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With rising fuel costs and interest rate rises many businesses are battening down and making every effort to minimise costs. And we understand that even though costs are rising the show must go on, so as your saving grace we’ve found some great deals that won’t break your piggy bank.

Take a trip to Manly for a Q Station special
Looking for a venue with breathtaking sea views and a unique meeting space? Q Station, situated on Sydney’s northern beaches, has seven conference rooms and just over 80 accommodation rooms, and now has an enticing deal. Q Station is offering a spring conference special that will have you out of your boring city office block and meeting in conference rooms that are flooded with natural light, with views of Sydney Harbour. The deal includes one night’s accommodation and breakfast for conference delegates in the beachside Boilerhouse restaurant. Book between September 1- 30, 2008 and make the most of the special rate of $230 per person, with the conference day delegate rate an additional $78 per person. For more information or to book contact Marissa Fernandez at marissa.fernandez@uniquevenues.net.au.

A new five-star special
Make the most of Sydney’s newest five-star hotel, the Pullman at Sydney Olympic Park, with a champagne special. To celebrate its launch the Pullman wants everyone to get into the spirit by offering six bottles of French champagne to conference organisers who book a residential conference of at least 50 room nights before September 1, 2008 for events held before January 31, 2009. And with opening special conference rates from just $75 per person for day delegates and
room rates from $210 per room per night, it could be too hard to resist. The 18-storey property includes 212 rooms, 14 suites and 340 square metres of conference space as well as pre-function areas, a boardroom, the Pullman executive floor and business centre. For conference enquiries contact h6411@accor.com or visit www.pullmanhotels.com.



ABOVE: Photo courtesy of Stamford Hotels and Resorts.

Coastal conferencing

Take a trip to the sunny Gold Coast for your next conference or event with this hot deal. The Watermark Hotel & Spa has completed stage one of its multi-million dollar refurbishment
program and 146 rooms and luxurious suites have been
promoted to Club Watermark status. Make a booking for a conference before December 24, 2008, and for just $154 per delegate per night (twin share), your group can enjoy five-star Club Watermark accommodation, gourmet buffet breakfast and the deluxe meeting package. For more information email conf@watermarkhotelgc.com.au or go to www.watermarkhotelgoldcoast.com.au.

Specials at the Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach

The Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach is offering event planners an enticing deal for residential events. Simply spend a minimum of $15,000 on a residential conference and receive a complimentary ‘Ultimate Escape Package’ valued at $2000. The day delegate packages are from just $60 per person and this includes cocktails on arrival. Host your event in style at this five-star luxury hotel. For more information and terms and conditions go to www.sofitelgoldcoast.com.au.

International deal
The Venetian Macao is Asia’s largest integrated resort and offers unprecedented facilities, accommodation, dining and entertainment all under the one roof. Here’s a deal to entice meeting planners to venture to China for their next conference or meeting. The Summer Meeting Packages now available include full-day meeting room with corporate meeting set, two tea and coffee breaks with snacks, three-course plated lunch, A/V package and WIFI for just MOP665++ per person for a minimum of 20 delegates. Make sure to book before September 30, 2008 and terms and conditions apply. For more information, contact Sally Klap at sally.klap@venetian.com.mo.




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