Virgin Founder Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Australia Chief Executive Officer John Borghetti have unveiled Virgin Australia's new regional airline operation in Perth.
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For a limited time InterContinental is offering double Priority Club Meetings Rewards points for both the meeting booker and Professional Conference Organiser.
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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.
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TCE is a night of entertainment hosted by TV personality Richard Wilkins. The package includes substantial canapes, premium beverages, VIP souvenir lanyard and MORE...
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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).
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Bluestone Restaurant Bar in Melbourne's bustling Flinders Lane has recently updated its corporate conference and dining space and released a series of new 2013 Autumn conference and events menus.
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Just in time for the Game of Thrones event trend, Victoria's Kryal Castle Adventure Park & Resort in Ballarat has officially lowered the drawbridge to its new land of medieval adventure, and is ready to host your corporate event
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Metro Hospitality Group has nearly completed major renovations to its boutique Melbourne property, Metro Apartments Bank Place, with completion expected towards the end of May 2013.
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Melbourne's new boutique cheese haven, Milk the Cow, is offering a delicious new concept for private events and corporate entertainment with their 'Perfect Match' tastings.
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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.
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After a whirlwind global tour beginning in the US, Europe and Asia, street artist Futura arrived in Australia to launch the Hennessy V.S. Futura limited edition bottle at an event that celebrated the art of blending the world's best selling cognac with st
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Leading Australian accommodation provider Oaks Hotels & Resorts has announced its brand new Melbourne property, Oaks on William, is on track to be completed by August 2013
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Renowned Australian chef, Guy Grossi regaled more than 60 professional conference organisers with stories from his recent journey through Italy, at an exclusive event hosted by IHG
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The construction of Melbourne's new Southern Star Observation Wheel in Docklands is progressing and an opening timeline will be announced soon, says Southern Star Management Group.
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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
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Melbourne is to host Tourism Australia's largest trade marketing event in December, Dreamtime 2013, helping to further grow the $12 billion plus business events sector.
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The Federal Minister for Tourism, the Hon Martin Ferguson will officially open Business Events Week at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on Monday
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The Lindeman's Open Garden will return for its third year to the 2013 Melbourne International Garden Flower Show providing guests with a gardening and culinary oasis within the festival.
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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.
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The meals were in motion and it was tacos and po'boys aplenty for Sydneysiders when the Intrepid Travel food truck took over Sydney, showcasing a range of dishes from every corner of the world, including Spanish, Mexican and Southern American.
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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
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Space Hotel has announced plans to open a second property in Melbourne's, St Kilda, offering dormitory style accommodation for sports teams and student groups as well as ocean view private suites for business travellers.
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Event management students from various institutes across Melbourne are currently assisting at the 33rd St Kilda Festival to build on their current skills and knowledge, courtesy of event volunteer management organisation, I Need Helpers.
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Held late last year, Creative Innovation 2012 offered a place for nearly 800 attendees to get inspired and network over the two day program in Melbourne.
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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.
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The Electric Canvas were busy being Santa's little helpers in December with no less than four spectacular projection projects across Melbourne, Sydney and Perth.
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The 2013 Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo will off a new technology zone 'The Future Events Experience' to showcase the latest concepts and innovations for the MICE industry
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Dublin is the city of great storytellers, which is why Emirates engaged brand 'storytellers' George P. Johnson to bring "Hello Dublin!" to life for the 2012 Emirates Melbourne Cup Carnival.
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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.
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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
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A team from Sydney's The Star, descended on Melbourne recently, hosting a selection of event buyers and corporate event planners, at an exclusive event, to introduce The Star's Event Centre, to open in January 2013.
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Event management students from various institutes across Melbourne will arrive bright and early at Eureka Tower for the biggest vertical race in the Southern Hemisphere, Eureka Climb 2012
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Today the 2012 Melbourne Cup Carnival will for the first time offer General Admission racegoers an experience akin to the exclusive marquees of the Birdcage with the opening of the stylish new trackside venue, the Schweppes Flemington Fling Bar.
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Following a whirlwind globe-trotting year-long trip around the world, one of the country's best-liked travel industry insiders, Michelle Riel has authored a book celebrating the joys of travel, launching it at Melbourne's Crown Promenade.
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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
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Grand Hyatt Melbourne have launched a variety of incentives for organisers to celebrate the festive season at one of their 16 inspiring event spaces.
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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.
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To celebrate the launch of the Pepsi Next Stage Tour, home grown Aussie band The Veronicas came out to perform a surprise gig for Melbourne fans last week in Alexandra Gardens.
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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
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Melbourne's iconic bar and cocktail venue Alumbra celebrated its 10 year anniversary last week with a Garden of Eden themed event for over 500 guests.
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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.
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Located in Fitzroy, The Commoner offers organisers a unique dining option for small to medium sized group dining, corporate cocktails and private events.
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Staging Rentals & Construction Services has opened the doors to a brand new event construction workshop, in new premises in Port Melbourne, doubling its custom painting, building and construction capabilities in Victoria
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Business Events Geelong in partnership with over 40 regional operators hosted a spectacular cocktail evening last week, putting Geelong/Bellarine, Great Ocean Road region on show to key Melbourne conference and meeting organisers.
