Managing the Catering Minefield of Dietary Requirements
Gone are the days when a basic ham, cheese, and tomato sandwich platter sufficed for your event’s lunch catering. That platter alone would clash with the needs of coeliacs, vegetarians, vegans, the lactose-intolerant, and those who follow...
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BIG conference SAVINGS
Save on conference and training events at CountryPlaceApplies to new residential conferences held in January 2018.Call (03) 9728 7070 or email info@countryplace.com.au
3 Benefits of Having a Conference Keynote Speaker
Your employees may not get very excited about keynote speakers (unless you get a big name in your industry), but that doesn't mean you shouldn't have one. In fact, keynote speakers can drastically modify the tone of the conference, which can have...
Business View Magazine - January 2017
When it comes to running a conference or business event, it would be hard to find a more appealing location than the wonderful Dandenong Ranges just outside of Melbourne. High in the mountains, surrounded by forest, overlooking Silvan Dam and...
Improving Conference Registration With Technology
One of the most important elements of any successful conference is getting attendees registered and committed to the event. In addition to gaining a more accurate prediction of final attendee numbers, improving conference registration can help...
Don’t limit the value of your corporate event to just the attendees.
More and more these days, conference organisers want a record of their event to share with other managers and employees. Sometimes to provide details to other divisions of the corporation interstate or overseas.At CountryPlace we have a special...
Spring. A great time for a conference in the Dandenongs.
From now,through the next few months, Spring is in the air. The daffodils emerge. Followed by the tulips. Then the rhododendrons and azaleas. The deciduous trees burst into leaf. All is well in the world. The lawns have never looked greener. Time...
Conference planning guide THE ESSENTIAL handbook for event planners
Organising a conference can be a headache of a task, particularly for those who have been allocated this role for the first time. You feel personally responsible for how the event will transpire, and may feel unsure of whether all key matters...
10 Conferences Every Business Owner Should Consider Attending
A business owner's time is one of their most precious and valuable assets. Therefore, any time spent away from the office needs to offer a compelling return on the time (and money) invested.
Team-building Ideas for Startup Companies
One of the most critical elements of a successful startup is a team that understands and respects one another. Making a conscious effort to create a positive company culture is one of the best ways to ensure that this is the case. The earlier you...
Apps that conference organisers should be using
A lot goes into creating and running a successful conference. Whether this is your first time or your fiftieth, it's a good idea to use whatever tools and resources are available to you that can make the conference run more smoothly and...
Ask about special rates on Seglympics
Seglympics activities can be as structured or as unstructured as the client desires.
Many clients just want to reward their team with an activity that is lots of fun and can be enjoyed together.
Here's a conference activity that can hit the spot
Clients are always asking us for ideas to add interest to their business event.
Faulty Towers - The Dining Experience
Dinner show bed and breakfast
CHAOS IN THE DINING ROOM. Enter the world of the snobbish, manic Basil; his domineering wife Sybil; and their hopelessly language-challenged waiter, Manuel. Be one of the steady stream of bemused guests trying to...
How to choose speakers for your conference
The speakers that you choose to invite to your next conference can be the make or break factor that determines the success of your conference. As a result, it's important to put sufficient thought into choosing those speakers. The following are a...
CountryPlace . . . now a bird watcher's paradise.
Today, the property is around 10 acres of native forest and typical Dandenongs gardens. Camelias, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Maples, Chestnuts and a whole variety of conifers abound. Around 10 years ago the owners decided to add to the gardens with...
How to Choose the Dress Code for your Conference
Women's Entrepreneurship Day is one of the most highly regarded conferences in the world. On November 19th, at the United Nations building in New York City, thousands of men and women, dressed in professional clothing, will discuss ways to...
