3 reasons to conference in the yarra valley / dandenong ranges region

First consideration when choosing a residential venue for a business event is the location. Maybe the mountains, maybe the seaside. But importantly it should be a region that will have an attraction for the delegates who feel they are going to somewhere special. Not just a local suburban motel with meeting space or a soulless Melbourne …

Real benefits to customised conference packages

By Jeffry Farman, past Global President, International Association of Conference Centres. In a hotel environment, event planners often have to conform to a hotels way of doing things. Room configuration, timetable, menus that are part of the hotel’s way of doing things. That does not always suit a client’s specific needs. Specialist conference venues are …

Learning & Development

Learning & Development Essentials After many years working with large organisations, running ongoing Corporate Learning Programs, we are well aware of the key requirements to support successful learning and development outcomes. Key Learning Requirements A peaceful, distraction free environment – no casinos, night clubs as distractions Flexible programming – a venue prepared to work to …

Social Groups

Panorama Retreat & Resort is a popular venue for social groups. Partly because of the ideal location in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges. EVERYONE’S WELCOME Panorama Retreat & Resort has played host to many and varied groups, such as card, yoga, scrap booking, church and sporting groups. Men’s, women’s and fitness groups. TRANQUIL LOCATION A quiet …