MELBOURNE
Services are complementary
1 MCB provides a free one-stop-service to creating memorable events in Melbourne . The team has a wealth of experience in executing events using state-of-the-art facilities and innovative suppliers to ensure every event yields successful business outcomes .
Create a unique and unforgettable event
2 From laneway activations to gala events in unconventional locations like Old Melbourne Gaol or the State Library of Victoria , you ’ ll will be spoilt for choice when bringing your event to life with access to MCB ’ s expertise – from working with different suppliers to what they can offer event planners . In addition to the highest concentration of conference facilities in Australia ( including the Melbourne Convention and Exhibitions Centre , which is the largest space in the country ) Melbourne ’ s vibrant arts and live music scene and a delectable culinary dining experience doesn ’ t go astray to indulge a variety of clients !
Access to contacts across industry sectors and more
3 Convention bureaux have access to a variety of experts in specific industries , plus government contacts that may align with your event . MCB has the support of the Victorian State Government as well as excellent networks in academia , medicine and research institutions to name a few . You want a local speaker that fits with your program ? Ask the MCB .
Provide advice and referrals to suppliers
4 Partnering with 150 + suppliers , MCB connects you to leading venues , accommodation , catering , entertainment , transport , tourism experiences and itinerary development options to best meet your event brief and budget .
Access to free marketing materials
5 MCB can help organise print and digital destination information for delegate boosting . Think visitor guides , maps , images , videos , itineraries and website content . S
Learn more about how MCB can help you create an outstanding meeting , event or reward by getting in touch with the team at info @ melbournecb . com . au
Melbourne ’ s exciting new offerings for 2022
As a premier destination for delegates and event planners , Melbourne is ever-changing in its offering , providing an array of new reasons to host business events .
With exciting new attractions , hotels , dining offerings and cultural experiences that are now open in Melbourne and its regions , there ’ s never been a better time to host here .
Business event planners are spoilt for choice with a range of new openings like the Oakwood Premier Melbourne and Hyatt Centric by Hyatt , with the hotly awaited Ritz-Carlton – destined to be an attraction in its own right as the tallest hotel in Australia – set to open mid-2022 .
Melbourne is known for its rooftop bars and has added a few more to its long list . Choose from the spectacular Hyatt Centric Melbourne ’ s TOMA Restaurant and Bar or the Ritz-Carlton ’ s level 80 space , complete with breathtaking , panoramic views across the city .
Another attraction for corporate meeting and incentive groups ? The proximity of the city to the country and the coast . Delegates can be in the city in the morning then enjoying pre-and post-conference touring options ( particularly those with a nature-based focus ) in under an hour .
One of the newest offerings providing a once-in-a-lifetime incentive experience for delegates is the Grampians Peaks Trail where participants hike through the backbone of a mountain range famed for its dramatic scenery and Aboriginal heritage .
Less keen to work up a sweat ? Welcome your team aboard The Q Train , which travels along the historic Bellarine Railway between Drysdale and Queenscliff . For the first time , the MCB is proudly partnering with this award-winning restaurant and train experience . Let them help you arrange a day where your exec and his team sail directly from Docklands in the city to Portarlington onboard Port Phillip Ferries where they ’ ll be met and transported to The Q Train .
Contact the Melbourne Convention Bureau today on info @ melbournecb . com . au to create something spectacular .
34 Executive PA | Autumn Issue 2022