Night Safari’s flagship gourmet getaway, Ulu Ulu Safari Restaurant, is climbing the popularity stakes of event organisers looking for a unique venue for the Business Travel and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) market.
Tucked in a cosy enclave of Singapore’s multiple award-winning Night Safari, this 600-seater restaurant offers a quaint dining experience amidst a rainforest ambience.
Diners can satisfy their hunger for good food as they whet their appetite for culture and adventure. The brilliantly re-captured design style features quaint village artefacts of bygone days. Coupled with the clever use of ambient lighting, the restaurant integrates well with the natural surroundings and transports diners into the heart of a traditional village setting.
The flexibility of this amazing restaurant to cater to various events is astounding. The tastefully decorated Chief’s Room is ideal for a cozy dinner of no more than 16 persons. For a truly private affair, opt for a customised gastronomic spread for an even more magical experience.
For cocktail parties peppered with nature, the terrace overlooking the ankole cattle is the perfect setting. Ankole cattle are native to Africa, and sport formidable upswept horns. Sip on an Uluphant, Ulu Ulu’s signature cocktail, as you watch these animals enjoying their evening meal amid a symphony of cicadas. Then partake in some heart-thumping action as the Thumbuakar dancers draw you into their infectious performance.
Ulu Court is yet another space to be considered. This function area offers groups of up to 100 persons some privacy from the main restaurant. Then watch culinary delights being whipped up at the live stations featuring unforgettable local staples to sizzling wok specials to tantalising seafood surprises or have a buffet crafted to your every desire. Since the restaurant’s opening in November 2006, this particular venue has grown in popularity and now caters to almost 10 dinner events monthly.
Better yet, combine the heartwarming ambience of dinner at Ulu Ulu with the thrill of dessert on a Gourmet Tram. After a fulfilling dinner, indulge in sweet desserts and hot drinks on a specially decked out tram as it traipses through the lush secondary forest of our nocturnal park. End your night with a “Creatures of the Night” show where visitors can learn more about the natural behaviour of some animals.
Ulu Ulu is an organiser’s dream, with its flexibility to accommodate varying group sizes and culinary options.
In recognition of their efforts in catering to the BTMICE market, Singapore Zoo and Night Safari have won awards by industry groups such as PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association) and (Incentives & Meetings Asia) IMA. For enquiries on MICE packages and venues, please email sales@zoo.com.sg
Step into the world of ethnic charm of Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa, Langkawi where intricately carved wooden chalets are set in 30 acres of lush tropical gardens and stretched alongside 100 metres of white sandy beach.
This paradise resort is ideally located in the mystical island; the largest of the Langkawi islands off the west coast of Malaysia. The resort has been designed to depict the traditional Malay village concept that dates back 100 years. Its 331 rustic bedrooms are raised on stilts and each has a private veranda; truly reminiscent of days gone by.The grounds are dotted with bougainvillaea, frangipanis, fruit trees, tranquil ponds, and there are also two swimming pools surrounded by sundecks. For total tranquility, the Teratai Spa offers detoxifying treatments such as a seaweed body mask and exfoliating body scrubs. In addition the Spa also offers yoga classes, reflexology and shiatsu massages as well as beauty treatments at the Hair Salon.
For the more adventurous ones, there are numerous water sports, tennis and squash courts, sauna and stream rooms, trishaw rides, bicycle and tandem rental, mini golf course and archery. Further afield, jungle trekking, elephant-and horse-riding, eagle feeding and dolphin-spotting trips can be arranged. Young guests aged 4 to 12 years old will be kept entertained daily from 9am to 9pm at the resort’s children’s club with activities complimentary except for a few selected ones.
Chinese and international dishes are served in the Spice Market restaurant and authentic Thai cuisine at Niyom Thai restaurant and fresh seafood is barbecued at the Boat House Restaurant & Fun Pub on the beach.
MICE planners will find the resort an ideal retreat venue with its Pelangi Grand Ballroom which offers state-of-the-art equipment. With a capacity of 700 people in theatre style seating, this meeting facility is also supported by 12 other side meetings rooms. The tropical beachfront setting complements the whole setting; perfect for outdoor theme dinner functions.
Meritus Pelangi’s laid back personality is a wholesome location for family, honeymooners, wedding couples, MICE participants and also for senior citizens. For details, check out www.pelangibeachresort.com
With absolute waterfront position, variety of on-site accommodation styles, free parking and a range of conference facilities, Wrest Point Convention Centre is the premier venue for meetings and business events in Tasmania.
The centre now has 15 conference rooms capable of hosting meetings for two to 1600 delegates, trade shows and themed gala dinners.
In Launceston, Country Club Tasmania can cater for two to 450 delegates. For larger conferences, a hoecker can be installed on the property’s terrace level.
Country Club Tasmania is a multi award-winning property surrounded by bushland and an 18-hole golf course; or choose the flexibility of the one, two or three-bedroom Country Club Villas, just five minutes from the centre of Launceston.
Strahan provides the ultimate incentive option, with the new Piners and Miners experience deep into the World Heritage Area featuring a unique hybrid 4WD and railway vehicle never seen before in Australia.
Strahan Village features a range of quality accommodation and for larger groups or conferences with a unique twist, board Lady Jane Franklin II for a cruise on the Gordon River or track the past on the West Coast Wilderness Railway.
In the East, you can uncover untold stories of the Freycinet Peninsula, explore its natural wonders and sample some of the region’s finest food and wine with the new Wineglass to Wine Glass signature experience.
