We help to make your role easier by creating unique event solutions.

We provide solutions, products and services for both corporate and public events ranging from event management, destination management, venue sourcing, hospitality, theming, team building activities, corporate health and optional touring programs.

We work with you to find a solution that makes a difference to your event, and creates the outcomes that you require.

Louise Maher – Company Director & Event Manager

Louise Maher has over 25 years experience in the tourism and events industry – 15 years in the Hunter Region, 2 of these years as the Conference Manager for Hunter Valley Wine Country Conferencing (establishing this arm of the local tourism office) and the remaining as Managing Director of Hunter Valley Events.

Louise’s background in the MICE industry was predominately in Incentive Travel, where she managed many large off-shore incentive programmes for corporations such as AMP, Fuji Xerox and MLC. Creativity and attention to detail were the key ingredients that bought great success to the programmes she managed for a range of extremely satisfied clients.

In depth experience in the Retail, Wholesale, Hotel and MICE sectors of the Tourism Industry - is the experience offered to clients and in turn, applied to programmes – with enthusiasm and passion that results in clients coming back for more!

Gus Maher – Company Director & Event Manager

Gus Maher has over 30 years experience in the tourism industry – 15 years in the Hunter Region, 7 of these years as Director of Tourism for Hunter Valley Wine Country including a position on the Hunter Regional Tourism Organisation board.

His depth of experience, passion for the area and close connection with partners in wine tourism, ensures the highest of standards in delivering a quality experience to clients – especially with regards to inbound programmes.

Prior to moving to the Hunter Valley, Gus was for many years involved in the Inbound Industry. Extensive work with the Tourism industry in such places as the UK, North America, Europe, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan and Malaysia, mean that Hunter Valley Events has a firm understanding of what is required in the Inbound Incentive market.

In Australia that commenced as Japanese Divisional Manager for leading company ID Tours.

Then as Tourism Director, Gus helped establish The Australian Wildlife Park as the most successful Park in Australia, before moving to the Hunter Valley.

Gus has been extensively recognised for his Inbound work, as a Director of ATEC (formerly the Inbound Tourism Organisation), and Awards from The Australian Tourism Industry Association, Tourism NSW, ATEC and Tourism Australia

Gus also works in other sectors of the Hunter Valley Wine Industry, in media relations, marketing and promotion under the guise of Maher Initiatives.

Kate Dunn – Event Manager

From graduating at the University of Newcastle with a Bachelor of Management, Katie set off to Canada and the United Kingdom  working at exclusive venues in events and restaurant management roles. Her passion and drive in the events industry saw her part of the management teams for the Summer Garden Parties at Buckingham Palace and for events such as the London City Run and 'Smallville' 100th Episode celebration.

With 10 years experience in hospitality and the events industry, Katie is pleased to be back in the Hunter sharing her excitement for the endless opportunities that can be created in our own backyards.

Rebecca Edwards – Co-ordinator

Rebecca has passion for event management. She is a University of Newcastle Communications graduate with a hospitality background at an award-winning function centre and as Functions Coordinator at a busy hotel and restaurant.

She recently planned, produced and starred in, a self-proclaimed "DIY-extravaganza" of a wedding, of which she was immensely proud, and which reflected her passion for organising, creativity and attention to detail.