BUSINESS EVENTS DELEGATE BOOSTING KIT Contents 3 CANBERRA — READY TO HOST

4 THE CANBERRA EXPERIENCE

8 PRECINCTS & ITINERARIES

14 DINING & CAFES

18 THE BUSINESS EVENTS EXPERIENCE

22 CASE STUDIES

24 SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLS

26 IMAGE AND VIDEO GALLERY

26 CONTACT DETAILS

Printed 2015. © VisitCanberra Canberra — ready to host Canberra is an inspirational place to host a business event. It’s a city unlike no other in . Dig under the surface and it will surprise you. But how do you let people in on the experiences Canberra offers? What words do you use, what imagery?

If you’re planning a business event in Canberra or hosting visitors here for business purposes, our Canberra Business Events Delegate Boosting Kit can help. Key to an event’s success is ease of access to relevant destination content. Our toolkit offers concise, easy to read content about Canberra to share with your business contacts or conference delegates.

Simple and practical ways in which this toolkit can assist in achieving event success. 1. Embed a destination video on your website to give delegates a taste of what Canberra has to offer. 2. Include the fast fact information sheet in your pre- conference information pack. 3. Share the secrets of Canberra’s precincts that are within close proximity to delegate accommodation. 4. Refer to our annual events calendar and tailor a conference or business experience around them. 5. Provide a list of dining and cafe recommendations for post conference dinner and drinks. 6. Include one of our suggested itineraries within your enewsletter to generate interest of what to do while in Canberra.

Shop Handmade Canberra Business Events Delegate Boosting Kit 3 The Canberra experience Australia’s capital, Canberra, is a city The New York Times says features ‘big-sky beauty, breezy civic pride and a decidedly hipster underbelly'.

Situated between Sydney and Melbourne, Canberra is a young and vibrant multicultural city that reflects and tells the story of Australia. Discover a city in a park featuring a kaleidoscope of colours and experiences that unfold with four distinct seasons. Explore the great outdoors among the leafy surrounds or venture into national parks and get up close to native Australian wildlife.

The capital offers visitors an abundance of world class festivals and events, outdoor activities, natural beauty and family friendly attractions that will entertain and excite. Our food scene is red hot and our local arts movement is thriving. Tempt your tastebuds at stylish restaurants, bars and cafes or spend the day sampling award-winning cool climate wines at one of more than 30 boutique cellar doors in the Canberra region.

Embed one of our videos into your website, play it on screen during conferences to whet the appetite of those coming or already in town. It’s sure to stimulate their desire to get out and explore.

4 Canberra Business Events Delegate Boosting Kit Parliament House Ramingining Artists, The Aboriginal Memorial 1987-88, (detail) National Floriade NightFest Gallery of Australia

ARTS & CULTURE Canberra has a thriving creative and visual arts scene that shines through its amazing museums and galleries.

Canberra is home to Australia’s best cultural attractions. From privately owned galleries such as Beaver Galleries, to the creative arts hubs such as Kingston (home of the and the Old Bus Depot Markets), there’s something for every art lover.

Collections that hold and tell the story of the nation are housed in Canberra’s cultural attractions such as the National Gallery of Australia, the National Museum of Australia, the National Portrait Gallery, the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, the National Library of Australia and the National Film and Sound Archive. And that’s just a sample.

Our attractions provide the perfect platform for enriching your Canberra experience. Old Bus Depot Markets

FOOD AND WINE Who’s hungry? amazing food offerings in Braddon, the city centre, Kingston, Manuka and With over 300 restaurants, cafes and NewActon. bars to choose from you won’t stay that way for long in Canberra. You will, of course, need good wine to accompany it. Choose from Canberra The city has a broad multicultural restaurants’ fab wine lists, or pick population so you can find international something from the local region. cuisine from all corners of the globe. The rural countryside around the ACT is now home to more than 30 cellar doors, The Sydney Morning Herald’s 2016 all within a 30 minute drive from the city. Good Food Guide puts Aubergine, And we haven’t even got started on our Temporada, Waters Edge, Monster craft brewery list. Cheers to that! Kitchen and Bar, Eightysix, Malamay, Courgette, Ottoman, Pialligo Estate Farmhouse, Lilotang and Lanterne Aubergine Rooms high on its list, and you’ll find

