Discover the seaside meeting experience With pristine beaches, stunning coastlines and bushland, Terrigal is the perfect backdrop for inspiration and creativity. Discover how Crowne Plaza Terrigal can help you create a uniquely tailored event from brainstorming, team building and a gala dinner. more...

Allphones Arena goes Maroon for State of Origin 2013 Cheer the Maroons on to 8 wins in a row with the Queensland supporter's pre-Origin function hosted by Gary Belcher. more...

Be Doubly Rewarded with InterContinental Meetings. For a limited time InterContinental is offering double Priority Club Meetings Rewards points for both the meeting booker and Professional Conference Organiser. more...

In the Night Garden 2013, Bennelong Lawn, Sydney Harbour Ever wondered what happens in the garden after dark? Looking for a truly unique event experience for the 2013 festive season? First release dates are almost gone, don't miss out. November/December dates available. more...

Get the TOTAL Concert Experience at Allphones Arena in 2013 TCE is a night of entertainment hosted by TV personality Richard Wilkins. The package includes substantial canapes, premium beverages, VIP souvenir lanyard and MORE... more...

Moreton Hire's new structures with impact The Hex's striking shape will leave a lasting impression for your next event or product launch. more...

Allphones Arena Appoints New Executive Chef To celebrate the appointment of our new Executive Chef Paul Molan, Allphones Arena has a special offer you won't want to miss! more...

Exhibition industry overlooked in Victorian state budget

The Exhibition and Events Association of Australasia has expressed its disappointment that the Victorian Government has not committed to expanding the Melbourne's exhibition facilities in the 2013 State budget handed down Tuesday (7 May). more...

[Wed 08/05/2013 12:00:00]

Australian venues meet in Melbourne to put safety first

For the first time Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre brought together safety managers from Australian venues to discuss streamlining processes for events that rotate around the country. more...

[Tue 02/04/2013 12:00:00]

MCEC chefs and farmers serve up a taste of Victoria

Almost 50 guests toured the southern hemisphere's largest kitchen and enjoyed an intimate five course dinner at MCEC's Melbourne Food & Wine Festival event more...

[Wed 27/03/2013 12:00:00]

Open Space 2014 dates announced

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre are pleased to announce that Open Space will return on Thursday 20 February 2014. more...

[Wed 27/03/2013 12:00:00]

AIME 2013 stand award winners announced

The 2013 winners of the coveted AIME Awards have been announced, recognising excellence in stand design and presentation, and acknowledging Roslyn McLeod for her significant contribution to the industry more...

[Thu 28/02/2013 12:00:00]

Business Events Week kicks off on Monday

The Federal Minister for Tourism, the Hon Martin Ferguson will officially open Business Events Week at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on Monday more...

[Thu 21/02/2013 12:00:00]

AIME to focus on technology and education for 2013

The Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo has announced seven new initiatives, developed in response to attendee feedback and industry trends, intended to help visitors get maximum value out of time spent at the annual event. more...

[Wed 13/02/2013 12:00:00]

AIME launches new mobile app for 2013 show

Attendees at this year's Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo will be able to access vital information about the show instantly and easily with a new mobile app launched yesterday more...

[Thu 07/02/2013 12:00:00]

AIME announces new category for stand awards

Organisers of the Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo have announced the judges for this year's AIME Awards, as well as a new award category more...

[Mon 21/01/2013 12:00:00]

MCVB announces AIME Welcome Reception event and theme

Melbourne LIVE! will be the theme for the highly anticipated Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME) 2013 official Welcome Reception, the Melbourne Convention Visitors Bureau announced today. more...

[Thu 10/01/2013 12:00:00]

Australia's biggest Indian incentive group arrives in Melbourne

More than 4,000 delegates from India have arrived in Melbourne this week for the Amway India Leadership Seminar 2012; the largest Indian incentive group ever to be hosted in Australia. more...

[Tue 11/12/2012 12:00:00]

EEAA Announces support for new industry event: Business Events Week

The Exhibitions and Events Association of Australasia has welcomed today's announcement by Victorian Tourism and Major Events Minister Louise Asher of a designated Business Events Week to be held annually in Melbourne during AIME more...

[Tue 04/12/2012 12:00:00]

EEAA Annual Conference registrations open

Registrations are now open for the EEAA 2012 annual conference to be held in Melbourne on 3-4 December providing a content-rich program of professional development and networking. more...

[Wed 07/11/2012 12:00:00]

MCEC named Australasia's Leading Centre

The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre put Melbourne and Australia on the world stage, taking out the title of Australasia's Leading Meetings and Conference Centre in the 2012 World Travel Awards more...

[Mon 22/10/2012 12:00:00]

A List Guide goes live at AIME 2013

The organisers of the Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo, have signed a partnership with event industry bible, the A LIST Guide, to bring a new exhibition concept to next year's show. more...

