New Business Events Sunshine Coast website As the convention bureau for the Sunshine Coast, Business Events Sunshine Coast (BESC) has unveiled a new look website offering a range of services tailored to event planners. As well as providing information on accommodation and services; the website (www.businesseventssunshinecoast.com) showcases bespoke incentive experiences, an easy venue and activity search, deals, case studies and a planning toolkit complete with free downloadable resources. The redeveloped website is visually-engaging, destination-focused, intuitive and can be viewed on different devices delivering a more personalised experience for planners. Click here for full media release.
Business Events Sunshine Coast exhibiting at AIME 2017 – Stand no: 1822 BESC will be showcasing Sunshine Coast incentive experiences, the online planning toolkit and the new Meeting Planners’ Guide.
Business Events Sunshine Coast will be joined by the following industry partners: • Kingfisher Bay Resort, Fraser Island
AIME showcase will include: • improved access to the Sunshine Coast
• Novotel Twin Waters • Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort
AIME stand prize • Sunshine Coast experience prize package business card draw including accommodation at Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort, Live it Tours Aussie Surf Culture experience, show tickets for The Events Centre Caloundra.
• options ideal for association events (with Novotel and The Events Centre)
• The Events Centre, Caloundra
• Kingfisher Bay Resort Fraser island escape.
• unique offsite venues which showcase the Sunshine Coast’s natural ampitheatre • ‘Only on the Sunshine Coast’ incentive experiences • Handy online planning toolkit full of downloadable resources, specifically for event planners.
AIME 2017 media update
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New product New Sunshine Coast SIGNATURE INCENTIVE EXPERIENCES Interactive and authentic encounters, exhilarating events and quintessentially ‘Sunshine Coast’ activities are now detailed on the BESC website to provide inspiration and information for event planners when selecting a destination.
Bespoke food experiences
Quintessentially Sunshine Coast
A natural food bowl, the Sunshine Coast is rapidly becoming Australia’s favourite taste destination.
The Sunshine Coast is a country and coast natural utopia enjoying more than 300 days of sunshine per year. The area is brimming with surprising, enchanting and delightful activities and natural wonders that you won’t find anywhere else in the world.
Whether it be a paddock-to-plate degustation, fresh-off-the-trawler seafood BBQ, chef-guided food trail or a spectacular market stall cocktail reception; the Sunshine Coast offers a bounty of foodie adventures, tasty attractions and gourmet experiences to wow delegates. Experiences include: • Behind the scenes producers tour • Noosa Hinterland paddock to plate trail • Long lunch in the macadamia groves • Farm shed paddock to plate long lunch • Camels and canapes • Free ranging chef bush food discovery • Gourmet food and wine
Encounters include: • Noosa beach tipi surf village • Self-drive Great Beach Drive adventure • Kombi surf safari • Noosa fresh air experience • Explore the Noosa Everglades by kayak • Fraser Island discovery by private plane • From the beach to the outback • Aussie surf culture beach tour
Epic Ocean Adventures
The Cooking School Noosa and Ibento Event Space Brought to you by the team behind the award winning Wasabi Restaurant and Bar, the Cooking School Noosa offers exclusive classes with Wasabi chefs, as well as guest chefs from around Australia. Classes include Japanese, French and South East Asian. The cooking school also doubles as a stylish, boutique event space and is located just minutes from Hastings Street
For a quintessentially Sunshine Coast team building adventure or incentive experience, head to the crystal clear waters of Double Island Point, an untouched hidden gem just one hour north of Noosa. Getting there is only part of the experience, with a 4WD journey along the Great Beach Drive which stretches from Noosa to Fraser Island, taking in the spectacular coloured sands, dramatic coast vistas and native wildlife. Catering for groups of up to 80 people, the passionate Epic Ocean Adventures team will share their intimate knowledge of this aquatic playground with your group. Learn to surf, stand up paddle board or kite surf, kayak with dolphins, whales and turtles or Epic can tailor an unforgettable experience package to suit your requirements.
Rivershore Resort – Glamping comes to the Sunshine Coast South-east Queensland’s first new-build camping and caravanning resort in 40 years will upgrade the image for the sector with luxury glamping and conference options. Rivershore Resort opened on the Maroochy River front in mid 2016. The resort offers 15 premium safari tents equipped with ensuite and kitchens, providing guests with a luxurious 5 start experience. Other facilities will include café/ restaurant, bar, playground, pool, onsite pontoon and boat ramp for water sports activities. www.rivershore.com.au
Camels & Canapes by Live it Tours Visit the Sunshine Coast’s one and only camel farm and producer of camel milk. Enjoy delicious canapés made from fresh camel milk while you get up close and personal with Maxi and Gracey and all the other camels. Maggie Shalhoub, Director of Live It Tours explains “It’s a unique and quirky and experience where our guests learn about the milking, production and benefits of Camel milk while discovering the captivating personalities of the camels”. Topped with a glass of champagne and overlooking the stunning Glasshouse Mountains this is a Sunshine Coast experience that cannot be found anywhere else! Live It Tours is the only tour company to take you “behind the scenes” to discover the Sunshine Coast’s hidden gems known only to locals. Perfect for corporate, incentive and event groups who love to learn while enjoying hands on experiences with local experts.
