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 […]
Echuca Moama Launches New Events Planner
Echuca Moama has recently unveiled their newly updated Events Planner, Â 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 […]