Celebrating the Launch of Crowne Plaza Geelong & Exploring the Region
Crowne Plaza Geelong has officially celebrated its launch, marking a key milestone for the waterfront hotel following its opening on 23 January 2026. The BEV team attended the official launch event held on 16 April 2026, joining other invited guests to celebrate a milestone moment for Geelong’s business events offering and a valuable addition to […]
Supporting Regional Industry to Grow Business Events in Ballarat
On 24 March, Business Events Victoria delivered the final session of the “Position for Growth with the MICE Market” workshop, in collaboration with Tourism Midwest Victoria and Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) for regional industry. What stood out most was the mix in the room — from operators already active in business events, to those just […]
Exploring Gippsland: A Familiarisation Trip Full of Flavour, Culture & Venues
Our Gippsland familiarisation tour recently gave us a front-row seat to the best of regional Victoria’s business event offerings — and what a showcase it was! Day 1: Gippsland welcomed us with sunshine, charm, and a touch of magic. Just 90-minutes from Melbourne, with our journey beginning at Lardner Park. From there, through to Warragul and Traralgon, we explored a variety of […]
Gathering in Geelong: A Progressive Lunch with a Local Twist
This month, Business Events Victoria hosted a relaxed and flavour-filled Gather & Graze with BEV in Geelong and the Bellarine lunch event at Crowne Plaza Geelong, bringing together event planners with leading venues and suppliers from Geelong and the Bellarine. For the first time, BEV took this event on the road, bringing the experience to Geelong and the Bellarine. […]
7 Benefits of Corporate Events & 5 Helpful Planning Tips
Corporate events are more than just dates in the calendar—they’re powerful tools for connection, growth and business impact. Whether it’s a conference, leadership retreat or incentive program, the right event strategy can drive meaningful outcomes for your organisation. And when you take your event beyond the city and into regional Victoria, those benefits go even […]
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 […]