Parents Inc., Christina Anderson (Feb 2007) "I just wanted to thank you again for making our first Mayoral Fathers' Breakfast such a huge success. We've had outstanding feedback about the venue and your staff. It was such a pleasure to work with you - everything was amazing - and I really appreciated all your attention to detail. It was definitely the smoothest breakfast I've been involved in! I will be in touch about booking the venue for next year's event. Thanks again for everything. I really enjoyed my short trip down to Christchurch and am looking forward to next year's already!" Infrastructure 2006 Census John Barnes, Manager (Apr 2007) "Jessica, a big thanks to you and your team for the professional service provided to us during the conference. Everything we asked for was delivered on time, without a hassle and we really appreciated this high level of service. The running of the conference was made easy by the positive and friendly approach adopted by your staff.Nothing was a bother to your staff and this makes it so easy for us to get on and ensure we have a successful conference We received a number of compliments from our delegates on the smooth running of the conference and this was attributed in no small way to the support your team provided." St Andrew's College Sarah Long, Head of Middle School "Our semi-formal on 11 August was a huge success and the students really had a night to remember. Many thanks for all your help - it was a pleasure to work with someone so efficient, organised, approachable and professional. I felt that every part of the planning was "in hand". | | International Union of Physiological Sciences 34th Congress, Peter Hunter "This is just a wonderful venue and we felt totally vindicated bringing the Congress to Christchurch. It's been a brilliant success and it was wonderful to have such a beautiful concert audtorium with a great concert by Austrian pianist Andras Schiff." Canterbury Development Corporation, Chris Pickrill, CEO "The Convention Centre gives Christchurch a superb focal point for international conferences and exhibitions, and for creating events. Sustainable biotechnology is one of our growth sectors and the opportunity international conferences bring with them are fantastic for local people. Everyone involved lifts their performance even though as a business community we need to learn more about getting the most out of those opportunities." Podium The Event Producer, Brooke Ravenscroft, Event Coordinator (March 2007) Wizard 2007 Sales Conference "Please accept this letter as a sincere thank you to you and your team for your assistance in making the Wizard 2007 Sales Conference on 8th - 11th March 2007 such a great success. The hard work, professionalism and enthusiasm of every one of your team were much appreciated. We'd particularly like to thank Jessica, Peter and Christian for the willingness in ensuring the event ran smoothly every day. It was an absolute pleasure working with you and I look forward to any future opportunities to work together again." | | Canterbury opera's Artistic Director and Conductor of Turandot, Brian Castles-Onion, has worked in theatres around the world. "The James Hay is a fantastic theatre for sound. Acoustically it's fabulous. I agree it's got warmth and intimacy, and that's what you want in opera, rather than an arena and distance. You want to be able to gain that intimacy with the audience. It's a really splendid theatre, and singers find it both delightful and clear. I've never had any problems in it." Dr Paul Hill on behalf of the NZ Organising Committee of the 34th International Congress of Physiological Sciences (held 26-31 August, with 2500 delegates from 70 countries) "I am pleased to report that the Congress was a resounding success and a great advertisement for the Convention Centre. I received nothing but praise for its facilities from all the international delegates." Conventions & Incentives New Zealand, Alan Trotter, CEO "Hosting the International Union of Physiological Sciences so brilliantly gave New Zealand huge credibility in the convention industry and is a springboard for future congresses. Congratulations. Well done, Christchurch!" The Scandinavian Club, Colleen Barrett (Mar 2007) 13th Scandinavian Gathering "I wish you all to know we have received much praise and many compliments about the venue, the catering (well done!) and especially the helpful, friendly and efficient manner of all staff throughout the complete programme." |