Archive for October, 2009

Infinity Holidays Unleash Temptation to Tropical North

Oct 7th, 09 / 0 Comments

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MEDIA RELEASE                      Wednesday 7 October 2009

INFINITY HOLIDAYS SPEARHEADS TROPICAL BLITZ

As the wholesale travel arm of Flight Centre Limited, Infinity Holidays has great influence when it comes to getting a great holiday deal.   That said, the release of its new Rydges Hotels and Resorts’ stay five, pay three campaign is destined to get heads in beds across the tropical north in coming months.

Infinity Holidays’ campaign begins this week and is on sale for the next two weeks only until Saturday 17 October.

Rydges Hotels and Resorts’ stay five, pay three deal is one of the most competitive packages to hit the streets this year offering quality accommodation in the tropical north for less than $100 per night plus special bonus offers of a welcome drink on arrival and buy one get one free breakfast.

Applicable at all Rydges Hotels and Resorts in Cairns and Port Douglas, the lead in rates apply as follows: $159 per room, per night at Rydges Esplanade Resort, $179 per room, per night at Rydges Tradewinds, $206 per room, per night at Rydges Plaza and $229 for a one bedroom apartment (garden view, weekly service) at Rydges Sabaya Resort in Port Douglas.

Subject to availability, this deal is available for travel until 31 March 2010.

To escape to tropical Cairns this Spring/Summer, call Flight Centre on 133 133.

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For further information:

Debra Irvine, Director of Sales & Marketing, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Tel: 07 4044 9034  m: 0409 552 548 Email: debra_irvine@rydges.com

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Rydges Preferred Accommodation Partner for Cairns Fertility Centre

Oct 5th, 09 / 0 Comments

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MEDIA RELEASE Friday 11 September 2009

Rydges Hotels and Resorts TNQ are proactively developing business opportunities in Australia’s new and emerging market of health and wellness tourism.

This week Rydges Hotels and Resorts Cairns based properties secured a partnership with Cairns Fertility Centre as preferred accommodation supplier.

In Cairns, Rydges Hotels and Resorts offers extensive accommodation choice and facilities spanning restaurants, recreation and spa services at Rydges Esplanade Resort (240 rooms and 20, two bedroom apartments), Rydges Tradewinds Cairns (233 rooms and 12 suites) and Rydges Plaza Cairns (101 rooms).

When it opens for business towards the end of next month, Cairns Fertility Centre will kick-off Australia’s first real push into marketing the destination via health and wellness services.

Financial Director of Cairns Fertility Centre, Doug Yek said interest for their new facility has been strong with serious enquiry from as far afield as Dubai and as close to home as Weipa.

“As a destination for health and wellness tourism, Cairns is perfect. From a tourism perspective, it is world class. From an environmental perspective it is idyllic. Achieving successful outcomes in fertility treatment is often about mindset. They are in a holiday location, therefore they are relaxed. Add to that, Australia’s high standard and quality of health care and Cairns becomes a truly viable destination for both domestic and international visitors considering a course of IVF treatment.

“One of the best things about IVF or fertility patients as visitors, is their health. In general, IVF patients will be required to stay in Cairns between two and three weeks. In between appointments, they will be no doubt be looking at ways to spend their time – essentially, in a prime position to tour and take in the city and region,” said Mr Yek.

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For further information:

Debra Irvine, Director of Sales & Marketing, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Tel: 07 4044 9034 m: 0409 552 548 Email: debra_irvine@rydges.com

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Battle of the Decades to Benefit Camp Quality

Oct 5th, 09 / 0 Comments

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MEDIA INFORMATION Monday 14 September 2009

CAIRNS FUNDRAISING TO BENEFIT CAMP QUALITY

After raising $22,000 to benefit Camp Quality in its inaugural trivia event last year, AHL (parent company of Birch Carroll and Coyle and Rydges Hotels and Resorts) has made it a date once again. This year, AHL’s corporate charity-based competition entitled, Battle of the Decades, will take place on Thursday 24 September at Rydges Plaza Cairns.

While the meeting of the minds proved Rydges Hotels Resort’s North Sydney team, gold medallists, Cairns was declared the biggest fundraiser with a record of $4910 and its Rydges Plaza team awarded bronze in the trivia category.

Camp Quality believes in bringing optimism and happiness to the lives of children and families affected by cancer through ongoing, quality recreational, education, financial and hospital support programs.

Rydges Hotels Resorts TNQ is now calling on business partners to assist with its fundraising efforts for Camp Quality with requests for donations that can be used as raffle prizes or silent auction items on the night.

Please contact Debra Irvine, Rydges Hotels Resorts TNQ trivia representative, for further information on tel: 4044 9034.

Rydges Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the introduction of “Rydges Priority Guest”. This innovative new program enables guests to enjoy special member benefits and rewards at over 30 hotels in New Zealand, Australia, United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. More information and membership details can be easily accessed online by visiting www.rydges.com/priorityguest

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For further information and media enquiries:

Sandra Martin, RYDGES HOTELS · RESORTS, Cairns Tel: 4046 0383 or email: sandra_martin@rydges.com

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Coup for Cairns Theatre Manager – Appointed to National Board of Australia Council

Oct 5th, 09 / 0 Comments

MEDIA RELEASE – Monday 5 October 09

CAIRNS THEATRE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR/CEO APPOINTED TO BOARD OF  PEAK ARTS FUNDING BODY, the AUSTRALIA COUNCIL for the ARTS

Theatre is definitely alive and well in northern Australia with news this week Artistic Director/CEO of JUTE Theatre, Suellen Maunder has been appointed to the Theatre Board of the Australia Council.

