Taking Conferences and Incentive Travel to New Heights
August 31, 2009
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Imagine a venue that offers everything from accommodation, conference and function facilities, multiple dining options, a wide selection of activities and team pursuits through to its very own in-house event management team. Look no further.
Terrace Downs offers a unique and personalised approach to every event. The team has taken conferencing at the Resort to an innovative new level. There are very few venues in New Zealand that can offer the total package and since the Resort's change in ownership and direction, Terrace Downs has made significant inroads to achieving this, creating very positive impressions both at home and abroad. Increasing numbers of conferences with both local and international guests, particularly Australian corporates, are heading to the Canterbury High Country to enjoy all that this "destination" has to offer...and the Resort management tell us they are "just getting started!"...
Taking influence from leading resorts around the world with the number one focus being guest experience, the Resort's Owner and hands on CEO, Jonny Hendriksen, continues to enthusiastically develop and improve Terrace Downs. There are significant plans underway which will continue to put this world class Resort at the forefront of New Zealand tourism. Hendriksen is passionate and determined for his piece of Canterbury High Country paradise to become the leading destination resort in the South Pacific.
The transformation from farmyard to world class golf course, and now to one of New Zealand’s leading conference, incentive and leisure destinations, did not come easily for Terrace Downs. What started as a pro golfer's project to transform a rugged high country station into 18 of the most picturesque, exceptional and challenging holes in New Zealand, has now become a victorious platform for corporate retreats and conferences of every shape and size. The widely publicised introduction of the vast range of exciting activities, the recently opened day spa facility, sports field, together with new dining experiences and up to date conferencing technology and spaces, supports the notion that Terrace Downs is one of the only one-stop destinations in New Zealand to offer a full event solution. Drew Kelton, CEO of Telstra International who recently held the company's global sales kick off event comments, “The range of activities both on site and within close proximity to the Resort, coupled with the majestic alpine vistas, was unlike any destination we had visited before. It was quite something having a venue itself offer a total one-stop event package and the team there sure knew how to pull off a great event!”
With four stages of luxury accommodation laid out across two terraces, each guest is guaranteed an equally amazing view of Canterbury's awe inspiring Southern Alps. Three great restaurants offer a selection of delicious food sourced and prepared by a team of passionate chefs and served by a friendly team of experienced wait staff. The on-site Event Management team takes great pride in creating positive experiences for all clients at the resort. Taking positive inspiration from Management, the “professionalism and positive attitude of event staff allow clients to feel confident in the ability of Terrace Downs to really deliver all that had been promised” – Gilpin Travel representative.
The growth of Terrace Downs as a conference and corporate event destination has led to considerable resources being poured into sustaining this ever-developing market. Terrace Downs has extensive plans to further increase the facilities on offer, which include a marquee along side a great new versatile on-site space for conferences and events with a capacity for up to 200 delegates. Watch this space..!
Media inquiries, please contact:
Rosie Moore on rosie@terracedowns.co.nz, Tel. +64 (0)3 318 6943