The countdown to Vivid Sydney 2018 from Friday 25 May to Saturday 16 June

It’s time to mark the calendar and start planning your visit, this 23-day festival will transform the city into a colourful canvas of dazzling light, masterful music and creative and confronting ideas. Vivid Sydney 2018 will feature an expanded footprint.

Booking incentives at the Bannisters luxury resort on the NSW South Coast, book an overnight group and save 10% off accommodation at either of Bannisters Hotels Bannisters by the Sea or Bannisters Pavilion. Plus receive free wifi and free complimentary upgrade for organiser! For conferences to end August 2018. Come and watch the whales pass by!

The Cedar Creek flows through our resort as do the birds and the limitless options for team building with our acclaimed Tree Top Challenge, scared of heights then our horses would love your company and take you for a trail ride suitable for all levels and ages.

You are invited: 10am Saturday 26th May to 4pm Sunday 27th May for a fantastic weekend experience

  We will showcase our venues the resort, our partners and the Hunter!

     Including complimentary accommodation, dinner, breakfast and attractions

Travelling to this destination, only 1.5hrs west of Sydney, the beauty unfolds as you wind around the Mountains by road or rail and climb to 1000 metres above sea level. The air is crisper, fresher, and certainly cooler than the plains of the Sydney basin far below.

Located in Paterson Street, near the entrance to Launceston’s Cataract gorge and within Leisure Inn Penny Royal Motel Complex, this beautiful old building has been transformed into Kings Bridge Bar & Restaurant. a StayWell Hospitality Group Property

When it comes to an incentive hideaway, you can stay in an array of lovely rooms and suites at Victoria’s At Ewingsdale, or at our other locations, Victoria’s Wategos or our exclusive Victoria’s Beachside Villa.

Featuring beautiful lake views and state of the art equipment, our conference rooms are located at the Sunshine Coast’s new medical precinct and are available to hire for a wide range of events

Experienced Manager Distribution System with a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry. Skilled in Catering, Hospitality Industry, Event Management, Leisure Industry, and Management. Strong operations professional with a Adv Dip focused in Hotel Management from Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School.

During her 15 year military career, Matina Jewell tracked down warlords, worked with the US Navy SEALs & SAS, fast-roped out of helicopters onto ships and led a UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon where she found herself thrown into the middle of a devastating war between the Hezbollah and Israel. Her team-mates – her ‘bothers’ - were tragically killed.

Matina suffered debilitating injuries ending her military service.

Belinda is passionate about associations, charities and other not-for-profit organisations - and the critical role they play in fostering a healthy, vibrant, inclusive and sustainable society.

Belinda has been involved in the sector in a wide variety of capacities since the early 1990s. She is Australasia’s foremost membership specialist and has assisted thousands of member-based not-for-profit organisations with their challenges. She specialises in training, motivating and up-skilling boards, staff and volunteers to improve membership performance.

After surviving a massive Brain Hemeriage at the age of 11yo, I feel it a privilege to work as a Stroke Ambassador and give back to people who may go through such an experience or how to best prevent it happening to you. I feel my life story is inspirational as well as educational. I hope to show that after a brain injury their still can be life afterwards.

Ken Morrison is the Chief Executive of the Property Council of Australia, the national representative of the property industry.

The property industry creates prosperity, jobs and strong communities. It is the largest single industry, accounting for 11.5% of GDP, and employs 1.1 million Australians, more than mining and manufacturing combined.

The Botanic Gardens Trust is a statutory body established under the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust Act 1980. It is responsible for the management and stewardship of the Royal Botanic Gardens, the Domain, Mount Annan Botanic Garden and Mount Tomah Botanic Garden. The Board of the Trust reports directly to the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment and has responsibility for the all Trust assets and programs.

Experienced owner and Business Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the events services, exhibition and lighting industries. 

Skilled in Marketing Management, Market Planning, Sales and Sales Management Educating event planners free of charge to the intricasies and ambeint options available 

Gold Winner - Women World Awards 2016 - Mentor of the Year

Do you feel invisible? Do you feel no-one listens to you? Are you worried because you have no sales? – perhaps your books are sitting on shelves, in boxes or up on Amazon and nothing is happening. Do you feel vulnerable, tongue-tied, self-conscious about speaking to groups?

Perhaps you currently present but lack confidence in your skills. Or maybe you would like to learn how to showcase your business through speaking but have no idea how to do so with confidence.

As an Indigenous Australian, I am passionate about closing the gap between the opportunities that exist for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the rest of the community, particularly in the areas of economic security, education, employment, health, and wellbeing. I am committed to facilitating opportunities for improvement through indigenous traineeships, apprenticeships, and mentoring.

In 2009 I was awarded a Churchill Fellowship in the area of Minority Supplier Diversity, and In 2014 I received an OAM for services to Indigenous youth, sporting and employment programmes.

Over 20 years experience in the MICE industry working in various sales and marketing roles with hotels, resorts, venues, special event companies, airlines, caterers, now specialising in the business development and event management of corporate and government clients.

Over 8 years of dedication to Meetings & Events Australia serving on the NSW Branch and 4 years as the NSW Professional Development Chair.

The Westin Perth offers a relaxing getaway and is in an ideal city location that will appeal to both business and leisure travelers. Find your balance in a convenient setting steps away from corporate offices, shopping, entertainment and attractions, with the picturesque Swan River and tranquil parks and gardens all within easy reach. Careful attention is paid to the most important elements of your stay to ensure each visit leaves you exceptionally well rested, well-nourished and well cared for.

I got the nickname ET because Andrew Ettingshausen was just too long a name to write on the official team sheet each week by the Cronulla Sharks team manager way back when i started playing first grade in 1983.

Besides my family, footy, fishing and television production have been the passions in my life. I was able to play Rugby League for the Cronulla Sharks from the age of 17 and went on to play 18 wonderful years for them and 328 first Grade games. I have great memories of the 30 State of Origins I was involved in for the NSW Blues with my greatest sporting dream coming true representing Australia 29 times.My career extended to the UK spending two Seasons playing for Leeds in Northern England. All up I played in some 452 first class games scoring 247 tries.

 Since completing a Science degree at the University of NSW, Wayne Pearce has spent over 25 years researching the most effective ways of achieving and sustaining peak performance at both the individual and team levels.

Where serious business meets serious fun!

Conference at the best time of the year and enjoy the cooler months, book our “Cool Special” for Sea World Resort's unique cool conference experience!

Park Regis North Quay is perched above the Brisbane River with spectacular views over the city and across to South Bank.

Australia's Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa in New South Wales has released a special rate for conference and event bookings made between now and the end of the year.

Whether you are looking to hold an intimate Corporate Event or a spectacular Wedding or Party, the team at Gaia will strive to give you an event to remember.