NEWCASTLE

BUSINESS EVENTS. CROWNE PLAZA NEWCASTLE.

WELCOME TO CROWNE PLAZA NEWCASTLE. We’re very excited that you are considering Newcastle as the destination for your next business event. This guide has been thoughtfully designed so you can discover the unique experiences and services available at our hotel and across the region. Here at Crowne Plaza Newcastle, our dedicated Crowne Meetings Director and Crowne Meetings Coordinator are ready to design a uniquely tailored event that best suits your needs, alongside the backdrop of Newcastle’s inspiring working harbour. We believe our perfect location, world class beaches and gourmet produce can stimulate better thinking, eliminate distraction and immerse people in inspiring experiences. If there is anything you require, we are here to assist and look forward to helping you create your next memorable and unique event in Newcastle.

Matthew Anderson General Manager Crowne Plaza Newcastle

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WELCOME TO NEWCASTLE. No longer the one-dimensional industrial city it was once perceived to be, Newcastle has transformed itself into a vibrant, unique and culturally rich city. As Australia’s second oldest city, Newcastle offers a diverse range of experiences for business events and features modern and contemporary venues along with iconic and historically significant function spaces. Newcastle is proud of its acclaimed performance hosting international, national and state conferences and events. This is most recently reflected by Newcastle being selected as one of the five cities to host the Asian Football Championships (AFC), with Crowne Plaza Newcastle as the official hotel for all seven competing teams. We welcome you to experience the new Newcastle.

Georgia Lazzari Major Tourism and Event Developer Newcastle City Council

Grenville Turner; Destination NSW

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CONTENTS. 5. Destination Newcastle > 7. Hotel Overview > 8. Meeting Room Capacities > 9. Meeting Room Layouts >

10. Meeting Success Program Overview > 11. IHG® Meeting Rewards > 12. Dining and Entertainment > 14. Accommodation >

16. Event Activities > 17. Destination Partners > 18. Testimonials > 19. Contact >

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INSPIRING VIEWS MORE PRODUCTIVITY LESS INTERRUPTION MIND CALMING

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RE-ENERGISING BEACHES VIBRANT WORKING HARBOUR

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NOURISHING AND REFRESHING SEAMLESS SERVICE GOURMET LOCAL PRODUCE

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UNIQUE EXPERIENCES CENTRAL, CONVENIENT AND CONNECTED LONELY PLANET TOP DESTINATION

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Just two hours from Sydney and easily accessible by air, Newcastle is the ideal location to keep you inspired, energised and connected during your next business event.

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Newcastle provides an eclectic mix of entertainment, boutique shops, art emporiums, fabulous restaurants and cafes, as well as a lively working harbour and spectacular swimming beaches.

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HOTEL OVERVIEW. With inspiring views of Newcastle’s vibrant working harbour, Crowne Plaza Newcastle offers you the chance to unwind and relax, while allowing you to stay energised, confident and focused. Enviably positioned on the iconic Honeysuckle harbourfront, Crowne Plaza Newcastle is a welcoming and connected hub in the midst of the foreshore promenade, waterfront cafes and lively restaurants, and just moments away from spectacular beaches and the city CBD. Acknowledged in Tourism Hunter’s Hall of Fame for meetings and business tourism, Crowne Plaza Newcastle will make you feel welcomed from the moment you arrive.

RELAX, RESTORE AND CONNECT. Our premium facilities help you and your guests to relax and stay productive during your visit. Re-energise with a swim in our beautiful 25 metre outdoor pool, enjoy a stroll along the foreshore promenade or take advantage of complimentary access to the Forum Health and Wellness Centre, located next door to the hotel. Stay productive with our convenient business centre offering computers, printing, photocopying, facsimile and a courier service. Unwind at the end of the day with a delicious meal in Seasalt Restaurant or a relaxing drink in Seasalt Bar.

INSPIRED MOMENTS. Combining the best facilities with seamless service – staying one step ahead – Crowne Plaza brings guests together to reconnect, create memories and inspire ideas with unimaginable benefits; leaving you feeling re-energised and inspired, ready for the weeks that lie ahead.