Canberra Business Events Delegate Boosting Kit Parliament House Canberra Business Events Delegate Boosting Kit 5 OUTDOORS AND NATURE We know what you’re thinking… The National Arboretum Canberra offers you can’t wait to bust out of the stunning views of the city and beautiful confines of your conference or work outdoor spaces. Stroll through a rainforest meeting and hit the great outdoors. at the Australian National Botanic Gardens Fresh air, you can’t beat it. or take a drive out of town to roam wide open spaces and see native animals in their Canberra really is a city in a park so there is absolutely no shortage of natural setting at Namadgi National Park or lovely outdoor spaces to enjoy while Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve. you’re in town. Looking for something more adventurous? Close to the city centre, Commonwealth Why not head to Stromlo Forest Park and Park is worth a look. You can take a stroll take on our world-class mountain bike along the lakeside paths, hire a bike or facility. Or explore , at your tour on a Segway for something different. own pace, on one of our three cycle loops.

National Arboretum Canberra

FAMILY FUN So you’re lucky enough to travel for work Indoors they’ll love —The with your family in tow? But what will they National Science and Technology Centre, do while you’re busy in the trenches? the , the National Zoo & Aquarium and the National Fear not, family leader. Your tribe will be Dinosaur Museum. And on Sundays, the more than entertained with Canberra’s Old Bus Depot Markets is loved by families. many family friendly activities. Leave the family to explore and meet For some fresh air let them run wild up with them when you’re ready to play. at the awesome Pod Playground at the Or perhaps they might like to join you National Arboretum Canberra; take a ride on the weekend after you’ve slogged it around Lake Burley Griffin and check out out through the working week? See our , wander the mini-me itineraries for more inspiration. world of , head out to explore Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve For more experiences go to or Namadgi National Park or go behind the visitcanberra.com.au/inspiration Australian Institute of Sport scenes on an award-winning AIS tour.

6 Canberra Business Events Delegate Boosting Kit CANBERRA – FAST FACTS POPULATION TOURIST INFORMATION Canberra is home to 390,000 people Canberra and Region Visitors Centre National Arboretum Canberra For many people, visiting a city that’s with estimates it will reach half a 330 Northbourne Avenue, not their own can be challenging. million within the next 15 years. Dickson ACT And when they’re visiting primarily Ph: 1300 554 114 WEATHER for business purposes it can be made Web: visitcanberra.com.au that much more challenging as they Canberra has four distinct seasons are undoubtedly pressed for time to which offer their own beauty and TRANSPORT get out and experience the city amidst charm. • ACTION Buses (public transport) their work commitments. Average minimum to maximum For most major tourist sites and temperatures in degrees Celsius regular service routes through the Here’s the Canberra ‘need-to-know’ city and suburbs information and embeddable maps. • Spring 6-19 Ph: 13 17 10 • Summer 12-27 Web: action.act.gov.au LOCATION • Autumn 7-20 • Taxis • Winter 1-12 Canberra Elite Canberra is located 281km south- Ph: 13 22 27 west of Sydney and 660km north-east RETAIL SHOPPING HOURS Silver Service Ph: 13 31 00 of Melbourne. It’s a 2.5 hour drive • Monday to Thursday 9am to • inland from Bateman’s Bay on the 5.30pm Ph: 6275 2222 south coast of NSW and is located 571 • Friday 9am to 9pm (late night Web: canberraairport.com.au metres above sea level. shopping) • Ride Sharing Services • Saturday 9am to 5pm Uber • Sunday 10am to 4pm ONTAP *hours may vary in smaller shopping centres GoCatch

Canberra Business Events Delegate Boosting Kit Canberra Business Events Delegate Boosting Kit 7 Precincts & itineraries Help your clients understand Canberra’s key precincts and what they may find in each one. Perhaps their event or accommodation is located in one of these precincts. Now you can provide insightful information on the surrounding area.

Nestled within Canberra are key precincts each with their own distinct character and unique offerings. They are: Braddon, NewActon, Kingston and Manuka and the city centre. Choose one to explore or customise your own multi-precinct itinerary.

