They are:

Game 1 at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane  28 May 2014

Game 2 at ANZ Stadium in Sydney 18 June 2014

Game 3 at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane 9 July 2014

Stay tuned for details on all corporate packages.

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The 2013 NRL Grand Final is now only 66 days away! With the Rabbitohs and Roosters leading the competition in both points and form, fans from both these clubs are salivating at the prospect of an all Sydney affair.

Can South Sydney, absent from a Grand Final appearance in decades, put an end to the suffering of their dedicated fans who have been starved of seeing their team playing finals football?

Can Sonny Bill Williams achieve the most remarkable of sporting feats by winning his second Grand Final premiership ring just one year back in the NRL competition? This would compliment his Super 15 title with the Waikato Chiefs in 2012, a Rugby World Cup title with the All Blacks in 2011 and a boxing title to boot.

Or will another team (s) step up a gear at the business end of the season, denying one or both of these teams the chance to play on the big stage?

Regardless, this year’s event is shaping up to be one of the most eagerly anticipated in years. Demand for NRL Grand Final Corporate Hospitality packages is going to be strong, after a massive State of Origin series earlier in the year.

Have you booked your packages and invited your guests? The 2013 NRL Grand Final Ultimate Tour, arguably the finest corporate hospitality package in the marketplace has a limited amount of places left. This fantastic package features the following:

• A 2.5 hour cruise from Darling Harbour to ANZ Stadium on the MV Bella Vista
• Canapes on arrival, deluxe buffet lunch and premium beverages en route to ANZ Stadium
• Premium beverage service on the boat, including Crown Lager, Corona, Hahn Premium Light, wines, sparkling and softdrinks.
• Meet, mix and mingle with Billy Moore, Adam Macdougall, Petero Civoniceva and Laurie Daley
• Commemorative, individual 6×8 photo with the special guests
• Return bus transfers from Olympic Park Wharf to ANZ Stadium
• Prime reserved Category 1 seating for the game with drink vouchers
• Grand Final Merchandise including souvenir program and cap
• Return cruise from ANZ Stadium to Darling Harbour with post match
• canapes, beverages and match analysis from the special guests
• Event hostess and management in attendance throughout the evening.

If you would like further information, or would like to book this package, contact Dan on 0401 741 411

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Identify which clients you wish to entertain.

Some people choose the event and then choose the clients. In our opinion, this is the wrong way to go about things! Identify which clients you need to entertain and why, draw up your guest list and have reserve invites should any of your 1st choices not be available

Consider the right event

With 1000’s of event packages across Australia, choosing the right event to attend can be a daunting task. Sure, you love a particular event or sport, but will your client be interested in this particular sport, show, concert or unique event? There are a number of ways you can find out. It pays to do your homework!

Do your research

Find out how many packages are in the market place.

Choosing the right Package.

Choosing an appropriate event isn’t the only choice you need to make when entertaining clients. Just as important is choosing the appropriate type or style of package. Inviting a client to an inappropriate style of function or package may result in your client declining your invitation or the event not meeting his or her expectation. It’s a lose/lose situation!

Don’t be pressured into making a decision.

Purchasing Corporate Hospitality packages requires timing. Purchasing the event needs to take place at the right time, far enough out so as to get the right people to attend, but not too close so that you rush things and not get the right people in come along.

A common method employed by some events sales people is to play on your fears that you might miss out because an event is close to being sold out, sometimes 12 months in advance! In our experience, vary rarely does an event sell-out 3 months beforehand (unless it’s a major event such as the Olympics, Rugby World Cup, British Lions etc).

If faced with this situation, let the sales person know that you cannot make a decision right there and then. Ask to put the packages on hold so that you can do some more research, make other enquiries and find out if the package is right for you and your guests.

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