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Rick’s Transport Launches for Yarra Valley Business and Special Event Groups

Group transport for business events as well as special events such as weddings within the Yarra Valley has never been easier with the launch of Rick’s Taxis, bringing a much-needed option for business visitors exploring the region. After launching Rick’s Wine Tours in 2019 to showcase the best of the Yarra Valley’s wineries, distilleries and Rick’s Transport Launches for Yarra Valley Business and Special Event Groups

Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley Unveils Refurbishment

Business events at Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley are set to become even more stylish with the unveiling of the first phase of their multi-million accommodation refurbishment. While it’s always been a popular choice among planners seeking premium regional accommodation in Victoria’s premier wine region, the major transformation introduces 32 new suites. The transformative upgrade marks Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley Unveils Refurbishment

5 More Reasons to Choose the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges For Business Events

Ideal for small groups incentives, Eden Yarra Valley. The Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges region has long since been a popular choice for conferencing. From groups seeking a day out of the city for a teambuilding event, a luxury incentive experience or groups wanting to see more of Victoria outside of the city. Hosting a 5 More Reasons to Choose the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges For Business Events

Spotlight On: Bunjil Place

You won’t find many venues quite like Bunjil Place. Since opening in 2017, this entertainment precinct has brought the community together with arts, entertainment and culture. Here’s why utilising this venue’s incredible facilities is a win for your upcoming event. With a mix of facilities including an outdoor community plaza, theatre, multipurpose studio, function centre, Spotlight On: Bunjil Place

Locally Inspired Corporate Gifts They’ll Love

Looking for gifts your staff, clients and customers will love? We’ve rounded up some great ways to show appreciation this year. Global Ballooning Want to reward your high achievers with an experience they’ll always cherish? Global Ballooning has both gift vouchers for flights as well as experience packages including breakfast, wine tours, boat tours and Locally Inspired Corporate Gifts They’ll Love

5 Important Considerations When In-Person Events Return

It’s been a long, hard stretch for business events and as we begin to return to face-to-face events (remember those?) there are a few things planners must consider to ensure it’s done safely and smoothly. As we’re all looking forward to slowly working back into hosting actual in-person events again soon, make sure your event 5 Important Considerations When In-Person Events Return

Why Experience Incentives Always Beat Cash

  Incentives have always been a great way to motivate and reward well-performing staff, but if you’re choosing between motivating them with a cash bonus versus an experiential incentive, it’s always better to pick the experience, especially in the Yarra Ranges.  Here’s why. Cash is forgettable and sometimes unmentionable.  Sure, staff love a cash bonus Why Experience Incentives Always Beat Cash

Sky High in the Yarra: Why hot air balloning might just be the perfect team activity

It’s no secret that strong, high performing teams are made and organising quality incentives and team building activities offer businesses a way to reward top achievers while building the solid connections teams need to work cohesively. The Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges regions offer a wide variety of memorable experiences, ideal for both an incentive Sky High in the Yarra: Why hot air balloning might just be the perfect team activity

Exclusively Yours: Smaller Event Spaces for Big Impact.

Not all business events are super-sized multi-days conferences. In fact, training days, board meetings, seminars and other small to medium-sized events are far more common. And if your boardroom just isn’t inspiring or suited to what you need, you’ll find the perfect solution in the Yarra Ranges. When you change your environment, teams can achieve Exclusively Yours: Smaller Event Spaces for Big Impact.

Need Dining Ideas? Alternative Group Dining

Header image: Puffing Billy over the Monbulk Bridge. Don’t get us wrong, the sit-down alternate drop dining experience certainly works for group dining, and so do canapes and live cooking stations, but if you’re looking for something unconventional for your next convention or business event, there’s a lot of alternative options for groups. Why not Need Dining Ideas? Alternative Group Dining