UPGRADES
BRISBANE CITY HALL A $215 million restoration program has been completed to coincide with Brisbane City Hall’s 83rd anniversary. It has enhanced and extended the venue’s event spaces and aims to strike a balance between restoration and new features and services. Featuring the latest AV and IT technology, 12 restored and re- designed event spaces can host from 20 to 2000 guests, while the adjacent 3000sq.m. King George Square can be also used for events.
Brisbane thinks big
Australia’s newest convention complex, Brisbane’s Royal International Convention Centre, has welcomed its first guests. RICC has been under construction at the RNA Showgrounds, 1.6km from the CBD,
since April 2011. Its flexible spaces, over two levels, can accommodate up to 3000 people for conferences, seminars, banquets, concerts and exhibitions. Three halls offer seven adaptable meeting rooms, two boardrooms and an open
foyer, and a landscaped plaza will soon offer extra event space. Twelve self-cooking centres are capable of serving 2600 plates in 40 minutes.
PEPPERS AIRLIE BEACH, QLD Formerly Peppers Coral Coast, Peppers Airlie Beach has expanded with two new venue options to complement its 120-delegate conference spaces. The new Tides Pavilion, with uninterrupted views across Whitsunday Passage, has a glass-enclosed space for breakouts, workshops and dining events for up to 20 guests. The Ocean’s Edge Villa, overlooking the Port of Airlie marina, is ideal for private cocktail events (up to 60 guests) or boardroom meetings (16 delegates).
FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON, SYDNEY Overlooking Darling Harbour, the Grand Ballroom of Four Points by Sheraton Sydney has had a makeover with the latest AV technology being installed. It is one of Australia’s largest hotels with 682 guest rooms, including 14 suites. The hotel will open four new meeting spaces this year as part of a larger $20 million renovation.
SHERATON MIRAGE RESORT & SPA, GOLD COAST Sheraton Mirage Resort & Spa, Gold Coast has had a $26 million refurbishment, with an extra $6 million spent on upgrading its meeting venues and selected areas. With high acoustic ceilings, the venues have the latest in AV technology, digital signs and easy access for large equipment or vehicles. With direct beach access, the poolside venue can accommodate up to 400 delegates.
$1 billion rejig for convention precinct
About $1 billion is being spent on developing “Darling Harbour Live”, the project to upgrade Sydney’s convention and exhibition offering being led by the Destination Sydney consortium of AEG Ogden, Lend Lease, Capella Capital and Spotless. Starting at the end of this year with the
closure of Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, the project aims to establish a world-class exhibition, convention and entertainment complex, set to open in late 2016. Also being closed, Sydney Entertain-
ment Centre will stay in use until December 2015.
SHERATON NOOSA RESORT & SPA, SUNSHINE COAST, QLD Sheraton Noosa Resort & Spa, in the heart of the Sunshine Coast city, has launched a $10 million refurbishment scheduled for completion in August. As well as guest rooms, suites and villas it covers the resort’s conference space.
WATERMARK HOTEL & SPA, GOLD COAST On the Gold Coast, the Watermark Hotel & Spa has upgraded its AV equipment to include iPad control. The Atlantis Ballroom, which breaks down into three venues, offers wireless technology and high-powered Panasonic data projectors, motorised screens, wireless microphones and presentation audio.
INNOVATION
IVY, SYDNEY Structural, AV and lighting upgrades at Ivy in Sydney mean the complex can now stage spectacular events, performances and displays. Improvements include winches for aerialist performances, an enormous LED screen and rigging that allows large objects like boats and cars to be suspended from the ceiling.
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