Firm Focus: Hotel Helps Make Your Big Event Memorable

GREAT LOCATION: Metro Hotel Ipswich International general manager Earl Muir

ON SATURDAY, May 2, the Ipswich CBD will be alive with the action, colour and entertainment of the annual Ipswich Festival.

Part of the activities will be the showcase of events presented by the Metro Hotel Ipswich International, service sponsor of this year's Ipswich Festival.

General manager Earl Muir said the hotel could assist customers looking for a great location in Ipswich for their special event.

"We proudly support the Ipswich Festival and we are taking this opportunity while people are in town to remind people we are here," Mr Muir said.

Amidst the array of things to do, pop into the hotel at 43 South St, Ipswich and meet with the experienced events team to talk to them about your upcoming event, be it a wedding, gala dinner, formal or special birthday party.

"Our team will be able to give you many ideas from themed rooms, menus, entertainment and everything that will make your event an experience to remember. And while you are there, enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbly and tease your tastebuds with a selection of canapés," he said.

By simply having a chat about a future event and checking out the venue, you could win one night's accommodation, full buffet breakfast and dinner for two and a sunset flight with Pterodactyl Helicopters worth $980, so make sure you fill in the entry form.

The hotel's events showcase is being held from 11am-4pm, leaving time for visitors to stroll around the corner to take up position for the Ipswich Festival Parade at 6pm.

"We offer a complete package for weddings, the only hotel in the city that does so, including accommodation, venue, food and beverage package it means that the couple have a flat, per head cost and room for them to add their own personal touches to their special day," he said.

When it comes to conferences, the variety of rooms available is sure to please. Each room has high speed data connectivity, data projector and standard resources, Metro offers conference packages.

Mr Muir is no stranger to hospitality, starting out with the hotel scene around backpackers in Europe, working in resorts in far North Queensland and with Rick Stein, Alistair McLeod and other well-known chefs.

"I have been here for a year now and it is a very rewarding opportunity," he said.

Metro Hotels is the public face of Transmetro Corporation, an Australian owned public company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. The group currently provides a national accommodation network of properties, with more than 1000 rooms in key locations and major cities across Australia.

Visit Metro Hotel Ipswich International during the festival celebrations on May 2. 

For more details phone 3812 8077

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Degustation Christmas Lunch at Metro Hotel Ipswich International

The Ipswich dining scene has raised its game with the presence of international experienced English chef, Guy Farrow. Before arriving in Australia, Chef Guy worked in roles as Sous Chef at the famous five-star Savoy Hotel in London which has accommodated and dined hundreds of celebrity actors, rock stars, politicians and royalty.

Prior to that, Chef Guy worked at the equally famous stately home of Cliveden in Taplow, home of Lord and Lady Astor and also the setting to the world renowned ‘ Profumo Scandal’ that occurred in the 1960’s. Guy is classically trained in cooking and was inspired by his ‘idol’ Raymond Blanc, OBE when Guy started his cooking career at Oakley Court Hotel. The hotel is situated on the River Thames near Windsor where he was trained by Masterchef, Murdo McSween.

At the Metro Hotel Ipswich International this Christmas, Guy brings his diverse experience in fine dining and event catering with a fabulous eight course Degustation Christmas Day lunch. There will be no traditional turkeys with all the trimmings or plum pudding with lashes of brandy custard, instead Guy will use local produce to include vegetables, seafood, salads, beef and a variety of home-made sauces,. Cost of the meal is $135 and a special vegetarian menu is also available.

Chef Guy understands foods that go with the climate and has not forgotten his days growing up in the UK. “I always remember waking up on Christmas morning, going for an early crisp walk to church with the family and the smell of log fires” he says. “When we arrived back home, it was opening of the presents and waiting for the hot traditional turkey complete with the trimmings, followed by huge servings of plum pudding with brandy custard” he adds.

After extensive travelling Guy set up home in Brisbane spending three and half years teaching cooking at the Private Hospitality Training School. His vision as Executive Chef at the Metro Ipswich International is to work even closer with as many local producers from Ipswich to the Lockyer Valle and present special themed meals according to the seasonality of the produce. He is also working on setting up a cooking school to share his passion with as many people who are enthusiastic to learn his culinary skills and techniques.