8 Canberra Business Events Delegate Boosting Kit A.Baker Italian and Sons

Bentspoke Brewing Co Frugii

BRADDON HIGHLIGHTS LONSDALE STREET SHOPPING This inner city area will forever change BENTSPOKE BREWING CO Although best known for its dining any pre-conceived notions you have of These guys have taken their two loves, options, Braddon is also home to Canberra. With a history as one of the beers and bikes, to create the BentSpoke some funky and quirky homewares, city’s oldest suburbs in the inner north, Brewing Co, a microbrewery and taphouse art and fashion boutiques. Inside the providing a tip top craft beer experience. Braddon has really transformed itself ORI building on Lonsdale Street you’ll With 18 varieties of beer and cider brewed over the last decade. It has grown and find Rebel Muse, iskip itrip, Hive, on the premises, you can visit to see one of Handsome Pretty and AGENCY by evolved – taken off its old grey cardie Australia’s best brewers in action. and put on a hip new shirt. Craft ACT. Hidden behind The Hamlet 38 Mort St, Braddon food vans (open Wednesday to Sunday, Today you’ll find Braddon offers top www.bentspokebrewing.com.au midday to 9pm) you will find a number notch restaurants and bars, amazing of local designers selling jewellery, FRUGII DESSERT LABORATORY coffee and cool boutique shops with fashion, furniture and homewares. loads of art and vintage clothing ripe I scream. You scream….you’ll scream with for the choosing. delight when you enter this place! And a tasty ice cream in one (or more!) original With most of the action happening on flavours could be the best way to top off a Lonsdale and Mort streets, the areas visit to Braddon. The ever changing flavour shift towards the edgy fringe cultures is selection includes such delights as candied loved by Canberrans, and is a pleasant orange, salted caramel, liquorice, popcorn surprise to visitors. and musk stick. The desserts are D-lish too! 30 Lonsdale St, Braddon

Canberra Business Events Delegate Boosting Kit A.Baker Canberra Business Events Delegate Boosting Kit 9 SegGlideRide Segway

City centre Koko Black

CITY CENTRE HIGHLIGHTS The city centre is housed in the suburb SEGWAY AROUND LAKE of Civic. It’s there and it’s bustling. Lots BURLEY GRIFFIN of visitors feel the city is ‘hidden’ as it’s Segway anyone? No, not a change in not immediately obvious as you arrive in direction of the conversation. The two Canberra, but this is perhaps what makes wheeled kind. Gliding around on a it so surprising and delightful. SegGlideRide Segway is one of the best (and most amusing) ways to enjoy Don’t expect high rises in Canberra, Canberra’s Lake Burley Griffin and all the low rise buildings keep it small and of the attractions in the Parliamentary intimate, and all of the action happens at Triangle. Half or one hour cruises will ground level around Bunda St, Garema see you spot sculptures as you pass the Place and City Walk, as well as around National Gallery of Australia, feel the spray Marcus Clarke St, Moore St, Northbourne from the Captain Cook Memorial Jet and Avenue and . wave at the pollies at Parliament House as Eats are easy to come by with everything you glide on past. Don’t stack it! from fine dining to casual cafes and stops West Kiosk, Queen Elizabeth Tce, Parkes for a quick bite. The Canberra Centre is segglideride.com.au the top choice for shopping in the city where you’ll also find Dendy Cinemas if CANBERRA MUSEUM AND GALLERY you feel like catching a movie. Get your art Love your art? The gallery is a great city- fix at Canberra Museum and Gallery, your based taster of the art life that seems quite chocolate fix at Koko Black and your local at home in the national capital. Housing gifts at the gorgeous Shop Handmade. a permanent collection called ‘Canberra Pubs, bars and nightclubs are pretty easy stories’, you can also browse a variety to come by here. And one of the best of local, national and international art parts? Once you’re here it’s really easy to exhibitions here. get around on foot and explore. Canberra 176 London Cct, Canberra Canberra Museum and Gallery City Centre. Who wants in? museumsandgalleries.act.gov.au/cmag

10 Canberra Business Events Delegate Boosting Kit KINGSTON AND MANUKA HIGHLIGHTS Most people who love Canberra, CANBERRA GLASSWORKS have a soft spot for Kingston. And Canberra Glassworks is one place that its latest addition, the Kingston will show you just how many interesting things people can actually do with this Foreshore, is like the icing on the material. The Glassworks is Australia’s cake for this lakeside area south of only cultural centre wholly dedicated Canberra city. to contemporary glass art – it’s a place It’s a fresh take on what people love to see talented glass artists at work, about the area – the bars, clubs, exhibitions, the shop and café, or book in for one of the workshops and make restaurants and entertainment – in a your own glass art. Plus grab a famous new residential setting and business Canberra burger from the Brodburger location right on the waterfront. onsite cafe. The area is home to the famed 11 Wentworth Ave, Kingston SegGlideRide Segway Canberra Glassworks and canberraglassworks.com Canberra’s Old Bus Depot Markets. OLD BUS DEPOT MARKETS Here at the nearby precinct of (SUNDAYS ONLY) Manuka, you’ll also discover a It’s Canberra’s Sunday institution. bustling social scene with loads Lovers of fine hand crafted wares, clothing more to do and see. collectors, food fanatics and jewellery Waterside stroll, galleries, markets, junkies are just a few of the people who coffee, late night drink, amazing make their way to Canberra’s popular markets every Sunday. In a fabulous food or just a really good spot to old industrial building you’ll experience people watch — take your pick of the endless colour, tastes, sounds and what to do first. atmosphere. 21 Wentworth Ave, Kingston obdm.com.au

