New developments and openings in Australia

Luxury hotel announced for ICC Sydney precinct

International Convention Centre Sydney Chief Executive Officer and AEG Ogden Group Director of Convention Centres Geoff Donaghy has welcomed today’s announcement of a new luxury 5 Star Sofitel hotel for Sydney’s new premier business events precinct on Darling Harbour.

The $1.5 billion development, due to open in December 2016, forms a part of the wider revitalisation of the Darling Harbour precinct.

“Our international and national attendees will now have a deluxe 5 Star hotel just 30 metres from the entrance to the harbour side foyer entry to the conventional centre, further adding to the great array of accommodation choices within easy walking distance of the venue,” Mr. Donaghy said.

“Today’s technology enables us to inform and involve delegates better than ever before and we look forward to providing exceptional experiences at what is set to become ICC Sydney’s headquarters hotel.

Art deco restored in new venue

Golden Age Cinema & Bar, originally built in 1940 as the screening room for Paramount Pictures, has been brought back to life by a team of talented architects and designers, dedicated to keeping the character of the art deco building. It's an operating cinema Tuesday to Sunday nights and can be hired as an event space during the day or on Monday evenings. It's perfect for seminars, meetings, product launches or media launches.

Redevelopment of Four Points by Sheraton Sydney

The Four Points by Sheraton Sydney has embarked on a $200 million investment, creating a new landmark accommodation tower and contributing to the revitalisation of DarlingHarbour as a premier Sydney destination.

The redevelopment will deliver a brand new dining precinct, over 4,800m2 meeting and event facilities and an additional 222 stylish guestrooms, taking the total number of rooms up to 905. 

A new conference centre opens its doors

The new Conference Centre at Sea World Resort in the Gold Coast (Queensland) has opened. The new facility can cater to up to 1,000 delegates and features the latest audio‐visual equipment, as well as a large verandah available for coffee breaks, lunches, cocktail receptions and trade exhibitions. Sea World Resort also features free Wi-Fi access throughout the venue, four restaurants, two bar areas and 400 rooms and suites allowing delegates to stay on site.