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We hope you all had a great June long weekend and have returned rejuvenated for the winter ahead!

This edition showcases an amazing array of promotional packages and generous discounts from some of Australia’s premier venue locations, from sunny QT Port Douglas to the creative Madame Tassauds in Sydney and the stylish Hilton Adelaide.

And of course, not to be forgotten, our online competitions. Click here for your chance to win a $900 escape to Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove Resort in Queensland.

The A LIST Guide Team

The famous Royal Hotel, located in the heart of Paddington just minutes from Sydney’s central business district, offers a refreshing alternative for your corporate event in a beautifully renovated Heritage property. Their function spaces cater for 20 to 200 guests and are complete with sweeping views of Sydney’s skyline and harbour. The rooftop deck provides panoramic views in a private and intimate setting. All-inclusive packages start at just $25 per person. Call Carl or Julia on (02) 9331 2604 to arrange an inspection or click here for details.

Book your conference at QT Port Douglas before 30th June 2014 for conferences held before 30th November 2014 and you will receive a complimentary cocktail masterclass during your welcome function on Estilo Deck or complimentary Foto Fun Times photo booth for 3 hours during your welcome function at QT Port Douglas. A minimum spend of $15,000 and 50 room nights is required. This offer is subject to availability and terms and conditions apply. Click here for details.

Trippas White Group’s Masterclass Series offers intimate event experiences that showcase the finest seasonal produce matched with premium wines. The latest addition is a Winterlicious Masterclass to coincide with new winter menus available from 1st June until 31st August in iconic locations across Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra and Wollongong. For your chance to win a $150 lunch at any Trippas White Group venue email competitions@trippaswhitegroup.com.au. Click here to view the Trippas White Group Facebook, the winner will be announced here on 18th June.

Book an event before 1st August 2014 and quote ‘A LIST Guide EOFY’ and they will waive your venue hire fee, serve cocktails on arrival and provide a free photo booth for you and your guests to enjoy. With nine interactive themed zones and over 70 iconic wax figures, the world famous attraction boasts a glamorous red-carpet event experience, where you can get up close and personal with the stars. Madame Tussauds Sydney is fast becoming one of Sydney’s top party venues. Click here for details.

Book a 2 course business lunch package at Customs House in Brisbane for only $90 per person all inclusive. Customs House is a unique heritage venue located on the Brisbane River in the central business district. Their ballroom can accommodate luncheon events for up to 220 guests with our smaller rooms catering for 6 to 70 guests. Their professional team has a commitment to excellence which will ensure that your function is an outstanding success. Click here for details or email events@customshouse.com.au.

Inspire EX is the event for the business events industry. The seminar program offers sessions to help attendees progress their career or excel in their current role. It’s a great opportunity to gain insights from the best minds in the business. A highlight of this year’s show will be the presentation by internationally renowned Event Producer John Daly. Daly is known as the ‘Guru of Special Events Design’ and has worked on events for Tom Cruise, Oprah Winfrey and even the Pope. Click here for details.

Kubarz Beverage Catering is one of Australia’s premier, original and licensed mobile beverage catering companies. Kubarz Beverage Catering is excited to announce a huge 20% off EOFY discount on bartender and waiter hire, mobile bar hire, beverage catering packages and private and corporate functions. Only available for new bookings made before 1st July. Conditions apply. Selected Kubarz locations participating and a minimum spend of $500 is required. Click here for details.

Receive great Sony gifts when you hold your conference at the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle – by Rydges. Their $79 Day Delegate Package includes main plenary room hire, full day catering, whiteboard, flip chart, screen and Wi-Fi access. Spend over $10,000 and you could take away some great Sony products including an Action Camera, PS4, Xperia Tablet Z, 42” Full HD Led Smart 3D TV and Home Theatre System. Conditions apply. Valid until 30th July 2014. Click here for details.

Host your next meeting or event at an Australian PARKROYAL hotel and you can pick and chose the bonus benefits that suit you. From room upgrades to Wi-Fi, audio visual equipment, lunch menu upgrades or parking, pick one or choose several at any of their locations in Darling Harbour, Parramatta or Melbourne Airport. PARKROYAL will do what it takes to make your next event run smoothly for you and your guests. Click here for more details.

Now at Hilton Adelaide, one in every five guests attends free when you book your business conference or meeting by 15th August 2014 and hold your event by 28th February 2015. This also includes residential event business where one in every five attendees stays free. Act now, there’s no better time and place to host your event. Terms and conditions apply. Contact Hilton Adelaide on (08) 8237 0636 or click here for details.

food&desire is excited to launch their newest Melbourne event space, Aerial. Centrally located in South Wharf on Melbourne’s city fringe, Aerial fuses together both urbanism and opulence. Entering on ground level, a floating staircase ascends into a vast space with opulent drapery and marble floors. Aerial will suit all scope of events from seated dining and conferences up to 400 guests to stand-up celebrations for 900 guests. The space boasts 180-degree views of the Bolte Bridge, Docklands, Southern Cross Station and city skyline. Click here for details.