Koko Black

Canberra Business Events Delegate Boosting Kit Canberra Glassworks Canberra Business Events Delegate Boosting Kit 11 NEWACTON NewActon is a bold new adventure in HIGHLIGHTS urban mixed-use eco design. Discover As its name suggests, this area is NATIONAL FILM AND SOUND how architecture, cuisine, art and a new ARCHIVE Canberra’s new guy. The fresh face. The expression of city dwelling combine in this one that will stand out in the crowd for This place captures the excitement of the revamped western corner of the city. movies, and nostalgia of Australian film quite some time. Everyone’s liking him and and sound production from the past to he’s destined to stay popular. Here you will find the award-winning present day in a range of permanent and and uber-cool Hotel Hotel in the Nishi changing exhibitions and presentations. NewActon is a modern melting pot of Building, located next door to Peppers Get lost in a huge collection of films, arts, culture, dining and accommodation Gallery . The area offers television and radio programs, videos, located to the south-west of the city centre. adventurous food and drink venues such audio tapes, records, costumes, props, You’ll find gardens, public artworks, bars, as Monster Kitchen and Bar, A.Baker, movie memorabilia and more. restaurants, cafes, cinemas and some Mocan & Green Grout, Bicicletta and 1 McCoy Cct, Acton fabulous architecture which is great to Parlour Wine Room. nfsa.gov.au wander through. The area is also home to Palace Electric NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIA The hotels are the coolest. Choose from Cinema, Nishi Gallery, a bike hire shop, a The museum turns the traditional notion of a museum well and truly on its head. As luxury art deco at Peppers Gallery Hotel, pilates studio, a day spa and hair studio. you see it from a distance, think bright bold or the originality of Hotel Hotel – the most Outdoors you will find funky street art. colours and striking architecture. It’s a social amazing collaboration between designers, The QT Canberra hotel is nearby, and the history museum which explores Australia’s artists, artisans and fantasists. city centre is a short walk away, as is the land, nation and people in contemporary and Lake Burley Griffin foreshore. original displays and exhibitions. Lawson Cres, Acton Peninsula nma.gov.au

12 Canberra Business Events Delegate Boosting Kit Palace Electric Cinema WALK ON THE WILD SIDE ITINERARY Experience Australian native wildlife and get up close with animal conservation activities with a visit to Canberra’s Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve and the National Zoo & Aquarium.

SOUTH COAST ITINERARY Discover the delights of whale watching, kayaking, swimming, learning to surf or simply lazing on a beautiful South Coast New South Wales beach. National Zoo & Aquarium Canberra is the perfect city base for exploring the unspoiled coastlines of EXTEND YOUR STAY AND WEEKEND ITINERARIES the South Coast on a drive holiday, as it is a scenic two and a half hour journey. GET MORE FROM YOUR CANBERRA ARTS AND LOCAL CULTURE With some of Australia’s most iconic BUSINESS TRIP ALPINE RECREATION ITINERARY museums and art galleries scattered Canberra has something for everyone. around the city, Canberra is a treasure Discover a region alive with seasonal Check out our suggested itineraries trove for art and culture lovers. activities. In winter, ski at top resorts and find the one that best matches your including Thredbo, Perisher Blue interests. Follow our itinerary or customise AUSTRALIAN STORIES and the family-friendly Mt Selwyn your own and make the most of your Step into the home of the Australian resorts. In spring and summer, the Canberra visit. More details can be found story in the nation's capital. Canberra snowmelt feeds clear alpine streams at visitcanberra.com.au/inspirations houses Australia’s national collections with superb fishing. The lakes of the in galleries, museums, archives and Snowy Mountains hydro scheme fill for FOOD AND WINE - HALF DAY ITINERARY libraries. We've put together this weekend Enjoy a little pocket of country life in boating, fishing, paddling and sailing. itinerary to give you an introduction to the Bushwalks abound with spectacular Pialligo, just minutes from the centre of Australian story matched with a taste of Canberra. Stroll through the gift shops displays of wildflowers across the our local food and wine. and garden centres that line Beltana Main Range and Mt Kosciuszko walks Road and visit the orchards from February CANBERRA FAMILY start from Charlotte Pass or Thredbo. through to May. Make the most of your With activities that will unleash the kid Mountain bikers will thrill with the visit and enjoy a delicious lunch at Pod within and keep your children entertained, downhill and cross-country trails on Food or Pialligo Estate Farmhouse. this itinerary is a crowd pleaser. offer throughout the region.

