09 Jan, 2020 // 6 min read
Cities and regions have long been framed as stages on which events unfold, but the relationship is increasingly becoming a recursive one, in which events also make places. As...
02 Jan, 2020 // 4 min read
Today’s event planners have got their hands full. They are managing more events with more attendees and handling larger budgets than ever before. According to the Australia edition of Cvent’s 2019 Planner Sourcing Report, more than 70% of planners organise over 11 events per year, while 10% planners said they organise over 50 events every
30 Dec, 2019 // 16 min read
What do event planners want, anyway? After all, if planners drive the business of MICE events, then it stands to reason that the most important thing for hospitality professionals to know is how to meet those needs. It’s the key to building a healthy and thriving MICE business, which usually results in a healthy and
17 Dec, 2019 // 8 min read
If you’re in the meetings and events industry, there’s a good chance you’ll have to send out RFPs at some point. But what even is an RFP and what does the overall process look like? What is an RFP? An RFP or Request for Proposal is a process by which companies, the government, and other
11 Dec, 2019 // 5 min read
Named after the great explorer and adventurer Marco Polo, Marco Polo Hotels are an embodiment of Asian warmth and hospitality – a perfect blend that delivers unique guest experiences. As a classic brand under Wharf Hotels, there are 13 properties across China, Hong Kong SAR of China, and the Philippines. Each hotel embraces the local
19 Nov, 2019 // 3 min read
Crowne Plaza Auckland goes above and beyond merely ‘meeting’ conference expectations – they exceed them. Recently recognised as New Zealand’s leading business hotel by World Travel Awards for the fourth time, Crowne Plaza Auckland provides the best conference packages available in the heart of Auckland’s Central Business District (CBD). Incredible Onsite Experiences What is it
04 Nov, 2019 // 6 min read
It’s happened to most hoteliers: An event planner is really excited to host their gathering at your hotel, negotiations are in the works, and everyone is all smiles. Then, seemingly out of the blue, they say that it’s not the right fit. Or they stop responding to your emails altogether. Either way, you have no
01 Nov, 2019 // 4 min read
As the luxury brand under Wharf Hotels, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Wharf (Holdings) Ltd, Niccolo Hotels currently includes four luxury properties in the most desirable, highly-prized addresses in China and Hong Kong SAR of China. Positioned as a cluster of contemporary chic hotels, Niccolo Hotels was added to the company’s portfolio in 2015.
21 Oct, 2019 // 3 min read
Nestled in the vibrant Melbourne city, The Windsor enjoys a premier location in the heart of the dazzling theatre and restaurant district. This 180-room hotel is a leading venue for organising meetings and events, whether it’s a simple seminar or a large conference. Featuring six meeting rooms, all equipped with state-of-the-art technology, the hotel sets
10 Oct, 2019 // 6 min read
After countless articles on millennials and how to work with and market to them most effectively, another cohort is just beginning to enter the workplace. According to Deloitte’s eighth annual Global Millennial Survey, Millennials and Gen Z are no longer the future workforces. They are the present, making up more than 40% of Australia’s working