December E-Newsletter

Welcome to the December e-newsletter,

The year has flown by and Christmas is just around the corner.

Wollongong welcomed a new arrival in accommodation with the Hotel Ibis Wollongong opening its doors on 2nd November providing 150 Rooms to conference delegates.   

To further advance and develop Wollongong Conference & Events a strategic partnership with Tourism Wollongong has transcribed.  We would like to welcome Rachael Lihou to the team who will be focusing on expanding business tourism.

We wish you all a Merry Christmas and look forward to seeing you all in the New Year

To organise your next conference or to host an event please contact conferences@wollongong.nsw.gov.au

SEGRA 2007 - Changing Regions: The Road to Success

SEGRA's Eleventh National Conference will be Hosted by Wollongong and the Illawarra Region over the 17th - 19th September 2007.

Management Solutions (Qld) initiated the SEGRA National Conference in 1997 to focus on the problems and issues facing regional Australia today, and to propose positive solutions.  Today it is Australia's foremost national forum on regional development, a key platform where national and overseas experts and key decision makers from government and industry come together to develop solutions to regional issues and to discuss emerging trends.

For further information visit www.segra.com.au

Refurbished Conference & Restaurant Facilities at Rydges Wollongong

Rydges Wollongong is finalising the refurbishment of the Restaurant and Conference level. The modern and open plan design compliments the $4 million refurbishment in December 2005.

The new look Gallery restaurant will offer a modern Australian cuisine created by award winning Canadian chef Keith Lefeure.

Conference delegates and Internet users will also have access to the latest facility at the hotel with Broadband and Wireless ensuring an easy way of accessing information.

 To host your next conference, meeting or event at Rydges Wollongong visit www.rydges.com

HSBC Waratahs start their 2007 season at WIN Stadium Wollongong

2007 is a Rugby World Cup year and the HSBC Waratahs start their Super 14 campaign with a trial against the CA Brumbies at WIN Stadium on Saturday 20th January 2007.

Events and Marketing Manager for the WIN Sports & Entertainment Centres, Milton O’Brien, says” This Super 14 trial is a great way for local Rugby fans to catch some early season action".

The main game will kick-off at 7pm with gates opening at 5.30pm. Tickets can be purchased from any Ticketek outlet, on 13 28 49 or at www.ticketek.com.au , Adults $20, Children (4-16) $15.

Corporate packages are available.  Please contact Milton O’Brien on 4220-2800

Miss World Entrants Visits Wollongong

The Judging for Miss World NSW took place at the Lagoon Seafood Restaurant on Monday 20th of November 2006.  Lunch time saw the modelling of swimsuits and Evening gowns.  Contestants at Dinner were judged on dining Etiquette with Entrée of Snails in Garlic butter, followed by a Prawn Linguini . Six out of the 14 contestants were chosen to compete in the Miss World Australia contest, three of which are Wollongong girls!!

The award wining Lagoon Seafood Restaurant offers conference facilties and also an excellent dinner or lunch venue.

To host your next conference, meeting or event at the Lagoon Seafood Restaurant visit www.lagoonrestaurant.com.au

Recognition of Excellence

Congratulations to the Novotel Northbeach Wollongong who have won a number of prestigious Industry awards throughout 2006.  Winning these prestigious awards is an honour for the hotel, as they recognise its superior customer service, deluxe conference and catering facilities and hotel accommodation facilities.  These awards are the industry’s highest accolades and Novotel Northbeach is proud of its achievements and successes.

Awards include:
• 2006 Illawarra Business Chamber Award - Winner of the Conference, Catering and Restaurant award
• 2006 Illawarra Tourism Award  - Best Business Venue & Best Hotel
• 2006 Illawarra Tourism Hall of Fame - Induction
• 2006 HMAA Award of Excellence - Best 4-5 Star hotel

General Manager, Walter Immoos said "he is delighted with the achievements, and credits the hotel’s success as a result of the staff’s dedication and outstanding service at the hotel".

To host your next conference, meeting or event at Novotel Northbeach visit www.novotelnorthbeach.com.au

Wollongong Hosts Deputy Principals Conference

400 Deputy Principles took time out from their Annual Conference for a beach themed gala dinner at the WIN Entertainment Centre on September 7th 2006.

The venue transformed into a beach experience with sandcastles, surfboats, beach bar and flags.  Music was supplied by the Endless Summer Beach Party.  The Deputy Principles got into the mood coming in board shorts and beach themed outfits.

A themed dinner event at the WEC is well worth considering if you have a major event to celebrate. To host your next conference at the WIN Entertainment centre visit www.wec.org.au