Why choosing accredited venues gives your next event a head start
When you’re planning a business event, there’s no room for guesswork. You need venues and suppliers you can trust — teams that understand safety, service standards, sustainability and operational excellence, without you having to double check every detail. That’s where accreditation makes all the difference. Across Regional Victoria, more and more Business Events Victoria members […]
Big things are coming for events in Albury: A new era for the Albury Entertainment Centre Convention Wing
Albury City Council has accepted a tender from Zauner Construction Pty Ltd for redevelopment of the Albury Entertainment Centre (AEC) Convention Wing. This major transformation captures more than construction, it captures possibility. The AEC redevelopment will significantly grow conference capacity, with expanded exhibition spaces boasting loads of natural light, multiple breakout spaces, and configuration options. The redevelopment […]
Phillip Island Industry Capability Workshop
This month, Phillip Island provided a stunning coastal backdrop for an industry event that brought the region’s business events community together and spotlighted the growing momentum across Phillip Island and Gippsland region. Business Events Victoria delivered the day in partnership with regional stakeholders, sharing valuable insights and updates – from domestic business events trends through […]
Victoria Shines at AIME 2026
Business Events Victoria (BEV) wrapped up another successful AIME in Melbourne this month, showcasing the diversity, quality, and creativity of regional Victoria as a premier destination for business events. Over two full days, BEV met with more than 50 event buyers, from planners exploring regional destinations for the first time to those returning for fresh […]
Celebrating 30 Years of Business Events Victoria
This year, Business Events Victoria proudly marks 30 years of connecting businesses and your events to the quality, diversity and authentic experiences throughout regional Victoria. From small beginnings to now being a trusted convention bureau partner for regional Victoria, we are grateful for your support in delivering business events throughout regional Victoria and driving growth […]
Business Events Victoria at AIME 2026: Championing Meetings in Regional Victoria
Business Events Victoria is proud to be exhibiting at AIME 2026, Australia’s leading trade event for the business events industry, shining a spotlight on the incredible opportunities to meet in Regional Victoria. AIME provides the perfect platform to connect with planners and showcase the diversity, accessibility and value that regional destinations offer for conferences, incentives […]
BEV’s Visit to Discovery Park – Lake Hume
While Steph and Lauren was up north, they made a quick stop at Discovery Parks – Lake Hume. This resort-style property is beautifully located on the banks of the picturesque Lake Hume, right near the twin cities of Albury Wodonga. Discovery Events – Lake Hume Function Centre, a newly renovated, spacious, and modern venue ideal […]
Building Better Events: Sustainable Options in Regional Victoria
Sustainable event delivery is now a standard part of procurement, with planners increasingly responsible for demonstrating how venue choices support their organisation’s ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) and reporting requirements. For many teams, the challenge is not intent — it’s finding venues with verified practices, transparent operations, and the ability to deliver quality without compromising […]
Crowne Plaza Geelong Opening Date Announced – Your Waterfront Event Awaits
Business Events Victoria is excited to share that Crowne Plaza Geelong will open its doors on Friday 23 January 2026, offering a brand-new premium hotel experience on the Geelong waterfront. The hotel features 200 rooms and suites, versatile meeting and event spaces with stunning bay views, a ground-floor café, level 1 restaurant and bar, a […]
Shepparton Shines: Â VTIC Victorian Tourism Summit 2025 Sets the Benchmark for Regional Conferences
When more than 245 tourism and business event professionals arrived in Shepparton in July 2025, they didn’t just attend a summit—they experienced a regional city redefining what’s possible for conferences in Victoria. Hosted from 22–24 July, the VTIC Victorian Tourism Summit 2025 convened the collective sector under the theme “Victoria’s Visitor Economy: Empowering Communities, Growing […]