Freycinet Lodge is uniquely situated within the Freycinet National Park, and has 60 cabins ranging from two-bedroom to luxury premier cabins. In the state’s heart, the 60-room Cradle Mountain Chateau is the perfect base for team building programs; executive retreats; conference or incentive groups. The Conference Centre can cater for 120 delegates, and The Wilderness Gallery is an ideal space for a cocktail party or themed dinner event.
Built for meetings, made for success - Burswood Entertainment Complex, where professional service leads to inspired events.
At the very heart of Western Australia, the award-winning Burswood Convention Centre is a prime purpose-built venue uniquely situated on the eastern side of the Swan River overlooking the City of Perth and sitting in 100 hectares of parklands.
Burswood has been designed not only to provide the finest facilities but also to create the perfect environment for a successful and productive event. Specialising in events for 10-20,000 delegates, the Centre offers the finest facilities to meeting planners, combining modern comfort with the latest in technology.
Opening out onto pristine landscaped gardens, The Botanical boasts an abundance of natural light and offers a unique setting for up to 350 guests whilst The Studios are a modern, contemporary style and perfect for pre-show events and break-out rooms.
The Astral - Australia’s most intelligent venue opened in June. With state-of-the-art, technology, this unique room features fifteen custom-made, retractable chandeliers - the first of their kind in Australia.
Whether you use the whole centre or a single room our flexibility means that we can customise our facilities to match your requirements.
The latest in cuisine trends is provided by Burswood’s army of fully trained Chefs and the very hottest technology is available from our in-house AV company. Burswood also has a strong partnership with Staging Connections.
For accommodation, choose from either the luxurious InterContinental Perth Burswood, or the mid-range, deluxe Holiday Inn Burswood. With one Master account, your delegates can charge everything to their rooms.
So when looking for an original location for your next conference or meeting, come to the place that has it all in a ‘one stop’ destination at Burswood Entertainment Complex.
Vibe Hotels are hotels with personality and are tailored for guests who want to trade in tradition for a fresh and “viberant” accommodation alternative offering a contemporary edge and a whole lot of style. Reflecting the lifestyle of the guests, the rooms are stylish, the food is delicious and the locations provide the best the cities have to offer.
Vibe Hotels can be found across Sydney, Melbourne and perched under the sun on the Gold Coast. Each hotel is an expression of the city village in which it is located and reflects the local surrounds from beach-chic to city-slick or urban-cool, allowing travellers to experience and absorb the essence of the destination.
Focus on Vibe Savoy Hotel Melbourne:
1. 3 words on Vibe Savoy Hotel Melbourne…
Vibrant, Stylish, Art Deco with a contemporary elegance
2. 3 words about the location:
Inner city, Event precinct, Accessible.
3. Vibe Savoy – why is it unique?
Contemporary Vibe Personality behind a stunning Art Deco façade
Curve Restaurant & Bar is a hidden treasure in Melbourne CBD offering delicious food.
Vibe offers the Vibe Out room for workshops and conferences. It is a creative space decked out with bean bags, lava lamps and brightly coloured furniture to get the best brainstorming from your team.
4. Something interesting about Vibe Savoy….
Kate D’Araugo Australian Idol winner performed at the Vibe Christmas Party. This event also featured a chocolate buffet, complete with a chocolate fountain – dessert lovers are still talking!!
5. Small or large groups for events at Vibe?
Vibe Savoy welcomes meetings for two or parties for 100 and is set up for both.
South African Airways (SAA) sees the MICE market taking on an increased importance to the airline’s business on the Australia-South Africa route.
According to Thevan Krishna, SAA’s head of Australasia, several factors are playing a part.
“Many more companies involved in organising meetings, conferences and conventions see South Africa as a cost-effective, well-resourced and attractive destination for both large and smaller groups. There has been increased government and private sector investment to upgrade conference facilities in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban and, coupled with the competitive exchange rate of the rand, the country is seeing a boom in visitor numbers from this sector. Sun City also remains a big favourite for many groups,” Thevan said.
“A major benefit is that people can travel to South Africa direct on SAA services from both the east and west coasts of Australia and use our world-class convention facilities then go on a safari to one of our game parks or visit another African destination for a completely different holiday experience. Pre-and post conference tours are increasingly popular.
“SAA meets regularly with MICE players in Australia as well as corporates and we are seeing a substantial uptake in the number of groups we are hosting as a result.
“SAA has also been spending more on advertising and promotion of the MICE business in the past year and has hosted a few educationals as well.
“Ahead of the 2010 Soccer World Cup, South Africa is rapidly becoming a first choice destination. We have already secured some large groups for 2007-2008 and interest and enquiries are definitely on the rise,” Thevan said.
A truly unique experience for incentive, team-building, corporate or tourist groups. Toy Symphony commences with a guided tour of Sydney Opera House, concluding in the Concert Hall. Your guests are guided onto the stage while four musicians from Australia’s premier orchestra the Sydney Symphony are being led through a rehearsal by their conductor, in amongst a setting for a full orchestra.
The conductor, baton in hand, instructs the unsuspecting group to take a seat and choose from a variety of toy instruments including miniature trumpets, kazoos, bells and toy drums.
With no prior musical knowledge required, the group is divided into sections. The conductor leads the sections through a rehearsal of Mozart’s Toy Symphony, expertly guiding the group through the score with the melody being carried by the Sydney Symphony musicians. The group is transformed into an ‘orchestra’.
At the end of the Toy Symphony, your guests will receive an official certificate authenticating their performance on the world-famous Sydney Opera House Concert Hall stage - something that very few people in the world can claim they have experienced.
For more information, email toysymphony@sydneyoperahouse.com or phone 02 9250 7911.
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