When asked what his tip was for cooking Christmas lunch, regardless of hot or cold, his reply “Give yourself plenty of time. Prepare as much as possible a couple of days beforehand and have minimum cooking on the day. Keep it simple and use nice flavours” he said. “And relax and enjoy the company around you” he added.

Enjoy a family getaway this summer at Metro Hotel Ipswich International. Terrific value from $150 per night including a full buffet breakfast (for up to 4 guests) in our own Platform 9 Restaurant and accommodation in a self-contained, family-friendly apartment. Featuring a kitchenette with dishwasher, LCD TV with DVD player and Foxtel, minibar and complimentary Wifi, they are the ideal choice for families visiting Ipswich. Complimentary car parking is also available on site.

Bookings can be made at Metro Hotel Ipswich International by calling the toll free Central Reservations line on 1800 004 321 or visitwww.metrohotels.com.au to book online.

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Workshops Railway Museum Ipswich

Workshops Rail Museum | Ipswich, QLD

The Workshops Rail Museum, part of the Queensland Museum, is winner of Australian and Queensland Tourism Awards for Heritage & Cultural Tourism

All aboard for a wholly interactive authentic heritage and cultural experience located at Australia’s oldest railway workshops still in operation.

Make history come alive with hands-on exhibits, multi-media encounters and colourful stories coupled with huge steam locomotives and massive industrial machinery.

Meet some true Aussie characters as you step into a real heritage railway workshop and see it in operation, just as it has been for over 140 years. See genuine restoration of the Heritage Steam Train Fleet up close and hear living history from railway workers – plus a few tall stories!

Explore over 15 larger-than-life exhibits to discover the enormous impact rail has had on our lives, beautifully restored carriages, the largest model railway of beautiful Queensland, the future of rail and treasured icons including the Vice-Regal carriage and Australia’s oldest working steam locomotive.

Find out more about the Workshops Rail Museum Ipswich

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Ipswich Civic Theatre

Ipswich Civic Theatre

Ipswich Civic Centre is a stunning combination of premier entertainment venue and community-focused function centre.

We  provide a range of services and facilities to support a wide cross-section of the local community and through the exciting Festival of Theatre program presents live music, special events and theatrical performances.

Located in the heart of Ipswich Central (on the corner of Limestone and Nicholas Streets) the Civic Centre has been proudly serving the Ipswich community and guests since 1975.

More information is available on the hire of the venue for functions (including weddings) and performances.

Tickets for performances and events can be purchased online at any time (ceasing just 18 hours prior to performance) and over the phone or in-person via our box office.

Find Out What’s On at Ipswich Civic Theatre

Ipswich Civic Theatre is located next door to Metro Hotel Ipswich International, A popular Ipswich CBD Hotel and Apartments Accommodation Provider

View the official Civic Theatre Website http://www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/

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Metro Hotel Ipswich International - Quality Ipswich Accommodation

This city centre hotel overlooks city parklands and walking distance to the Ipswich Civic Centre which is next door to the Hotel and this is the premier entertainment venue in Ipswich.

The hotel has a reputation for personalised service whether this is for a hotel function or conference, weddings, business or leisure accommodation or dining at Platform 9 restaurant.

Nearby tourist attractions include the Ipswich Art Gallery, the Queensland Workshop Railway Museum and for the adventure seekers and family fun there’s balloon rides to high adrenaline packages by helicopter, airboat and paintball.

Ipswich is 35 km from Brisbane and 66 km from Brisbane’s airport. Complimentary on site car parking and lift access to all floors from the car park and reception

View the Official Website for Metro Hotel Ipswich International http://www.metrohotels.com.au/hotels/queensland/metro-hotel-ipswich-international/welcome/

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Meeting of QLD Mayors Has a Sweet Start at Metro Hotel Ipswich International

STRONG TIES: Logan Mayor Pam Parker hands Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale a chocolate heart yesterday.

THERE was love in the air yesterday when mayors from across south-east Queensland flocked to Metro Hotel Ipswich International.

Logan Mayor Pam Parker celebrated a political Valentine's Day, giving chocolate hearts to mayors from across the south-east including those from Ipswich, Brisbane, the Lockyer Valley, Somerset and Scenic Rim.

The giant hearts also doubled as reminders to the other mayors of Logan's motto: "The heart of south-east Queensland".

"It's about sharing the love," Cr Parker said.