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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
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At a glittering gala ball at Melbourne Town Hall, Atlantic Group of Companies managing director Hatem Saleh was awarded the 2012 ISES Michael Milburn Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to the restaurant, catering, venue and event management i
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Swedish Cider, Rekorderlig, hosted an event last Wednesday at the Belgian Beer Cafe in Melbourne to launch the limited edition Rekorderlig Winter Cider.
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Melbourne's Crown complex has opened its latest destination, The West End encompassing two new restaurants, two new bars, premium and casual gaming, live entertainment and sports streaming from around the globe
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One of Melbourne's most loved master milliners, Paris Kyne is showcasing an exhibit of hand crafted headpieces in the lobby of the award-winning Crown Promenade Hotel.
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The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre has once again been announced a finalist in the AIPC Apex World's Best Convention Centre Awards.
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Melbourne's The Swanston Hotel, Grand Mercure has unveiled their newly refurbished Executive Suites, perfect for business travelers and overnight conference delegates.
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A recent refurbishment of Medina Executive South Yarra, including a new colour palette, sophisticated soft furnishings and vibrant artwork, is now complete.
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Following on from a full refurbishment of all public and conference areas, this year the Novotel Melbourne Glen Waverley will invest an additional $5.6M on the refurbishment of all 200 accommodation rooms.
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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.
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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.
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Melbourne's weather was on her best autumn behaviour last week for the opening of River's Edge - a hot new venue hugging the banks of the Yarra opposite the massive Exhibition Centre.
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The Red Bull Beat Suite, a musical cultural experience which took place in Melbourne last weekend saw the nation's best beat makers, the hottest young orchestral talent and guest vocalist Aloe Blacc and Ladi6 together on stage under the direction of compo
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Melbourne has won the right to host the prestigious Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress in October 2016 bringing over 5,000 delegates and more than $23.5 million to Victoria
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Last Wednesday, Melbourne's Shed 14 Central Pier came alive on a scale never before seen as By Design Event Group hosted an exhibit of splendour and imagination to Melbourne's event industry finest
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Chairs painted by celebrities such as Suzie Wilks, Peter Russell Clarke, Alyce Platt and Alex Fevola have been turned into a unique hanging exhibition in The Fracture Gallery at Federation Square from today.
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If Melbourne loses the Formula 1 Grand Prix, it could spell disaster, says Australia's largest hotel group. But should taxpayers cover the cost?
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Medibank enlisted the expertise of Interbrand Melbourne and alive to create and develop Medibank's activation space at the 2012 Australian Open.
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V Energy Drink took their V Energy Club in a Can venue to both Sydney and Melbourne's Future Festival over the weekend. The unique venue certainly draws crowds as it is powered by the people dancing inside.
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Announced last Wednesday night, Windows By Design, presented by Peroni and Harper's BAZAAR, will transform Melbourne's top fashion windows into a showcase of design and art.
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Exhibition and TradeFairs have announced today that their special events tradeshow, Melbourne's Event Showcase will be postponed in 2012 to take time to reconsider the format of the show.
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Crown's latest dining venue, The Merrywell is set to open starting mid April this year, led by innovative globe-trotting chefs Grant MacPherson and Sam DeMarco.
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The Melbourne Racing Club will launch its new venue and events brand, MRC Events, at the Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo next week in Melbourne
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Melbourne's Hotel Windsor has confirmed the property's AUD$260 million extension is due to start at the beginning of 2014 following plans for the redevelopment being finalised.
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A upcoming landmark exhibition at the State Library of Victoria featuring Persian manuscripts, has provided event organisers the unique opportunity for corporate hospitality options.
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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
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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
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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
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One of Staging Rentals & Construction Service's largest props created recently was the AFL Grand Final Cup for the pre-game entertainment at the MCG.
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Mercure Melbourne Spring Street has added the finishing touches to its $4 million refurbishment and is the first hotel in Australia to showcase new Mercure design standards.
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The State Library of Victoria, one of Melbourne's oldest cultural venues, has completed the redevelopment of its premier venue space, the Village Roadshow Theatrette.
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Queenscliff is warming its vocals following the anticipated Queenscliff Music Festival launch event, hosted by Transit Lounge in Federation Square last week
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Melbourne Food and Wine Festival invites industry to join in its 20th anniversary celebrations and are opening event submissions on August 1 until the 14th.
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Hundreds of exhibitors and visitors to Melbourne's Event Showcase: RSVP 2011exchanged knowledge, smiles and business cards as the show closed for day 2
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Sophiticated, modern and authentically Cantonese, Mahjong Black combines contemporary decor, quality local produce, experienced staff, and an elegant atmosphere to become the new buzz on Little Collins Street in Melbourne's CBD precinct.