AIME 2017 media update
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Stand partner updates
Bonjour to Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort The Sheraton Noosa Resort & Spa rebranded to Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort in June 2016, introducing the French influence, style and design of Accor’s five star brand to beautiful Noosa.
Kingfisher Bay Resort Fraser Island
(see full media release for further information) Kingfisher Bay Resort has undergone a décor refresh and room revamp to give their iconic, eco-friendly designed building a modern timeless feel. Centre complex – As of August 2016 new furniture provides a breath of fresh air through our open atrium-style centre complex lounge areas. The bar at Seabelle Restaurant has also received a facelift with new modern furniture and a vibrant splash of colour creating a sophisticated and relaxed atmosphere.
The Events Centre, Caloundra
(see full media release for further information) The Events Centre in Caloundra will undergo long-term capital works to improve the experience for patrons, visiting artists and business events. Established in 1980, the centre is the region’s primary performance and conference venue. Some of the key improvements include new seating in the Main and Playhouse Theatre, an upgrade of air conditioning, improved disability access and a number of backstage upgrades to enhance the experience of visiting artists. www.theeventscentre.com.au
Hotel room refurbishments – The new modern feel at Kingfisher Bay Resort extends right through all of our 152 hotel rooms. Following full repainting and installation of new beds, carpets and soft furnishings, all hotel rooms are fitted with new fridge cabinets, bedside tables, luggage racks, TV cabinets and desks. Each room’s bathroom also has a fresh new look, with larger mirrors and new cabinetry.
Novotel Twin Waters Resort (see full media release for further information) Everyone’s favourite venue Novotel Twin Waters Resort has added to its enviable list of spaces, incentives and teambuilding activities to introduce a new jetpack experience and The Base Gym to rocket the Sunshine Coast to exciting new heights for conference delegates and guests alike. Jetpack Adventures are the world’s newest adrenalin adventure activity, shooting adventurers some 10 metres above the water surface at speeds of up to 50kms per hour, and are now available for hire on an individual basis, as an incentive or exciting teambuilding activity over Novotel’s famous lagoon. Offered in partnership with Segway ECO Xperiences Queensland, who have built and run innovative teambuilding activities for the destination for more than 10 years, the Jetpacks are the latest in a wave of diverse new offerings that have been launched at Novotel Twin Waters Resort in the past 12 months.
King rooms – Taking guest feedback onboard, six rooms in the resort’s ocean-facing B-Wing also have a new feel featuring a king bed, lounge and upgraded outdoor setting on the deck.
Conference wins
Case studies
• Australian Cruise Association – Mantra Mooloolaba Beach September 2017 click here for full media release
Why choose the Sunshine Coast for your next event?
• Australian Society of Travel Writers – Novotel Twin Waters Resort September 2017 click here for full media release • Australian Event Awards and Symposium 2016, 2017, 2018 click here for full media release
Discover the success of organisations who have already experienced the unique capabilities the Sunshine Coast has to offer. From symposiums to sales conferences, high end incentives to product launches. Click here to view case studies.
AIME 2017 media update
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Sunshine Coast business events statistics (see media release for further information) *All data taken for the Queensland Business Events Survey 2015/16 • Increase in the number of events from 2014/15 – 2015/16 = 7% • Increase in delegate days from 2014/15 – 2015/16 = 62% • Increase in delegates from 2014/15 – 2015/16 = 10% • Increase in international delegates from 2014/15 – 2015/16 = 165% • Increase in association events = 108% (Govt down a lot) • Average length of stay – 4 days. Up from 2 days in 2014/15
Contact details For further enquiries please contact Liz Tuckett Media & Communications Manager T 61 (7) 5458 8800 or 61 (0) 0417 345 050 E liz.tuckett@visitsunshinecoast.com Tiffany Bower Manager, Business Events Sunshine Coast T 61 (7) 5458 8802 or 61 (0) 419 737 175 E tiffany.bower@visitsunshinecoast.com Business Events Sunshine Coast PO Box 9325 Pacific Paradise QLD 4564 T 61 (7) 5458 8800 E businessevents@visitsunshinecoast.com W businesseventssunshinecoast.com Instagram @besunshinecoast