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...

Melbourne to host Dreamtime 2013

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. more...

[Wed 27/02/2013 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]

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]

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]

Transport Congress chooses Melbourne for $23.5 million

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 more...

[Sun 13/05/2012 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]

VIDEO: Highlights from the 20th AIME in Melbourne - part 1

This year's AIME has been one of the biggest shows in its 20-year-history and over a special series, SPICENEWS will broadcast some of the highlights. more...

[Wed 22/02/2012 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]

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]

Melbourne wins largest medical event in Australia's history

Melbourne has secured the right to host the prestigious International AIDS Conference in 2014, the largest medical conference ever to be held in Australia. more...

[Wed 30/11/2011 12:00:00]

AIME sees an increase in exhibitor presence

The Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME) is experiencing an increased demand for exhibitor space giving further credence to reports that the meetings and incentives industry in Australia and the surrounding region is going from strength to stren more...

[Wed 02/11/2011 12:00:00]

Global electrotechinical conference convenes in Melbourne

Melbourne is hosting some of the world's leading electrotechnical experts this week for the International Electrotechnical Commission General Meeting hosted by Standards Australia. more...

[Mon 24/10/2011 12:00:00]

AIME enters new partnerships with industry associations

Celebrating its 20th anniversary event in 2012, the Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME) has announced three new partnerships with major associations within the events and conference planning industry more...

[Wed 19/10/2011 12:00:00]

Major wins bring $22 million plus for Victorian economy

Minister for Tourism and Major Events, Louise Asher recently announced that the Melbourne Convention Visitors Bureau has been successful in its bid to host four world-class business events over the next six years. more...

[Mon 17/10/2011 12:00:00]

MCVB appoints Karen Bollinger new CEO

Chairman of the Melbourne Convention and Visitors Bureau, Chris Barlow, has announced that Karen Bolinger has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive Officer of MCVB. more...

[Thu 06/10/2011 12:00:00]

MCVB enjoys record success

Speaking at the organisation's recent Annual General Meeting, Chris Barlow, Chairman of the Melbourne Convention and Visitors Bureau, announced that MCVB had achieved record-breaking results in the 2010/11 financial year. more...

[Wed 05/10/2011 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]

World Chinese Economic Forum headed to Melbourne

One of Asia's most influential business events, the World Chinese Economic Forum, will be held in Melbourne in November 2012. more...

[Thu 04/08/2011 12:00:00]

MCVB announces appointment of acting CEO

The Melbourne Convention and Visitors Bureau (MCVB) has announced Mr Keith Herdman as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of MCVB post the departure of current CEO, Sandra Chipchase, on Thursday, 4 August 2011 more...

[Fri 29/07/2011 12:00:00]

Chipchase departs Melbourne Convention and Visitors Bureau

Chairman of the Melbourne Convention Visitors Bureau Chris Barlow, announced today that he had officially accepted the resignation of Chief Executive Officer, Sandra Chipchase. more...

[Wed 06/07/2011 12:00:00]

MEA National Awards names winners in Brisbane

This year's 2011 MEA conference, held in Brisbane has ended on a high with winners in the national categories being named. more...

[Wed 20/04/2011 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]

Melbourne's Lord Mayor officially opens AIME

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 more...

[Wed 16/02/2011 12:00:00]

MCVB restructures to build on success

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 more...

[Thu 30/12/2010 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]

AIME 2011's world-first 3D Welcome Reception invite

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 more...

[Mon 15/11/2010 12:00:00]

PR professionals to meet in Melbourne for World Public Relations Forum 2012

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 more...

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

MCVB's International Health Conference Coup

The Melbourne Convention and Visitors Bureau (MCVB) has overcome strong competition from Sydney and Singapore to secure the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Asia Pacific Annual Conference and Exhibition for Melbourne. more...

[Mon 01/03/2010 12:00:00]

Melbourne wins prestigious cardiology conference

The World Congress of Cardiology is the largest global event in the World Heart Foundation's calendar and a huge win for Melbourne more...

[Thu 01/01/1970 12:00:00]

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