MEDIA RELEASE 24 September 2009

FLAMES ALIGHT WITH SUCCESS

–FINALIST IN NEW, NATIONAL EVENT AWARDS-

Well known and respected for making magic in the rainforest with special events and dining experiences, Flames of the Forest upped its share of the limelight this week being named the region’s only finalist in the highly anticipated 2009 Australian Event Awards.

As one of three finalists in the Spice Best Venue category of new awards for Australia’s meetings, incentive and event industry, Flames of the Forest has further endorsed that moving to a new and bigger rainforest location last year was good for business.

Established in 2003 by Amelia and Nick Hannaford of Hannaford’s Events, Flames of the Forest has achieved much acclaim and is one of Tropical North Queensland’s most spectacular dining experiences.

Flames of the Forest is vying for the inaugural Spice Best Venue title against Federation Square and Doltone House.

The winners will be announced at the Industry Night of Nights on October 8 at The Westin Sydney.

After discovering their first fairytale pocket of forest (some five years before Flames of the Forest was born), the idea to create a night time event came quickly according to Amelia. Since then, Flames of the Forest was launched and went on to forge an enviable reputation in its own right as a world-class attraction.

Amelia says Flames’ new rainforest venue is even more spectacular than the previous one and with the new infrastructure on site enables their team to accommodate groups of up to 900 guests for full sit down events.

Flames of the Forest is open to the public three nights a week presenting an evening set amid hundreds of candles and flames featuring a traditional and authentic Aboriginal performance with story telling, music and song from local brothers who spent their childhoods in the valley.

Combined with a magnificent six course plattered banquet dinner, guests have the opportunity to enjoy a magical and memorable evening while meeting new people amid the towering grandeur of the forest at night.

Flames of the Forest has already  won  several awards for its innovation and food and recently was listed in Australian Traveller Magazine as one of the ‘Top 100 Things to do in Australia….that you’ve never heard of!’.

In addition to opening to the public Flames of the Forest is an enchanting and dramatic venue for group entertaining. From weddings to corporate groups to car launches, every event is different but features the same stunning rainforest setting as its backdrop. Recent clients have included Toyota, which featured Flames of the Forest (complete with a performance by Leo Sayer) as the finale event of its new Landcruiser launch.

Amelia says the outdoor setting has many distinct advantages to more traditional indoor ones.

“For example, you can have fireworks going off during dinner without leaving your seat!”

She adds, “Added to that, there are no noise restrictions allowing guests to party on into the small hours.

“With it’s expanded infrastructure and capacity, Flames of the Forest’s new venue is a significant addition to the business tourism facilities available in Tropical North Queensland and we are thrilled its exclusive nature and beauty is attracting groups to the area – essentially, to a venue of with its own on site infrastructure that is not available elsewhere in the country,” she said.

Just 15 minutes from Port Douglas, 40 minutes from Palm Cove and one hour from Cairns, Flames of the Forest is a world away from the everyday.

For information contact: Tel: 61 7 4099 3966 email: info@flamesoftheforest.com.au or www.flamesoftheforest.com.au

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Contact: Amelia Hannaford, Flames of the Forest Tel: 61 7 4099 3966

Mob: 0407 656 293  Email: Amelia@hannafords.com.au

Issued by: Pip Miller PR  Tel: 61 7 4032 4400  Mob: 0419 681543

Email: pip@pipmillerpr.com.au

MEDIA RELEASE Thursday 12 March 2009

SMALL GROUPS GIVEN ‘FLAMES’ EXCLUSIVITY FOR LIMITED TIME

Flames of the Forest: Small groups can now celebrate an evening of pure magic in tropical rainforest….beneath the stars and a truly romantic, candlelit marquee.

Tropical North Queensland. For a limited time, Flames of the Forest has great news for small groups with the opportunity to enjoy exclusive use of its magical rainforest setting with dinner and beverages from just $125 per person.

