The Gold Coast is hands-down the best location for business conventions and conferences in Australia. It has the largest selection of beaches, sub-tropical rainforest, theme parks, nightlife, shopping, attractions and Gold Coast accommodation deals for travelers attending a conference, expo, workshop or seminar.

Choosing Gold Coast For Your Conference

Accommodation: With thousands of rooms and attractive Gold Coast accommodation deals, groups and delegates can expect quality stays at great prices. Hotels line the beaches with 3 to 6 star ratings while an even greater number of self-contained apartments can be found all over the city.

Convention facilities: The Gold Coast is the favorite venue of business events and has an unrivalled track record for hosting successful conventions. Its convention centers and venues play host to thousands of meetings and conventions annually.

High attendance rates: The popularity and lure of the Gold Coast help generate strong attendance during business conferences.

Value: While the Gold Coast is Australia’s sixth largest city, its accommodation, transport, meals and activities are cost effective, particularly for groups. 

Tourist attractions: The city’s attractions include a sweeping coastline with beaches spanning a total area of 70 kilometers, a large rainforest, a dozen theme parks, hundred of restaurants and cafes and world class shopping centers. Businessmen can turn the weekend into a family affair by bringing their loved ones with them. Children can spend the day at Seaworld or the Warner Brothers Movie World while wives will surely love the shopping centers and famous boutiques. At night, visitors can unwind in the any of the bars and night spots close to the beach. A night market by the beach is also open on the weekends.

Weather: The Gold Coast is blessed with sunny weather most days of the year with an average temperature of 23 degrees Celsius (73F).

Transport: Accomodation on the Gold Coast and most convention sites are in close proximity, often walking distances, eliminating the need for ground transportation although there are buses, taxis, shuttles and a railway system for going around.

Choosing the right place to stay during a convention is important. Aside from resort hotels, modern and fully-equipped self contained apartments are available in 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms that can accommodate up to 8 persons. Most apartments come with queen-sized beds, private baths, separate kitchen facilities, air conditioning, TV, DVD, hair dryer, Internet access and spacious rooms overlooking great views of the ocean or hinterland. With Gold Coast accommodation deals, delegates in groups or with their families can definitely mix business with pleasure.