Conference Centre - Yarra Valley - The Cumberland Marysville and Villa Day Spa

Conferences and Meetings at
The Cumberland Marysville

Murchison Street, Marysville, Victoria
Monica San Martin
Corporate Business Manager
Ph: +613 9598 5455
FC: 1300 768 270
Fax: +613 5963 3458

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Food was excellent, Chef was outstanding, Monica was especially helpful in arranging details, staff were pleasant and helpful throughout. It was exactly what was needed, I would certainly refer you to others, I certainly would use the Cumberland again.
Janet Elliot
Rio Tinto
February 08

 

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IACC Membership - What does it mean to you?

The Steavenson Conference Room

The Steavenson Conference Room

IACC periodically reviews the following Universal Membership Criteria to ensure that they reflect the current best practices of the conference centre industry. Contact the IACC office by email with questions or for updated information. All active members of the International Association of Conference Centres must meet these criteria.

    Priority of Business

  1. A minimum of 60% (based on net area) of meeting space in the conference centre is dedicated, single-purpose conference space.
  2. A minimum of 60% of total revenue from guest rooms, meeting space, food & beverage, conference technology (A/V) and conference services is conference related. If conference centre is non-residential or ancillary (see definition below), 70% of total sales of the conference centre is generated from conferences.
  3. Average group size - 75 people or less.
  4. Conference centre offers and actively promotes a package plan which includes conference rooms, guest rooms, three meals, continuous refreshment service, conference services and basic conference technology. (Non-residential package includes conference rooms, lunch, continuous refreshment service, conference services and basic conference technology).
    5. The Kenny Conference Room

    The Kenny Conference Room

    Conference Centre Design

  5. Dedicated conference rooms are separated from living and leisure areas.
  6. Conference centre has at least one dedicated main conference room that contains a minimum of 1,000 square feet and can accommodate flexible seating arrangements. In addition, conference centre has at least three other dedicated conference rooms with no moveable walls.
  7. Conferees that have multi-day meetings can safely store materials and equipment overnight in dedicated conference rooms.
  8. Conference centre has sufficient inventory so that no less than 60% of all meeting space can be set up using ergonomically designed chairs that have arms and that swivel and tilt synchronously and that allow height adjustment. Chairs have a rounded or waterfall edge on the front of the seat pan. Chair seats have a minimum width of 18 inches, a minimum depth of 16 inches and seat height adjustable within the range of at least 15-1/2 to 20-1/2 inches. The seat and inside back of the chair are fully upholstered or constructed of Pellicle(r) or like material. The arms and outside back of the chair are fully upholstered or constructed of ABS molded plastic, Pellicle(r) or Pellicle-like material. The base of the chair has five-prong design with casters.
  9. Conference centre has sufficient inventory so that no less than 60% of all meeting space can be set up using tables that are at least 24 inches wide and that have a non-reflective, hard writing surface with a high-pressure laminate or hardwood veneer finish. Tables have sufficient length to allow at least 30 inches of space per occupant. The edge of the table is comprised of a high-pressure laminate finish or a decorative edge banding material that is constructed of vinyl or wood products. Tables have a reverse "T" style leg mechanism or its equivalent with offset legs that are permanently affixed or that fold, and that do not impinge upon the tables' occupants. (Draped, skirted banquet tables are not acceptable.)
  10. Controllable level of lighting (50-70 foot candles at tabletop).
  11. Dedicated conference rooms have individual climate controls.
  12. Dedicated conference rooms have wall surfaces suitable for tacking or other display of flip chart-type sheets.
  13. Acoustical rating for sound transmission through all walls of dedicated conference rooms meets or exceeds 50-60 NIC (Noise Isolation Class) for all fixed walls and 45-50 NIC for all operable walls.
  14. Ambient sound levels within all dedicated conference rooms range from 25-35 NC (Background Noise Criteria) or less, and Reverberation Time (RT) falls between 0.8 and 1.2 seconds at mid-frequencies.
  15. Built-in amplified sound is available in all dedicated conference rooms over 1000 square feet.
  16. Each dedicated conference room has one in-room telephone outlet, simultaneous Internet connectivity and adequate electrical outlets throughout the room.
  17. Dedicated conference rooms have unobstructed interior views.

    18. Conference and Business Services

  18. Conference centre staff includes skilled conference planners who are thoroughly proficient in effective meeting room setups, menu and special event planning, conference technology (A/V) equipment and services, and other special needs of the client.
  19. A designated conference planner is assigned to each conference group.
  20. Within the conference centre, there is a staffed business services centre or desk that can provide at least the following products and services: basic office supplies (e.g., paper clips, tacks, pens/pencils, tape, scissors, etc.); computer workstations with current office software applications and Internet access; facsimile services, including message/fax notification and delivery system; paper shredder; word processing; photocopying; computer printing; laptop/notebook computer rental; digital media (blank diskettes and CD's) blank audio and video cassette tapes; shipping supplies and services, including postage metering and express shipping; nametag and tent card paper stock.

    21. Food & Beverage

  21. Separate dining and conference facilities, with at least one dedicated conferee dining area available specifically for the convenience of conference groups. (The dedicated conferee dining area must be in one consistent location and cannot be within conference or meeting rooms.)
  22. Conference centre provides dining facilities designed to accommodate conference groups on a flexible meeting schedule (at convenience of group), at least for breakfast and lunch, and to accommodate the capacity of the conference facility for lunch in two seatings of one hour each.
  23. Within the conference centre, continuous refreshment service is available outside of meeting rooms.

    24. Technology

  24. On-site standard conference technology included as part of the conference package: flip charts, microphones and image and video display equipment.
  25. Conference centre offers and promotes a package plan that includes computer and video image display equipment in the main meeting room.
  26. Conference centre provides skilled technicians who are thoroughly proficient in creative program consultation; equipment setup, operation and instruction; and who are available for immediate response to service needs.

    27. Guest Rooms

    (Not applicable to non-residential centres)
  27. Guest rooms have work areas that include a desk or table with hard writing surface and a comfortable chair; desk or table lighting which is controllable separately from overhead lighting and gives adequate illumination for reading and writing; a phone line and simultaneous Internet connectivity; and adequate, easily accessible power outlets.
  28. Guest rooms are separated from conference and leisure areas to allow maximum privacy and comfort.

    29. Ancillary Conference Centres

    Definition: Ancillary conference centres are located at properties where one part of the venue is a readily identifiable conference centre which qualifies for IACC membership. An ancillary conference centre may occupy one (or more) floor(s), a wing, or some other clearly distinct portion of a resort, convention hotel, exhibition and/or convention hall, or other hospitality venue. Every meeting room within the designated conference centre meets all IACC standards above, but IACC does not evaluate guest rooms or any meeting space outside of the conference centre. In addition, IACC requires all ancillary conference centres to:
  29. Name the conference centre in a way that readily identifies the conference centre and clearly differentiaties it from the remainder of the complex (e.g., the Conference Centre at Raintree, not the Raintree Hotel & Conference Centre).
  30. Install signage that displays the distinct name of the conference centre at each public entrance to the conference centre.
  31. Have at least one public entrance with a door that clearly separates the conference centre from the remainder of the facility.
  32. Have a conferee reception area or lobby within the conference centre.
  33. Have at least one set of public restrooms within the conference centre.
  34. Have at least one conference planner dedicated exclusively to the conference centre.

To arrange a conference at The Cumberland please call our Conference Manager Monica San Martin, on 1300 768 270 (local call within Australia)
or
Phone: 9598 5455 / email Monica or
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