Peppers Seaport has unveiled a new $1.3 million function space to give Launceston a premier new offering for conferences and events.

The brand new Peppers Seaport Function Centre was officially opened by the Honourable Lara Giddings, Premier of Tasmania with Launceston's business community in attendance.

Peppers Seaport owner Errol Stewart said the new space will greatly improve the region's profile as a conference destination:

"Launceston can again become a significant destination with a substantially increased capacity to grow its share of the conference market," said Mr Stewart.

The new function centre boasts state of the art conference facilities including audio visual technology, a new kitchen and private bar.  The Centre offers two separate spaces - the Silt Centre with a capacity for 100 people cocktail or theatre style; and the Bridge Room for a more intimate setting of 40 people theatre style and 20 people boardroom style.

Delegate packages start from $60 per person in the Bridge Room and $70 per person in the Silt Centre.  Further information available via the Peppers Seaport conference team at seaport@peppers.com.au

"The new function space provides an added dimension to the hotel complemented by superb accommodation and an excellent location on the waterfront," said Peppers General Manager, Shannon Exelby.

Peppers Seaport offers 60 deluxe rooms and apartments and exudes a stylish, contemporary design with a distinct nautical theme situated on the site of an old dry dock.  Centrally located just a five minute walk from Launceston's town centre and 15 minutes drive from the airport, a host of waterfront restaurants are on the hotel's doorstep as well as uninterrupted views of the Tamar River.

In addition to the Peppers Seaport Function Centre opening, Owner/Developer Errol Stewart also announced he would proceed with his vision to redevelop the grain silos on the North Bank of the Tamar to create a unique waterfront 70 room hotel complex, expected to open in 2015.  The hotel will also be managed by Peppers and will include further conference facilities, two restaurants and a gymnasium.

ABOUT PEPPERS RETREATS, RESORTS & HOTELS

Peppers is Mantra Group's luxury level brand of accommodation. There are 30 Peppers Retreats, Resorts and Hotels in Australia and New Zealand in regional areas, resort destinations and metropolitan locations with the first Peppers in Fiji due to open in 2014.  All offer a level of boutique style and quality to meet the expectations of the most discerning traveller. www.peppers.com.au

ABOUT MANTRA GROUP

Mantra Group is a leading manager and marketer of hotels and resorts in Australia and New Zealand - with its first foray into Asia with the opening of Mantra Nusa Dua, Bali in March 2013. The Group owns and operates three well-known and trusted brands - Peppers, Mantra and BreakFree.  With over 114 properties and 15,000 rooms under management, Mantra Group is the second largest accommodation operator within Australia. The Group is positioned to offer both leisure and business style accommodation ranging from self-contained apartments to luxury resorts and retreats:  www.mantragroup.com.au; www.peppers.com.au; www.mantra.com.au; www.breakfree.com.au

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The Honourable Lara Giddings, Premier of Tasmania officially opens the Peppers Seaport Function Centre

Doug Flavell - Regional General Manager Mantra Group; Shannon Exelby - General Manager Peppers Seaport; Errol Stewart - Owner Peppers Seaport and Developer of Silos Hotel

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