"It's Valentine's Day and we'll be spending more time with the other mayors than with our families, so I thought it would be a nice way to celebrate the day."


Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale said the gift was a sweet reminder of the ties between the two cities.

"If anyone sees a boundary between Ipswich and Logan, they're crazy," he said.

"What makes a strong region is people working together."

Council of Mayors meeting in Ipswich from left, Scenic Rim Mayor John Brent, Somerset Mayor Graeme Lehmann, Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale, Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk, Redlands Mayor Karen Williams, Toowoomba Deputy Mayor Mike Williams and Sunshine Coast Mayor Mark Jamieson. Photo: David Nielsen / The Queensland Times

While the gifts may have started the Council of Mayors meeting on a lighter note, the meeting saw the mayors of 10 of the councils from across south-east Queensland discuss a variety of important regional issues.

Flying foxes and encouraging development investment were among them.

Cr Pisasale said the Council of Mayors meeting was a vital way for the various local governments across the south-east corner to communicate with each other and work together.

"What you've got here is south-east Queensland without borders," he said.

"It's the responsibility we have to make south-east Queensland strong."


The Council of Mayors board meeting is set to continue at the hotel today.

Source QT.com.au

Roy Orbison Tribute Show Accommodation Package - Ipswich, QLD

Metro Hotel Ipswich International is offering this Roy Orbison Tribute Show Package for $200.00* including:

• Accommodation for Two
• 2 Tickets to the Roy Orbison Tribute Show at Civic Theatre  

Book this Roy Orbison Tribute Show Package at Metro Hotel Ipswich International

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Terms and Conditions:

• Subject to availability Please be advised that we must be notified of cancellations at least 24 hours prior to arrival, charge of one full night's tariff. 
• Terms and Conditions apply

Ipswich Fashion Festival 2013

Don't Miss the 2013 Ipswich Fashion Festival - Catwalk, Culture and Couture

TICKETS ON SALE NOW – ONLY $22.00 per person. 

PHONE: 3812 - 2974

Metro Hotel Ipswich International

Grandchester Ballroom

Friday 25 October 2013

6.30pm—8.30pm

The premier fashion event of the year! A celebration of the diversity of fashion, design and culture.

Runway Designs by Leigh Buchanan Designs and Vanessa Hoe “When Freddie met Lilly’, Naked in the Night Clothing Co, Qld Bridal Design, Pret a Porter, and the PFAFF Student Design Awards.

Wine & canapés 6.30pm on The Terrace.

Runway Showing:7.00pm

Spectacular performance by Allula Productions

Free Guest Hair & Beauty Bar 4.30pm—6.30pm . Bookings essential.

Tickets: $22.00pp. Phone 3812 2974

All tickets enter the draw to win fabulous prizes.

Vintage Vixens & Retro Rockabilly’ Fashion Fiesta!

9.30am—1.30pm

Ipswich City Mall

Saturday 26 October 2013

Stalls packed with vintage and retro clothing and accessories and preloved fashion. Join us for the Prom King and Queen pageant, Vintage Cars, Swing Dance, Fashion Parade, Miss Lindy Charm School, the Sugar Shakers, and so much more.

‘Catwalk Collections’ Fashion Parade

Riverlink Shopping Centre

1.00pm

Saturday 26 October 2013

The Gala Fashion Designs cross the Bremer River. Where high-end fashion meets Ready to Wear. Parade includes Designer pieces, Qld Bridal Designs, Pret a Porter, and the Student Design Award winners.

A-League Set To Roar in Ipswich

CLOSE BY: Matt Smith and the Brisbane Roar will be taking on the Melbourne Victory at North Ipswich Reserve in a preseason match in September. Photo Credit: Joe Castro

IPSWICH'S top soccer teams are on the right track to developing the next generation of A-League stars, according to the Brisbane Roar captain.

With teams in the Brisbane Premier League and the Queensland conference of the new National Premier League, Smith said the development of local talent was in good hands.

The Roar will play a pre-season game against the Melbourne Victory at North Ipswich Reserve in the lead-up to the 2013-14 A-League season.

While admitting support in the football loving public remained split between the two leagues Smith said the emphasis on developing young players was the right path to take.

"I think what's important isn't so much the leagues the clubs play in, but I think it's important the clubs place emphasis on development," he said.