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MEETING ROOM CAPACITIES. ROOM

DIMENSIONS FLOOR (M) AREA (M2)

DOOR CEILING CLASSROOM THEATRE W X H (M) HEIGHT (M)

BANQUET BOARDROOM COCKTAIL

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Hannell Room

11 x 6

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60

40

28

55

24

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Macquarie Room

11 x 6

66

1.44 x 2.25

3

24

60

40

28

55

24

32

King Room

11 x 6

66

1.44 x2.25

3

24

60

40

28

55

24

32

Macquarie / Hannell

11 x 12

132

1.44 x 2.25

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48

150

90

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120

35

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King / Macquarie

11 x 12

132

1.44 x 2.25

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48

150

90

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120

35

72

Crowne Plaza Ballroom 11 x 18

200

1.44 x 2.25

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72

240

160

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220

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128

11 x 18

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3

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130

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Pre Function Foyer

18 x 3

68

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3

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Dobell Room

5 x 12

60

0.84 x 2.23

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20

40

30

21

40

21

24

Eve Room

8.4 x 6.3

53

1.6 x 2.36

2.4

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12

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Bela Room

8 x 6.4

53

1.6 x 2.36

2.4

21

50

30

18

50

18

24

4 x 5

20

0.84 x 2.23

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12

12

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Breakwater Boardroom 4 x 5

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0.84 x 2.23

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12

12

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Outdoor

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200

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Harbour Boardroom

Harbour Terrace

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MEETING ROOM LAYOUTS. King Room

Macquarie Room

Hannell Room

Crowne Plaza Ballroom

Seasalt Restaurant

Pre-Function Foyer Eve Room Level 2

Administration Centre

Restroom

Bela Room Level 3

Dobell Room

Restrooms

Hotel Lobby Seasalt Bar

Business Centre

Honeysuckle Boardwalk Breakwater Boardroom

Harbour Boardroom Newcastle Harbour

Swimming Pool

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Scale: Metres Honeysuckle Boardwalk

Newcastle Harbour

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MEETINGS SUCCESS PROGRAM OVERVIEW. MEETING SUCCESS. With our dedicated Meetings Director and events team, we’ll take care of the details so you can focus on the big picture. From our Two-Hour Response Guarantee to Daily Debriefs, our services are designed to concentrate on what matters most – you and your event’s success. Whatever your event, you can rely on our localised expertise and premium services and facilities to help you create unique and productive meetings and events. With five versatile and naturally lit meeting rooms and our Crowne Plaza Ballroom for up to 240 people, you can relax knowing you have the room to stay productive and successful. Experience inspiring harbourside networking breaks, re-energising meals and functional spaces for informal meetings and break-out sessions, ensuring you and your guests are connected, confident and inspired. With our connections to trusted local suppliers, we also offer a range of meeting enhancements, making your event experience truly engaging. With the Crowne Plaza Meeting Success Program, you’ll feel confident and successful with our: −− Two hour response guarantee. Within two hours of submitting your request for proposal, we’ll respond with space and date availability and ask any follow-up questions. You’ll then receive your detailed proposal by the following business day. −− Dedicated Crowne Meetings Director. Our professional Crowne Meetings Director and Events team are always there to guide you through your meeting or event and help at every step along the way. −− Daily Meeting Debrief. At the end of each day during your event, your Crowne Meetings Planner will give you an itemised account of the day’s expenditures to help you manage your budget. Whether you’re planning a business event, leadership seminar or corporate dinner; Crowne Plaza Newcastle looks forward to welcoming you.

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IHG® BUSINESS REWARDS. BE REWARDED FOR YOUR ACCOMMODATION BOOKING, MEETING OR EVENT. Welcome to IHG® Business Rewards. Whether you are a sports league parent reserving team accommodation or a professional planner organising an international meeting, we want to reward you for booking with IHG® on behalf of others. Each hotel room you reserve, meeting you plan, or event you organise with a participating IHG® property can earn you points through IHG®Business Rewards. IHG BUSINESS REWARDS BENEFITS. −− Earn three points for every $1 USD spent on qualified guest rooms, meeting space and food and beverage −− Earn points for stays at more than 4,800 hotels worldwide −− Fast track your membership status and reach IHG Rewards Club Gold Elite with only 20,000 points and Platinum Elite with only 60,000 points −− Manage all your IHG® rewards programs from just one account, with easy online access to your bookings YOUR POTENTIAL REWARDS. Points accumulated through IHG® Business Rewards can be redeemed for company use or for your personal use as an IHG® Rewards Club member. Redemption options include, but are not limited to: −− Reward nights at over 4,800 hotels worldwide, with no blackout dates −− Turn points or points and cash into flights anywhere with over 400 airlines worldwide −− Redeem points for gift cards and certificates at countless retailers −− Transferring points to a prepaid credit card that can be used for expenditure in participating IHG properties for future meeting costs or personal use