Managing Director of Flames of the Forest, Amelia Hannaford said smaller groups are finding it increasingly difficult to secure exclusive events. “This is largely down to high costs. With our own fairytale pocket of rainforest and talent for creating spellbinding events, we have come up with the perfect solution and are pleased to announce this special offer available to groups between 20 and 80. For just $125 per person, guests will receive exclusive use of our rainforest setting, a three course dinner and beverages,” she said.

To find out more, contact Flames of the Forest on tel: 07 4099 3144 or email: info@flamesoftheforest.com.au

Background Information: New Venue

After opening in 2003, Flames of the Forest has achieved much acclaim, establishing itself as one of Tropical North Queensland’s most spectacular dining experiences. And now, in response to its success, Flames of the Forest is on the move to a new and bigger rainforest location…..just down the road!

Flames of the Forest is the inspiration of Amelia and Nick Hannaford of Hannaford’s Events that has been hand-making original and beautiful events for the past 15 years in Australia and Asia-Pacific. Clients include multi-national corporations, incentive organizers, brand-marketers, rockstars, royalty and now….lovers set to tie-the-knot.

After discovering their first fairytale pocket of forest (some five years before Flames of the Forest was born), the idea to create a night time event came quickly according to Amelia. Since then, Flames of the Forest was launched and went on to forge an enviable reputation in its own right as a world-class attraction.

Amelia says Flames’ new rainforest venue is even more spectacular than the previous one and with the new infrastructure on site enables their team to accommodate groups of up to 900 guests for full sit down events.

Flames of the Forest is open to the public three nights a week presenting an evening set amid hundreds of candles and flames featuring a traditional and authentic Aboriginal performance with story telling, music and song from local brothers who spent their childhoods in the valley.

Combined with a magnificent six course plattered banquet dinner, guests have the opportunity to enjoy a magical and memorable evening while meeting new people amid the towering grandeur of the forest at night.

Flames of the Forest has won awards for its innovation and food and recently was listed in Australian Traveller Magazine as one of the ‘Top 100 Things to do in Australia….that you’ve never heard of!’.

In addition to opening to the public Flames of the Forest is an enchanting and dramatic venue for group entertaining. From weddings to corporate groups to car launches, every event is different but features the same stunning rainforest setting as its backdrop. Recent clients have included Toyota, which featured Flames of the Forest (complete with a performance by Leo Sayer) as the finale event of its new Landcruiser launch.

Amelia says the outdoor setting has many distinct advantages to more traditional indoor ones.

“For example, you can have fireworks going off during dinner without leaving your seat!”

She adds, “Added to that, there are no noise restrictions allowing guests to party on into the small hours.

“With it’s expanded infrastructure and capacity, Flames of the Forest’s new venue is a significant addition to the business tourism facilities available in Tropical North Queensland and we hope it’s exclusive nature and beauty will attract groups to the area – and as such, a venue of this type with on site infrastructure is not available elsewhere in the country,” she said.

Just 15 minutes from Port Douglas, 40 minutes from Palm Cove and one hour from Cairns, Flames of the Forest is a world away from the everyday.

For information contact: Tel: 61 7 4099 3966 email: info@flamesoftheforest.com.au or www.flamesoftheforest.com.au

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Contact: Amelia Hannaford, Flames of the Forest Tel: 61 7 4099 3966

Mob: 0407 656 293 Email: Amelia@hannafords.com.au

Issued by: Pip Miller PR Tel: 61 7 4032 4400 Mob: 0419 681543

Email: pip@pipmillerpr.com.au

MEDIA RELEASE                                     14 May 2009

HANNAFORDS CREATE RODEO MAGIC BEFORE BOMBING DARWIN IN A TRIP OF SPECTACULAR EVENTS

From their base in tropical north Queensland, special event management company Hannafords Events, took their magic to Darwin last month – creating a trio of spectacular events for an Australian based corporate conference. 

Hannafords Events, the inspiration of Amelia and Nick Hannaford, have been producing hand made, original special events for the past 15 years in Australia and the Asia-pacific. 

