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EVENTS
First Hilton
Garden Inn
property in
Australia comes
to Western
Australia
New Four Points by
Sheraton opens in Sydney’s
creative playground
The newly opened Four Points
by Sheraton Sydney, Central Park,
is located in the heart of Sydney’s
creative scene and is surrounded by
a variety of local haunts, from artisan
cafés and galleries to hidden bars.
The hotel offers 297 guest rooms,
an al fresco bar, restaurant, over
553 square metres of event space, a
fitness centre and convenient parking
facilities. Meeting planners can
choose from seven event spaces, all
with natural daylight and catering
for meetings, workshops and social
gatherings of up to 200 guests. The
banquet menus offer vibrant options
that will liven any event, including
interactive food stations. The outdoor
terrace—overlooking the historic St
Benedict’s—is designed for cocktail
and BBQ events for up to 180 people.
Guests can enjoy contemporary
cuisine at Central Quarter restaurant,
which shines the spotlight on locally
sourced grass and grain fed meats, and
kick back and relax with a Best Brew in
Malt Bar, while overlooking the historic
Kent Brewery. S
Te Pae Convention Centre a
‘catalyst’ for regeneration
After the devastating Christchurch
earthquake in 2011, the city is
experiencing a revitalisation with new
and refurbished venues, hotels and
event spaces popping up across the city.
Set to open in October 2020, the Te Pae
Convention Centre will sit on the banks
of the Avon River as the centrepiece of
the city’s entertainment precinct.
According to Ross Steele, the
centre’s General Manager, Te Pae
is a catalyst for Christchurch’s
redevelopment. “For a historic city
such as Christchurch, it is a rare
opportunity for a convention centre
to be the focal point of a city’s urban
redevelopment,” said Ross.
Ross says the venue will not only
boost the number of events coming to
Christchurch, but also add significant
social and cultural value.
“The economic impact of a
venue like this in a city can’t be
underestimated,” Mr Steele said. “But
there’s a huge social impact as well.
For example, the events it will bring to
the city by bringing world leaders and
establishing a knowledge exchange.” S
Hilton has recently announced
the signing of the 108 room
Hilton Garden Inn Albany,
Western Australia.
Under a management
agreement with Foreshore
Investments Albany Pty Ltd,
Hilton will manage the new-
build hotel on its completion in
2020. Hilton Garden Inn Albany
is the first Hilton Garden Inn
signing in Australia.
“Hilton Garden Inn has
been focused on penetrating
new markets and expanding its
presence around the globe, so we
are thrilled to announce our entry
into Australia in partnership
with Foreshore Investments,”
said John Greenleaf, Senior Vice
President and Global Head,
Hilton Garden Inn.
“With the rise of the middle-
class traveller, we believe that
the Hilton Garden Inn brand will
be extremely well-received in
Australia and we look forward
to bringing our bright and warm
hospitality to travellers visiting
the region.”
Albany, located towards the
south of Western Australia, is
a region known for its rugged,
natural coastal beauty, beaches,
abundant wildlife and national
parks. As the oldest colonial
settlement in Western Australia,
the region also offers multiple
heritage attractions including the
Museum of the Great Southern
and Old Gaol Museum.
Hilton Garden Inn Albany will
be located on the waterfront next
to the new Albany Entertainment
Centre. S
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