Metro Hotel Ipswich International Helps Make Your Big Event Memorable

GREAT LOCATION: Metro Hotel Ipswich International general manager Earl Muir

ON SATURDAY, May 2, the Ipswich CBD will be alive with the action, colour and entertainment of the annual Ipswich Festival.

Part of the activities will be the showcase of events presented by the Metro Hotel Ipswich International, service sponsor of this year's Ipswich Festival.

General manager Earl Muir said the hotel could assist customers looking for a great location in Ipswich for their special event.

"We proudly support the Ipswich Festival and we are taking this opportunity while people are in town to remind people we are here," Mr Muir said.

Amidst the array of things to do, pop into the hotel at 43 South St, Ipswich and meet with the experienced events team to talk to them about your upcoming event, be it a wedding, gala dinner, formal or special birthday party.

"Our team will be able to give you many ideas from themed rooms, menus, entertainment and everything that will make your event an experience to remember. And while you are there, enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbly and tease your tastebuds with a selection of canapés," he said.

By simply having a chat about a future event and checking out the venue, you could win one night's accommodation, full buffet breakfast and dinner for two and a sunset flight with Pterodactyl Helicopters worth $980, so make sure you fill in the entry form.

The hotel's events showcase is being held from 11am-4pm, leaving time for visitors to stroll around the corner to take up position for the Ipswich Festival Parade at 6pm.

"We offer a complete package for weddings, the only hotel in the city that does so, including accommodation, venue, food and beverage package it means that the couple have a flat, per head cost and room for them to add their own personal touches to their special day," he said.

When it comes to conferences, the variety of rooms available is sure to please. Each room has high speed data connectivity, data projector and standard resources, Metro offers conference packages.

Mr Muir is no stranger to hospitality, starting out with the hotel scene around backpackers in Europe, working in resorts in far North Queensland and with Rick Stein, Alistair McLeod and other well-known chefs.

"I have been here for a year now and it is a very rewarding opportunity," he said.

Metro Hotels is the public face of Transmetro Corporation, an Australian owned public company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. The group currently provides a national accommodation network of properties, with more than 1000 rooms in key locations and major cities across Australia.

Visit Metro Hotel Ipswich International during the festival celebrations on May 2. 

For more details phone 3812 8077

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New Room Service Delivery Menu at Metro Hotel on Pitt, Sydney

At Metro Hotel on Pitt we have been having fun launching our new room service delivery, with our resident Metro Hero, Property Manager Simon Wanstall fancying himself a little batman oriented.

Ever wondered what you would do if your favourite superhero delivered your room service? When Metro Hotel on Pitt put it to the test, we had an afternoon of fun and adventure. To help our guests feel special, our Metro Hero’s are delivering free wine with randomly selected orders this month to be a part of the launch. 

Metro Brasserie has already introduced some secret specials of the day available only to our in-house guests. Batman (above) has also secured a brand new Coffee Machine upgrade that will help your morning fix be just that little bit more heroic. 

Metro Hotel on Pitt, Sydney | Property Manager - Simon Wanstall

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Two Major Conferences in Brisbane to Attract 3,900 Business Visitors

Brisbane expects to welcome 3,900 business visitors this month when it hosts two major conferences. 

The first of these, the RCOG World Congress 2015 – a joint event being co-hosted by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) – was held over several days earlier this week.
 
Meanwhile, the 40th IEEE International Conference on Acoustics, Speech and Signal Processing (ICASSP) 2015, starts Sunday (19 April).
 
The combined number of more than 3,900 delegates and conference exhibitors exceeded the combined target of 3,000 for both events.
 
The RCOG and RANZCOG events attracted participants from 47 countries, while ICASSP will see 90% of its delegates arriving from overseas.
 
General manager of Conventions and Business Events, Rob Nelson from the Brisbane Convention Bureau said the combined economic impact of both events would generate nearly AUS$12m for Brisbane.

“The convention bureau worked closely with the conference organisers to help attract more delegates to their events and ensure they have a memorable experience of our city,” Nelson said.

“We offered in-kind destination marketing support which included assistance promoting Brisbane to potential delegates, Brisbane Airport welcome signage, pre and post-event touring information, onsite tourist information at both conferences and Airtrain travel discounts for delegates to travel into the city.

“With the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre hosting both events, the RCOG/RANZCOG Event and ICASSP has offered another opportunity to showcase Brisbane’s excellent conference facilities.” 

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre General Manager Bob O’Keeffe said the economic, knowledge sharing, investment and tourism benefits of hosting such events presented enormous value to Brisbane and Queensland. 

“BCEC works with local experts and organisations such as RANZCOG and the IEEE Queensland community to win these large bids for Australia and to ensure that it is Brisbane that reaps the benefits," O'Keeffe said.

