SUNsational news for the Gold Coast as they win the Commonwealth Games. The new facilities and venues that will be created for the games and the infrastructure that will blossum over the next 7 years will give Australia's 6th largest city a huge boost for all MICE and sporting events They have the accommodation the attractions and the weathernow with world class new venues they will have a huge competitive edge over the five larger cities.

Canberra does it again hosting both the Queen and President Obama in two months proving it really is the Capital of Australia - with so much interest in the city we are hosting a famil tour in December sponsored by the Capital Hotel Group who are now promoting famils and site inspections in Canberra, a great opportunity to have a getaway see some new products and enjoy a complimentary lunch over Christmas and the school holidays at the Capital hotel groups venues.

In Sydney the Cook Island Showcaseevent at Sydney Aquarium is already a huge success before its starts being booked out for the past two weeks and attracting thousands of click throughs to the website. We learnt from Kerryn Cook the event will be emceed by John Shackleton from New Zealand its sure to be an amazing night.

Sydney On 1 December 2011 we are showcasing the Sydney Marriott Hotel and look forward to your company, as attendance is limited meeting planners should join familclub to get first option.

Melbourne Etravelblackboard are hosting a Christmas themed Thirsty Thursdays on 1 December 2011 at the Seasons Botanical Gardens Hotel.