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Things to do for corporate groups in Cairns
There is no denying that the Cairns is a beautiful destination to visit for a holiday, but what you may not realise is that the region also has so many great things to do for corporate groups! As we visited the region recently, here are six things to do (in and around...
Three hotels to inspire your next Cairns event
Recently Carla and Susan from The Conference Shop were invited to the beautiful Cairns in Tropical North Queensland, to join the Crystalbrook Collection famil. Known for its focus on luxury sustainability, Crystalbrook Collection offers not one but three properties to...
New hotel spotlight – Voco Melbourne Central
Scheduled to open at the end of April, the newest addition in Australia to the IHG voco brand can be found in Melbourne down Timothy Lane, off of Lonsdale Street. The 252 guest room purpose-built hotel thoroughly embodies the voco style and quality with subtle...
New hotel spotlight – The Hyatt Centric
One of Melbourne’s newest hotels, The Hyatt Centric, is now open for business. With a very centrally located, lane-way entrance off of Downie Street, this inspiring establishment is as much about understated quality as it is about showcasing local art and suppliers. ...
‘Get Local’ 2022- our biggest highlights
Last week Carla and Susan from The Conference Shop attended Get Local Expo in Sydney - the first in-person industry event in a very long time! To be back reconnecting face to face with so many industry professionals was something that we have truly missed over the...
Melbourne Conference venues – our site inspections (and reviews)
For part two of our site inspection review, we take you to Melbourne to explore a few of the options that this vibrant city has to offer your business events. Here are a few highlights from the properties Susan visited on her recent trip to Melbourne. Crown Aviary A...
Sydney Conference venues – our site inspections (and reviews)
Over the past few weeks, The Conference Shop team has been busy inspecting new and updated venues all across Sydney. Overall the trip was very successful and we are so impressed with what Sydney is bringing to the table for corporate events. So today we want to share...
Book your 2021 Christmas Party
As Government plans a roadmap to open up business in the coming months, right now there has never been a better time to beat the rush and secure the venues you want for your 2021 Christmas party. With many of us working remotely for a large portion of the year, these...
Feel confident planning events during COVID
Our top 5 tips for event planners right now As restrictions and lockdowns start to become a thing of the past and we emerge from our COVID bubbles, here are some helpful tips to give you the confidence to start planning your events. 1. Prepare to be flexible....
Online team building ideas for during lockdown
Right now more than ever, connectivity is so important. With many of us now working from home and not having regular interactions with our peers, lack of focus and feelings of isolation are just a few of the side effects of this pandemic. But the good news is it...
10 things about The Conference Shop
Have you ever wondered what it's like to work with us? Here are the answers to the top 10 questions we get asked all the time about The Conference Shop. What does The Conference Shop do? The Conference Shop offers a free venue finding service to anyone planning...
Planning a business event in Canberra
As the nation's capital, Canberra offers access to some of Australia's most prestigious venues including national galleries, museums and government buildings. So to help you with planning your next business event in Canberra, here are a few interesting venues and...
Things to do in the Whitsundays for groups
There is no denying that the Whitsundays is a spectacular place to visit for a holiday. But what many people don't realise is that it's also a great destination for corporate groups and business events. So to give you a little inspiration, we have put together a list...
Prioritising your mental wellbeing during lockdown
It’s no secret that the past few weeks have been a little tough on us all... The lockdown has created a lot of uncertainty about the events industry and working from home again has brought upon its own unique set of challenges. Whether it be trying to juggle work and...
Planning a conference in the Blue Mountains
The Blue Mountains is undoubtedly a beautiful region, with World Heritage-listed wilderness and a spectacular range of natural attractions. But the Blue Mountains is also a well-equipped region to host your next conference, meeting or corporate event. Being just a...
Things to do for corporate groups in Adelaide
Adelaide is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city bursting with culture, flavours, events and entertainment. Within the city itself, you are spoilt for choice with so much to see and do for corporate groups. Or if you want to venture outside of the CBD, in less than 30...
Company event planning
Have you been given the job of company event planning? This can be a very daunting prospect if this is not your core job description. It can be daunting even if you are a professional event planner!
Event venues
The Conference Shop team will help you find the perfect event venues for your next event. Their team of experts knows venues!
New and Unique Venues: Brisbane
Are you looking for new and unique venues in Brisbane? We have done all the hard work for you. Check out this up-to-date list of fabulous venues.
New and Unique Venues: Tasmania
Are you looking for new and unique venues in Tasmania? Look no further - we have done all the hard work for you! New Venues with Accommodation Crowne Plaza - Hobart Newly opened on the 1st of July this year, IHG Group’s Crowne Plaza Hobart has nine function spaces...
Conference venue Melbourne
Are you looking for an outstanding conference venue melbourne? We can help! The good news is that you’re spoilt for choice in Melbourne.
Event space Sydney
We can help! Looking for the right event space Sydney can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack so we’ve taken some of the hard labour out of it.
Christmas party venues Sydney
We have done all the hard slog for you and found a heap of Christmas party venues that will delight your boss, your colleagues and you!
New and Unique Venues: Sydney
Venues with Accommodation Crowne Plaza – Darling Harbour Newly opened in June, the Crowne Plaza is located on the busy corner of Sussex and Bathurst Streets and conveniently within walking distance of Darling Harbour and the ICC. There are three pillar-less event...