Canberra Business Events Delegate Boosting Kit Palace Electric Cinema 13 Dining & Cafes Canberra’s precincts offer a treasure trove of hotels, restaurants cafes and bars. Whether you are seeking something close to your event or accommodation or you fancy exploring the cuisine on offer in another precinct, you can suggest some of these top rated restaurants and coffee spots to your business event attendees.

14 Canberra Business Events Delegate Boosting Kit Soju Girl EightySix Elk & Pea

Italian and Sons

DINING IN BRADDON EIGHTYSIX Definitely worth a visit – for the food, BLACK FIRE and the fun. The menu is written up on Like your Mediterranean food? This place blackboards in the restaurant with dishes really shows off Mediterranean food and crossed off, or 86’d, when they’ve run out. culture with rustic meat, seafood and Choose from small and large dishes, many vegetable dishes cooked through the open designed to share, and get in quick for the fire roast, wood fire oven and charcoal grill. gorgeous desserts! 45/38 Mort St, Braddon Mode 3 Building, Elouera St, Braddon blackfirerestaurant.com.au eightysix.com.au ELK & PEA ITALIAN AND SONS Who doesn’t love a great breakfast? This place has plenty of yummy treats to start Celebrate Italian food in Braddon on your day off. Old school café/diner meets the fringe of the city centre. Italian and modern restaurant… and the best bit? You Sons is the destination to choose for 'old can do whatever you please – get a burger school' Italian. Enjoy traditional dishes like and beer, grab a quick taco or share a braised lamb shoulder or wood fired pizza milkshake with a friend. accompanied by a wine list of mostly Italian 21 Lonsdale St, Braddon wine or Australian-grown Italian varieties. elkandpea.com.au 7 Lonsdale Street, Braddon italianandsons.com.au Elk & Pea

Canberra Business Events Delegate Boosting Kit Soju Girl Canberra Business Events Delegate Boosting Kit 15 Monster Mocan and Green Grout

DINING IN NEWACTON

MONSTER KITCHEN & BAR A.BAKER MOCAN AND GREEN GROUT Perhaps the pick of the NewActon What’s in a name? This one is short Grab a coffee, breakfast, lunch or dinner restaurants, this Monster is ready and for Acton Baker. And these guys are here and you’ll feel like you’re eating in rearing to go inside Hotel Hotel. Far from seriously good bakers. Hit it for artisan a good friend’s kitchen. This lovely, warm the usual eatery you’d find inside a hotel, baked breads, fresh seasonal local and and inviting space is made even better its modern, trendy dishes deliver on taste, regional food from the restaurant, or by its very good fair trade coffee, local appearance and originality. Bookings a contemporary cocktail in the farm produce and a simple and ever recommended. downstairs bar. changing menu to reflect Canberra’s Hotel Hotel NewActon Pavilion four seasons. 25 Edinburgh Ave, NewActon Unit 2, 15 Edinburgh Ave, NewActon 1/19 Marcus Clarke St, NewActon hotel-hotel.com.au abaker.com.au abaker.com.au

DINING IN THE CITY CENTRE

TEMPORADA THE CUPPING ROOM It is modern dining at its best. With food Ona? Oh yes. The Cupping Room is a focused on the charcoal grill, the menu is concept cafe project by Ona Coffee designed simple and the emphasis is on a casual to take you on a flavour journey. What’s dining feel. The menu is equally as strong cupping? The process coffee roasters and on seafood, as it is on quality pork, beef growers use to judge coffees next to each and spatchcock, and the desserts often other without bias. Here you can let your feature yummy seasonal fruits. tastebuds savour the fine coffee flavours 15 Moore St, Canberra City and actually learn about the good bean. temporada.com.au Food, wine and tea are also available. And did we mention ONA’s founder and COURGETTE owner Sasa Sestic is the World Champion Many who’ve dined here put this one high Barista 2015? on the list of the best places to eat in Canberra. And it’s no wonder, especially 1/1-13 University Ave, Canberra City if it’s a luxury dining experience you’re thecuppingroom.com.au after. Settle in for a slow, savouring dining experience, or book for intimate dining in HARVEST the private rooms, the Boardroom or the One focus and one only. Coffee. Harvest Cellar. The menu is sophisticated with a makes delicious, full flavoured and great French influence from European-trained quality coffee. The owners say they love chef, James Mussillon. coffee, need coffee and breathe coffee. 54 Marcus Clarke St, Canberra City So if you want to join them in their coffee courgette.com.au worshipping world, be sure to head here. 40 Marcus Clarke St, Canberra City harvestcoffee.com.au

