MCEC operator to manage new Geelong convention centre

The new Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre will be developed on the waterfront precinct as part of the $294 million Geelong City Deal project, and will open in 2026.

12 May, 2022

Business Events Geelong’s Virtual Roadshow a huge success

Industry and buyers were brought together via an interactive virtual roadshow, resulting in “overwhelmingly positive feedback.”

16 November, 2021

Business Events Geelong announces $30k funding program

Planners are invited to book their events in Geelong and The Bellarine this year.

10 February, 2021

Feature: Expect the unexpected in Geelong & The Bellarine

Leave your expectations at the door and discover the region’s hidden gems.

19 January, 2021

$40m upgrade for Geelong’s GMHBA Stadium

Event organisers can expect a new function space, upgraded technology and sustainability measures.

10 November, 2020

Rydges Geelong unveils new restaurant and bar

The venue also features a brand new 26-seat private dining room.

3 March, 2020

Event in the spotlight: Business Events Geelong’s mystery dinner

We’d be lion if we said we aren’t totally jealous of the event profs who attended this dinner.

4 April, 2019

New convention centre and 4-star hotel for Geelong

The $170 million centre will be built on the Deakin University car park, boasting a prime waterfront location.

13 March, 2019

3 courses, 3 venues, 3 hours: BEGeelong hosts progressive lunch

Business Events Geelong took 40 Melbourne event profs on the long lunch that dreams are made of.

18 October, 2018

Business Events Geelong celebrates new international flights out of Avalon Airport

AirAsia has announced the first-ever international flights from Geelong’s Avalon Airport will take flight from 5 December, 2018, connecting the port city to over 130 destinations. 

12 July, 2018

Business Events Geelong announces CSR initiative with local charity

Business Events Geelong has unveiled a new CSR programme for corporate groups, following a partnership with local Victoria charity Geelong Mums.

21 February, 2018

Regional hot spot: Geelong, VIC

Thinking of taking a group to Geelong? Here are our top picks for what you should include in the itinerary.

8 February, 2018

IHG announces new hotel in Geelong

IHG will build an all new 190 key hotel in Geelong, Vic. Find out more about the development here.

20 November, 2017

Hot venue: White Rabbit Brewery, Geelong

White Rabbit has opened the doors to its new Brewery and Barrel Hall.

18 February, 2016

Geelong shines at 4th annual road show

More than 120 conference and meeting organisers attended the ‘Farmers Market’ themed event which was held at Maia, Central Pier, Docklands.

14 August, 2014

Mercure Geelong creates accomodation contract for PCOs

In an Australian first, Mercure Geelong together with other Geelong hotels have come together to create a Standard Accommodation Contract that will make it easier for Professional Conference Organisers when planning business events in the regional city.

14 May, 2012

Conference organisers zoom into Accor Regional Victoria

The inaugural ‘Accor Great Race’ around regional Victoria saw nine teams, traverse an average of 460kms to visit seven Accor hotels over two days, showcasing the diversity of Accor’s regional conferencing product.

8 June, 2011

Geelong’s grand welcome to Australian Convention Bureaux

CEOs and their staff from Australia’s 16 leading city and regional convention bureaux will converge on Geelong from today for the 21st Association of Australian Convention Bureaux annual staff conference.

9 September, 2010