This year the team were asked to create magic in Darwin, ensuring the special and historical elements of Australia’s top end city were interwoven into the event theme.  Taking a team of nine to Darwin including four talented Chefs from local Port Douglas caterer Platinum Cuisine, Hannafords Events enlisted a cast of hundreds (local suppliers and crew) based in Darwin to create the authentic events.

Showcased in the program was a traditional Northern Territory rodeo held at the Royal Darwin Showground. With the assistance of the Australian Professional Rodeo Association, the event featured 15 talented cowboys and cowgirls competing in flag races and death-defying bucking bull and horse challenges. 

According to Hannafords Events sales manager, Natalie Shearer, Hannafords’ manufactured rodeo attracted strong betting on the tote which was all donated to an Australian children’s charity. 

Coupled with a colourful and festoon lit carnival atmosphere including pony rides, petting zoo, fairy floss and mechanical bull, and a sumptuous buffet of fish taco’s, buffalo sausages and local prawns, Hannafords ensured both the children and adults were able to enjoy the rodeo feel. 

“The real highlight of our Darwin adventure was created at the historical Darwin Aviation Museum.  Guests were treated to a piece of Australian history during pre dinner drinks inside the hangar of the famous B52 Bomber.  An emotional rendition of “The Last Post” by a local bugler, brought the hangar to silence before a stunning marquee of black silk and 1940’s inspired crystal chandeliers and lanterns was revealed on the other side of the hangar doors.

“Guests enjoyed the music of the 1940’s performed by “The Andrew’s Sisters” whilst dining on a menu of local Darwin produce and flavours created by Platinum Cuisine.  The night took a dramatic turn when the air raid sirens blasted through the marquee and the lights flickered and went out before a 1940’s army jeep roared into the marquee with the lead singer of the band who had every guest on the dance floor for the rest of the night,” said Natalie.

Hannafords Events have won both national and international awards for their innovation in the special event industry, and their local dining experience “Flames of the Forest”, has recently been nominated in the prestigious international “National Geographic Geotourism Challenge” which seeks to recognise businesses that help promote sustainable tourism, protect/contribute to the environment, and provides community support. 

Director Amelia Hannaford said the recognition given to Hannafords and Flames of the Forest by a range of industries was a testament to the team of local employees who helped create hundreds of special events both on site and off site in Port Douglas, Australia and abroad.

So where to from Darwin?  For guests of this four day conference they’ve taken their novelty gifts of traditional mirrored aviator sunglasses back to the big cities of Australia with a lasting memory of the historical, adventurous and stunning city of Darwin. 

For information contact:

Tel: 61 7 4099 3966

Email: letsevent@hannafords.com.au

Contacts:

Amelia Hannaford

Director

Hannafords Events

Tel: 61 7 4099 3966

Mob: 0407 656 293 

Email: amelia@hannafords.com.au

Natalie Shearer

Sales Manager – MICE

Hannafords Events

Tel: 61 7 4099 3966

Mob: 0418 611 861

Email: natalie@hannafords.com.au

MEDIA RELEASE                                          Thursday 12 March 2009

 SMALL GROUPS GIVEN  ‘FLAMES’  EXCLUSIVITY  FOR LIMITED TIME

Flames of the Forest: Small groups can now celebrate an evening of pure magic in tropical rainforest….beneath the stars and a truly romantic, candlelit marquee.

Tropical North Queensland. For a limited time, Flames of the Forest has great news for small groups with the opportunity to enjoy exclusive use of its magical rainforest setting with dinner and beverages from just $125 per person.

Managing Director of Flames of the Forest, Amelia Hannaford said smaller groups are finding it increasingly difficult to secure exclusive events.  “This is largely down to high costs.  With our own fairytale pocket of rainforest and talent for creating spellbinding events, we have come up with the perfect solution and are pleased to announce this special offer available to groups between 20 and 80.  For just $125 per person, guests will receive exclusive use of our rainforest setting, a three course dinner and beverages,” she said.

