Stay Longer and SAVE at Tower Mill

You'll save $10 per night when you stay for 3 nights or more!

Make your reservation now at: http://www.brisbane-metro-hotel-tower-mill.bookings.metrohotels.com.au/index.site.packages.package.1657.html

Shop Til You Drop

Indulge with our Shop ’Til You Drop package for $249 per night.
Package includes overnight accommodation for two in an Executive double room, buffet breakfast for two, a $50 Myer voucher, $40 voucher for The Mill Restaurant and a late noon checkout.

Subject to availability
Valid for stays until 31 August 2014

To view this package, visit: http://www.brisbane-metro-hotel-tower-mill.bookings.metrohotels.com.au/index.site.packages.package.1431.html

Corporate Hot Deal at Metro Hotel Tower Mill

Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi and a full buffet breakfast for one. Great value accommodation in Brisbane’s CBD.

Package includes:

• Accommodation in an Executive Double Room
• Full Buffet Breakfast for one person, daily
• Complimentary WiFi

 Terms and Conditions:

• Offer Valid 1 April - 31 May 2014
• Not valid over special event periods
• Subject to availability

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NEW Image Set - Metro Hotel Tower Mill

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Metro Hotel Tower Mill - Exterior

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The Old Tower Mill - Historical Landmark Building Brisbane

Street View overlooking Brisbane Parklands and Central Business District

Family Room at Metro Hotel Tower Mill

Family Room at Metro Hotel Tower Mill

Executive Double at Metro Hotel Tower Mill

Executive Twin Room at Metro Hotel Tower Mill

City View from Balcony of Metro Hotel Tower Mill

Bathroom at Metro Hotel Tower Mill

Metro Hotel Tower Mill Exterior

Metro Hotel Tower Mill Exterior

Restaurant and Bar Exterior

Breakfast at Tower Mill Restaurant, Brisbane

Tap Beer at Tower Mill Restaurant and Bar

Gaming Room at Tower Mill 

You can find out more about Metro Hotel Tower Mill by going to the official website:

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Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) Poised for Eventful 2014

BCEC is preparing for a momentous year, the undoubted highlight of which is hosting the G20 World Leaders Summit in November. 

Attended by some of the most powerful leaders of the modern world, the G20 Summit will be a once in a lifetime experience.

This event provides a unique opportunity to showcase to the world the Centre’s expertise in hosting major international events and Brisbane’s standing as a leading international business destination.

The event will benefit Brisbane and the business events industry for years into future providing significant opportunities for tourism, trade and investment.

Preparations are well advanced including the hosting of more than 40 site inspections, many from participating countries.

The Centre has a busy lead-up to the G20 with more than 600 events already on the calendar including 120 conferences.

Horticulturists, medical scientists, environmentalists, liver specialists, urologists, audiologists, speech therapists, physicians and technology, energy, finance and water experts will be among some 60,000 delegates who will visit Brisbane this year to attend conferences collaborating with colleagues and sharing their knowledge and expertise.

These conferences will include the 29th International Horticulture Congress 2014 for 2,000 delegates with some 17 additional symposia, XXXII World Congress of Audiology 2014 for 2,000 delegates, Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver for 1500 delegates, 5th Congress of the Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproduction (ASPIRE) 2014 for 1,000 delegates and Oz Water 2014 for 1500 delegates – to name a few.

Also on the Centre’s 2014 calendar of events are nine new exhibitions across a broad spectrum of interest areas. These include AWISA (Australian Woodworking Industry Suppliers Association) 2014, Supanova 2014, The Courier Mail Home Show 2014, Mind Body and Spirit Festival and ConveneQ – a new business events showcase for Queensland.

The Centre reported an impressive first six months of the 2013/14 Financial Year with 51 new convention wins bringing 41,270 delegates to Brisbane including some of the world’s leading medical and scientific experts.

The Centre partners with Brisbane Marketing and Tourism Events Queensland to bring key conferences to Brisbane.

Among those recently confirmed conferences set to deliver $83.3 million to Brisbane in economic benefit and 204,798 hotel room nights are:

• Gastro 2015: AGW/WGO International Congress 2015, 2,500 delegates
• 9th World Congress of Melanoma 2017, 1,500 delegates
• Conference of the International Bone & Mineral Society (IBMS) 2017, 1,000 delegates
• Meeting of the International Association for Dental Research Asia Pacific Region 2019, 1,000 delegates
• International Society of Nephrology Nexus Symposium 2014, 600 delegates
• Congress of the World Federation of Critical Care Nurses (WFCCN) 2016, 500 delegates
• Annual Conference of Association of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgeons of Asia 2017, 600 delegates
• Australian & New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine (ASM) Conference 2015, 500 delegates

Ashes 2013-14: Brisbane Ground Guide, History and Statistics

"The Harmison ball". Three words that still strike fear into any England supporter

Its official name is the Brisbane Cricket Ground, but the famous stadium on Vulture Street in the suburb of Woolloongabba is universally known as the Gabba. 

