Welcome to the Goldman Group Conference 2024!
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We are thrilled to invite you to Melbourne for an unforgettable weekend of networking, knowledge-sharing, and celebration from the 15th to the 17th of November 2024.
This year’s conference promises to bring together industry leaders, partners, and visionaries for an engaging experience focused on shaping the future of luxury travel, corporate trends, and innovation.
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Our teams from Goldman Travel, Travelcall, The Cruise Centre by Travelcall and SmartFlyer Australia are looking forward to meaningful time with our supplier partners. Thank you for taking time to build connections with us.​​
We look forward to welcoming you for a weekend that promises to be enriching and truly unforgettable. Let’s make this an event to remember!
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p.s. here is a map to the Crown Conference Centre showing our venues
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Agenda
Friday, November 15
Hotel Check In - you may need to store luggage as rooms available later in day
Attendees welcomed to check in at Crown Metropol luggage will be stored until rooms are ready at 3:00 PM
10:00 AM
Registration Open and Afternoon Tea - Leisure and SmartFlyer teams only
Crown Conference Centre Foyer on Ground Floor
1:30 PM
Networking Session A - Leisure teams and SmartFlyer team only
Session concludes at 4:00pm | Crown Conference Centre Exhibition Hall on Ground Floor - map here
2:00 PM
Pre-Dinner Boat Cruise and Registration
Crown Wharf | attendees to make own way there | cruise departure 5:30 PM sharp
5:15 PM
Disembarkation
Disembarkation at Federation Square Wharf
6:45 PM
Dine Around Flinders Lane
Refer to restaurant allocations - available from Friday 15th of November
Return to accommodation at your own leisure
7:00 PM
Saturday, November 16
Breakfast at your leisure
Breakfast available at Mr. Hive on Level 1 | Room service not included
7:00 AM
Registration, Help Desk, Tea/Coffee Cart Open
Crown Conference Centre Foyer on Level 2 - map here
8:30 AM
Welcome and Speaker Session
Crown Conference Centre CCH1 on Level 2
9:00 AM
Morning Tea
Crown Conference Centre Foyer on Level 2
10:20 AM
Guest Speakers and Panelist Session
Crown Conference Centre CCH1 on Level 2
10:40 AM
Lunch
Crown Conference Centre Foyer on Level 2
12:45 PM
Networking Session B
Session concludes at 5:00pm | Crown Conference Centre Foyer and CCH 2 & 3 on Level 2
2:00 PM
Afternoon Tea
Have a snack whilst networking with your peers | Crown Conference Centre Foyer on Level 2
3:45 PM
Get Ready Time
Enjoy your free time and get ready for this evenings festivities
5:00 PM
Optional Bus from Crown Metropol to Gala Night - Limited Spots Available
Bus 1 departing 6:30 PM sharp, please be ready in the lobby by 6:15pm
Bus 2 departing 6:35 PM sharp, please be ready in the lobby by 6:20pm
Bus 2 departing approximately 6:55 PM, please be ready in the lobby by 6:40pm
6:30 PM
A Night in Rio
Champagne Sponsor - thank you to the Halekulani on the beach in Waikiki
7:00 PM
Optional Bus from Gala Night to Crown Metropol
Bus 1 departing 12:15 AM sharp
Bus 2 departing 1:10 AM sharp
12:30 AM
Sunday, November 17
Hotel Check Out
Attendees welcomed to begin check out process at Crown Metropol luggage to be stored until post breakfast event
8:00 AM
Group to make own way to venue
8:45 AM
Farewell Breakfast
9:00 AM
Event Concludes
Thank you for attending Goldman Group Conference 2024!