To find out more, contact Flames of the Forest on tel: 07 4099 3144 or email: info@flamesoftheforest.com.au

Background Information: New Venue

After opening in 2003, Flames of the Forest has achieved much acclaim, establishing itself as one of Tropical North Queensland’s most spectacular dining experiences.  And now, in response to its success, Flames of the Forest is on the move to a new and bigger rainforest location…..just down the road!

Flames of the Forest is the inspiration of Amelia and Nick Hannaford of Hannaford’s Events that has been hand-making original and beautiful events for the past 15 years in Australia and Asia-Pacific. Clients include multi-national corporations, incentive organizers, brand-marketers, rockstars, royalty and now….lovers set to tie-the-knot.

After discovering their first fairytale pocket of forest (some five years before Flames of the Forest was born), the idea to create a night time event came quickly according to Amelia. Since then, Flames of the Forest was launched and went on to forge an enviable reputation in its own right as a world-class attraction. 

Amelia says Flames’ new rainforest venue is even more spectacular than the previous one and with the new infrastructure on site enables their team to accommodate groups of up to 900 guests for full sit down events.

Flames of the Forest is open to the public three nights a week presenting an evening set amid hundreds of candles and flames featuring a traditional and authentic Aboriginal performance with story telling, music and song from local brothers who spent their childhoods in the valley.

Combined with a magnificent six course plattered banquet dinner, guests have the opportunity to enjoy a magical and memorable evening while meeting new people amid the towering grandeur of the forest at night.

Flames of the Forest has won awards for its innovation and food and recently was listed in Australian Traveller Magazine as one of the ‘Top 100 Things to do in Australia….that you’ve never heard of!’.

In addition to opening to the public Flames of the Forest is an enchanting and dramatic venue for group entertaining. From weddings to corporate groups to car launches, every event is different but features the same stunning rainforest setting as its backdrop. Recent clients have included Toyota, which featured Flames of the Forest (complete with a performance by Leo Sayer) as the finale event of its new Landcruiser launch.

Amelia says the outdoor setting has many distinct advantages to more traditional indoor ones.

“For example, you can have fireworks going off during dinner without leaving your seat!”

She adds, “Added to that, there are no noise restrictions allowing guests to party on into the small hours.

“With it’s expanded infrastructure and capacity, Flames of the Forest’s new venue is a significant addition to the business tourism facilities available in Tropical North Queensland and we hope it’s exclusive nature and beauty will attract groups to the area – and as such, a venue of this type with on site infrastructure is not available elsewhere in the country,” she said.

Just 15 minutes from Port Douglas, 40 minutes from Palm Cove and one hour from Cairns, Flames of the Forest is a world away from the everyday.

For information contact: Tel: 61 7 4099 3966 email: info@flamesoftheforest.com.au or www.flamesoftheforest.com.au

ends

Contact: Amelia Hannaford, Flames of the Forest Tel: 61 7 4099 3966

    Mob: 0407 656 293  Email: Amelia@hannafords.com.au

Issued by: Pip Miller PR  Tel: 61 7 4032 4400  Mob: 0419 681543 

                  Email: pip@pipmillerpr.com.au

MEDIA RELEASE                                                    26 March 2009

SPECIAL OCCASION DINING REDEFINED IN CANDLELIT RAINFOREST VENUE

Tucked away in a fairytale pocket of rainforest and lit to perfection with hundreds of candles and romantic chandeliers is the award-winning Flames of the Forest venue that from April this year will be open to the general public when it plays host to Saturday evening dining

Destined to redefine tropical north Queensland’s dining scene, Flames of the Forest’s Saturday evenings in the rainforest will provide guests with a ravishing environment to enjoy intimate celebrations, small wedding receptions and special occasions.  Guests will indulge in an exquisite three course menu for just $85 per person comprising a choice of entrée, main and dessert dishes created with love from the region’s freshest and best quality ingredients. 

