AFF Gathering #17 in BNE on 18 - 20 October 2024

We're pleased to announce that the 2024 AFF annual gathering will be held in Brisbane, the sunny capital of Queensland!

The weekend of Friday 18 - Sunday 20 October 2024 has been chosen for the event. As per past years, there will be a welcome dinner on the Friday evening, optional activities on Saturday and a main dinner on Saturday evening. There may also be an optional activity on Sunday in the late morning.

All AFF members (and +1's, etc.) are welcome to attend. Most people usually fly in on Friday afternoon and leave on the Sunday afternoon/evening.

Your lead organisers for this year's event are @NM and @QF WP. Other Brisbane-based members are also welcome to volunteer to assist.

We'll update this thread over the coming months with more information about the planned activities, dinner venues and costs, which we expect to be similar to past gatherings. There will be a $5 registration fee per participant, plus the cost of any activities and/or meals that you choose to join.

For now, please feel free to let us know in this thread if you think you'll be able to make it! For those unfamiliar with the AFF terminology:

• "Platinum" means you're planning to attend and have booked flights/accommodation
• "Gold" means you're likely to attend but will need to confirm at a later time
• "Silver" means you're unlikely to attend at this stage.
• "Bronze" means you're unable to attend.

The AFF Leadership Team can provide support in terms of money collection and distribution, and editing this thread as needed. If something needs to be updated, please simply report the post with the update so anyone on the team can action it (starting a conversation only alerts one person).

We're looking forward to seeing you all in Brissie!

 

[boxo]

The Hilton isn't bookable after 30 June. Rebrand or remodel?

 

[NM]

Can this be incorporated?

BNE Airport tour (proposed when COVID allows) interest thread

I got an email from BNE airport and checked out their site and found this: Education and Tours - Brisbane Airport Who would be interested in going on the tour (once lockdown finish, travel is back on and we are all COVID double jabbed)? All that we need to supply is the bus, so dependent on the...

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It is being considered and we will certainly try to tie it into the schedule if possible.

 

[NM]

The Hilton isn't bookable after 30 June. Rebrand or remodel?

They are not accepting bookings for some reason. Not sure of the reason, but it is probably due to some renovation activities. Its a great central location, but seems to available for this event.

 

[zig]

Gold for me.
I also looked at Hilton and noted that it is unavailable for many months.

 

[dxwell]

Gold for me

 

[serfty]

Platinum for me ... Booked Ibis Styles with 10% Accor cash rewards.

 

[Mwenenzi]

The Hilton isn't bookable after 30 June. Rebrand or remodel?

Hilton Brisbane beyond June 2024.

Does anyone know what's occurring re Hilton Brisbane? There appears to no availability beyond June 30 2024.

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

 

[Mattg]

I’m gold for this.

Has anyone stayed at Hotel Indigo or Four Points by Sheraton in Brisbane? Both seem like reasonable alternatives to Hilton.

 

[boxo]

Booked to arrive Thursday night, currently at the Adina on George (A$180 with code TAKEMEAWAY), and will probably depart Wednesday to NZ.

17/10 22:40 FJ 923

 

[Muppet501st]

Gold here,

 

[FishFood]

Has anyone stayed at Hotel Indigo or Four Points by Sheraton in Brisbane?

I stayed at Hotel Indigo last month, similar to Hotel Indigo in Melbourne it is recently renovated taking it a bit more upmarket than the previous brand. The room is modern and has a more contemporary style than traditional hotel rooms. As I had been downgraded to platinum just before the stay, I didn't experience the breakfast but used my welcome amenity to get a (small) beer. The pool is shared with the Voco as they share an owner. I used 22k IHG points which isn't particularly good value for me, but as HIX was 18k I wanted to explore another BNE property.

 

[Major]

Gold for both of us

 

[Lynda2475]

Hotel Indigo

Yes, review here with pictures IHG Hotels that recognise status

also Voco

IHG Hotels that recognise status

Hotel: voco Melbourne Central When: October 2022 Status: Platinum Rate: Visa Cardholder Rate, 3 nights at $287/night Booked: 2 Single Beds Standard Received: 2 Single Beds Standard Unfortunately no upgrade offered which was disappointing, however the receptionist did provide four welcome drink...

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*** edited as I had confused the two properties earlier

 

[Bindibuys]

Gold for me and Congewai, will look at flights out of NTL later today.

 

[Bindibuys]

Now Platinum for both of us.

Arriving Friday QF 1964 - 11:10am
Departing Sunday QF 1967 - 6:50pm

Accommodation will be decided when the "bulk" of attendees have picked a location.

 

[VPS]

I’m gold for this.

Has anyone stayed at Hotel Indigo or Four Points by Sheraton in Brisbane? Both seem like reasonable alternatives to Hilton.

My review on the Indigo

IHG Hotels that recognise status

Any insights into the Intercontinental Seoul COEX?

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

 

[OnePenguin]

Gold

Is there any approximations on where stuff will be held? So I know where to look to book accomodation

 

[NM]

I’m gold for this.

Has anyone stayed at Hotel Indigo or Four Points by Sheraton in Brisbane? Both seem like reasonable alternatives to Hilton.

We are booked into the Four Points for the event. I have not stayed at the Indigo, but have stayed around the corner at Voco. For me, Four Points seemed better value.

 

[Mattg]

The Hotel Indigo looks good, other than some recurring hot water issues?

I have stayed at voco Brisbane a couple of times and liked it. FWIW it's in the same building as Indigo.

Has anyone stayed at Four Points by Sheraton before?

 

[zig]

The Hotel Indigo looks good, other than some recurring hot water issues?

I have stayed at voco Brisbane a couple of times and liked it. FWIW it's in the same building as Indigo.

Has anyone stayed at Four Points by Sheraton before?

Follow up question about Four Points for those who have stayed there. How much of an inconvenience is it to use the shared facilities at the Westin?