Regional meeting venue Saltwater Busselton sets opening date
The major new piece of business events infrastructure for Busselton in Western Australia’s southwest will open on May 9.
The venue is geared towards both cultural and business events, offering a conference suite with an outdoor balcony for up to 400 seated theatre style, alongside a 640-seat auditorium that can be transformed into a 500m2 flat floor exhibition space. The conference suite can be split into three separate spaces for between 110 and 150 while a gallery and courtyard can be used for standing events with 150 delegates.
Saltwater Busselton will open in two stages, with the conference suite and gallery to debut in May and the auditorium to open at a later date that has yet to be announced.
Busselton is the gateway to Western Australia’s Margaret River wine region, which could be a draw for corporate meetings to consider Saltwater Busselton and provide a boost to delegate numbers for those wishing to visit the region before or after a conference.
“Saltwater Busselton represents many years of planning, design and construction,” said Busselton’s mayor, Phill Cronin.
“Saltwater Busselton is a project our community has watched grow from concept to construction, and I am incredibly proud to see it nearing completion.
“This venue will not only showcase local creativity and talent but also attract new cultural and economic opportunities for our city.”
New event space at Shadow Play Melbourne by Peppers
Last month Accor unveiled Eden, a new event space on level 46 of Shadow Play Melbourne by Peppers on Southbank.
The space accommodates 60 seated for breakfasts, lunches or dinners or 120 standing and offers panoramic views of Melbourne.
“Eden represents an exciting new chapter for events at Shadow Play by Peppers,” said the property’s acting general manager, Nico Macintosh.
“We’re thrilled to bring this distinctive Melbourne venue that combines beautifully curated spaces, three-bedroom penthouses and sweeping city views, creating an unforgettable setting for events.”
Eden sits on the same floor as three other event spaces and can be combined with the floor below it, which comprises five three-bedroom penthouses, for small meetings or corporate retreats.
Introducing Hannah St Hotel’s event spaces
Staying in Melbourne’s Southbank, the recently opened 188-room Hannah St Hotel has revealed its dedicated meeting spaces at the property.
The two Bridge Rooms suit small meetings or private dining groups, with Bridge Room 1 spanning 85m2 and Bridge Room 2 spanning 28m2. The rooms feature built-in AV, including dropdown projectors, cameras ceiling mounted microphones and wireless presentation systems.
There are other spaces in the hotel that can also be used by meetings groups.
“We have beautiful, inviting spaces for long, languid lunches or intimate dinner parties,” said the hotel’s general manager, Peter Minatsis.
“These venues are framed by considered design and layered textures where every detail invites conversation, creating an atmosphere that feels effortless yet elevated.
“For those chasing sundown sessions, the hotel’s rooftop Terrace Lounge is an all-weather venue that bears the imprint of Flack Studio’s colourful design aesthetic.”
