What stood out was the independence of the recommendations. There was no pressure to choose a particular venue, just a clear set of options that matched our needs. That made it easier to compare and make a decision based on what was right for our event. It’s a simple service, but it removes a lot of friction from the planning process.

We were keen to take our leadership offsite somewhere outside Melbourne, but didn’t know where to start. The recommendations introduced us to regions and venues we hadn’t considered, and each one aligned with our brief. The local insight made a big difference, especially around logistics and what would actually work for our group. It turned what felt like a broad search into a clear decision.

We had a tight turnaround and limited internal resources, so we sent through a brief expecting to do most of the legwork ourselves. Within a couple of days, we had a shortlist that actually matched what we needed, not just generic options. The venues were well considered in terms of capacity, location and overall fit. It saved us hours of research and gave us confidence we were looking at the right options from the start.

The process was straightforward from the beginning. We submitted our requirements and received a shortlist within a few days that we could act on immediately. Each option included enough detail to move forward without going back and forth for basic information. It made planning much more efficient and kept the project moving.