CIM NEWS MAGAZINE Issue 3 2018 | Page 17

underneath the iconic Story Bridge, the 1880s era Howard Smith Wharves will be transformed into a lifestyle, entertainment and events destination with stunning uninterrupted views of the iconic Story Bridge and city skyline. 1 The precinct will be home to a 164 room, 5-star boutique hotel, brewery, an array of cutting edge restaurants, two unique indoor event spaces and unrivalled options for outdoor events, from rooftop terraces, pop up marquees and intimate private venues nestled amongst the cliffs. With strong forward bookings, the venue has already secured a large number of events ranging from corporate Christmas celebrations, association conferences, social functions, private celebrations and corporate special events. 2 have hosted more than 3500 events, meetings and conferences in the past three years alone! businesses to international organisations.” Howard Smith Wharves is set to become Brisbane’s most unique and exciting events precinct when it opens its doors in late 2018, just in time for the festive season. Situated on 3.4 hectares of riverfront land, “It is estimated that over the past 43 years, some 40,000 events, meetings and conferences have been held at The Greek Club, with clients ranging from local Howard Smith Wharves was recently announced as the host venue for the 2019 Office Professionals Breakfast which will see over 600 executive assistants attend the event in May next year featuring guest speaker Libby Moore, Oprah Winfrey’s former chief of staff. Celebrating the site’s unique position beneath the Story Bridge, its city and river views set the scene and provide a city escape for delegates and guests – the perfect blend of simplicity and sophistication to make any event stand out from the crowd. BE THE FIRST TO EXPERIENCE H O WA R D S M I T H WHARVES OPENING NOVEMBER 2018 Unrivalled selection of waterfront venues State-of-the-art technology Sophisticated, original and authentic howardsmithwharves.com Event enquiries: [email protected] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 www.cimmagazine.com   Convention & Incentive Marketing, Issue 3, 2018  17