“BCEC works with its key convention partners, Tourism and Events Queensland and Brisbane Marketing, to secure these high-calibre conferences for Brisbane and Queensland.” 

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Aussie Wine Month at Palace Hotel Sydney

A Perfect Pairing

Food & Wine Evening, 6.30pm on Monday 18th May 2015

Enjoy a unique tasting event at Palace Hotel Sydney this May. Indulge in our chef’s selection of four tasting dishes accompanied by sommelier selected wines from the Robert Oatley Vineyards. Palace Hotel is teaming up with Robert Oatley Wines for an evening of gourmet food, fine wine and entertainment. Bookings are essential.

Tickets are $55 per person. Please book at Palace Hotel on (02) 9212 2111 or email

Pop Up Wine Bar

Every Friday in May from 5pm – 8pm

Palace Hotel Sydney will be showcasing Pocketwatch and Taltarni T Series wines every Friday evening for the month of May at their exclusive pop up wine bar. A selection of by the glass wines will be available at house wine prices between 5pm and 8pm.

A Food and Wine Affair

New Menu for May

Palace Hotel Sydney will be partnering with Robert Oatley wines this May to showcase their brand new menu accompanied by a selection of perfectly matched wines. This new menu will feature wines from the Pocketwatch series from the central ranges of NSW and WA, as well as the Taltarni T Series from Victoria

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Appointment of John Lee to Metro Hotels

Metro Hotels has appointed John Lee as Acquisition and Development Manager, signalling the long-established chain is on the expansion trail.

John has previously worked in hotel development and property consulting and was the developer who put together the Metro Hotel Entertainment Centre Sydney. He sold the development prior to construction. Metro Hotels opened the property and ran it successfully for a number of years prior to it being sold. John has also worked in stockbroking with firms such as Ord Minnett and Bain and Company.

John McEvoy, Chairman of Metro Hotels, said the appointment of John Lee is the first step in a plan to reinvigorate the group’s expansion platform. “Metro Hotels has been around for almost 40 years and we need to be extending our presence in Australia and beyond” he said. 

“We are looking for development opportunities as well as acquisitions, and in particular to securing management agreements and leases on existing hotels and properties. We have investors willing to buy properties and to fund the development of new ones” he added. Later this year the company will add to its portfolio a new 53-room hotel in the Perth market.

Metro Hotels is the public face of Transmetro Corporation, an Australian owned public company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. 



The Group currently provides a national accommodation network of properties with over 1,000 rooms in key locations and major cities across Australia

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Vivid Breaks at Metro Hotels

Running from 22nd May to 8th June, Vivid Sydney 2015 will illuminate, interpret and transform Sydney’s urban spaces, as well as hosting a lively and eclectic range of live performances throughout the city. See Sydney in a sparkling new light during the annual Vivid Sydney where the world’s best designers and artists transform the city. See stunning images projected onto the Sydney Opera House, control the lights on the Harbour Bridge, play with interactive light sculptures throughout the city centre, experience great music and hear inspiring talks.

What started out as a little idea to boost winter business in central Sydney is now one of the city’s biggest success stories. Vivid started in 2009 has been streamlined into three simple concepts – light, music and ideas – that unfold over 18 days. The event is now so popular that it attracts nearly 1.5 million attendees each year.

To get you into the spirit of Vivid Sydney, Metro Hotels, with four properties located in the central CBD in Sydney, are offering Vivid Brilliance Hot Deals.  Our prices start from $144 per night at Aspire Hotel Sydney in Ultimo and include complimentary Vivid glow bracelets and WIFI in your hotel guest room. Check the website for these brilliant hot deals at our other city locations, Metro Hotel on Pitt, Metro Hotel Sydney Central and Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour. All deals are subject to availability – See Hot Deals   http://www.metrohotels.com.au/hot-deals/

If travelling from country regions, take advantage of Trainlink’s ‘2 for 1’ deal during April and May on all first and economy class fares.  Aspire Hotel Sydney and Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour will also offer in the hot deal package, 2 adult Opal cards for travel anywhere in Sydney (value $20).

Bookings can be made at Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour by calling the toll free Central Reservations line on 1800 114 321 or visitwww.metrohotels.com.au to book online

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Bed and Breakfast Hot Deal at Metro Hotel Miranda

Start your day off the right way with this Bed & Breakfast Hot Deal from Metro Hotel Miranda!

Enjoy a delicious ‘Big Breakfast’ daily in Enklava café, located below the hotel.

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Metro Hotel Miranda is located in the centre of Miranda City and boasts 52 ample and commodious rooms and apartments in various categories including Standard, Superior, Suite and Family Apartment. 

The rooms offer different configurations to suit guest needs and are equipped with microwave, dining and cutlery set. Many of the rooms have balconies with spectacular views over the Sydney city skyline in the distance, Botany Bay, and the beauty and serenity of the local surrounds in the Sutherland Shire.