Sydney Tourism News and Information: Sydney to Host Screen Producers

The annual Screen Producers Association of Australia (SPAA) conference is to be held at the Hilton Hotel in Sydney from 16th – 19th November 2011.

Held over three days, the SPAA Annual Conference is the premier business and networking event for film, television and new media producers. Past attendees include key Australian and international industry practitioners involved in all aspects of production, creation, distribution and financing of screen content.

Sydney Tourism News and Information: Sydney to Host Screen Producers

Sydney Tradeshows: See 1000s of new products on display at The Safety Show Sydney

Register now to attend and discover what’s new at THE SAFETY SHOW SYDNEY. Discuss your workplace safety needs with industry experts and learn what’s on offer to help you reduce risk and increase safety.

Sydney Tradeshows: See 1000s of new products on display at The Safety Show Sydney

Sydney Tourism News and Information: NSW Budget Boost for Major Events

Industry groups in New South Wales have generally welcomed this week’s State Budget for the impetus it will give to tourism in Sydney and beyond.

Accommodation Association of Australia CEO, Richard Munro, said the $70 million that will be invested in the NSW events calendar in 2011/12 would have direct benefits for accommodation businesses.

Sydney Tourism News and Information: NSW Budget Boost for Major Events

Sydney Aiming For ‘Record Year’

Sydney’s convention bureau, Business Events Sydney (BESydney) says it is well on its way to delivering 2011/12 results “above and beyond” the AU$186.5 million earned by the company the year before.

Just two months into the new fiscal year, BESydney has secured 34 events estimated to be worth AU$69 million to the New South Wales economy.

BESydney acting chief executive Lyn Lewis-Smith said the company’s strategies were “definitely paying off”.

“Aligning our bid focus to the NSW Government’s priority growth sectors and increasing our efforts within the Asian market have seen Sydney enjoy a very strong start to the financial year,” Ms Lewis-Smith commented.

As well as highlighting the economic benefits events brought to NSW, the acting BESydney boss pointed to the “opportunities for knowledge sharing and networking, and trade and investment” successful tenders produced.

“Business events bring like-minded professionals, often at the pinnacle of their field, to our doorstep and help to raise awareness of Australia’s intellectual capital,” she said.

“Beyond the tally of tourism receipts, business events deliver far-reaching legacies across sectors that will help to grow NSW’s future prosperity.”

BESydney head of bidding Virginia Loyola said the team was working towards “a record year”, calling the early results “really inspiring”.

“Hard work, coupled with a strong, clear vision, has resulted in good wins to date and there are more to come,” Ms Loyola remarked.

“Whether it’s securing international conferences, national conventions and symposiums, or incentive travel from the Asian market, Sydney is competing strongly as a global city and a leading business events destination.”

(Source: Source : e-Travel Blackboard)

Special Conferencing Offers from Metro Hotels

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Metro Hotels is offering EventConnect.com subscribers some exclusive meetings and conferencing offers from a selection of their conveniently located venues around Australia.

In addition, by entering the Metro 123 booking code when you book your accommodation on their website, Metro Hotels will offer a further 10% discount to their best available rate for the day.

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Aspire Hotel Sydney and Metro Hotel Sydney Central are offering a very special gift to all event organisers.

For all function and event bookings made and held at either venue during September, October and November 2011 the event organizer will receive one of 3 bonus gifts - from a portable DVD player, Tom Tom GPS System or Android Smartphone*.

Metro Hotel Sydney Central is perfectly positioned within a short walk of Chinatown, Queen Victoria Building and Sydney’s shopping and entertainment precincts. With light rail and monorail just steps away your delegates can easily explore the CBD.
Whether you are planning a small business meeting for 2 or a theatre style conference for 140, the Metro Hotel Sydney Central events team can professionally tailor your event with an ‘all in one’ policy.

Click below for more information and confirm your next event.

The boutique Aspire Hotel Sydney is tucked into a quiet, tree-lined street just minutes away from the Darling Harbour Precinct and restaurants, Powerhouse and Sydney Maritime Museums, Star City Casino, Chinatown and the Sydney CBD.

Catering for up to 130 people all three natural light filled rooms are located on the ground floor offering easy accessability and with private access to the neighbouring Mary Ann Park your delegates can enjoy the benefits of a refreshing space for outdoor breaks, activities and catering.

Click the links below or contact the friendly events team for more information and to make your booking.

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Metro Hotel Sydney Central is perfectly positioned within a short walk of Chinatown, Queen Victoria Building and Sydney’s shopping and entertainment precincts. With light rail and monorail just steps away your delegates can easily explore the CBD.

Whether you are planning a small business meeting for 2 or a theatre style conference for 140, the Metro Hotel Sydney Central events team can professionally tailor your event with an ‘all in one’ policy.

Sydney Tradeshows: BESydney information session on Dreamtime 2011 and AIME 2012

Join Business Events Sydney (BESydney) for a combined presentation from Tourism Australia on Dreamtime 2011 and REED on Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME) 2012.

Many stakeholders have requested information about BESydney's involvement in these activities. This combined briefing will answer your questions about both these events at one time.

Sydney Tradeshows: BESydney information session on Dreamtime 2011 and AIME 2012