Ms Maureen Brennan This is Me

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1. 1. miceNZ.net - meetings & business events

   www.micenz.net/Winter2006/auck - [Cached]

   Published on: 1/1/2006   Last Visited: 7/22/2007

   And according to the head of the Auckland Convention Bureau, Maureen Brennan, the future for the city is looking very bright indeed. Ms Brennan says the recent run of hotel refurbishments, updates, upgrades and new facilities coming online shows that there is a real buoyancy in the marketplace right now, none more so because of the growing number of international meetings and events being held in Auckland. Not only is the city winning a growing number of international association conferences it is also attracting more corporate business, particularly from Australia , a key target market of the convention bureau. One of their most recent wins was the 600-person Travelscene American Express conference, taking place in Auckland in September 2006. And events like the Gartner incentive have not only been good for the city but have helped show how business events of this kind can benefit more than one venue. Ms Brennan says while the host venue, SKYCITY did exceptionally well out of the event, others did too. "Events like this help the whole city. They had a good budget and they used it," she said. About a dozen CBD restaurants were regularly patronised by Gartner participants, and a full range of activities throughout the week ensured tour operators received a slice of the pie as well. "They even had some wonderful turn-down [pillow] gifts that were sourced locally. It all helps the economy," Ms Brennan adds. Besides its stunning look, Auckland is popular with meeting and event planners and delegates because of the flexibility of venue operators, according to Ms Brennan.
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   In a recent interview with miceNZ.net magazine the head of the Auckland Convention Bureau, Maureen Brennan confirmed Waiheke Island is one of the more popular destinations for group events.

2. 2. Tourism Auckland - Contact Us

   www.aucklandnz.com/VisitorInfo - [Cached]

   Published on: 10/3/2006   Last Visited: 10/3/2006

   Maureen Brennan General Manager-Business Tourism

3. 3. miceNZ.net - meetings & business events

   www.micenz.net/Summer2006/Auck - [Cached]

   Published on: 7/1/2006   Last Visited: 7/22/2007

   Auckland's conference and incentive industry is on the move, according to Tourism Auckland business tourism general manager Maureen Brennan.
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   "The whole of the city is in a move up mode," Ms Brennan says.
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   "It's an old woolstore with beautiful architecture and really lovely wooden floors," Ms Brennan says.
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   Ms Brennan said it is still unclear exactly when the arena will open this year however she said once it is, it will act as another drawcard to the city. Meanwhile Ms Brennan said Waiheke Island remains a popular choice for conferencing and Goldwater Estate winery on the island now offers function facilities in the form of The Tasting Room.