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Regarding conferences, most of us are familiar with the usual fare: endless coffee refills, the occasional PowerPoint overload, and a conference bag destined for the back of the wardrobe. However, Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) serves something more refreshing: a side of environmental redemption.

The aptly named “Greener Gatherings” initiative, rolled out in partnership with sustainability platform Reforest, promises that for every new delegate booked, two trees will be planted — one by Reforest and one matched by SBH. That’s not just good optics; it’s an investment in Australia’s natural future, with every guest effectively leaving behind more greenery than they arrived with.

Homage Restaurant at Spicers Hidden Vale, credit Salter Brothers Hospitality

And for those who like their environmentalism with a splash of financial incentive, SBH offers 20% off accommodation and 10% off Day Delegate Packages for all new bookings made before 31 October 2025. Events must occur before 30 June 2026, giving planners a healthy lead-time to swap uninspired meeting rooms for something with a view.

And what views they are. SBH’s portfolio reads like a love letter to Australia’s most enviable destinations:

Spicers Hidden Vale and Spicers Peak Lodge in Queensland for nature-immersed escapes with a touch of five-star polish.
Coastal chic at Bannisters Port Stephens and Bannisters Mollymook in New South Wales, perfect for combining boardroom strategy with barefoot strolls.
The indulgent wine country of the Hunter Valley or South Australia’s Barossa, where the only thing richer than the shiraz is the conversation.

Kingsford The Barossa Wine Tunnel

This conferencing trades fluorescent lights for natural daylight, bland buffets for regionally inspired menus, and standard breakout rooms for spaces that genuinely break you out of routine thinking.

“Greener Gatherings is more than a marketing line,” says SBH, “it’s about creating meaningful events that make a lasting environmental and personal impact.”

It’s refreshing to see a hospitality group measuring it in saplings and sustainability in a corporate world that too often measures success in spreadsheets alone. And while some may raise an eyebrow at the idea of offsetting carbon through tree planting, one thing is sure — your delegates will leave with a lighter conscience and perhaps a heavier sense of purpose.

For more information or to explore the full portfolio of conference-ready venues, visit Salter Brothers Hospitality. Because the best events don’t just fill diaries — they leave a legacy.