16 Canberra Business Events Delegate Boosting Kit The Cupping Room Morks

DINING IN KINGSTON AND MANUKA

MORKS 38 ESPRESSO Its contemporary look and feel as part of Who’s up for a lake view with their brew? 38 Espresso is a great place to stop in the Kingston Foreshore is befitting as it for great coffee, and early morning offers offers a very modern take on traditional some of the best lake views in Canberra – Thai cuisine. There are plenty of small luscious latte, creamy cappuccino, single tasters and entrees, mains and desserts origin Mexican coffee, local Real Chai or on offer with a well thought out wine list signature Boardwalk Blend… so many to match. choices. Breakfast and lunch menus are simple and delicious. 18/19 Eastlake Pde, Kingston Foreshore 4/2 Trevillian Quay, Kingston Foreshore morks.com.au facebook.com/38espresso/timeline

POMEGRANATE PENNY UNIVERSITY Over at the Kingston shops you’ll be Penny University builds on the tradition of invited to ‘happy dining’ with 17th Century London coffee houses where Pomegranate. Simple and tasty food patrons paid a penny to enter into a world combines modern Australian with a of eclictic patrons united in a common love Brodburger of learning and coffee. Like days of old, Mediterranean influence of mainly Turkish with a modern twist, people will arrive for cuisine. Diners can enjoy the rustic, semi- the atmosphere and leave with enlightened industrial atmosphere for lunch or dinner. tastebuds. 31 Giles St, Kingston 15 Kennedy St, Kingston pomegranatekingston.com facebook.com/ pennyuniversitycoffeeroasters/timeline SILO BAKERY This place is a Kingston hero. Long loved BRODBURGER in Kingston for its amazing sweet tarts Brodburger started life in an old red gypsy caravan pumping out flame grilled and breads, you can’t walk past without burgers to locals. It got so popular getting sucked in by the delightful aromas that Brodburgers now have permanent of fresh baked sourdough and baguettes. residency in the historic Canberra Silo also has a fantastic breakfast and Glassworks building, next to the Old Bus lunch menu, and coffee to rival all. Depot Markets. Pop into this buzzing little Closed Sunday and Monday. restaurant to try a Brodburger now! 36 Giles St, Kingston Canberra Glassworks 11 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston silobakery.com.au Penny University brodburger.com.au

Canberra Business Events Delegate Boosting Kit The Cupping Room Canberra Business Events Delegate Boosting Kit 17 The business events experience

There are many reasons to host or attend a business event in Canberra. The case studies provide real examples of successful event outcomes achieved in Canberra. Canberra will meet the unique needs of delegates attending for different business events, whether they be corporate, the incentives market or associations.

18 Canberra Business Events Delegate Boosting Kit Enlighten Night Noodle Markets, Enlighten

CORPORATES/INCENTIVES MARKET

INSPIRING THE WOW-FACTOR ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS TO SUIT Canberra can provide the unique YOUR NEEDS point of difference you are looking for From the heritage listed Hyatt Hotel by incorporating one of our amazing Canberra set amongst beautiful seasonal events into your itinerary. landscaped gardens to contrasting chic Hotel Realm, Canberra has a range Here is just a sample of what is on of stunning 4-5 star accommodation offer throughout the year: Enlighten, that will make your business trip one Folk Festival, Fashfest, Night Noodle to remember. Here you’ll find the most Markets, Floriade NightFest and Hotel Realm comprehensive accommodation guide to blockbuster exhibitions. Check out help you find the ideal accommodation to our events calendar to see what suit your needs. is happening at the time of your conference and consider branding DESTINATION EXPERIENCE your event uniquely Canberra. Canberra’s diversity of experiences within close proximity offer the business tourist a unique travel experience. This allows VENUE OPTIONS plenty of time to get out and explore the Canberra has a diverse range of many attractions, world class food and venue options that can cater to all wine and enjoy the wide open spaces of your business event needs. Whether the many parks. In fact, we have some you require an intimate meeting highlight itineraries and extended stay room or a formal evening cocktail itineraries to get you started. event, Canberra’s venues facilitate your networking opportunities. Here For more experiences go to you will find all the information you visitcanberra.com.au/inspiration require on venues in Canberra. Floriade

