Wedding Open Day - Metro Hotel Ipswich International 28th April

This Sunday Metro Hotel Ipswich International invites you to the Wedding Open Day 2013

Our dedicated wedding and events team will be on site to personally answer your enquiries and tailor a package to suit your every need

Mother’s Day High Tea at Platform 9 - Metro Hotel Ipswich International

An elegant and decadent way to spoil your Mum this Mother’s Day High Tea includes scones,
sandwiches and savories at your table from our beautiful tiered High Tea stands.

Unlimited Filtered Coffee or English Breakfast Tea is included

Plus a glass of bubbles on arrival for Mum

There’s no better way to show how much your Mum means on Mother’s Day, That all the family can enjoy

Cost per Adult $35.00 each
Cost per child (4-12years) $15.00
Under 4 years Free of Charge

To avoid disappointment please book early as places are limited
Call 07 3812 8077
Platform 9 Restaurant
Metro Hotel Ipswich International
Enquire to: fedney@metrohg.com

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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Ebelthite, Pandzic Claim Ipswich Titles

Fran and Ted of Metro Hotel Ipswich International, with the Mayor of Ipswich and Tennis Players

Experience prevailed over youth on finals day of the 2013 City of Ipswich Tennis International, with Australian Colin Ebelthite and Croatian qualifier Jelena Pandzic clinching the titles at Ipswich Grammar Park Tennis Centre.

In hot conditions, South Australian Ebelthite won his first Pro Tour title since 2010 with a hard fought 6-4 6-7(7) 6-2 victory over New South Wales qualifier Jonathon Cooper.

One break of serve was enough for Ebelthite to close out the first set 6-4 against an agitated Cooper, yet Cooper started to stretch Ebelthite in the second set with aggressive groundstrokes and variety.

He looked set to take the second set after building a 5-2 lead before Ebelthite stormed back to force a second set tiebreak. Ebelthite saved one set point at 7-6 before Cooper closed the tiebreak out 9-7.

Both players required a change of attire in the oppressive conditions for the deciding third set, and it was Ebelthite who lifted his game once again with several net rushes, forcing a break at 3-2 in the third set.

He closed the match out with a series of unreturnable first serves.

Ebelthite was happy with the win and said he hoped it was a springboard for a good 2013 season.

“(I’m) just really happy to win the tournament here in Ipswich. I’d like to congratulate Jonathan on such a great week and I’m sure he will keep up his good form,” he said.

“I’d like to thank all of the sponsors and everyone that works hard behind the scenes to make these events happen. It’s great to have these types of events here in Australia.”

In the women’s final, Pandzic won the 10th Pro Tour title of her career with a 7-5 2-6 6-2 over West Australian 18-year-old Storm Sanders.

Sanders raced to a 5-2 lead in the first set before Pandzic reeled off five games in a row to win the opening set 7-5. In a seesawing affair Sanders regained the momentum by winning the next five games before closing out the second set 6-2.

However, Pandzic would not be denied, winning a tough third set 6-2 and ecstatic with her victory.

“I’m so happy to win this week as a qualifier. The tournament has been really nice and I would especially like to thank the City of Ipswich and everyone who has made the tournament possible.”

Metro Hotel Ipswich International’s second MICE Expo

An invitation to BEN to attend Metro Hotel Ipswich International’s second MICE Expo attracted conference and events planners from as far afield as the Gold Coast.

It was an experience that included a Brisbane Airport pickup in a white stretch limo, the fine hospitality of the Metro Hotel, hot air ballooning over Ipswich and the Lockyer Valley, a stroll through historic Queens Park, a helicopter tour of the city and a touch down at beautiful Brookwater Golf & Country Club with lunch overlooking the fairway at Drift Restaurant and a luxuriating spa treatment at Sang Day Spa.

Gary Long and Div Grover, Metro Hospitality Group, enjoying Ipswich’s Queen’s Park.

Ipswich Is Holding the Aces - Conferences and Functions

Ipswich, Queensland‘s oldest provincial city, is an alluring blend of heritage charm, metropolitan
sophistication and expansive green spaces. Just 45 minutes west of Brisbane and an hour from the
Gold Coast, Ipswich combines rich heritage with the energy of being the hub of today’s growth
region in South East Queensland.

The Metro Hotel Ipswich International is 4.5 star, six storey property overlooking one of the pristine parklands. Offering 97 Accommodation Rooms, consisting of 11 One Bedroom Apartments, 2 Executive Spa Suites, 68 Superior Rooms and 16 Deluxe Rooms.
7 first class Conference and is fast emerging as a strong, affordable destination for small and mid-sized
business events.

Book and hold your Conference before 31st March
For a minimum of 15 delegates on a
Day Delegates Package of $59.00 per delegate
50% OFF Room Hire,
Plus- Free of Charge Data Projector, Screen and Microphone

Fran Edney Sales Manager 07 3812 8077
fedney@metrohg.com

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.

View the Official Metro Hotel Ipswich International website

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