming years.
This gure is pleasing based on
market condions and availableresources, said Adelaide
Convenon Bureau ceo Damien
Kio.
In these ght economic mes
and with reduced business
development resources, we are
pleased to report that not only
do we return one of the highest
returns on investment to our
stakeholders but we connue to
punch above our weight based
on the naonal snapshot, he
said.Cing the Riverbank
development and the expansion
of the Adelaide Convenon
Centre as reasons they were
oen not in the mix when
invitaons to bid are issued, Kio
admied the problems were
primarily twofold.
Firstly we are nding that the
economic climate is making it
tough to aract naonal events
from the eastern seaboard as
organisers worry about numbersdropping o.
This is similar to the story we
hear from the tradional source
markets of Europe and North
America where events oen elect
to stay close to home.
Kio went on to say that the
second reason they miss out is
due to a more aracve oer
being presented by a rival bidder.
Whilst these bid wins will bring
money into the state over the
coming years, the culminaon
of work done in the past years
will see some $50 million headed
into the state this nal calendar
year quarter from 15,500 visitorsaending over 30 business
events.
This gure will take the total
economic benet from business
events this year to $175 million,
although value of the legacies in
terms of pung Adelaide on the
map, the business opportunies
the local business delegates and
organisaons reap by hosng the
event are immeasurable, he said.
Garuda relaunches BNE
DirEcT ights from Brisbane
have been conrmed by Garuda
Indonesia, with ights from the
Queensland capital to both Bali
and onwards to Jakarta eecve
from Aug 2013.
The move, exclusively agged inour sister publicaon Travel
Daily
last week, will ulise 737-800NG
aircra on six weekly ights.
Australian travel to Indonesia
is growing every year, with a 20%
increase in passenger numbers
in the rst half of this year on
the same period in 2011, and
growing demand from Qld, said
Garuda Indonesia ceo Emirsyah
Satah.
Charge of the lifebrigade
crOwnE Plazas new Recharge
promoon with up to 20% o the
best available rate is oeredat
elected Crowne properes in
Australasia, including Crowne
Plaza Queenstown.
Nestled between picturesque
Lake Wakapu and the scenic
Remarkables mountain range and
he hotel is a stones throw away
rom the newly opened 110km
Queenstown walking and cycling
rail.
Its also available at the newly
efurbished Crowne Plaza
Canberra with its inspiring mix of
estaurants, exhibions, galleries,museums and vineyards;
Crowne
Plaza Darwin where guests can
ample local cras and produce
under the coconut palms at
Mindil Beach Sunset market,
while in the spiritual heart of
Central Australia, Crowne Plaza
Alice Springs, rich in ancient
Aboriginal culture and remote
andscape beauty, is a short drive
rom Alice Springs Desert Park.
Available for stays of 3 nights
or more, the package includesull buet breakfast for two,
with
tays starng from $118/night.
Packages are bookable up to 27
February, 2013 for stays between
1 December and 28 February.
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Sama LETEs looseFOllOwing the Luxperience
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CONTACT US:
Publisher EditorBruce Piper Jill
VarleyContributors/CoordinatorChantel HouslerAdvertising:
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An intimate dinner with DavidAn intimate dinner with David
Mlu Brros,Drw Coeto Cetre
geerl Mer
Face to Face with...
What does your role entail?I am in charge of the
overallviability and sustainability ofthe Darwin Convention
Centre.
It entails having a vision forthe direction of the Centre
andmapping strategic pathwaysto achieve this, developmentand
maintenance of client andstakeholder relations, staretention and
development,ensuring the venue maintains itsworld-class
standards.
Whats the rst thing you dowhen you get in the oce?Make my rounds
on the oor(Front of house and Back ofhouse) while my computer
is
updating.What is the most challengingaspect of your job?Time,
lack of it there is so muchto achieve & do with so
littletime!
How do you inspire your team?Leading by example sounds like
aclich but thats how I inspire theteam. I demonstrate
behavioursthat uphold our corporate values.At the same time I dont
pretendto be infallible and apologise
when I make mistakes.Dealing with new technology -bonus or
headache?Bonus if I can get to understandit. which I try to, it
keeps me
challenged and stimulated.