Canberra Business Events Delegate Boosting Kit Business Events Delegate Boosting Kit 19 ASSOCIATIONS MARKET Canberra Convention Bureau for more ACCOMMODATION information on THINK CANBERRA. From affordable apartment style CONSCIOUS CONFERENCING Knowledge.Culture.Influence. accommodation options through to Attending a conference in Canberra high-end luxury hotels, Canberra has a NETWORKING offers a high level of credibility due range of award winning accommodation Canberra is the perfect destination to in part to its location and its role as to suit any budget. our nation’s capital, home to our network with peers and industry leaders politicians and policy makers. It’s offering unique access to Australia’s politicians, research and cultural DESTINATION EXPERIENCE A SMALL also Canberra’s ability to deliver centres and universities. Contact the BUT SOPHISTICATED PLAYGROUND successful outcomes. Plus we Canberra Convention Bureau to see how Canberra’s diversity of experiences have the press gallery right at your you may tap into Canberra’s intellectual doorstep should you wish to gain a within close proximity offer the and cultural networks. little media exposure. business tourist a unique travel experience. This allows plenty of VENUE OPTIONS STAY CONNECTED FOR FREE Whether you’re looking for a venue that time to get out and explore the many Canberra has Australia’s largest free inspires productivity and promotes easy attractions, world class food and wine Wi-Fi network, CBRfree, covering 12 networking or a large venue that can and enjoy the wide open spaces of the business districts. This means your offer a complete array of services with many parks. delegates can enjoy uninterrupted value for money options, Canberra can service during their conference and meet these venue needs. Search our as they move around the city. comprehensive venue guide to find one that ticks off all your business event EDUCATION requirements. Take advantage of the expertise on offer in Canberra by accessing THINK CANBERRA, designed to foster strong relationships between your business event and Canberra’s knowledge industry. Contact the

20 Canberra Business Events Delegate Boosting Kit Hotel Hotel HOSTED TEAM BUILDING AT UNIQUE LOCATIONS

AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF SPORT Love your sport? The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) gives your team a unique adventure at the world-class sporting facility located close to the city. Several challenges will promote teamwork, communication and leadership all Australian Institute of Sport within the centre known for producing winning teams. UNIQUELY LOCAL TEAM ausport.gov.au

BUILDING IDEAS TIDBINBILLA NATURE RESERVE Team building is arguably one of the best The giant swing, abseiling, rope ways to help your staff get to know each challenges, a flying fox. Who’s up for other better. It offers the ability to identify the challenge? Awesome team building and motivate individual employees to activities to be had in the wondrous form a team that stays together, works natural setting at Birrigai within the together, and achieves together. Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve. Plus there’s Canberra has a wide range of team bushwalking for those after a more building options available year round, relaxed experience. from guided or hosted team building tidbinbilla.act.gov.au/birrigai/ activities, to fun pursuits you can tackle education-programs-and-camps/ Tidbinbilla on your own. team-building-activities

PROFESSIONALLY LED FUN TEAM BUILDING SESSIONS AT CANBERRA’S ACTIVITIES

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CANBERRA DELIVERS RECORD NUMBER OF DELEGATES TO 7TH ANNUAL PCO CONFERENCE

The National Convention “Our Business Events sector is a truly “We’ve had overwhelmingly positive Centre (NCC) welcomed back diverse and multi-faceted industry that is feedback on Canberra as a destination, a key driver of business tourism across and we heard numerous discussions the Professional Conference the country,” said Jenifer Dwyer Slee, taking place amongst the delegates about Organisers (PCO) Conference Director of Sales and Marketing. “Having bringing their conferences and events hosting more than 380 delegates hosted the conference previously in 2008, to Canberra in the coming years,” Barry it was great to welcome the delegates continued. “We value our partnership over three jam packed days from once again and share the evolution of with NCC and InterContinental Hotel 30 November – 02 December 2014. Canberra since then”. Group (IHG) on delivering a Conference that provided professionalism, flexibility, The conference saw Australia and NZ’s “There are more hotel rooms, over 7000, and exceptional food and service.” leading meetings, incentives, conference foodie precincts adjacent to NCC to enjoy and events experts engage in a range of and discover. For anyone who hasn’t been keynote speaker sessions, participate in here in a few years, the areas of New Acton, networking events and meet suppliers Braddon and Kingston Foreshore offer a as part of the trade show. More than 150 world of opportunity,” Stephen continued. PCOs were in attendance, who arrange “NCC has proven to be the ideal and manage over 3,000 conferences and destination for our national conference, events each year. and over the three days delegates were Day one of the Conference was officially delighted at the opportunity to experience welcomed by Andrew Barr, ACT’s new what has become a vibrant, contemporary Chief Minister. The program featured capital,” said Barry Neame, President an impressive speaker schedule which PCO Association. “Over the course of the included Dr Christine Nixon, the 19th three days, the delegation injected around Chief Commissioner of Victoria and Holly $1.2million into the Canberra economy as Ransom, Co-Chair, Y20 Australia 2014. they enjoyed the capital’s burgeoning food, wine and cultural scene.

