Tis the season to be jolly and a time when businesses take time to thank clients for the year that was.

On Friday 6 December, 130 guests enjoyed a spectacular evening under the stars beside the beautiful beach lagoon pool for the IHG Queensland Christmas Party.  

Key corporate guests and partners joined  IHG Corporate staff to celebrate the year that was and it gave the resort the opportunity to showcase the recently upgraded lagoon pool with state of the art new LED lighting system, as the perfect backdrop for outdoor events.

Gold Winning Olympic Volleyball champion Natalie Cook emceed the evening and as per the emcee list of duties, provided the emergency evacuation instructions …..

“In case of emergency and in particular - fire; run as fast as you can into the Lagoon.”

Resort General Manager Monique Harmer thanked everyone for their continued support of the property which has just celebrated 25 years.  She also said that it was exactly 12 months to the day that the resort has been under the InterContinental Brand.

IHG’s Marcus Tait, Director of Commercial - Australasia also thanked everyone for their support saying that 2013 had been a monumental year for IHG.  

“InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort was the first resort property for IHG in Australia and it’s been terrific to see the transformation over the past 12 months.

“It’s a credit to Monique and her team and tonight is a stunning showcase of this beautiful property,” he said.

Marcus also announced another addition to the InterContinental Brand stating that InterContinental Sydney Double Bay will be launching in 2014.

Under clear skies, guests sipped on G.H.Mumm Champagne, tried delicious cocktails from the Beenleigh Rum Distillery cocktail bar; tasted beer from Burleigh Brewery beach bar and indulged in delicious canapés prepared by Exec Sous Chef Parashuram Pathak and his team.

With G.H.Mumm champagne flowing freely all night, guest delighted in learning the art of sabrage - the fastest way to take the top off a bottle of champagne …..with a sabre (champagne sword).

A fabulous evening was had by all and the only way to end it was with a spectacular fireworks display.

“It’s a credit to Monique and her team and tonight is a stunning showcase of this beautiful property,” he said.

Marcus also announced another addition to the InterContinental Brand stating that InterContinental Double Bay will be launching in 2014.

Under clear skies, guests sipped on G.H.Mumm Champagne, tried delicious cocktails from the Beenleigh Rum Distillery cocktail bar; tasted beer from Burleigh Brewery beach bar and indulged in delicious canapés prepared by Exec Sous Chef Parashuram Pathak and his team.

With G.H.Mumm champagne flowing freely all night, guest delighted in learning the art of sabrage - the fastest way to take the top off a bottle of champagne …..with a sabre (champagne sword).

A fabulous evening was had by all and the only way to end it was with a spectacular fireworks display.

InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort offers a unique location for meetings and events and for more information visit www.intercontinentalsanctuarycove.com.

For further information or to arrange media interviews please contact:

Karen Smith

Tel: +61 407 527366

karen.smith@ikapture.com.au

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About InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort

 

InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort is the first InterContinental Resort property in Australia and is situated on the northern end of the Gold Coast within the prestigious Sanctuary Cove Resort.   

Boasting an elegant and stylish design inspired by the grandeur of a beautiful Queenslander, the resort is set amidst picturesque fountains, lush gardens, a marina, golf course and is home to a spectacular one-acre beach lagoon pool.  

A holiday at this timeless and sophisticated resort offers pure escapism and relaxation coupled with the convenience of being only minutes from Australia’s favourite theme parks, beaches, international golf courses and breathtaking hinterland.

 

For more information visit www.intercontinental.com/sanctuarycove

 

About InterContinental Hotels Group
 

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms. IHG franchises, leases, manages or owns, through various subsidiaries, over 4,500 hotels and more than 650,000 guest rooms in 100 countries and territories around the world. The Group owns a portfolio of well recognised and respected hotel brands including InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Indigo®, Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn® Hotels and Resorts, Holiday Inn Express®, Staybridge Suites® and Candlewood Suites® and also manages the world's largest hotel loyalty programme, Priority Club® Rewards with 52 million members worldwide.IHG has over 1,300 hotels in its development pipeline, which will create 160,000 jobs worldwide over the next few years. InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group's holding company and is incorporated in Great Britain and registered in England and Wales. IHG offers information and online reservations for all its hotel brands at www.ihg.com and information for the Priority Club Rewards programme at www.priorityclub.com. For the latest news from IHG, visit our online Press Office at www.ihg.com/media