For more information on IHG® Business Rewards and to view the full terms and conditions, visit ihgbusinessrewards.com

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DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT. Located in Newcastle’s vibrant Honeysuckle precinct, Crowne Plaza Newcastle offers dining options to suit every occasion. Take in the relaxed atmosphere and harbour views by indulging at Seasalt Restaurant or enjoy a local dining experience at one of the many restaurants or bars, all just a moment away.

BODY AND SOUL IN-ROOM DINING. OUR BODY AND SOUL IN-ROOM DINING MENU UNITES DELICIOUS CUISINE WITH HEALTHY EATING. By dipping into the Crowne Plaza Body and Soul in-room dining menu, you’ll be selecting from a range of restaurant quality meals that don’t sacrifice flavour to help you eat well. Thanks to input from a group of leading Australian dietitians, Body and Soul offers you a selection of nutritious, portion-controlled meals designed to appeal to your taste and nutrition preferences. Our chefs use fresh, seasonal and local ingredients for their Body and Soul creations, inspired by global cuisine and catering to a range of tastes and dietary requirements. Of course, no in-room dining menu would be complete without the traditional favourites – so Body and Soul also offers a selection of classics for when you just need to reward yourself.

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DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT. SEASALT RESTAURANT. ENJOY THE HARBOUR BREEZE AND WATERFRONT VIEWS AT OUR SEASALT RESTAURANT. Seasalt’s location on Newcastle’s vibrant Honeysuckle harbourfront provides a spectacular backdrop for any dining occasion. The diverse menu celebrates the best of the Hunter Region with a focus on succulent seafood and prime meats as well as offering a selection of rustic dishes which are designed to share. Fresh, seasonal ingredients are sourced from producers and farmers across the region and the menu is enhanced by a wine list which includes some of the Hunter’s best wines.

SEASALT BAR. TAKE A RELAXED, STYLISH AND COMFORTABLE SEAT AT SEASALT BAR. Relax with a coffee or sample award-winning Hunter Valley wines in the idyllic harbour-front surrounds of Seasalt Bar. The bar’s relaxed ambience is ideal for catching up with friends or emails, winding down with colleagues, watching a game on the large screen with something to eat, or enjoying a pre or post-dinner beverage.

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ACCOMMODATION. SPACIOUS SUITES. Ideally located on Newcastle’s vibrant harbour front, Crowne Plaza Newcastle offers 175 modern, and spacious suites, with idyllic harbour or city views. Every suite features a queen or king bed, separate living room, functional workspaces, cable television, adjustable air conditioning, a breakfast bar and wireless Internet access. In addition, all our suites allow your guests extra comfort with a spacious bathroom and well equipped pantry. With spectacular harbour or city views and a relaxed atmosphere, you can ensure that your guests will be productive, connected and inspired during their stay. CITY VIEW SUITE. Allow guests to relax, re-energise and enjoy their own space in this comfortable suite, with a queen bed setup and city views.

CITY VIEW SUITE.

HARBOURSIDE SUITE. Give your guests a little extra luxury in this spacious suite, with plush king or queen bedding and inspiring harbour views.

KING SPA HARBOURSIDE SUITE.

