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Testimonials

This is a small sample of the Centre's successful and satisfied clients. For referee details, please contact our Sales Department.

VENUE

“I feel that you have achieved your goal of operating a world class facility with friendly tropical hospitality”.

Suzanne Coates – Conference Organiser

MRI & MRS 2001

“Congratulations on having not only a physically impressive convention centre, but one that is extremely well-staffed and well-run. I wish we could hold our meetings in Cairns every year”

Tressa Goulding - Executive Director

USA Scoliosis Research Society Annual Meeting

"Over the years I have mentioned to many of my colleagues about the suitability and attractiveness of the Cairns Convention Centre for medical and medical research conferences.  I am pleased to see that many of these organizations are now including or planning to include the Cairns Convention Centre as part of the circuit".

Professor Arthur Shulkes

13th International Symposium on Regulatory Peptides

“One of the largest contributing factors to the success of this event was the venue.  The Cairns Convention Centre is warm and welcoming – the bright colours and open, airy spaces make delegates feel they have really “escaped”. 

Dr Sheila O’Neill – Congress Chair
3rd Australasian Menopause Society Congress

“Having attended many dozens of medical conferences in all parts of the world, it is a great pleasure to see that Cairns Convention Centre can deliver a product that would easily rival any on an international scale.”

Professor Susan Tett – Chair, Organising Committee

Drug Monitoring and Clinical Toxicology

DESTINATION

"The destination is undoubtedly outstanding.  Cairns is suitably catered for international conference venues and supporting infrastructure".

Professor Andrew Hills - Vice President

Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity

"A superb location.  Stunning natural beauties to experience.  So compact and easily navigated.  Especially accessible from Asia Pacific for international meetings".

Dr Mel Dickson – President

Australian Society of Electron Microscopy

“The facilities are excellent.  International visitors love this place.  The venue and destination have been a big plus in boosting delegate numbers.  I think Cairns is a great convention destination.”

John Moller – Convention Manager

International Society of Limb Salvage Convention

“Everyone will rave about it to their colleagues and word of mouth recommendation is price-less. I had not rated Cairns such an excellent venue - sleepy little town was what I remembered from 10-15 years ago".

Dr Kaye Basford - Past President

International Biometric Society

CONVENTION SERVICES

“Our organisation has run many conferences over the years.  We have never experienced the professionalism of staff that would come anywhere near your team.  The meals were excellent!  The staff were exceptional!  The venue sensational!  Congratulations on a world class convention centre.”

Steven Johnston - National Marketing Manager

John Danks & Son Combined Conference

“Without exception, your staff were extremely helpful, friendly and diligent, ensuring that all arrangements went smoothly.  Technical support, administration and catering were all excellent.”

Dr Graeme Pearman - Conference Chairman
5th International Carbon Dioxide Conference

“I feel I have to say that we found working with the Cairns Convention Centre easier and more pleasant than with any other exhibition venue we have dealt with around the world.”

Neil Baird - Managing Director

Baird Publications

Asia Pacific Fishing Expo

“The ADA & ADEA Meeting in Cairns was more successful than we could have anticipated, and this is attributable to the first class support offered by your staff. Your team is clearly dedicated to providing high levels of service to trade exhibitors.”

Melanie Tonazzi

PWV Medical

“The trade display people were very comfortable with the way they were looked after, and the lunches and other refreshments were excellent”

Professor Michael Humphrey - Committee Chairman

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Annual Scientific Meeting

“The food was very nice, the lamingtons delicious, and the hospitality just great.  Everyone enjoyed it and commented on the extremely good quality of the food”.

Dr Sukhoinder Badwal - Chairman

Solid State Ionics – 2001 Conference

“The morning tea and lunches were excellent and unusual for a conference, praised by delegates who normal feel it is their duty to complain”

Professor Arthur Shulkes - Chair, Organising Committee

13th International Symposium on Regulatory Peptides

STAFF

“If we could take the Cairns Convention Centre and its staff with us everywhere, we would!  The venue really was superb, both for its facilities, but also for its understanding of our needs and ability to deliver exactly what was ordered – which just goes to prove that there are benefits to long-haul destinations”!

Elaine Dellar - Co Plus Event Management - UK

Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) Convention

“I can’t remember when I’ve had a more pleasant experience with a convention centre or even a meeting hotel. I don’t know what you’re doing to produce such efficient and friendly staff, but I wish you could export it some convention centres here in the USA!”

Tressa Goulding - Executive Director

Scoliosis Research Society

“I am particularly grateful for the ever-friendly assistance at all time and swift responses to urgent situations.  It is obvious the Cairns Convention Centre staff works well together as a team”

Kevin Keefe

World Heritage Committee

“I wanted to say a big thank you to your team for making HIA Ausbuild 2001 an extremely successful event.  It was such a pleasure to work with you.  Your professionalism was outstanding and such a welcome change”.

Catherine Lynch – Major Event Manager

Housing Industry Association

“We congratulate you and your team for the excellent facilities and service.  I can now see why the Cairns Convention Centre attracts so many events.”

Rod Hall - National Secretariat

Australia United Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association Ltd

 

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