[Thu 18/10/2012 12:00:00]

Moreton Hire exhibition team on show in Melbourne

Last week, exhibition supplier Moreton Hire achieved a logistical feat successfully delivering two of Australia's largest exhibitions; Fine Foods Australia and Grand Designs Live. more...

[Tue 02/10/2012 12:00:00]

MCEC showcases the best of Victorian Cusine for nearly 3500

Last night the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre hosted two simultaneous large scale events where almost 3500 guests savoured some of Victoria's finest produce and wine more...

[Thu 27/09/2012 12:00:00]

EEAA Young Stars to shine in Melbourne

The Young Stars Program of the Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia will kick off in Melbourne with the inaugural event for that city being held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on Tuesday September 18. more...

[Wed 12/09/2012 12:00:00]

MCVB and Victorian State Government launch Melbourne IQ in the USA

Victorian Minister for Health Mr David Davis, in conjunction with the Melbourne Convention Visitors Bureau launched Melbourne IQ: The Intelligent Choice for Conferences in the USA at the Australian Embassy in Washington DC more...

[Thu 26/07/2012 12:00:00]

MCEC named World's Best Convention Centre finalist

The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre has once again been announced a finalist in the AIPC Apex World's Best Convention Centre Awards. more...

[Mon 02/07/2012 12:00:00]

Gaming and hospitality expo a hit in Melbourne

Produced by Australian Exhibitions & Conferences, The Clubs Hotels Australia 2012 expo, held last week in Melbourne will return for 2013 following great success more...

[Mon 25/06/2012 12:00:00]

Melbourne wins World Social Welfare Conference for 2014

Minister for Tourism and Major Events Louise Asher announced that Melbourne has won the right to host 2000 delegates from around the world at the Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development in 2014. more...

[Sun 27/05/2012 12:00:00]

MCEC entertains with Katie Noonan and The Ten Tenors

Almost 400 guests gathered at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre last Tuesday night for a glamorous evening of celebration at the venue's signature event for the year. more...

[Mon 21/05/2012 12:00:00]

2013 Dates Announced for AIME

Organisers of the Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo Reed Travel Exhibitions, today announced new show dates for AIME 2013 more...

[Mon 30/04/2012 12:00:00]

Reed Exhibitions acquires a majority stake in All-Energy Australia

Reed Exhibitions has acquired a majority stake in All-Energy Australia, Australia's single largest clean energy event. more...

[Thu 15/03/2012 12:00:00]

Arinex Technology launches Speaker Management System

Arinex Technology has recently launched a speaker management system for conferences, aimed to assist venues and AV companies with automating and streamlining the management of presentations. more...

[Thu 01/03/2012 12:00:00]

MCEC first to launch Smart Phone App

The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre has launched MConnect, the first smart phone application for any centre in Australia. more...

[Wed 29/02/2012 12:00:00]

Ita Buttrose opens AIME's 20th Show

Ita Buttrose has officially opened the 20th anniversary Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo this morning at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, marking the beginning of the renowned, two-day, meetings and incentives event more...

[Tue 21/02/2012 12:00:00]

New Victorian business events generate $23.5 million

Minister for Tourism and Major Events Louise Asher has announced that eight major congresses have been won for Melbourne, worth an estimated $23.5 million to the Victorian economy more...

[Tue 03/01/2012 12:00:00]

AIME 2012 announces new Education Program

Organisers of the Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo have released the 2012 Education Program schedule and speakers, which for the first time, has been developed in collaboration with major industry association partners more...

[Tue 20/12/2011 12:00:00]

Club Melbourne honours Ambassadors for securing international events

Seven Club Melbourne Ambassadors were awarded for their work in securing eight major international business events for Melbourne in 2011 at their annual Christmas cocktails held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre more...

[Tue 20/12/2011 12:00:00]

MCEC appoints Peter King as new Chief Executive

The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Trust Chairman Bob Annells has announced the appointment of Peter King as Chief Executive of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre more...

[Mon 12/12/2011 12:00:00]

Melbourne gets new meeting place

The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and Hilton Melbourne South Wharf have designed South Wharf Meetings & Events, a unique offering for small to medium sized meetings and events that perfectly combines the two venues' facilities more...

[Thu 17/11/2011 12:00:00]

MCEC enjoys record one week in September

The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre broke records in September, achieving its best ever quarterly result by 15 per cent more...

[Mon 31/10/2011 12:00:00]

New Pre-Touring options for AIME 2012 hosted buyers

AIME 2012 abnd the MCVB have announced the addition of two new tours to the AIME 2012 pre-touring program more...

[Mon 26/09/2011 12:00:00]

AIME celebrates 20 years in 2012

2012 marks the 20th anniversary of AIME when it returns to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibtion Centre on 21-22 February. more...