Having been appointed by the Federal Minister for Environment, Heritage and the Arts, Peter Garrett, Ms Maunder’s position is effective immediately and represents one of seven highly coveted board places steering theatre’s peak national funding body.

Ms Maunder was both thrilled and honoured to learn of her appointment, which she said was timely after returning from a five-week trip to UK and Asia.

In her position as Artistic Director/CEO of JUTE Theatre, Suellen is an experienced theatre professional, manager, director and actor who has been instrumental in steering north Queensland’s award winning theatre company from the time it was launched in Cairns some 17 years ago.

While considered to be her most prestigious board appointment to date, Suellen has previously served as a Trustee of the Board of the Queensland Performing Arts Centre as well as serving on the peer assessment panel for Arts Queensland.

The Australia Council for the Arts is the Australian Government’s arts funding and advisory body whose vision is to enrich Australia by supporting the practice and enjoyment of the arts.  It does this through funding, strengthening and developing the arts sector.

As a national body, it collaborates to build new audiences, foster philanthropic support and deepen understanding of the arts through research.

Each year, the Australia Council provides more than $175 million in funding for artists and arts organisations across the country.

The art form boards are the Council’s major source of advice on the development of arts policy and grant programs.   Suellen brings her wealth of knowledge about theatre practice in the regions to the board and said  “It is a great privilege to bring a regional voice to this table, and to take part in the decision making about the future of theatre making in this country”.

Suellen is looking forward to working with her peers towards a vibrant theatre sector in Australia.

For further information, contact Suellen Maunder on T:  07 4050 9444     M:  0419 757 231 E:  suellen@jute.com.au W: www.jute.com.au

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Sparkler to Win at CBWC Gala Awards

Oct 5th, 09 / 0 Comments

MEDIA RELEASE                                                                             Monday 5 October 09

A SPARKLING NIGHT FOR ALL ATTENDING CAIRNS BUSINESS WOMEN’S 25TH AWARDS GALA

Saturday 17 October, Hilton Cairns

Photo Call:  11am, Thursday 8 October  at Hardy Brothers Jewellers, cnr Abbott & Spence Street, Cairns

HBJ Store Manager, Glen Thompson, Andrea Jackson, President CBWC and Michelle Commins, Vice President and Awards Chair CBWC shows off the 0.65 carat sparkler that will be won by one lucky guest attending this year’s Cairns Business Women’s Club Black Tie Gala Awards.  Contact Pip Miller PR 0419 681543

To mark the 25th anniversary of its annual awards, Cairns Business Women’s Club will offer up a prize cache just shy of $50,000  to finalists at the Black Tie Gala Ball on Saturday 17 October at Hilton Cairns.  In addition, one lucky attendee will win a glittering $6000 diamond from Hardy Brothers Jewellers.

While Cairns Business Woman of the Year Awards are structured so that there are only five official winners, Cairns Business Women’s Club Vice President and Awards Chair, Michelle Commins said everyone attending this year’s gala event will be a winner; a recipient of a diamond no less with one extremely lucky guest taking home a 0.65 carat stunner valued at $6000.

According to Hardy Brothers Jewellers Cairns Store Manager, Glen Thompson, this year’s awards are significant for his company, celebrating their second official partnership with Cairns Business Women’s Club as a top level, Platinum Sponsor.

“In the past few years Hardy Brothers Jewellers has stepped up its involvement in community events and endeavours.  We view our participation in this year’s Cairns Business Woman of the Year Awards as the perfect partnership – the icing on the cake!

“While Hardy Brothers Jewellers has been a purveyor of the finest jewellery since 1853, its level of commitment and high standards is attainable and can be enjoyed by all.  While we may be known for our superior diamonds and craftsmanship of the iconic Melbourne Cup trophy, it is our service, diverse design and indeed, affordability that we are keen to communicate to people in Cairns.

“Cairns Business Women’s Club provides great opportunities and many synergies to get our message across to what we deem as a receptive audience,” said Mr Thompson.

While the exact details of how the 0.65 carat, $6000 diamond will be won will be delivered by CBWC President Andrea Jackson after the awards announcement during the gala ball on Saturday 17 October, one thing is certain, every guest will receive a magnificent cubic zirconium –- all thanks to Hardy Brothers Jewellers.

According to Ms Commins, there is nearly $50,000 worth of prizes in all which has been derived from approximately $120,000 in sponsorship contributions.

“In addition to the winner’s prizes, our sponsors have been extremely generous and every attendee will receive an amazing gift bag worth hundreds of dollars!  The night will be full of surprises, with some spectacular entertainment organised that will no doubt thrill and amaze those attending.

“Added to the $6000 diamond from Hardy Brothers Jewellers, of equal note is a $10,000 cash donation from Status Plus.

“We have been overwhelmed with the support for this year’s awards that recognise the talents and achievements of women in private enterprise and public service – committed to all aspects of business.  These awards have become a symbol of success throughout our community and the number of women nominated has increased substantially over the years.  I cannot think of a better way to showcase our women, than a giant celebration that is destined to take place on Saturday 17 October.  I would like to thank all our nominees, finalists, judges, members and of course, sponsors.  A great night will no doubt be had by all,” said Michelle.

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For further information:

Glen Thompson, Store Manager, Hardy Brothers Jewellers T: 4031 6 838

Michelle Commins, CBWC Vice President and Awards Chair T: 0412 506 086

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