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30th October 2009

The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre made the most of its stunning harbourside location to create a carnival atmosphere when it hosted 74 international incentive buyers at a special luncheon this month.

Arriving by boat in the heart of Sydney ’s bustling Darling Harbour tourism precinct, the Dreamtime 2009 guests were welcomed by colourful buskers, including flamboyant dancers and muscular surf lifeguards on stilts, as they strolled to the waterfront convention centre.

Once inside the Centre, the delegates enjoyed magnificent views over the city skyline and harbour while a team of chefs prepared a gourmet lunch featuring local produce such as Kangaroo Valley truffles, Northern River veal and New South Wales cheeses. 

Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Chief Executive Ton van Amerongen said feedback from the lunch had been overwhelmingly positive.

“We wanted to show delegates that the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre offers more than simply a venue for incentives – we deliver the entire Sydney experience from our beautiful harbour to our vibrant entertainment and fantastic food,” Mr van Amerongen said.

“The verdict was that we had ticked all the boxes for delegates looking for an exciting event that embraced Sydney .”

Hosted by Tourism Australia , Dreamtime 2009 attracted more than 80 incentive buyers from 15 key markets around the world.