[Mon 22/08/2011 12:00:00]

Leigh Harry to depart Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

Tourism and Major Events Minister, Louise Asher MP announced last week that Leigh Harry has resigned as chief executive of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre to accept the role of chief executive officer, Tourism Victoria and depu more...

[Tue 02/08/2011 12:00:00]

MCEC launches new-look website

The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) is excited to announce the launch of their new website- live now more...

[Tue 05/07/2011 12:00:00]

Austage manages mega-sized Melbourne Fashion event

The largest fashion event in the world; 1 week, 10 venues, over 25 Runway shows and an audience totalling nearly 25,000 makes the AV production for the L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival challenging at the best of times. more...

[Thu 28/04/2011 12:00:00]

Melbourne secures Australia's largest ever Indian incentive

Melbourne's international reputation for delivering outstanding incentive reward programs has been strengthened with the successful bid by Melbourne to host Amway India deleagtes in 2012 more...

[Tue 15/03/2011 12:00:00]

MEA awards state finalists for NSW, ACT and VIC

The Meetings and Events Australia State Awards for NSW, ACT and Victoria all took place last evening at gala celebrations held at both the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre for NSW and ACT award recipients and the Sebel Albert Park Melbourne for the more...

[Thu 10/03/2011 12:00:00]

Conference delegates build more than 130 bikes for The Smith Family at MCEC

More than 130 children from The Smith Family were pleasantly surprised on Monday when delegates from PricewaterhouseCoopers revealed newly assembled bikes for the 'tykes' at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre more...

[Thu 03/02/2011 12:00:00]

Free WiFi venue-wide for all events at the MCEC

Delegates, organisers and event visitors to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) will have access to free wireless internet from 1 February 2011, a first for any centre in the country more...

[Thu 20/01/2011 12:00:00]

AIME Initiative for Queensland flood relief

The MCVB and Reed Travel Exhibitions have announced a joint initiative as the organisers of AIME conducting a fundraising drive to assist those who have been affected by the devastating and unprecedented flood damage in Queensland. more...

[Tue 18/01/2011 12:00:00]

MCEC director of sales and marketing elected to MEA National Council

Anne Jamieson, director of sales and marketing at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre has been elected to the Meetings & Events Australia National Council more...

[Wed 01/12/2010 12:00:00]

Guy Sebastian helps MCEC clients celebrate 2010

The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), with special guest Guy Sebastian, showcased the venue's versatility at its exclusive client celebration Tuesday night more...

[Thu 18/11/2010 12:00:00]

MCEC appoints new Deputy Chief Executive

The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre's chief executive Leigh Harry has announced the appointment of Leighton Wood as the deputy chief executive of the MCEC more...

[Tue 09/11/2010 12:00:00]

550 Cheeky colleagues team up at MCEC for World's biggest cook up

Cheeky Food Group recently held the biggest Corporate Cook Up in Australia, if not the world when 550 colleagues whipped up flambeed prawns, Asian duck salads and mexican quesadillas at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre more...

[Tue 05/10/2010 12:00:00]

Club Melbourne Ambassadors Program celebrates s five years

More than 200 guests gathered at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre for an exclusive dinner to mark the fifth anniversary of the Club Melbourne Ambassadors Program last week. more...

[Tue 24/08/2010 12:00:00]

Show dates for AIME 2011 set for February

The 19th Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME) will be held on 15 and 16 February 2011 at The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre more...

[Tue 27/07/2010 12:00:00]

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre launches new food and wine micro-site

The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre's food and wine philosophy has been encapsulated in a new online resource, allowing visitors to learn about the MCEC's commitment to creating sustainable and inspiring food for events of any size. more...

[Mon 07/06/2010 12:00:00]

Melbourne Given a $5 Million Marketing Boost: Video Report

The Victorian government has announced a new $5 million marketing campaign to attract more interstate and international visitors to the state. more...

[Thu 18/06/2009 12:00:00]

Metropol Unveiled as Crown's Third Hotel

The name of Crown's new 658-room, $300 million hotel has been unveiled as Crown Metropol and is on schedule to open in early 2010. more...

[Tue 26/05/2009 12:00:00]

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Awarded for F&B

The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) was the winner of two major industry awards on Tuesday (Feb 25) at the 2008 Victorian Meetings & Events Industry Awards (MEA), held at the RACV Club in Melbourne. more...

[Thu 26/02/2009 12:00:00]

AIME 09' Opening Press Conference: Video Feed

The Australian events sector will remain strong despite the economic downturn, Reed Exhibitions group exhibition director, Paul Kennedy, said yesterday (Feb 17) at the opening press conference for AIME at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. more...

[Tue 17/02/2009 12:00:00]

MCEC and South Wharf Hilton Streamline Booking Process

The new Hilton Melbourne South Wharf and the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) have launched a streamlined meetings and events product and booking process. more...

[Thu 12/02/2009 12:00:00]

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