Sydney Olympic Park has welcomed the announcement of a five-year agreement which has resulted in the Sydney SuperDome's first-ever naming rights deal that has rebranded it as Acer Arena.

Recognised as Australia's number one indoor entertainment venue and number two worldwide, just behind Madison Square Garden, the SuperDome took on its new identity in May 2006.

Chief Executive Officer for the Sydney Olympic Park Authority Brian Newman has said, "the sponsorship is yet another example of the corporate sector's confidence in Sydney Olympic Park. Acer is one of over 60 corporations based at Sydney Olympic Park and it makes sense for them to leverage Australia's leading entertainment venue to promote and grow their business".

The Acer sponsorship will enhance people's experience at the venue, with Acer and Intel set to introduce new and exciting innovations, as well as provide on-demand, Internet-delivered digital entertainment direct to people's homes.

Accor's presence in Greater Sydney received a boost when the 3.5 star Hotel Ibis Sydney Olympic Park was awarded the AHA (Australian Hotels Association) of NSW Accommodation Industry Award for Best Mid Market Hotel in 2006.

The award was judged primarily on the quality of the hotel facilities and guest experiences, by an anonymous judge who was accommodated overnight in the hotel. Competing against various 3.5 - 4 star CBD hotels for the accolade, the judge rated the hotel's superior service, conference rooms, food & beverage facilities and location to be the best in NSW.

After a successful NSW MEA (Meetings & Events Australia) Awards campaign, Sydney Showground has triumphed over the best catering teams in the country for the second year in a row to win the coveted Catering/Banqueting Award at the National MEA Awards Gala Dinner on April 29, 2006.

One of the major points of difference for Sydney Showground's catering is its connection to the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW; and this collective expertise in event delivery and product knowledge is reflected in its catering abilities. Additionally all revenue generated from business events held at the venue is channelled back to the RAS to finance the promotion of agriculture in NSW and Australia.

“We have developed catering services that truly reflect the best that Australia can provide by using our knowledge of quality award winning produce and developing menus to showcase this great product to our corporate guests,” said General Manager Event Sales, Kim-Laura Brown.

Sydney Olympic Park recently exhibited at MICEtrap, a newly created expo especially developed to promote the events and conference sectors within Greater Sydney. With 150 visitors throughout the day, the attendees were thrilled with the versatility of the venues at Sydney Olympic Park.

Sydney On Sale is on Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th July at the Convention Centre in Sydney, and the Park will be participating for the 6th year. Staff from all nine venues will be available to talk about how you could use one of our 90 event spaces for your next meeting, incentive, teambuilding event or just for some time out. Entry to show is free, so come and meet our team at stand K11. We’re offering the chance to spin our prize wheel to some great giveaways and entry into our major draw to win tickets of your choice of show at Acer Arena, plus an amazing adventure package including overnight accommodation. Visit our stand and mention the buzz word ‘fortune’ for a free spin!

Preparations are also in full swing for RSVP, so if you can’t make it to Sydney On Sale, visit us at stand 448 at the show to be held at Wharf 8 between Wednesday 19th an Thursday 20th July. We’ll be launching our new range of teambuilding programs at the show. Visit our stand and mention the code word ‘adrenaline’ to receive a VIP invitation to see these programs in action by at our showcase event in August.

For any information please contact our central point of contact for Business events by email businessevents@sydneyolympicpark.com.au.

The 2006/07 National Basketball League season will see the West Sydney Razorbacks split their home games at two superb sporting venues at Sydney Olympic Park, Acer Arena (formerly Sydney SuperDome) and Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre.

This season the Razorbacks have created a range of corporate investment and entertainment opportunities designed specially for businesses located in the Park.
For those seeking to entertain clients or business partners with quality, cost effective corporate hosptiality, the Razorbacks can provide 8 and 10 seat corporate box packages and great value family entertainment.

The Razorbacks also have a range of signage packages available that provide excellent brand exposure at very cost effective rates. If your organisation is interested in a game night sponsorship or a group ticket deal for a staff night or sales incentive reward, then why not see what the Razorbacks can do for you as a partner at Sydney Olympic Park.

For enquiries contact the Razorbacks office on cadeer@razorbacks.com.au.