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ACCOMMODATION. All rooms feature: −− Spacious separate bathroom with bath and shower facilities −− Separate lounge area −− Flat screen cable television with films on demand −− Individual climate controlled air conditioning/heating −− Broadband and wireless internet access −− Functional work space −− Laptop size safe −− Pantry with mini-bar −− Tea and coffee making facilities −− 24hr room service −− Ironing facilities −− Hairdryer −− Dry cleaning service available

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EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES. UNIQUE EVENT ACTIVITY OPTIONS. Make your event one to remember with Crowne Plaza Newcastle’s extensive collection of event activity offerings. With a range of creative indoor and outdoor options, from evenings in our expansive indoor pillar-less ballroom to unique outdoor cocktail parties, you can ensure that your attendees will be engaged and inspired. Some of our on-site activity options include: −− Vibrant social events or cocktail parties on our harbourfront terrace −− Engaging team building activities arranged by Pinnacle Team Events, for example, corporate drumming or battle of the minds −− Insightful and unique wine appreciation courses to excite your inner wine connoisseur −− Intimate post event drinks in Seasalt Bar Some of our off-site activity options include: −− Engaging team building activities arranged by Pinnacle Team Events, such as Carnivale and The Amazing Race −− Relaxing harbour exhibitions, including whale or dolphin watching expeditions or private charters with Moonshadow Cruises −− Events or functions at one of the many vibrant restaurants and bars along the Honeysuckle Boardwalk −− Stand up Paddle Boarding along Newcastle’s scenic harbour −− Adrenaline-pumping sandboarding at the nearby sand dunes −− Indoor virtual golf at Slice Virtual Golf Bar −− Excursions to the historic Fort Scratchley −− Picnics and team building activities at Blackbutt Reserve −− A high rise adventure at Minmi’s Tree Tops Adventure Park −− Extreme excitement with The Broadmeadow Go-Karting Team

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DESTINATION PARTNERS. FORDTRONIC VIDEO & SOUND.

Pinnacle Team Events is one of Australia’s premier team building providers with a variety of programs available to groups who are conferencing at Crowne Plaza Newcastle. Their experiential learning events are professional, entertaining, hands-on and most importantly fun!

Fordtronic Video & Sound Pty Ltd are leaders in audio visual equipment hire for the conference and seminar industry in Newcastle and surrounding areas and have been for over 35 years.

Pinnacle has over 30 years experience in organising events in the Newcastle region to ensure you get the best experience at the most competitive price. Pinnacle’s range of options spans from Wine Blending to Cooking Competitions, from Laser Clay Shooting to The Amazing Race, from Casino Nights to Corporate Drumming – they have options to cater for all groups, budgets and time frames. Let Pinnacle make the difference at your next conference.

They pride themselves on their top of the line equipment and high standard of service.

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PINNACLE TEAM EVENTS.

Their expert team will make your next event seamless and hassle free. The office is open Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm. However, they have technicians available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Contact Details: e: [email protected] t: +61 2 4969 6722 w: www.fordtronicvideo.com.au

Contact Details: e: [email protected] t: +61 2 4962 5034 w: www.pinnacleteamevents.com.au

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TESTIMONIALS. “OF THE HIGHEST STANDARD” “Having used the conference facilities and stayed in the hotel on numerous occasions, I can honestly say that the service, facilities and staff are of the highest standard. As an Event Manager, I have high expectations of receiving excellent service, good working facilities and great food. I have been the recipient of all of these things every time I have been to Crowne Plaza Newcastle and on top of that, I have had the privilege of dealing with some wonderful people in the Corporate Events Team. I have no hesitation in recommending Crowne Plaza Newcastle as an excellent venue for any function, corporate or otherwise.” Merrilyn Kinder Planner Support Education Manager Banking Sector

“PROVIDED OUTSTANDING SUPPORT” “As one of the team hotels, Crowne Plaza Newcastle provided outstanding support to ensure that all team needs were met. All requests from event organisers were met without issue and I would have no hesitation in recommending this hotel for the accommodation requirements of sporting teams travelling to the Newcastle area.” Scott Muir Head of Travel and Accommodation Services Asian Cup, 2015

“THE SERVICE WAS EXEMPLARY” “On behalf of the Australian Association of Convention Bureaux (AACB), I am writing to express our sincere gratitude to you and your team for the hospitality shown towards us during the AACB Staff Conference last week. The conference ran very smoothly, the service was exemplary which is a testament to a highly professional team.” Lyn Lewis-Smith President, Australian Association of Convention Bureaux CEO, Business Events Sydney 18

CONTACT US. CROWNE PLAZA NEWCASTLE. Rebecca March / Hanna Blom Crowne Meetings Director +61 2 4907 5059 [email protected] Bev Kennedy (Petterson) Business Development Director + 61 2 4907 5061 [email protected]

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