Make sure you visit our team at stand K8 at the Australian Events Expo at Darling Harbour between the 16 to 17 May 2007. Entry to the show is free.

The Sydney Olympic Park team is available to talk to you about how our 9 venues and 90 event spaces can bring your next conference, meeting, cocktail function, gala dinner or team building event to life!

We're offering our subscribers the chance to spin our prize wheel to instantly win some great giveaways and entry into the major prize draw. You could win two tickets to an Acer Arena corporate suite for Christine Aguilera, a $100 dinner voucher at Bel Parco Ristorante or overnight accommodation at the Novotel Sydney Olympic Park.

And if you bring this Business Events e news to our stand you'll receive a free 128mb USB!!!

For more information the Australian Events Expo and to register for this event, visit www.australianeventsexpo.com.

Sydney Showground has consolidated its position as Australia's top venue for catering by being awarded admission into the Meetings & Events Association Hall of Fame. Sydney Showground was awarded the industry's most prestigious national honour, the MEA National Catering/Banqueting award for the 3rd year running at the Association's annual national awards presentation on the 3 April 2007.

"On behalf of Sydney Showground and the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW, we are ecstatic about winning this award," said Kim-Laura Brown, General Manager, Sydney Showground.

Ms Brown paid tribute to the catering and banqueting teams, headed up by Michael Collins, and the support of Sydney Showground's clients. During the past year, the teams have served more than 650,000 people at over 350 business events.

In its award's submission, Sydney Showground case-studied a cross-section of events to show the scope and flexibility of its capabilities, including "Best of the Land" Dinner Fine Dining; Woolworths Gala Dinner, 3000 guests; and a Samsung product Launch, Cocktail Style, 400 guests.

Conference organisers now have another reason to book their next event at the Novotel Sydney Olympic Park, with the hotel offering the chance to win the The Ultimate NRL Grand Final experience * including two return airfares with Virgin Blue, limousine transfers, two nights' accommodation in a deluxe spa suite for two, full buffet breakfast, two tickets to the NRL Grand Final and a pre-match dinner for two.

To be in the draw to win, just book a conference at the Novotel Sydney Olympic Park worth at least $10,000. The event must be booked and deposit paid by 19 September 2007, and the event must be held before 31 December 2007 to be eligible.

"We are very excited to offer this sensational incentive prize to conference organisers as it ties in well with the Novotel's close relationship to sport and rugby league in particular," said Area General Manager, Lorraine Mercuri.

"The Novotel has a long association with champions and provides an inspiring and unforgettable location for conferences and team-building. Delegates can also access a range of facilities within Sydney Olympic Park."

The Novotel boasts a state-of-the-art conference floor with 12 multi-function rooms including a pillarless ballroom that can cater for up to 600 guests. All rooms have abundant natural light and spacious pre-function areas adjoining a large open terrace overlooking world-class Olympic venues and the Olympic Boulevard.

For a truly unique atmosphere, the Level 17 Observation Deck provides the best vantage point over the whole Olympic precinct, with views spanning to the Blue Mountains, Sydney CBD and beyond - a perfect spot to mingle and sip cocktails or hold your next creative meeting.

The new 'Meet at Novotel' programme also provides a range of guarantees at every level of an event to ensure customer satisfaction and is a further reason why Novotel Sydney Olympic Park is kicking so many goals.

For more information phone the Novotel's Conference Sales team on (02) 8762 1111 or email H2732-SB02@accor.com.

* This promotion is valid for consumers within the Eastern seaboard region of Australia and includes airfares to Sydney from either Brisbane or Melbourne only. For full terms and conditions go to www.novotelsydneyolympicpark.com.au.

The Sydney Olympic Tennis Centre has recently developed a range of exciting tennis event packages to suit all your company's corporate entertaining needs.

Tennis is an ideal corporate activity, with a range of competition formats that can be utilised to ensure all participants have the opportunity to mix and network throughout the event.

Corporate Tennis Packages include court hire, racquets and balls and lunch or dinner in one of the Centre's function rooms. Also included is complimentary car parking, access to locker room facilities and finals on the 10,000 seats Centre Court (subject to availability).

To make your event extra special, the Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre can also add personal touches such as trophies, memorabilia and professional coaches.

The Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre is home to the world-renowned Medibank International, recently announced as the 2006 NSW Sports Event of the Year. Champions such as Federer, Hewitt, Hingis and Clijsters have all graced the magnificent Centre Court since it was built for Sydney 2000 Olympic Games and now you can too!

Please contact Centre Manager Mark Wilton on (02) 9764 1999 mwilton@tennisnsw.com.au for further information.

Acer Arena is off to a flying start with Christmas bookings. Take advantage of great Christmas Packages including the Yuletide and Santa's Wonderland Packages that include dinner, beverages, Christmas decorations and DJ entertainment at great prices. Enjoy award winning catering at a speciality venue that is committed to providing superior service and value.

Confirm your party before end of June 2007 and receive complimentary canapes on arrival and an upgrade of wines in the beverage package *. The party organiser will also receive two tickets to a show of your choice at Acer Arena**.

For further information on our facilities visit www.acerarena.com.au.
Phone 02 8765 4321.

* Minimum numbers and catering spend applicable.
** Tickets are subject to availability and must be taken prior to 30th November 2007.