"I think it's really important here in Australia that clubs really get behind their youth and really focus on grassroots level.

"And the long-term strategy behind that, we'll have a process where south-east Queensland and Queensland is certainly developing good players to then flow into the Brisbane Roar youth team, and in time flow into the Brisbane Roar first team. I think that's probably the biggest paramount."

While the Roar have played pre-season games against local teams in Ipswich before, the September 14 game against the Melbourne Victory is the first time two A-League teams will play in Ipswich.

Smith said the team had always received a great response from Ipswich football fans when they'd played in town.

"We've always had great days out at Ipswich; the matches that we've had there in the past, they've always been good numbers, they've always been competitive matches, and we always like coming out there because we saw the Ipswich community gets behind us and really comes to support us. It's a good thing we're coming back there again."

The Roar will also play Ipswich-based NPL team Western Pride in a trial game in Toowoomba. They have already played two pre-season games again NPL opponents, including a 5-0 win over Albany Creek this week.

Roar coach Mike Mulvey said the games against NPL sides as well as A-League teams were far from meaningless as they wanted a blistering start to the season.

"We're leading into a very important season for the club, which means it is imperative we make sure our pre-season is well planned as well," Mulvey said.

"We want to play regular football and work on all aspects of our game as well as visiting Roar fans that live in different areas around Queensland and northern New South Wales who may not get to see us play regularly.

"These matches against strong A-League opposition will allow us to strive for good performances, solid results and equally importantly, team cohesion within the playing group."

If selected, the game could be the first time former Roar star Mitch Nicholls faces his old club after he was signed from the Roar to play for the Victory. Midfielder Nicholls played 125 games for the Roar and was an integral part of the team that won back-to-back premierships and were unbeaten for 36 straight games.

He was poached by the Victory in a move that will see him reunited with former Roar manager Ange Postecoglou.

With the Ipswich game towards the end of the Roar's pre-season Smith expected local fans would see a near-full-strength side take to the Reserve.

"It's obviously a coaching decision but with the game against top competition and getting close to the start of the season I'd expect we'd at least start with our strongest line-up."

The Roar will face the Victory at North Ipswich on Saturday, September 14, and against the Western Pride in Toowoomba on Wednesday, September 18, at the Toowoomba Grammar School.

by Geoff Egan

Source: http://www.qt.com.au/news/a-league-set-to-roar-in-ipswich/1958255/

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Warm Up in Ipswich @ Metro Hotel Ipswich International

Metro Hotel Ipswich International is offering this Warm Up in Ipswich Special for $149.00* per night staying in a Superior Queen room including:

• Hot Chocolate Welcome Pack 
• Breakfast 
• Free Internet 
• Free Parking 
• $30.00 Voucher when 2 people dine in the restaurant for a two course meal 

Hotel Location: 43 South Street (Cnr Foote Lane) Ipswich Qld 4305

Book here: http://www.metrohotels.com.au/special/311

Phone: +61 7 38128077

Offer Expires: 31st August 2013 

Review from TripAdvisor.com on Metro Hotel Ipswich International

“Great location, clean and updated.”

Reviewed April 20, 2013

This hotel is clean, neat and has been updated. It was a reasonable rate. The TV was a little small for the size of the room. Great range of DVD's for free however our DVD player didn't work. The beds were comfortable and good luggage space. Overall very happy with this accommodation for three of us.

• Stayed April 2013, traveled with family
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How to Attract Tourists

NEW LOOK MAG: Ian Wilson, Jocelyn Smith and Margaret and Ray Nicol attend the launch of the 2013 Ipswich Visitors Guide at Metro Hotel on Friday.

A HANDY full-colour guide to Ipswich was unveiled with the launch of this year's Ipswich Visitors' Guide at the Metro Ipswich International Hotel.

Ipswich City Council Tourism and Libraries Committee chairman David Pahlke said the brochure provided a hard-copy version of information on the many and varied attractions available in Ipswich.

"The guide highlights the various experiences, attractions, tours and accommodation on offer in Ipswich," Cr Pahlke said. A total of 40,000 copies will be distributed through visitor information centres in Queensland and northern New South Wales as well as at various tourism events.

Cr Pahlke said the Ipswich Visitor Guide helped to sell Ipswich to the world and focus attention on all the great things the city had to offer. "This is a great way to familiarise yourself with all the many different things which can be found in your own backyard." Cr Pahlke said the event also marked the launch of a special week - Discover Ipswich Week.

