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 […]
Grampians Shine as BEV Wraps Up It’s 2025 Familiarisation Calendar
BEV wrapped up its final 2025 familiarisation calendar on a high with an immersive two-day experience through the Grampians region, delivered in partnership with the Northern Grampians Shire Council, Grampians Wimmera Mallee Tourism, Horsham Rural City Council and Victorian Bus Charters. Following the bushfires that impacted the Grampians in late 2024 and early 2025, BEV […]
Phillip Island One-Day Familiarisation Visit
Business Events Victoria (BEV) continued the 2025 familiarisation program with a one-day famil visit to Phillip Island on Friday, 31 October, bringing together eight potential buyers for an immersive showcase of the region’s venues, attractions, and unique event experiences. The famil provided an opportunity for prospective event buyers to explore the diverse offerings of Phillip […]
Two Cities, One Destination: Albury Wodonga
BEV recently visited Albury Wodonga to explore the region’s diverse business event offerings, hosted by Visit Albury Wodonga. With its seamless cross-border collaboration and strong infrastructure, the region continues to prove itself as a competitive destination for meetings, incentives and conferences of all sizes. BEV’s Business Development Manager, Stephanie and Sales Executive, Lauren hit the […]
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 […]
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 […]
A taste of the Mornington Peninsula in the Heart of Melbourne
The final Regional Victoria Dinner Soiree for 2025 brought a touch of coastal elegance to the city, as industry professionals gather at Sofitel Melbourne on Collins on Wednesday, 15 October for an evening dedicated to Mornington Peninsula. Presented in collaboration with Business Events Mornington Peninsula, the exclusive event connected Melbourne-based event planners with some of […]