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INTERNATIONALLY-RENOWNED FASHFEST SHINES AT THE NATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE The National Convention Centre Jenifer Dwyer Slee, Director of Sales and (NCC) is Canberra’s largest, Marketing at the National Convention purpose-built functions, meetings Centre, said that the opportunity to host and events venue. Unrivalled an internationally-renowned event like FASHFEST dovetailed perfectly with the in facilities, size and scope, the NCC’s key goal for 2015; to enhance convention centre provides a partnerships and collaboration across the collection of more than 15 spaces Canberra community. over two floors and provides all visitors with a warm, open and The National Convention Centre is hospitable welcome. passionate about providing visitors to Canberra real insight in to the natural and Given its chance to shine as host of cultural activities people can immerse FASHFEST 2015, the NCC did not themselves in, such as a visit to iconic disappoint. Thanks to the new venue and Parliament House or Australian War a special modular seating system shipped Memorial and taking in the picturesque in, more than 1000 visitors per night were landscapes of the city and surrounds. accommodated. Each night of Fashfest It offers visitors and delegates genuine 2015 incorporated a different theme, access to influential national bodies activist, inventor, cartographer, engineer, as well as important local and federal which was reflected in the fashion, the government contacts, world leading music and the atmosphere created by researchers, academics, scientists and Photo courtesy Martin Ollman lighting displays and short films. innovators in a range of fields.

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24 Canberra Business Events Delegate Boosting Kit Social media is a great way to boost your schedule some tweets and Facebook business event. You can generate awareness posts ahead of time – and build these and increase the profile of your event to into the mix of the ones you do have your peers and the media, create a digital time to create live. And publish often! community amongst conference attendees • Film it: Get video footage of your event or produce newsworthy buzz around key – chat to delegates, get footage of the outtakes during and post event. action as it happens, interview guest Check out our handy tips on how to get the best speakers – then get ready to share your out of social media at your Canberra event. video content via social media. Get creative – who knows, it may go viral. Video is BEFORE THE EVENT also a great way to show non-attendees • Make friends with the media: Connect why they should attend next time. with your favourite niche media via Twitter or LinkedIn. Check out what AFTER THE EVENT they’re talking about and find out how to • A post event thankyou: Reach out to make them talk about you. each of your delegates and thank them for attending – invite them to share • Ensure your website has all the details: their own experiences and reconnect Create an event specific page on your again in future. own website so that your delegates have a one-stop shop for all the info they need. • Blog it: Write about your experiences, upload to your website and syndicate • You always tease: Spark your audience’s via social media. Do it soon after the interest with teaser content. Reveal conference to recap your experiences different aspects about what they can while they’re top of mind. do and see while in town, or exciting elements of your program one at a time. • Connect with your connections: Ensure anyone you met stays connected • Have a hashtag, or #two: Create a with you after your event. Make a unique official event hashtag for your personalised connection with them on delegates to use during your event, and LinkedIn and Facebook if appropriate, and ensure everyone has the correct and don’t forget to follow them on Twitter. relevant business hashtags at the ready. Be sure to communicate it! For more information on how to use social media and effectively engage your DURING THE EVENT audiences, download the VisitCanberra • Get snap happy: Take loads of pictures Social Media Playbook from tourism.act. during the event for your own live social gov.au/images/documents/corporate/ media publishing, and for promotional strategic_reports/playbook_WEB.pdf use post event. • Schedule ahead: If you’re involved in Tag us on social media running your event you’re likely to be too #visitcanberra busy for live posting during the event so

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A GALLERY TO HELP YOU SHOWCASE CANBERRA To enhance your marketing efforts, we’ve curated an image library of copyright free, aspirational and engaging photos and videos that you can use. Please add the credit line: Images courtesy VisitCanberra, and then you are on your way. The gallery can be found at visitcanberra.com.au/business Alternatively, if you’d like a larger selection, go to VisitCanberra’s image library and register. visitcanberra.com.au/ imagelibrary

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