11:00 AM
A Night in Rio
Table Numbers
A
Alex Douglas
Alex Hurley
Alex McManus
Alexandra Salon
Alexandre Hulen
Allison Barclay
Amy Wyatt
Ana Wilkinson
Anastasia Kotanidis
Andrew Kuek
Angela Murphy
Angus Pitkethley
Anna Davies
Anna Hamilton
Annabelle Brown
Ann-Catherine Jones
Annette Schaub
Anthony Evangelou
Anthony Goldman
Ariana Wong
Ash Chin
Ashlea Sweet
13
11
9
14
2
2
4
6
13
17
15
6
11
9
12
5
16
17
15
7
10
5
C
Callie Francis
Camilla Speer
Candy Rosenbaum
Carmen Ford
Caroline Goux
Carolyne Evans
Cathy Favaloro
Charlotte Martelli
Cher Roscoe
Cheryl Littlemore
Chloe Faust
Chloe Ogilvie
Chloe Ohare
Chloe Pagliaro
Chris Cheyne
Christina Hoe-Knudsen Lamoureux
Craig Farrell
17
8
7
9
15
4
8
14
16
3
6
11
1
5
18
4
11
F
Fabian Annacker
Fiona Rose
Francois Delahaye
Francois Gelly
4
16
16
11
H
Heidi Cheung
3
J
Jacqui Keating
Jade Stevens
Janine Kovkin
Jen Pagett
Jenni Gray
Jennie Lemon
Jerry Pilgrim
Jo Bailes
Joanne Bailey
Joanne Cullen
Jodie Clark
Joel Bartfeld
John Bedikian
Jonica Paramor
Josie Hanney
Julie Denovan
Julie Pratt
9
12
13
7
1
14
9
15
15
10
15
5
18
5
17
4
17
B
Barry Laaksonen
Belinda Low
Brent Wallace
Bridget Kroll
11
3
10
13
D
Daisy Coote
Daniel Giffney
Danielle Sperber
David Goldman
David Kolner
Deanne Halloun
Debbie Schachter
Denise Ng
Di Lechner
Diane Goldman
8
8
8
14
14
4
18
3
11
16
E
Elizabeth Clarke
Emma Xiong
Erin Amundsen
Euan Taylor
12
2
18
6
G
Gilda McManus
Gloria Gammo
Grace Hung
Greg Reis
Guy Dundas
12
15
18
1
5
Ineke Thomas
8
I
K
Karin Van der Pligt
Kataryna Blewaska
Kate Arnst
Kate Atkinson
Kate Cudmore
Kate Jackson
Kate Mitrevski
Kate Scott
Katrina Holden
Katrina Lesnie
Kim Vaughan
Kirstie Myers
Kitty Fitzgerald
12
7
13
15
18
9
9
12
7
3
8
18
5
M
Margie Lee-Fong
Marienne Guberina
Mark Robson
Meagan Fitas
Melissa Chapman
Melissa McMahon
Michael West
Milton Massel
2
15
1
7
18
2
17
3
L
Lara Shadloo
Laura D'Ercole
Laura Hudson
Lauren Benson
Lauren Bevan
Lauren French
Lauren Rees
Lea Seguier
Lena Nielson
Lina Maddalena
Lionel Brown
Lisa Borowick
Lisa Pile
Liz Rogers
Louis Teng
Louise Crane
Lynne Ireland
4
1
4
6
7
13
9
8
2
12
11
17
15
4
7
16
6
N
Nagisa Hyde
Natalie Martin
Natalie Wheeler
Nathan Salhan
Norhan Youssef
Norman Harper
6
2
11
1
18
10
R
Rachael Brown
Ramon Drew
Reno Verikakis
Riya Thanissorn
Rowina Thomas
11
9
8
10
10
T
P
Parris Fotias
Paulette Cherny
Peter Hession
Peter Ross
Prisca Bondi
10
7
16
14
10
S
Salli Alderson
Sally McMillan
Sally Rowell
Sam Stevenson
Sandra Cahill
Sarah Farag
Sarah Longhurst
Sarah Watson
Sarah Whitty
Scott Darlow
Sharon Byrne
Shaun Manuain
Shelley Brodie
Sheree Henman
Silvana Leonardi
Stacey Hill
Stuart Reay
Sue Gaddes
Susan Atike
Susan Haberle
13
2
2
3
17
13
12
10
7
17
16
6
10
17
1
13
14
12
18
16
Tamara Kobiolke
Tasha Wade
Terrye Pepper-Hill
Thushara Liyanarachchi
Tim Chatfield
Tom Goldman
Tony Archbold
Tony Knox
Tori Somerville
14
13
5
6
14
16
12
9
4
V
Vanessa Mackie
Varun Mahajan
Vickie White
Vicky King
Vivienne Olian
14
3
6
5
3
Z
Zipporah French
1
Guest Speakers and Panelists
Anthony Goldman
Joint Managing Director
Goldman Travel Corporation
Tom Goldman OAM
Executive Chairman
Goldman Group
David Kolner
Executive Vice President
Virtuoso
Lisa Pile
Vice President Sales & General Manager, Asia Pacific
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Vice President, Global Sales ASPAC
Hyatt Sales Force
Kate Atkinson
David Goldman
Joint Managing Director
Goldman Travel Corporation
Ross Couper
Field Guide and Wildlife Photographer
Singita
Caroline Goux
Senior Vice President Sales
The Peninsula Hotels
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Francois Delahaye
Chief Operating Officer
Dorchester Collection
Peter Ross
Agency Partnerships
Qantas
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Sponsors
PLATINUM
GOLD
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DINE AROUND SPONSOR
FAQs
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Who can I contact pre-event for more information?Please reach out to Kate Arnst - kate@travelcall.com.au
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Who can I contact for assistance during the event?A help desk will be available at the Crown Conference Centre Foyer on Saturday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Outside of these hours please contact the Events Manager Nicole Sullivan on 0430 590 895.
