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What’s new, what’s hot and what’s coming in Geelong and The Bellarine.

As a premier destination for delegates and event planners, Geelong and The Bellarine is ever-changing its offering, providing an array of new reasons to host business events in the second largest city in Victoria Australia.

The new year has kicked off with some incredible new offerings, a range of new openings planned for 2023 and future projects that are guaranteed to delight business organisers and delegates a like.

Let’s check out the latest.

Holiday Inn Geelong

Business events delegates will be spoilt for choice with a range of new openings in 2023 including the much-anticipated opening of the Holiday Inn Geelong which will bring an additional 180 contemporary spacious rooms and suites to the region. Prior to the Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre opening in 2026 this will be the largest hotel located in Geelong and the Bellarine.

The hotel itself will also feature flexible guest areas with a collection of dining options, a heated indoor swimming pool and fitness centre, and an open lobby that serves as a welcoming and energetic communal environment for guests and the local community and four purpose-built event spaces.

Opening date is currently scheduled for Q2 in 2023.

GMBHA Stadium Higher Mark

GMBHA Stadium is undergoing an extension which is due to launch mid-2023. The extension incorporates a 300-seat banquet/conference facility and fully-equipped media centre. This is in addition to its already existing conference and event spaces which combined can accommodate up to 2,450.

 

The Geelong Arts Centre

This year the Geelong Arts Centre will transform into Australia’s largest regional arts centre. It will feature multiple venues/spaces, 3 world-class theatres with the capacity to seat 1400, an outdoor atrium and dining/ function options aplenty. Geelong Arts Centre will be the pinnacle of the regions creative achievements and will attract visitors from across Australia.

 

The Geelong Exhibition and Convention Centre

The much-awaited Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre will open in 2026. The Geelong waterfront precinct will feature a 1,000 seat plenary & 3,700sqm of multi-purpose space to accommodate small and large events, as well as a 200-room upscale hotel.

The addition of the Geelong Convention and Exhibition centre will enhance Geelong’s position as a premier city and an events leader in Victoria by enabling more international events, exhibitors, and attendees.

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Super calendar of business events

Geelong is set for a bumper year with its calendar of business events across 2023 set to attract international and national delegates across the globe. And our calendar of events is set to grow as we continue to secure more events each month for Geelong and The Bellarine.

The Business Events Geelong Australia Team takes the hassle out of planning meetings and events in our region, and we work towards connecting you with the right people, places and products to ensure your event is planned and executed with ease.

Providing a free one-stop-shop service Business Events Geelong can help you create the most memorable business event, conference or meeting, possible. From help sourcing accommodation, venues and attractions, to organising your next corporate reward program.

We work collectively with our industry partners to ensure the city’s events offering is constantly evolving and appealing to the next generation of event buyers and planners.

When Geelong and The Bellarine play host to a conference, corporate event or incentive group, event organisers benefit from our wealth of experience, world-class facilities, collaborative network of suppliers as well as our passion and dedication to ensure every event yields successful business outcomes.