Highlander Hotel is gearing up for the opening of the new conference facility.

13 November 2019

Highlander Hotel is gearing up for the opening of the new conference facility.

At a cocktail party on the eve of the Steamships Board meeting in Mt Hagen the Chairman took the opportunity to

introduce the soon to be opened Highlander Hotel conference facility.

“We are excited to continue our plans into 2020 with the opening of this refreshed conference facility featuring

upscale amenities, modern designs and a dedicated staff,” remarked Geoff Cundle.

On hand to witness the soft opening was Sir Peter Ipatas, Steamships Board of Directors, Coral Sea Hotels

Management, Mt. Hagen business community as well as various community leaders.

The new facility offers meeting rooms for up to 300 guests with flexible solutions for various meeting and banquet

requirements. The facility will offer AV capabilities with LCD projectors and screens combined with superior high

quality image clarity. Functional seminars, birthdays, corporate dinners and wedding receptions can take place at the

conference rooms.

The conference centre is expected to open in phases starting 12 November 2019. “We are looking forward to

continuing our partnership with our guests and opening the doors to the new facility. Our excellent location is a

gateway to all businesses in the region and Highlander Hotel offers guests a variety of services including outdoor

pool, relaxing guest rooms, restaurants and meeting rooms”, said Peter Laigaard Jensen, Group General Manager of

Coral Sea Hotels.

The new facility exemplifies Steamships commitment to investment and partnership in the region and Coral Sea Hotels

are equally committed to building a meaningful and memorable experience for guests who chose to stay.