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Are meals provided during the conference?Yes, meals are provided throughout the event, refer to the agenda for detailed timings. If you have a dietary requirement please ensure you email this through to Kate Arnst by Wednesday 16th of October.
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What is the check in process at Crown Metropol?Please head straight to the lobby upon your arrival for check-in and request for Crown to hold your luggage until your room becomes available. Rooms will be available from 3:00 PM
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Will transportation be provided between venues?Transportation will be provided for some parts of the event, such as the river cruise on Friday evening and a bus from Crown Metropol to Showtime Events Centre plus return trip on Saturday for the Gala Night. There will be walking portions including, no longer than 10 mins each. Please check the agenda for specific times and locations.
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How do I register for the conference?Registration on Friday, 15th November is for leisure teams only at Crown Exhibition Hall Foyer, between 1:00 PM and 3:45 PM. Registration will continue upon embarkation of the boat cruise from 5:15 PM and again on Saturday, 16th of November at Crown Conference Centre Foyer on Level 2 from 8:30 AM
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Will Wi-Fi be available during the conference?Yes, complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the Crown Conference Centre for all attendees. Login details will be provided upon registration.
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Where is the Crown Conference Centre located?The Crown Conference Centre is located at 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank, Melbourne, within the Crown Melbourne complex. It’s easily accessible from Crown Metropol, where attendees will be staying, keep an eye our for Goldman Group Conference 2024 digital signage.
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Is parking available at Crown?Paid parking is available - CLICK HERE FOR MAP Multi-Level Parking Standard rates Up to 5 hours: $10.00 Up to 7 hours: $15.00 7 - 24 hours: $25.00 Peak rates* Friday, Saturday, Holiday: $29.00 *Entry between 4pm-12 midnight Friday, Saturday, public holiday eves, public holidays and peak event days. Basement Level Parking Standard rates 0-6hrs: $35.00 6-8hrs: $40.00 8-24hrs: $45.00 Peak rates*: $50.00 *Entry between 12am-12 midnight Friday, Saturday, Sunday, public holiday eves, public holidays and peak event days. *Fees apply for lost tickets
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Is parking available at Showtime Events Centre?The closest parking is at the multi-level DFO car park. Further details, pre-booking link and pricing can be found here: https://www.south-wharf.dfo.com.au/centre-info/carpark. Please note that pricing rates are managed by DFO and Wilson’s Parking and are not managed by Showtime. The most up to date pricing can be found via the link above.
Dress Code
Friday day and evening
Please arrive in smart business attire.
Note: As we will have short walks between venues in the evening, please choose comfortable shoes without sacrificing style.
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Saturday Conference
Dress in smart business attire, as you'll be representing your professional best throughout the day.
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Saturday Gala Night
The Gala theme is A Night in Rio!
Black is out, and vibrant colours are in. Embrace the energy of Rio Carnival with colourful cocktail attire. Let’s get bold, let’s get loud—it's a night to celebrate in style!
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