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Globetrotter TelstraFinalist announced

A leading Western Australianndependently owned travel

management company,Globetrotter Corporate Travel (GCT),has been recognised as one of sixinalists for the Commonwealth

Bank WA Medium Business Award.Acknowledged for their passion,

nnovation and customer services well as their adoption of social

media & embrace of technology,hey are the only travel industryinalist in the Telstra Western

Australian Business Awards.GCT hopes to add the

Commonwealth Bank WAMedium Business Award to theirollection of accolades on 17 July

when category winners arennounced at the Hyatt Regency

Perth.If successful in their bid for the

ward they will become part of n exclusive national businesslumnus and proceed to the

national Telstra AustralianBusiness Awards in Sydney, on 29August to compete in theirategory.

Inspire | Indulge | IntrigueSILVERSEA CRUISES CORPORATE & INCENTIVE PRESENTATION AND COCKTAIL EVENINGKaren Christensen, General Manager, Director of Sales & Marketing, cordially invites you to aCorporate & Incentive Presentation and Cocktail Evening on Wednesday 18 July, 6pm to 8pmat the Museum of Sydney, Bridge St, Sydney NSW 2000. Please register your interest by calling1300 306 872 (press 3, press 1) or email [email protected]

This week, Business Events News isgiving readers the chance to win two

nights accommodation in a superior bayview room for two adults plus fullbuffet breakfast and car parkingcourtesy of Novotel Melbourne StKilda .

Novotel Melbourne St Kilda, locatedopposite St Kilda beach and 6kmfrom the city centre is a venue in aclass of its own. Choose from 12versatile function spaces which cancater for up to 300 delegates.

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Trainor joins BESydney A former journalist, lawyer andpublic sector executive, GabrielleTrainor has been welcomed as anew independent director to

Business Events Sydney(BESydney) Board of Directors.Trainor, who joins as a non-

executive director brings to theBoard a vast amount of experience as a director of arange of public, private and not-for-profit entities includinggovernment businesses andorganisations in the finance,hospitality, sports and arts sectors.

MCI challenges a new world MCI, a globally integratedAssociation, Communicationand Event ManagementCompany, welcomed itspresident, Asia Pacific andceo of their AssociationDivision, Robin Lokerman toAustralia to share insightswith association leaders andthe Australian eventsindustry from his highlysuccessful and expansive career.During his time here he and other

MCI Association experts hostedmore than 200 influentialassociations throughout aroadshow that took in Brisbane,Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourneover the past week.Speaking during a breakfast at the

Sydney Convention & ExhibitionCentre, Lokerman spoke of theinnovative strategies for maximisingrevenue potential and increasingthe brand value of associationsand their events.Identifying five emerging global

trends relevant to the Associationmarket - including the changingworldwide demographic of ahugely growing middle class, hesaid, right now 50% of the worldis in the middle class and its amassive influencer and a hugechallenge.

Another trend was connectingwith different age groups and sexes.

How do we connect among thegenerations such as the babyboomers, old timers, Gen X & Y,male and female?Gen X & Y are not interested in

conferencing like grey audiencesare, we need to engage them.

Lokerman went on to say howthings had changed after 9/11with a shift towards the East,

predicting that this decade wouldsee a further move towards Asia.

Shanghai international arrivalsin 2010 were 7 million, domesticallyit was 230m, so there is a massivedomestic market that are currentlygetting to know their own countrybut in the next 10 years they willbe travelling to other destinations.

MCI regional director forAssociations in Asia Pacific,Stephan Wurzinger, said the costs

& time involved for Associationsin lobbying for their members isespecially difficult if they donthave the budget or the staff,something that can be donethrough MCI, he said.

Emirates makes history EMIRATES will be the firstairline to land its Airbus A380double decker aircraft at LondonGatwick Airport on 06 Jul, whichwill also mark 25 years of serviceto the destination.The United Arab Emirates carrier

first flew to the UK on 06 July,1987 with a daily service toGatwick.Today, the airline offers 16 daily

flights from UK airports to Dubai.Pictured at the event in Sydney on Wednesday are:

MCIs Stephan Wurzinger, David A ddison & Robin Lokerman

Cheers towinter!

