CIM NEWS MAGAZINE Issue 7 2016 | Page 27

Opposite page from left: The Whitsundays stunning landscapes make outdoor events a must. be integrated into events. “The resolution is high definition, meaning images and videos are crisp, further enhancing the overall quality of the event,” says Boileau. “The Centre has also undergone some recent aesthetic improvements to provide a more modern sense of clean lines and a light, bright feel. “We have improved the back of house 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 catering areas to better cater for the large onsite and offsite events all over the island.” Looking to the future, the Whitsundays is set to welcome several major business events to the region. “An annual Housing Industry Association event, of 500 delegates and 630 gala dinner guests, has been booked in for its second year at Hamilton Island due to the ‘great experience and service provided’ at this year’s event,” says van Dalen. “And on the mainland, Coral Sea Resort will host a medical conference for approximately 100 delegates in November.” As for the Hamilton Island Conference Centre, it’s already seeing a record number of events being locked in for 2017 and the average size of events is increasing. “Every year we look forward to our annual Audi Hamilton Island Race Week Presentation Dinner that caters for a full house of 700 people,” Boileau says.  Inspired Airlie Beach meetings Create memories your team will treasure forever with a meeting at Peppers Airlie Beach. With magnificent views overlooking the Whitsunday Passage and islands, flexible meeting space, exceptional catering and fully equipped facilities, Peppers Airlie Beach is the perfect venue to inspire and invigorate. Cruise Whitsundays Conference Packages from $215* per person Includes 1 day conference venue hire and set up, lunch, morning and afternoon tea, WiFi plus 2 nights’ accommodation in a 2 bedroom spa apartment quad share including daily buffet breakfast, half day cruise to Whitehaven Beach with Cruise Whitsundays and more. Experience Peppers. Call (07) 4962 5114 or email [email protected] *T&C’s apply. Rate based on a min 15 pax for 1 day conference and staying 2 nights in quad-share accommodation at Peppers Airlie Beach (up to 30 pax). Must be booked directly. Dates subject to availability. Block out dates apply. Offer valid for conference bookings between 01/11/16 and 31/03/17 for conferences to be held between 01/11/16 and 30/06/17. Does not include transfers to/from Port of Airlie for day cruises. Cruise Whitsundays standard booking terms and conditions apply for day cruises. Contact us for full T&C’s. www.cimmagazine.com   Convention & Incentive Marketing, Issue 7, 2016  27