What would you be doing if youwerent in your current position?I
would be running my B&B in
Queenstown, NZ.Who has inspired you?My father a quiet achiever
whowas very intelligent, well read,kind, respectful and humble.
Hedid not have to brag about hisachievements...one could justsee
it.
How do you relax?Walking my dog, massages,going to the local
markets herein Darwin, entertaining at home,having a good laugh
with friends.
What makes a great conference?Open and honest
communicationamongst all parties involvedso we all know what
eachone is trying to achieve andexpectations are managed.Then we
can work at it togetheror resolve any challenges.Experience,
whether it be thevenue or the client, plays a lot aswell in a
successful conference.
What the most inspiring conferenceyou have been involved
in?World Deaf Congress in Brisbane
many moons ago. Being involvedin this conference reiteratedto me
that one could achieveanything they set their heart andmind to.
Business Events News recently caught up with
Darwin Convenon Centres general manager Malu
Barrios. She has been with the Darwin Convenon
Centre for the past seven years overseeing the
conference, exhibion and funcon facilies and
events that can cater for between 10 to 4000
delegates. Previously Barrios held a similar role at
the Sydney Showground and was Events Director
at the Brisbane Convenon & Exhibion Centre
earlier in her career.
Sunlover goes wi-fcAnT live without posng your
experiences on the Internet?Help is at hand on the Great
Barrier Reef as both Sunlover
Reef Cruises vessels are now
equipped with free wi-.
Regina White, Ocean Hotels and
Tourisms sales and markeng
manager, says, this will enable
lients and guests to post their
Great Barrier Reef pictures to the
web, email their friends, or even
Facebook their experience.
Sunlover staf advises passengers
of log-on details as they boardhe vessels, allowing them to
tart posng straight away.
Accors 30 yearcommemoration
MArking their 30th year in
he region, Accor Asia-Pacic
s celebrang the milestone
and a year of record-breaking
expansion with the opening of
110 new properes, ranging from
uxury to budget, thus bringingheir network in the region to
550
hotels by the end of the year.
As part of the celebraons,
Denis Hennequin, chairman
and ceo, Accor S.A and Michael
ssenberg, chairman and coo,
Accor Asia-Pacic, announced the
Groups 100th new hotel contract
Novotel Goa Shrem Resort,
boosng the Groups ambion to
operate 700 Asia-Pacic hotels by
2015.
The 150-room Novotel marksAccors rst property in this key
market in India.
Crowne appointsA new Crowne
Meengs
director, Allison
Rosemond, has
been employed
to help bolster
the Crowne Plaza
Hunter Valleys
MICE business.
With 12 years experience in
the hospitality sector Rosemond
will focus on strengthening the
resorts unique team-building
experiences, including Picnic in
the Vines, oversee the resorts
meeng, wedding and catering
business, and liaise regularly with
the Hunter Valley Convenon
Bureau to help promote business
to the region.
Spicers comp winner
cOngrATulATiOns to Carling
Reid, JK Teck for being the lucky
winner of last weeks Spicers
Tamarind Retreat compeon as
seen in BENlast week.
She has won a two night stay in
a one bedroom pavilion at Spicers
Tamarind Retreat plus breakfastfor two people for her creave
answer to the queson: What
kind of event would you host at
the property?
I would host a healthy living
retreat some early morning
yoga, fresh local produce for meal
mes, and a sunset hike through
the hinterland.
Crown Perths XmasThE much-ancipated Crown
Perths annual Christmas
Extravaganza, which provides the
deal and aordable means to
elebrate with clients, colleagues
or friends, is to be held in the
hotels Grand Ballroom on 7 Dec.
It promises to be a night lledwith entertainment and a menu
oering an array of decadent
dishes, overseen by execuve
ous chef, Sean Marco.
Tickets are $170 per person -
all 08 9362 8664.
Luxury rolesTArwOODs Vana Belle
Luxury Collecon Resort in Koh
Samui, nestled in a stunning cove
overlooking the Gulf of Siam near
Chaweng Beach and due to openin January, has appointed Mark
OSullivan as general manager.
He was previously manager of
the exclusive Club Coco Palm at
Coco Palm Bodu Hithi.
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