MUCH washappening inSydney lastnight.The Sheraton on the Park

launched their Sheraton wide,Social Hour in the ConservatoryBar, a guest enhancementprogram while the SofitelWentworth hosted a function fortheir Biennale Artist inResidence before guests headedoff to Cockatoo Island for thelaunch of the 18th Biennale of Sydney - Jill .
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During the months of June and July, Business Events News is givingone lucky reader the chance to win an amazing two-night stay at theexclusive Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa in the Blue Mountains.

The prize includes a two-night stay for two people in a HeritageSuite with breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Non-alcoholic beverageswith all meals and selected regional wines and beer with lunch anddinner are also included, as are two outdoor activities each day.

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QLD incentivisesLOOKING for inspiration?Tourism Queensland has

launched a new QueenslandIncentive brochure filled withnew experience ideas to motivatethe fussiest incentive group.

No matter if the group size is20 - 5,000 people, theressomething for everyone, frompristine beaches and ancientwilderness; food and wine servedwith sophistication and style toevents and activities planned withprofessionalism and executedwith imagination.

To find out more visit:queenslandincentives.com.

IHG region-wide offers INTERCONTINENTAL HotelGroup (IHG) has launched aregion-wide promotion offeringup to 30% off bookings at threeof its brands, InterContinental,Crowne Plaza and Holiday InnHotels & Resorts.

The offer includes free breakfastto guests in hotels for all staysacross Asia, Middle-East & Africa.

A whale of a conferenceTHE calm safe waters of

Platypus Bay in the Hervey BayMarine Park is known worldwides a prime whale watching arearom August to October and

Peppers Pier Resort and MantraHervey Bay are offeringonference packages that include half-day whale watching cruiseo get conference groups up close

with these majestic creatures of he sea.Both properties have special

whale watching/conference

packages, Peppers Pier Resort is$327pp++ while Mantras is$270pp++ available 01 August-31October - details atmantragroup.com.au .

Accor sallies forthIN preparation for the biggest

change in its Pacific network sincelaunching in Australia more than20 years ago, Accor has announcedchanges to its executivemanagement with GarthSimmons, former regional gm,NSW and ACT moving to NZ for anew posting as VP, New Zealandand Fiji, replacing former VP PaulRichardson who moves toShanghai in the role of coe forChina.

Stepping into Garth Simmons

shoes is Scott Boyes, formerlyregional gm for Victoria, Tasmaniaand South Australia.

His role will be filled by AdrianWilliams who was regional gm forWestern Australia and theNorthern Territory.

Completing the restructure,Matthew Young, a new gm,previously at IHG Hotels, is takingthe helm in Western Australiaand the Northern Territory.

Simon McGrath, Accors chief

operating officer Pacific said thenew changes ensure the bestperson is assigned to each role asthe company moves forward withits much larger portfolio followingthe acquisition of the Mirvachotel group.

We are focused very stronglyon succession planning at Accorto ensure that our generalmanagers enjoy the mobility anddevelopment that come frombeing part of one of the largest

hotel groups in the world, hesaid.These executive appointments

have been designed to recognisethe input of our key staff and putthe best available people into thebest roles.

Progress on Matavai AFTER a number of shipping

delays and an extensiverefurbishment and buildingprogram, Matavai Resort on NiueIsland reports that 10 of the 20superior oceanfront rooms willopen today, 29 June.

The ten rooms are set on thewaterfront, while the remainingrooms are now expected to nowopen 20 July.

The resort added that walkbridges will join all the roomsfrom the

deck of themainfacility andwindthroughthe trees and give the resort amagical feeling with its softlighting.

In addition, the resort has a fiveduplex accommodation complex,1.7km from Matavai with self-catering for small groups.

Go to matavairesort.com .

Dusit maximiser offer DUSIT International are offeringtheir Best Available Rate at any of their participating hotels orresorts to MICE groups with theirMaximizing Meetings with DusitInternational promotion.

Valid until 30 September,organisers receive 20% off thefirst nights rate as credit againstadditional privileges such asdining and delegate packages.

