Corporate Event Venues

Tips & advice on choosing the best corporate event venues…

Choosing the right corporate event venues can be critical to your event’s success. Rooms are sometimes decided on budget alone but this is not the only consideration when choosing an event space. Here are some important factors for event organisers, executive assistants and marketing teams to consider when evaluating a venue.

Location

The location of corporate event venues is very important. Waterside venues, event spaces close to major business hubs or function centres close to major public transport links are very popular. Parking is also a consideration when considering venues in Sydney which are located in areas with restricted or limited street parking.

Budget

Budget is an important consideration but it’s not the only factor. This needs to be weighed up against the location, quality of corporate event venues, facilities and the level of customer service provided. A larger venue will have state-of-the-art facilities and an on-site audio visual team which is important for corporate functions.

Meeting rooms

There are a lot of considerations when deciding on corporate event venues. Not only is space an important factor but you also need to think about the type of room configuration you require such as a u-shape and whether the event space can cater for your needs. The room also have comfortable seating and receive natural light.

Full-service venues

It may be easier and more cost-efficient to hire corporate events venues such as Crowne Plaza Terrigal that are all encompassing and can not only provide great venues but can also offer first-class catering, accommodation for conference attendees and provide facilities like a business centre, health club, spa and other hotel services.

Audio visual and technical specifications

This is often an important consideration when making the final decision about event venues if you are planning to show multimedia content. In addition, find out whether there is an onsite audio visual and technical support team to help you stage your event and assist with any audio visual and technical enquiries.

Theming and branding

The theming of the event is another important concern. Some venues will have restrictions on where you can place signage so enquire about this before you hire the venue. Ask whether the corporate event venues where you can display where you can display signage, banners and directional signs both in and out of the event room.

Catering requirements

Catering can sometimes mark the success of a corporate function for attendees. It can take a major chunk out of your corporate events budget but this may not be an area where you should cut corners. If you are requiring anything more elaborate than tea and coffee, on your site inspection, ask if you can arrange tastings.

Corporate image

The corporate event venues that you choose also needs to reflect the corporate image of your company. When you hire an event space, you are also buying into the reputation of the function centre. Before deciding on a venue, ask for referrals from other event organisers who have previously held successful events at the same location.

Crowne Plaza Terrigal is part of the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and a trusted brand of international hotels. Our events team have years of experiencing in organising corporate functions. Contact us to find out more about our corporate event venues and how we can make your next event a success.