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Business Events Geelong welcomes new Vietjet flights to Avalon Airport
The business events industry in Geelong and The Bellarine are applauding the news that Avalon Airport has taken another step forward in its international operations by penning an agreement with Vietjet Air.

Geelong on show for Melbourne buyers
Business Events Geelong hosted five buyers from Melbourne over the weekend on a …

Rydges Geelong to undergo massive refurbishment
Rydges Geelong is set to get a full facelift, with stage one of the works already in full swing.

What does a plastic-free conference look like?
The issue of sustainability, green-living and looking after the planet is everybody’s business. …

Ships Ahoy: Australian Cruise Association chooses Geelong as host destination for 2019 conference
Themed, Cruising – the Value Proposition, event commences on Wednesday, 4 September with a range of networking tours planned to showcase the destination.

Event Spotlight: Cure Cystic Fibrosis, The Pier Geelong
The Pier Geelong played host to Cure Cystic Fibrosis’ Gala Dinner recently, an annual event thrown to raise much-needed funds to support research for a cure.

Budget sets the stage for next level transformation
Geelong Performing Arts Centre’s ambitious redevelopment masterplan has taken a leap forward with the State Budget allocation of $128 million funding.

Geelong Flyer ferry to launch later this year
Port Philip Ferries are on track to commence ferry services between Central Geelong …

Lon Retreat features on the Conde Nast 2019 Hot List
Conde Nast Traveller has recognised Lon Retreat and Spa in its 2019 Hot …

Business Events Geelong treats top event planners to a ‘roaring’ good time
Eighty of Melbourne’s top event managers, EAs and PAs were whisked away to …

Geelong to get new convention and exhibition centre
$170m has been set aside under the Geelong City Deal to build a brand new convention and exhibition centre in Geelong.

Meet our industry: Karen Davidson, Director, For the Love of Grape
Wine expert Karen Davidson sits down with us to discuss how to taste your way around our region’s many cellar doors and how she can help you plan the perfect group itinerary.