"Running until April 13, the week is designed to raise awareness of the range of visitor experiences available in the city and features a program of locally focussed promotional tourism activities."

Mayor Paul Pisasale said Ipswich's tourism industry provided a considerable economic benefit to the city. "This figure has continued to climb in recent years jumping from $100 million in 2008 to $136 million in 2011," he said. "We play host each year to approximately 16,000 international visitors, 241,000 domestic visitors who stay overnight and 847,000 domestic day visitors." Phone 3281 0555 or visit discoveripswich.com.au.

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MICE Expo to Show Off Ipswich City - Metro Hotel Ispwich International

IPSWICH businesses will showcase the city as a host for future events and conferences at the MICE Expo at the Metro Hotel Ipswich International, South St, on March 13.

On show to regional event organisers will be the many products and services on offer in Ipswich, including hot air ballooning, helicopter winery tours, golf, beauty treatments, art galleries and boutique shopping.

The MICE expo runs from 11am-2pm.

Exhibitors on display at the hotel will include Drift restaurant, Pterodactyl Helicopters, The Wine Company, Sang's Day Spa, Simply Elegant Occasions, Ipswich Tourism, Ipswich Sports House, Ipswich Office of Economic Development and limousine services.

Phone 3812 8077 for details.

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Time Warp - A Musical Tribute to the Rocky Horror Show

Time Warp: A Musical Tribute to The Rocky Horror Show takes the basic storyline of the cult classic, deftly twists it around to keep within the tribute laws, and turns up the sexy content with ad-lib comedy and audience participation.



If you’re a lover of the Rocky Horror Show or just looking for a great night out, this show is not to be missed. Enjoy a fun-filled evening dedicated to the Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Sing along to your favourite Transylvanian tunes such as Time Warp, Toucha-Toucha-Touch Me, Over At Frankenstein Place, Sweet Transvestite, Hot Patootie, I Can Make You A Man, Eddie’s Teddy, Science Fiction, Dammit Janet, Wild And Untamed Thing and many more.

This show is vocally and musically outstanding with excellent performances from a superbly talented and slick cast.

They are Australia’s finest and most experienced Musical Theatre performers. Staring as the transsexual Frank N Furter is John O’Hara [Wicked, Rock of Ages, Jesus Christ Superstar, Oklahoma, High Society, The Rocky Horror Show, Cats, Eureka, Leader Of The Pack , The Boy From Oz, Shout].

As well as, Anna Burgess [The Producers, Anything Goes, Sweet Charity, 42nd Street, The Pajama Game] as the effervescent Groupie Columbia, Leigh Barker [Rent, West Side Story, Xmas Theatre Musical Hong Kong] as the strange and outlandish Riff Raff and his sister/lover Magenta is played by Sue Ellen Shook [Chorus Line, Moulin Rouge ].The creation Rocky is played by Tom Webb [Rocky Horror Show, Tokyo Disneyland] and Lucas Glover [Rocky Horror Show, Chicago, Starlight Express]. Luigi Lucente [Wicked] and Daniel Mottau [Lead Tenor Victorian Concert Orchestra, Grease 2: Live In Concert, Xmas Theatre Musical Hong Kong] are in the role of Mr. Brad Majors with fiancée Janet Weiss played by Gretel Scarlett [Wicked, Mamma mia]

Show Songs Include:

Time Warp 
Over at Frankenstein’s Place
Rose Tint My World
Toucha Touch Me
Dammit Janet
Don’t Dream It
Sweet Transvestite
Wild and Untamed Thing
Superheroes and many more...

Time Warp The Original Rocky Horror Tribute Show

Touring Queensland and Northern NSW
7th Feb Caloundra RSL
8th Feb Kedron Wavell RSL
9th Feb Emerald Town hall
10th Feb Jolly Collier Dysart
14th Feb Hervey Bay RSL
15th Feb Coffs Ex Services Club
16th Feb Lismore Workers Club
20th Feb Ipswich Civic Centre
21st Feb Ipswich Civic Centre
22nd Feb Twin Towns
23rd Feb Wynnum Manly Leagues Club
24th Feb City Golf Club Toowoomba

Mother's Day Brunch at Platform 9, Metro Hotel Ipswich International

This Mother's Day, spoil mum with a Mother's Day Brunch at Metro Hotel Ipswich International's Platform 9.

