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: 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 […]
Echuca Moama Launches New Events Planner
Echuca Moama has recently unveiled their newly updated Events Planner, a comprehensive 32-page guide designed to assist business event planners in creating a unique and unforgettable event experiences in their region. Whether planning a conference, corporate retreat, the guide provides practical tools, inspiration, and local insights to make event planning seamless and stress-free. Showcasing the […]
Meet the Finalists for the 2025 Victorian Tourism Awards
A hearty congratulations to our incredible members who have been announced as finalists for the 2025 Victorian Tourism Awards. These finalists have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to Victoria’s tourism industry, and we are thrilled to celebrate their achievements: Ballarat Visitor Information Centre BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Queenscliff Beacon Campaspe Shire Council City of Greater […]
Novotel Geelong Launches $75M Expansion to Become Region’s Largest Hotel
Construction is now underway on an 11-storey tower adjacent to the current Novotel Geelong hotel, making the largest hotel development in the city’s history. The $75 million investment, lef by EDI Group in partnership with Novotel/Accor Pacific, will create 134 additional guest rooms, including 15 apartment style suites, bringing the hotel’s total room count to […]
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments is Now Open!
We’re thrilled to announce that Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments has officially opened on 8 October 2025! Following a successful soft launch early this month, the hotel is ready to welcome guests to a beautiful, contemporary space that’s calming, connected to place and culture, and thoughtfully designed for both relaxation and business. As the newest […]
Jackalope Hotel – Awarded Two-Keys by MICHELIN
Jackalope Hotel has been awarded Two Keys in the 2025 MICHELIN Keys Global Reveal, making it the only property in Victoria to receive this highly prestigious distinction for the “An exceptional stay” category. Similar to Michelin stars, hotels can receive a rating of one to three keys. One key signifies “A very special stay” two […]
The Block Shines a Spotlight on Daylesford
Daylesford is taking centre stage this season on Channel 9’s popular reality tv series, The Block. The show has put a national spotlight on Daylesford’s breathtaking landscapes, spectacular nature, world-class food and wine experiences, a vibrant artistic community and renowned wellness offerings are just some of what make Daylesford, the Macedon Ranges and surrounds in […]