James Ramage, Dusit Intls asst.vp - global sales said the offergive delegates increased valueand more privileges.

crumbs!crumbs!crumbs!crumbs!crumbs!BRING it on!It has been said that in seven to10 years, we will be able to breezethrough airports without theusual security checks and scans.

If that is the case, then DallasInternational Airport is ahead of the game, already making inroads for passengers to movenon-stop from carpark to planeusing fingerprints and iris scans.But before that happens

biometric data - a scan of youreye and fingerprint, needs to begiven and the annual fee is $179.

It will be akin to walking downa hall, reassure security experts.

No need to take off your coat,shoes & belt and your computercan stay in your carry on.
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Big Pineapple invite IN celebration of the historicand much loved venue, the BigPineapple on the Sunshine Coastis re-opening its Function Centreand readers are invited to attend.

Youll enjoy complimentaryhospitality, entertainment, learnof the Big Pineapples vision andmeet the venue managers.

Guests will have the chance towin a $1650 team buildingprogram for 10 people.

Its on Thursday 19 Julybetween 5.30pm and 7.30pm.

On hand toofficiallyopen thevenue will bespecial guestMayor MarkJamieson.To RSVP to

the event email [email protected] .

THERE was music in the air atthe Sydney Convention andExhibition Centre last monthwhen it hosted the Song Summitand APRA Music Awards,A range of music workshops,

gigs and master classes were heldand delegates spontaneously jammed throughout the Bayside

Convention Centre, with the babygrand piano proving a popularfocus for sessions.

Held over three days from 26-28May, the summit included dozensof well-known musicians,songwriters and industry expertsincluding performers Gotye,Missy Higgins and Joel Madden.

In addition, there were liveperformances each eveningacross five venues, as well as thestaging of the APRA 2012 awards

in the Parkside Ballroom.APRA corporate events managerJana Gibson praised the Centrefor its role in delivering asuccessful event.

This was the first time weveheld our evening performances atthe same location as the dailyworkshops and sessions and itworked really well.

There was no noise spill and

we maintained a vibe withoutbeing in a music venue, Gibsonsaid.

From the Centres perspective,the Song Summit had somedifferent requirements includingthe simultaneous live music

events and the need for almost40 headset mikes to

accommodate the large numberof interview-style sessions.While the event attracted more

than 500 delegates each day, theCentre Video Production Unitplayed a role in sharing the keysessions with those who couldntattend, recording key lecturesand editing and uploading themto the Song Summit websitewithin the hour.

Gotye, Madden & Higgins at the SCEC

Theres something very cosy and inviting about Auckland, a world-class city that

climbs up a hill and falls down to the harbour.Its a waterfront that by day is alive with boats, yachts and ferries scurrying orgliding hither and thither, adding to its moniker of The City of Sails.

Auckland is one of the few cities in the world to have three harbours, so theresplenty of water to mess about in.At night the harbour foreshore is a happening place, sparkling with a myriad of lights that beam out from the many restaurants, cafes and bars, as well as a newwaterfront development at Wynyard Quarter which houses some very funky newvenues including the Viaduct Events Centre.This purpose built facility is the perfect location for a conference, banquet,function or exhibition and its position; right on the waters edge, gives it addedappeal.

With more than 6,000 accommodation rooms in the central business districtalone, organisers will find many of the major hotels are there, including theHilton, Sofitel, Langham, Pullman, Crowne Plaza, Rendezvous and Rydges, inaddition to the excellent SKYCITY Grand, Heritage, Copthorne and Quay hotels.

Pre and post conferencing ideas and team building exercises are easy to locate inthe Auckland Convention Bureaus From Mild to Wild brochure of 50 groupactivities.

There is everything from a tailored tour on Waiheke Island with its award-winning wineries, to cruising on a luxury super yacht or traditional Maori waka(canoe).You might like to try your hand crewing on an Americas Cup yacht, snorkel at

Goat Island Marine Reserve or walk through Tiritiri Matangi Island wildlife sanctuary.And, if you want to get out of the city for a night or two, check out AucklandsWaitakere Estate, set amongst the Waitakere Ranges Heritage Park, they havethree conference rooms and 19 accommodation rooms.Aucklands possibilities you will find are as endless as a welcoming New Zealandsmile.
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