This Mother's Day at Metro Hotel Ipswich International, You will be spoiled for choice!

 

This Mother's Day at Metro Hotel Ipswich International, You will be spoiled for choice!

MICE planners invited to MICE Expo at Metro Hotel Ipswich International - Metro Hotels

Conference planners and business event organisers from Queensland and Northern NSW are invited to attend a MICE Expo at Metro Hotel Ipswich International on Wednesday 21st March where a number of Ipswich businesses will showcase the city as a host for future events and conferences.

Local Ipswich businesses have united to stage the MICE Expo, providing event organisers with an ideal opportunity to see the many products and services on offer in Ipswich, and for local operators to demonstrate how holding a business event in Ipswich can transform it from a routine corporate function into a memorable and enjoyable experience for all.

Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale is expected to open the Expo, after which guests will enjoy a complimentary lunch before going on a tour of the hotel to view its conference and event facilities.

Located just 40 minutes west of Brisbane and an hour from the Gold Coast, Ipswich is Queensland’s oldest provincial city. As a regional centre and popular inland tourist destination, activities such as hot air ballooning, helicopter winery tours, golf, beauty treatments, art galleries and boutique shopping are all on offer, providing conference organisers with the ideal blend of high class corporate facilities and a convenient location in a beautiful rural setting.

For delegates keen to see what Ipswich has on offer, the MICE Expo includes return transfers from Brisbane, with the day’s proceedings commencing at 11am and finishing at 2pm. With a number of local businesses providing displays at the hotel on the day, participants will be able to see much of what Ipswich has to offer within just a few hours. Exhibitors who will have displays at the hotel include:

• Brookwater, an 18 hole, par 72 championship golf course;
• Pterodactyl Helicopters, which provides wine tours, scenic tours and scenic flight of the Ipswich region;
• Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights, SE Queensland’s only hot air balloon operator;
  
• Queens Park, which houses exotic and native animals including a specially designed enclosure for endangered spinifex hopping mice and bilbies;
• Precious packages – guest expressions, a gift boutique which is a must for finding that perfect local handicraft;
• The Wine Company, which will offer a selection of local wines for tasting;
• Hen’s Haven, renowned for its corporate care treatments that ensure guests forget their stress and enjoy the ultimate in relaxation and rejuvenation;
• Sang’s Day Spa, which provides a range of beauty, hair, health and well-being services in an Asian-inspired tropical oasis; and
  
• Simply Elegant Occasions, the organisation experienced in giving your event the ‘wow’ factor.
  

As the foremost conference venue in Ipswich, Metro Hotel Ipswich International is highly experienced in catering for all corporate events including conferences, seminars, trade shows, product launches and induction courses. Meetings held over a meal and cocktail events can be hosted either in a private room or in the signature Platform 9 Restaurant, where the staff will happily even ‘theme’ your event. Metro Hotel Ipswich International can even supply a specialised team to build specific programs for corporate and executive meetings, providing your event with a personalised touch.

To attend the MICE Expo or to find out more about what Metro Hotel Ipswich International has to offer, contact the hotel direct on (07) 3812 8077.

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MICE planners invited to MICE Expo at Metro Hotel Ipswich International - Metro Hotels

Metro Manager Settles into Role - Metro Hotel Ipswich International

NEW Metro Hotel Ipswich International general manager Ted Matthews has high hopes for Ipswich's marquee hotel.

Mr Matthews took the reins at the Metro Hotel last week after 25 years in the hotel industry, which has taken him from Adelaide Travelodge to the Ridges in Cairns and Touraust Hotels in Sydney - and he is still passionate about the industry.

As travelling becomes more affordable, Mr Matthews said hotel guests were becoming more aware of what to expect from a quality hotel.

He said in his experience the expectations held by guests had not changed greatly.

"I don't think it has changed. People still like a quality experience, as if they belong here, things they don't get at home and they want to be comfortable in where they are staying."

He hopes the Metro Hotel continues to meet the demands set by its guests.

"I enjoy the challenges working with people brings, and I'm always looking to learn and teach those who work with me," he said.

"No two days are the same and planning can be very difficult, as you never know what will happen."

Metro Hotel Ipswich International featured on Eat, Play and Stay

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