Handed Test status in 1931, the modern Gabba is not quite the "bear pit" of old, and is now capable of holding 42,000 fans in the vast stands encircling the arena in a manner not dissimilar to Melbourne's MCG.

Despite its redevelopment, the "Gabbatoir" remains an intimidating venue, where the Barmy Army trumpeter was ejected in 2006, and four years later even fans carrying bags with multiple zips  fell foul of the entry regulations.

England's poor record in the Queensland heat - only two wins in their last 17 Test visits, in 1978 and 1986 - has cemented Brisbane's place as the traditional first Test venue for each Ashes series.

Ashes Tests: 19 (Australia won 10, England won four, with five draws)

First Ashes Test: 10-16 February 1933 - a timeless Test, the fourth of the notorious "Bodyline" series. England's hero Eddie Paynter was suffering with tonsillitis when he rose from his hospital bed to make 83 in the first innings, before hitting a six to win the match and regain the Ashes in the second innings.

Highest Ashes total: 645 all out by Australia in November 1946, in the first Ashes Test after World War II. Don Bradman made 187, adding 276 with Lindsay Hassett (128).

Lowest Ashes total: 58 all out by Australia in December 1936. Needing 381 to win, they were skittled in 12.3 overs by England captain Gubby Allen (5-36) and Bill Voce (4-16).

Highest individual Ashes score: 235 not out by England's Alastair Cook on their last visit in November 2010. His match-saving innings lasted 625 minutes and 428 balls.

Most Ashes runs: 464 by ex-Australia skipper Ricky Ponting, who made two centuries and two fifties on four visits between 1998 and 2010, averaging 92.80.

Best Ashes bowling (innings): 8-71 by legendary Australia leg-spinner Shane Warne in November 1994, when he spun them to a 184-run victory and returned match figures of 11-110.

Most Ashes wickets: 22 by Aussie seamer Glenn McGrath, who collected six-wicket hauls in 1998 and 2006.

Ashes runs scored: 10,500, for the loss of 271 wickets at an average of 38.75 runs per wicket.

Ashes boundaries: 1,073 (1,041 fours, 32 sixes)

Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane

   

Date: 21-25 November

   

Start time: 00:00 GMT

Coverage: Ball-by-ball Test Match Special commentary on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra, BBC Radio 4 Long Wave and via the BBC iPlayer Radio app, BBC Sport website & BBC Sport app; updates on BBC Radio 5 live; live text commentary on BBC Sport website, app & mobile devices

Metro Hotels Provides Spiritual Book to Guests as a Source of Inspiration

In a world-first, Australian-owned hotel chain Metro Hotels will place a book called Jing Si Aphorisms in all rooms in its NSW and Queensland properties, to enable guests to learn more about the Buddhist compassionate relief organisation, Tzu Chi Foundation.

The Foundation first came to the attention of the hotel chain when it went unasked to the aid of Ipswich residents, giving out care packages following the devastating 2011 floods. 

The hotel chain’s Ipswich property, Metro Hotel Ipswich International, built a relationship with the Foundation and offered to put books in its rooms so that its guests would learn more about the work and philosophy of the organisation.

Metro Hotels decided to extend this offer to other properties, with Metro Hotel Sydney Central General Manager Earl Muir yesterday accepting a special presentation of the books from Julia Wu, principal of Tzu Chi Foundation, Gold Coast, and Stephen Kan, CEO of Tzu-Chi Sydney.

The book, Jing Si Aphorisms, translates the essence of the Buddha’s teachings to exemplify life lessons. ‘Aphorism’ means original thought, or definition, and rather than being a religious text the book is meant to be an explanation of the Buddhist faith. 

Mr Muir said the Tzu Chi Foundation, which lives by the creed that it is more of a blessing to serve others than be served, believes in service to the community and has demonstrated its commitment to this belief through its actions in Ipswich.

“This organisation has shown tremendous compassion and service to Australian communities when they are in need and Metro Hotel believes it is an organisation which Australians may want to know more about,” he said.

“Placing Jing Si Aphorisms in our hotel rooms gives guests another reading option to the Holy Bible. The book is being supplied as a source of inspiration to our guests. This is not about converting people from one religion to another but rather promoting harmony and diversity.” 

See this press release and more at Metro Hotels News