Life's a Breeze for Business Travelers at Shangri-La

The Marina Cairns Hotel

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. October 14, 2008

QUEENSLAND, Australia, January 22, 2007. Tropical North Queensland is fast becoming the destination of choice for the discerning global business traveller with Cairns' improved international flight access, globally renown hotel and business conferencing facilities such as those offered by Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina, Cairns, and its wealth of natural attractions in the surrounding areas.

Cairns International Airport recently increased flight paths to and from key Asian ports offering improved access for the region and boosting business tourism within the area, enabling local businesses to capitalise on international opportunities surrounding the events and conferencing industry. Cairns now ranks third in the whole of Australia after Sydney and Melbourne for the number of major international conventions hosted in 2006.

"In 2005, our destination attracted over 500 major business events and over 40,000 delegates. As some of the highest spending visitors coming TNQ business tourism visitors contribute some $250 million annually to the regional economy." Comments Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ) chief executive officer Rob Giason on the importance of this segment for Tropical North Queensland

As a result of the improved air access to the area, companies such as the regions' newest 5-star property Shangri-La, The Marina, Cairns with its uninterrupted waterfront location overlooking the world-class Marlin Marina has been integral in encouraging the business traveller and conference organisers and conventions to visit the area.

Located ten minutes away from Cairns International Airport, Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina, Cairns surpasses all expectations when it comes to meeting the needs of today's international business traveller, boasting outstanding international conferencing and business facilities set amongst idyllic and stylish surrounds. The hotel recently enjoyed a $35m overhaul, which was completed in July 2006 with the much-anticipated opening of the Shangri-La Events Centre.

This December saw almost 2,500 delegates arriving for the Amway Korea Conference, hosted by Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina, Cairns and involving many local tourism operators.

The Events Centre claims to have the largest area of meeting, banquet and exhibition space out of all the city hotels in Cairns. The award-winning refurbishment, coupled with state of the art audio-visual facilities set apart the Shangri-La Cairns as one of the region's most distinguished hotels catering for the business market. All conference and function rooms include wireless broadband internet access, satellite and teleconferencing facilities and even a simultaneous translation system is available on request.

"The addition of the new Events Centre has raised the bar in terms of what the Tropical North Queensland region has to offer the meeting, incentive, conference and exhibition market." General Manager Ed Brea.

As well as the on-site state of the art facilities, there is also the opportunity to take advantage of the Shangri-La's partnership with Cairns Super Yacht Group to add a unique touch to any business trip. Additional activities include scuba-diving, private helicopter trips to remote reef islands and treks through the Daintree Rainforest. All just a stone's throw away and the Shangri-La Cairns will coordinate these personalised experiences.

The exclusive Horizon Club Floor is a relaxing retreat providing a higher level of accommodation and individual service, and in doing so, takes the experience of business travel to an entirely new level of excellence. The contemporary rooms and suites feature high ceilings, wooden floors, ocean view bathrooms and large terraces overlooking the stunning backdrop of Marlin Marina. The Horizon Club Lounge offers private check-in/out facilities, wireless internet connection, buffet breakfasts, all day drinks, evening cocktails and canap'es.

"The Shangri-La Cairns has a unique offer for international business travellers and conference groups with its recently refurbished Horizon Club floor and its state of the art Events Centre which overlook Cairns Trinity Bay and the surrounding mountain ranges. The breathtaking view, the technological efficiency of our equipment combined with the Shangri-La's signature service levels and exemplar cuisines makes for a revitalising, stimulating and essentially productive work environment." Ed Brea General Manager.

Shangri-La, Hotel, The Marina, Cairns sets the standard when it comes to contemporary business and accommodation facilities. The hotel is distinctive, spacious yet ultimately welcoming. All business needs have been taken care of whilst placing emphasis on style and comfort. All you need to do is turn up and relax...