Harbour lights, good wine and a whole room set the tone for our Palau Sip & Learn at The Room Residence on Thursday, 16 October. The Palau Visitors Authority shared what is new and what works, with supplier voices adding colour on places to stay and experiences to book. The conversation was lively, practical and generous, and it kept going well past the scheduled finish. More than thirty guests stayed on, which tells you everything.
“They were thrilled and appreciative, agents were engaged, asking lots of questions, and people stayed. Frances and I didn’t get out til after 9 pm, which was supposed to end at 7.30 pm.”
- Kellie Smith, Head of Business Development & Customer Success, Room-Res.com
What did guests take away? Clear positioning lines for nature lovers, soft adventure and curious families. Simple ways to frame itineraries that feel easy to book. Who to contact next and how to follow up with confidence. It was the kind of session where notebooks fill quickly and ideas find a home.
A quick word on the venue, because it matters. The Room Residence sits on Level 1 at 88 George Street in The Rocks, moments from Circular Quay and the CBD, with commanding views of the bridge, the Opera House and the harbour. It is calm, polished and quietly impressive. Set up is simple, the flow works, and the space invites people to stay, ask questions and make connections without the usual city rush. Feedback on the room was as warm as the hospitality.
“We were delighted by the turnout and the quality of engagement. The Room Residence made it easy for meaningful conversations, and we left confident that Palau is front of mind for upcoming itineraries.”
- Palau Visitors Authority spokesperson
We love creating spaces where good people meet and good work happens. If you are a destination, tourism board or partner with a story to share, we would love to host your next briefing or showcase at The Room Residence. Please send a note to kellie@room-res.com, and we will find a date that works for you.
Photos from the night are below.
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About The Room Residence
The Room Residence is Room-Res’s city base for premium loyalty agents. It is a complimentary workspace where you can prep for meetings, get focused work done or chat in the city. You will find us on Level 1, 88 George Street in The Rocks, a short walk from Circular Quay, the Overseas Passenger Terminal and the CBD, with commanding views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Sydney Opera House and the harbour.
It is also a polished, easy-to-run venue for focused briefings, showcases and Sip & Learn sessions. The location makes arrival simple, the ambience encourages conversation, and the flow keeps people staying and engaged. We love creating connections and welcome enquiries from destinations, tourism boards and partners who want to host.
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Level 1, 88 George Street, The Rocks, Sydney, NSW 2000