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2015/2016 PLANNER’S GUIDE VIEW THE A PUBLICATION OF PLANNER’S GUIDE IN REALVIEW CONTENTS WHY ADELAIDE, SUPPORT FOR VENUE & SERVICE SOUTH AUSTRALIA 3 EVENT ORGANISERS 21 DIRECTORY 30 Your Official Invitations 4 Adelaide Convention Bureau FREE Services 22 CBD Venues 31 Great Reasons to select Adelaide 5 Conventions Adelaide Program – connect with your industry 23 Regional Venues and Accommodation 48 New Developments for Adelaide 7 Come and Visit! – Destination SA 24 Event Services and Delegate Experiences 53 Adelaide – walk in the shoes of a conference delegate 14 Events Calendar 25 Incentives Adelaide – rewarding and memorable experiences 19 MAKE AN ENQUIRY 60 2 | www.adelaideconvention.com.au Contents Adelaide Central Market WHY ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA Adelaide, Australia is an inspiring and innovative destination, bringing people together to share in the YOUR OFFICIAL INVITATIONS Laneway dinner, Adelaide We have the fastest growing airport in Adelaide is so well placed because Australia, we have the newest convention everything is here within 1 square mile, centre in Australia, but better than and that’s the wonder of Adelaide. that we have one of the best precincts We have great hotels, great facilities, anywhere in the world. great conferencing facilities, wonderful restaurants, fantastic food and wine and a You can walk out of the centre, across the vibrant thriving city.” bridge to the brand new Adelaide Oval which is the best sporting infrastructure - Martin Haese in Australia at the moment. Lord Mayor, City of Adelaide Terrific food and wine is also available around our great city.” CLICK FOR VIDEO CLICK FOR VIDEO - Leon Bignell MP Minister for Tourism 4 | www.adelaideconvention.com.au Why Adelaide, South Australia GREAT REASONS TO SELECT ADELAIDE Vibrant Adelaide is globally renowned for its innovation, world class facilities, ease, value, safe clean surrounds and superb climate. Here are 5 great reasons to select Adelaide. AUSTRALIA’S BEST CONNECTED BUSINESS, EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PRECINCT Now is the time to meet in Adelaide, with the destination completing an unprecedented level of new infrastructure further 1 enhancing its ‘ease of use’, functionality and services to the business events sector. The multi-billion dollar Riverbank Precinct includes an expanded Adelaide Convention Centre, re-developed Adelaide Oval, Festival Centre, Casino, and new world leading integrated health and bio-medical research hub, all interconnected by walkways and a river footbridge. Several new hotels, an expanded retail precinct, and the Victoria Square redevelopment are just some of the other developments enhancing Adelaide’s global reputation as the complete convention city. SUPERB ACCESS, EASE AND VALUE Adelaide has one of the fastest airport to city transfers anywhere in the world (just 15 minutes) with regular direct international and domestic flights. Adelaide ranks as one of the most affordable 2 capital cities in Australia as well as being undoubtedly the most walkable, meaning that delegates and organisers will enjoy exceptional ease and value during their event. Riverbank Precinct, Adelaide GREAT REASONS TO SELECT ADELAIDE GLOBAL LEADERS OF INDUSTRY AND INNOVATION... ENGAGED FOR YOUR EVENT South Australian industry is diverse, innovative and powerful, boasting global leaders across a number of key specialty sectors 3 including; health and medicine, bioscience, minerals and energy, agriculture and agribusiness, water, defence, aerospace, education, and advanced manufacturing. The Adelaide Convention Bureau’s ‘Conventions Adelaide’ program (see page 23) offers a network of 80 Ambassadors, who are leaders across these key sectors and committed to successful convention programs. CELEBRATED WINE, CUISINE, FESTIVALS AND NATURAL WONDERS... THE AUSTRALIAN EXPERIENCE It is no secret that Adelaide, South Australia is a food and wine capital. Visiting delegates and guests can enjoy superb cuisine 4 and celebrated wines against the backdrop of unique and vibrant festivals and events. Renowned wine regions such as the Barossa are just a stone’s throw from Adelaide and home to major brands such as Penfolds. For unique and accessible wildlife, the beautifully preserved Kangaroo Island plays host to kangaroos, koalas, sea lions, penguins, platypi and all manner of fauna, whilst Port Lincoln is home to the Great White shark, Southern Bluefin tuna and Coffin Bay oysters. TEAM ADELAIDE... SUPPORTING YOU AS ONE Industry partners are committed to a ‘Team Adelaide’ approach to securing major business events. Team Adelaide consistently demonstrates a complete and unified solution to event organisers 5 and delegates, with each element presented in a collaborative fashion. Connect with your sector SPOTLIGHT ON ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA... NOW IS THE TIME! For organisers of conventions, meetings, incentives and other business events, now is the time to consider Adelaide, South Australia. The destination is currently completing an unprecedented level of infrastructure development and investment, which will further enhance its already renowned ‘ease of use’, functionality and services to the Business Events sector. CLICK PHOTOS TO ENLARGE Riverbank Precinct, Adelaide 7 | www.adelaideconvention.com.au Why Adelaide, South Australia Adelaide Convention Centre – West Wing Riverbank view of Adelaide Convention Centre AUSTRALIA’S BEST CONNECTED BUSINESS, EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PRECINCT entral to this phase of exciting new infrastructure is ADELAIDE CONVENTION CENTRE the re-development of Adelaide’s ‘Riverbank Precinct’ A $400 million 2-stage redevelopment of the Adelaide C- home to Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide Oval, Convention Centre is significantly increasing capacity and Adelaide Festival Centre, Adelaide Casino, hotels and flexibility with the end result being three distinct interlinked CLICK FOR VIDEO surrounding plazas. This area is developing as a world-class buildings. Stage 1 opened for business in March 2015 and business, events and entertainment precinct creating a lively offers significant additional floor space, state-of-the-art and highly connected riverside space for delegates to meet facilities and panoramic views of the riverbank. Stage 2, and do business by day and be entertained by night. featuring more exciting spaces and further increased Complementing these developments is a world leading capacity, will be completed in 2017. This redevelopment health and biomedical research hub featuring pioneering positions Adelaide Convention Centre as one of the most research institutes and one of the world’s most advanced versatile, technologically advanced and appealing event hospitals, cementing Adelaide’s reputation as a destination for spaces in the world. related conventions. 8 | www.adelaideconvention.com.au Why Adelaide, South Australia Re-developed Adelaide Oval ADELAIDE OVAL The famous Adelaide Oval has recently completed a as close to the city as the MCG is to Melbourne. From a $535 million re-development, featuring innovative stadium business events perspective, Adelaide Oval offers 22 diverse JUST METRES design and operations whilst preserving its world famous meeting and event spaces, with the option of panoramic views heritage. When looking at stadiums across the world, Adelaide across the city for gala events. A recent addition is the flagship FROM HOTELS, Oval is unique in many ways, but one of its best attributes is its Hill of Grace Restaurant, combining one of Australia’s most proximity to the city. With a connecting footbridge to North premium wines with exquisite cuisine. RESTAURANTS Terrace and its Riverbank neighbours, Adelaide Oval is twice AND ATTRACTIONS 9 | www.adelaideconvention.com.au Why Adelaide, South Australia Planned Festival Plaza, Adelaide Festival Centre ADELAIDE FESTIVAL CENTRE AND PLAZA Adelaide’s iconic Festival Centre is set to commence a $90 million re-development. As recently announced by the Government of South Australia, works will include improvements to the building’s exterior and an internal technical upgrade. The outcomes of the project will enable Adelaide Festival Centre to continue to attract the biggest and best shows and events to Adelaide, better support presenters and reward patrons with the best arts and entertainment experiences. A further significant commitment relates to the exciting redevelopment of Festival Plaza. The Festival Centre sits at the heart of the Plaza and will be a key part of this transformative project that will enhance the arts and entertainment attractions in the Riverbank precinct. Planned Dunstan Playhouse upgrade, Adelaide Festival Centre 10 | www.adelaideconvention.com.au Why Adelaide, South Australia CLICK FOR VIDEO ADELAIDE CASINO Adelaide Casino will shortly embark on the next phase of its re-development, a $350+ million investment to a state-of-the-art hotel complex, confirming Adelaide Casino as a world-class integrated entertainment attraction. Late 2014 saw world-renowned chef, Sean Connolly open Sean’s Kitchen, his latest New York Brasserie inspired restaurant representing mouth watering dishes utilising the very best of South Australia’s produce in a contemporary setting. Next door resides the Casino’s most recent dining venture, Madame Hanoi, a French Vietnamese Espresso Bar & Bistro by internationally acclaimed celebrity chef Nic Watt. Planned Adelaide Casino re-development and expansion Sean’s Kitchen at Adelaide Casino Madame Hanoi at Adelaide Casino 11 | www.adelaideconvention.com.au Why Adelaide, South Australia ADELAIDE’S BIOMEDICAL