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On 29-30 June, Melbourne's iconic Royal Exhibition Building will see event organisers from all over Victoria gather for the special events tradeshow of the year
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Last weekend heralded a major milestone in the history of Australia's first public art gallery and an exciting moment for Victorians to celebrate their outstanding art collection and the achievement of artists with the 150th celebration for the National G
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Epicure is set to extend its 33 year partnership with the Melbourne Cricket Club following confirmation that it has been selected as the preferred tenderer for a five year contract to provide all food services at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
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The Melbourne Marriott Hotel, has unveiled a $10 million refurbishment, providing travelers and conference delegates with state of the art accommodation
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Premium Italian beer, Peroni Nastro Azzurro hosted a stylish evening of fashion, fine food and beer last Thursday night at the annual L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival.
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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
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Old Hollywood glamour took centre stage last week as Myer revealed its 2011 Autumn Winter Collection in a cinematic inspired show at The Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne
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Hidden away upstairs at Melbourne's newly launched The Millswyn and past many curious artworks and the Great Gatsby-like conservatory, Bar 132 is waiting for guests to discover it.
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For the second year running the Right Honourable, Robert Doyle, Lord Mayor of Melbourne officially opened the 19th Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo on Tuesday 15 February, welcoming all visitors, exhibitors, media and Hosted Buyer
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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
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Hot on the heels of opening a new office in Shanghai and its own office in London, the Melbourne Convention and Visitors Bureau has merged its Business Development and Convention Sales operations
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Last week saw Oprah on a whirlwind tour of Hamilton Island, to Uluru, Melbourne, and then to Sydney. Here's a peek at what her Melbourne and Uluru itinerary had on offer.
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The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), with special guest Guy Sebastian, showcased the venue's versatility at its exclusive client celebration Tuesday night
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The AIME 2011 Welcome Reception marks another world-first for the Melbourne Convention and Visitors Bureau as they become the first convention and visitors bureau in the world to use 3D technology for an invite
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Tiger Woods and Shane Warne were on the canvas just this week alone as Brad Blaze has continued to enthrall event guests with his latest painting of celebrity faces at recent events.
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Melbourne has won the right to host the World Public Relations Forum 2012, marking the first time the prestigious Business Event has been held in Australia
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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
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Professionals and students of the Events industry came together for an evening of networking and knowledge exchange on Wednesday 20th October 2010 at Melbourne CBD venue, Deck 10 for the launch of the Event Management Forum.
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Pull up a deckchair and settle in for a summer of events including live music, salsa classes, wine tasting and nail-biting tennis matches at Federation Square.
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The musical talents of Jonathan Boulet and Skipping Girl Vinegar will propel Melbourne into an epic summer of live music with their concert launching Fed Square Live Presented by The Push
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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.
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World disaster experts will meet in Melbourne as the city has won the right to host the Thematic World Congress on Human Factors in Crises and Disaster Interventions 2013.
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Epicure, one of Australia's leading catering companies, and the Melbourne Cricket Club were awarded a silver medal at the Chef's Table 2010 Awards
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The team at the award-winning Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) have good reason to celebrate today - it's exactly one year ago that the Melbourne Convention Centre was declared officially open for business by Victorian Premier John Brumby
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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.
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Melbourne Bar The Galley Room has officially opened its doors to cocktail events and private parties offering a cocktail list designed by former Australian Liquor Industry Awards Bartender of the Year Jason Williams, who will also head up the bar team.
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Melbourne's annual celebration of community and light, The Light in Winter returns to Federation Square from 4 June to 4 July 2010 with a world first
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Tickets are selling fast for AIME's Master Class Series, Saxton Ultimate Event Experience and Business Events Forum - a major attraction for visitors and exhibitors alike at the industry's leading meetings and incentives expo taking place on March 2 and 3
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The inaugural Hotel Hospitality Design Expo 2010 has announced it will host the hugely successful and established Hotel Operations and Technology Show (HOT) and is firming up a rich and diverse conference as part of the program.
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Just two days after inaugurating Melbourne-Los Angeles flights, V Australia has taken off today (Dec 3) for Phuket from the Victorian capital in yet another boost for the MICE market ex-Australia.
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The latest Middle Eastern airline to add Australian flights will touch down for the first time on December 6, when Qatar Airways launches Melbourne-Doha services.
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Qatar Airways has become the latest Middle Eastern airline to add Australian cities to its route network, with the Doha-based carrier to commence flights to Melbourne and Sydney later this year.
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Rydges Bell City at Preston, the closest major hotel to the Victoria's firestorm front, has extended a helping hand to victims, volunteers and personnel involved in Victoria's devastating fires by providing a sanctuary of rest, recuperation and ass
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With Melbourne-Abu Dhabi flights set to commence March 30, Etihad Airways had its largest ever presence at AIME last week as the airline continues to chase the group and incentive market.
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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.
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The secret location of the AIME 09 Welcome Reception has been revealed. Melbourne Convention Visitors Bureau has announced that the event will be held at one of Melbourne's most popular tourist attractions, an historic Melbourne landmark and a venue tha
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Melbourne Convention and Visitors Bureau (MCVB) has announced the appointment of Hayley Blumenthal to the position of director, marketing & communications.
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Hilton Melbourne South Wharf and the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) have announced a new service that combines venue hire and accommodation for small- and medium-sized meetings and events.
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