Tahiti and Mauritius set to sparkle at AIME 2006

With 50 countries represented at AIME 2006, be ready to see some of the most beautiful properties and exotic conference and incentive locations in the world when AIME 2006 opens, 6 and 7 June, at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre.

The Tahiti stand will turn up the heat when Le Méridien Bora Bora shows visitors why it has been awarded French Polynesia’s Leading Spa Resort at the World Travel Awards ceremony, for the second year in a row.

And, that’s not the only venue taking out awards in the region. Discover why Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa was hand picked by editors of Cigar Aficionado as one of the top 20 resorts around the world.

Check out the new St Regis Resort Bora Bora, it will be the first St Regis Resort in the French Polynesia when it opens in April. It will also contain the largest suite in the region, the ultra-luxe Royal Suite – at more than 8,000 square feet.

Visit the Sheraton Hotel Tahiti Resort & Spa. All rooms have been fully refurbished, a WIFI centre has been built and ADSL lines are now available in 70 rooms. 

From mid 2006 IRIRIKI Island Resort in Vanuatu will have a new premier precinct, Snorkeler’s Cove. The cove will offer sixty-one Deluxe Rooms and seven Penthouses with 5-star appointments and guest facilities.

A sensational precinct for themed events, there will also be a 1300 square metre pool with a sandy ‘beach’, one of the largest in the South Pacific, a swim-up bar, waterfalls and rock pools, an alfresco café, gym, tennis courts and a medical centre. 

Moving on to the Mauritius stand, visitors will find out why Mauritius is commonly referred to as the jewel of the Indian Ocean.

Air Mauritius, Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority, major hoteliers and ground operators will come together to showcase tiny island, just 65 kilometres long by 45 kilometres wide. 

The island has over 150 hotels and resorts and has played host to Prince William, George Bush, Sharon Stone, Nick Faldo, Bernard Langer, Tom Jones, Nelson Piquet, Princesses Caroline of Monaco and Australian actors Sigrid Thornton and Rebecca Gibney.

Air Mauritius currently has weekly services to Perth and a shared Sydney/Melbourne flight and plans to increase frequency between Mauritius and Australia. With advance notice, Air Mauritius is also able to accommodate large groups on the day and time most suitable to them.

One&Only Resorts, Mauritius will show off its 5 resorts all set in acres of tropical gardens in the most spectacular beach locations on the island.

There’s Sugar Beach Resort, an established leader in business tourism, from incentives to major conferences. It combines the best in event infrastructure with optimal flexibility for incentive and event organisers. The resort’s state-of–the-art Conference Centre can cater for any type of business function, including banquets with floor shows and firework displays.

One&Only Le Saint Geran is located on its very own beach-fringed 60-acre peninsula at Belle Mare. There’s One&Only Le Touessrok which is an award-winning resort with world-renowned service. The recently renovated La Pirogue now boasts enhanced comfort in its bungalows, a spectacular 1000 square metre infinity pool that visually plunges into the Indian Ocean and conference facilities for up to 250. Or for groups in search of high octane team building there’s Le Coco Beach with the sea, beaches, nautical centers, swimming-pool, nine-hole pitch-and-putt golf course, tennis courts, soccer pitch, horse-riding center and the remaining 91 acre estate with activities, friendly games and exciting competitions.

The Apavou Group is sure to tempt visitors with its 12 hotels in the Indian Ocean. With a total capacity of 1800 rooms, Apavou is one of the largest groups of hotels in this part of the world. The beach resort properties are located around the best parts of the island and range from 3 star to 4 star plus.

AIME 2006 will include more than 850 exhibitors from the Asia Pacific and other parts of the world.

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