Geelong & Great Ocean Road Recognised as National Convention Destination
Tuesday, 25 May 2010
Through the quality convention bureau services delivered by Business Events Geelong, the Geelong & Great Ocean Road region took out the National award for best Regional Destination Marketing Organisation in front of 720 meetings and events industry professionals from across the country. The presentation was held during this week’s Meetings & Events Australia National Conference at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Andrew Hiebl, Convention Bureau Coordinator is thrilled with the win. “The commitment and support from the City of Greater Geelong to market business events over the last 10 years has made this possible,” he said.
“The events won by Business Events Geelong and hosted in the region during 2008/09 translated to $58.8 million of visitor expenditure for Geelong and the Great Ocean Road,” said Hiebl.
“All this was achieved without a dedicated Convention & Exhibition Centre. Imagine the possibilities for Geelong and regional Victoria with a purpose built centre.”
“It is important to note that performance has been maintained during a time of global financial crisis. And at a time when most businesses slash spending on training and development, our department has increased investment in this area.”
Geelong will be further recognised as a convention city while playing host to the CEOs and staff of the nation’s 15 leading convention bureaux at this year’s Association of Australian Convention Bureaux Staff Conference in September.
For further information or comment contact Andrew Hiebl, Convention Bureau Coordinator, Business Events Geelong.
T: 5244 7103, M: 0408 367 338.
