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LOOK WHO'S MOVED IN TO THE MANSION
Wednesday, 11 August 2010
A group of private investors, in conjunction with The Lancemore Group, have recently acquired The Mansion Hotel & Spa at Werribee Park, previously under management by Sofitel Luxury Hotels.
TIGER AIRWAYS ANNOUNCES 7 NEW ROUTES TO GEELONG
Tuesday, 10 August 2010
Tiger Airways has recently announced flights from seven new exciting destinations to the doorstep of Geelong & the Great Ocean Road
CONFERENCE BUSINESSES WIN LOCAL BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Tuesday, 10 August 2010
At the recent 25th Annual Geelong Advertiser Business Excellence Awards, Geelong Conference Centre and Four Points by Sheraton Geelong highlighted the outstanding level of conference facilitates in this region, winning the Best Tourism Accommodation and Hospitality Awards respectively.
Avalon Airport expansion improves access to Geelong & The Great Ocean Road
Tuesday, 22 June 2010
Tiger Airways’ expansion across
$1 MILLION WIN FOR REGIONAL VICTORIA
Tuesday, 22 June 2010
The Victorian State Government has recently announced $1 million for a Regional Business Events program to attract more conferences and conference delegates to Regional Victoria.
The Boys Weekend Chefs get a tase of Geelong, The Bellarine and The Great Ocean Road
Friday, 18 June 2010
Some of the region’s finest food and wine producers were on display at the Melbourne Good Food and Wine Show on the weekend of 4-6 June.
Green Venue in focus: Crowne Plaza Torquay
Friday, 18 June 2010
The newly-built hotel Crowne Plaza Torquay on Victoria’s surfcoast is taking significant steps towards reducing its impact on the environment. The property aims to become a leader in Regional Victoria for environmental initiatives.
Mecure Geelong entertains VIPs
Tuesday, 15 June 2010
Buyers from Sydney, Wollongong, Tasmania and Melbourne were wowed by the Mercure Geelong in May during a familiarisation of the region. Business Events Geelong were proud partners of the event.
$25 MILLION BOOST TO TRANSFORM SKILLED STADIUM
Thursday, 10 June 2010
The Victorian Government will invest $25 million into the third stage of a major redevelopment of Geelong’s Skilled Stadium to ensure the facility remains Australia’s best regional sporting venue and to drive jobs growth in Geelong.
Geelong & Great Ocean Road Recognised as National Convention Destination
Tuesday, 25 May 2010
Through the quality convention bureau services delivered by Business Events Geelong, the Geelong & Great Ocean Road region took out the National award for best Regional Destination Marketing Organisation in front of 720 meetings and events industry professionals from across the country. The presentation was held during this week’s Meetings & Events Australia National Conference at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.
WORLD FIRST RESEARCH FACILITY FOR CARBON FIBRE INNOVATION
Friday, 21 May 2010
The Australian Government will invest $37 million to develop a world first Australian Future Fibres Research and Innovation Centre (AFFRIC) at Deakin University.
Cross country conferences: down to business in regional Australia
Wednesday, 12 May 2010
We are familiar with the images of Australian landscapes: rolling hills, idyllic beaches, exotic locations, and windswept sand dunes. Perfect holiday destinations, Third Sector looked into what makes regional destinations so appealing as conference venues.
Successful show at AIME 2010
Friday, 23 April 2010
Surf Coast Tourism partnered with Business Events Geelong to have a successful presence at the Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo in March 2010.
2010-11 Venues & Services Directory OUT NOW!
Friday, 23 April 2010
The new 2010-11 Venues & Services Directory is hot off the press. This planner is the essential guide to conferencing in the region - an indispensable tool for every organiser!
AIME Hosted Buyers & Media Famil
Friday, 23 April 2010
Legendary Blues Train Woo-woos Delegates and Business Events Geelong promotes the region by hosting two event filled pre-AIME famils in partnership with the MCVB.