Since 2003, Flames of the Forest has gained an international reputation for its rainforest experience featuring a local Aboriginal cultural performance in a spectacular candlelit setting that has operated, and will continue to do so, three nights a week.  And soon, with the advent of its Saturday dining concept, will become a memorable experience for everyone to enjoy.

Flames of the Forest’s managing director, Amelia Hannaford said in August 2008 the operation relocated to a stunning new rainforest venue that provided greater scope for staging tailor-made events.  “With more space and infrastructure at our fingertips we soon realised that the drama of our rainforest venue could be utilised as an amazing setting for dinner.”

Saturday evening dining will commence on Saturday, 11^th April 09.  The cost per person is $85.00 for a special three course menu. Full wine list and transfers also available. Bookings essential on Tel: 07 40 993 144.  For further information:  www.flamesoftheforest.com.au

Background Information: New Venue

After opening in 2003, Flames of the Forest has achieved much acclaim, establishing itself as one of Tropical North Queensland’s most spectacular dining experiences.  And now, in response to its success, Flames of the Forest is on the move to a new and bigger rainforest location…..just down the road!

Flames of the Forest is the inspiration of Amelia and Nick Hannaford of Hannaford’s Events that has been hand-making original and beautiful events for the past 15 years in Australia and Asia-Pacific. Clients include multi-national corporations, incentive organizers, brand-marketers, rockstars, royalty and now….lovers set to tie-the-knot.

After discovering their first fairytale pocket of forest (some five years before Flames of the Forest was born), the idea to create a night time event came quickly according to Amelia. Since then, Flames of the Forest was launched and went on to forge an enviable reputation in its own right as a world-class attraction. 

Amelia says Flames’ new rainforest venue is even more spectacular than the previous one and with the new infrastructure on site enables their team to accommodate groups of up to 900 guests for full sit down events.

Flames of the Forest is open to the public three nights a week presenting an evening set amid hundreds of candles and flames featuring a traditional and authentic Aboriginal performance with story telling, music and song from local brothers who spent their childhoods in the valley.

Combined with a magnificent six course plattered banquet dinner, guests have the opportunity to enjoy a magical and memorable evening while meeting new people amid the towering grandeur of the forest at night.

Flames of the Forest has won awards for its innovation and food and recently was listed in Australian Traveller Magazine as one of the ‘Top 100 Things to do in Australia….that you’ve never heard of!’.

In addition to opening to the public Flames of the Forest is an enchanting and dramatic venue for group entertaining. From weddings to corporate groups to car launches, every event is different but features the same stunning rainforest setting as its backdrop. Recent clients have included Toyota, which featured Flames of the Forest (complete with a performance by Leo Sayer) as the finale event of its new Landcruiser launch.

Amelia says the outdoor setting has many distinct advantages to more traditional indoor ones.

“For example, you can have fireworks going off during dinner without leaving your seat!”

She adds, “Added to that, there are no noise restrictions allowing guests to party on into the small hours.

“With it’s expanded infrastructure and capacity, Flames of the Forest’s new venue is a significant addition to the business tourism facilities available in Tropical North Queensland and we hope it’s exclusive nature and beauty will attract groups to the area – and as such, a venue of this type with on site infrastructure is not available elsewhere in the country,” she said.

Just 15 minutes from Port Douglas, 40 minutes from Palm Cove and one hour from Cairns, Flames of the Forest is a world away from the everyday.

For information contact: Tel: 61 7 4099 3966 email: info@flamesoftheforest.com.au or www.flamesoftheforest.com.au

ends

Contact: Amelia Hannaford, Flames of the Forest Tel: 61 7 4099 3966

    Mob: 0407 656 293  Email: Amelia@hannafords.com.au

Issued by: Pip Miller PR  Tel: 61 7 4032 4400  Mob: 0419 681543 

                  Email: pip@pipmillerpr.com.au