WATCH: AIME Gala highlights by Showtime Event Group

Catch all the red carpet interviews and awe-inspiring entertainment.

7 April, 2020

Melbourne braces for 50,000 convention delegates

The delegation will be spread across almost 200 properties in Melbourne.

20 November, 2019

Julia Swanson to lead Melbourne Convention Bureau

Swanson brings a wealth of experience to the role, including nine years at MCB.

24 October, 2019

MCB event bookings off to a flying start

Banking on a newly crafted menu of local experiences, Melbourne has kicked off the new financial year in blazing fashion.

31 July, 2019

Melbourne secures its biggest conference yet

The event will attract more than 20,000 visitors and generate the most significant room block in Melbourne’s history.

25 February, 2019

Australia’s most sustainable city revealed

Find out which Australian city topped the charts in the 2018 Global Destination Sustainability Index.

20 November, 2018

Business events boost for Melbourne

October was a stellar month for the city, with nine international conferences taking place.

1 November, 2018

Event Snapshot: AIME 2018 hosted buyer party at Old Melbourne Gaol

Last night (18 February), hosted buyers attending AIME 2018 gathered at the Old Melbourne Gaol for the trade show’s annual opening night party.

18 February, 2018

Famil Spotlight: Dreamtime Delegates check out Melbourne

The dreamy Melbourne itinerary was a hit with agents. Find out what went down here.

14 December, 2017

Melbourne recognised as Asia-Pacific’s most sustainable city

Melbourne has been ranked the number 1 sustainable city in the Asia-Pacific region for business events in the Global Destination Sustainability Index.

20 November, 2017

Melbourne Convention Bureau reports strong results

A total of $321 million in economic contribution for the state was achieved – an increase of 17 per cent on the annual target.

5 October, 2017

Melbourne secures The Lions Clubs International 2024

Melbourne has successfully secured the largest conference ever to be held in Victoria: the Lions Clubs International 2024 (LCIC24) and Spice has the details.

21 August, 2017

MCB showcases Aussie experiences in Hong Kong

A contingent of Melbourne’s best corporate incentive suppliers headed to Hong Kong this week in a bid to lure more Asia business to the VIC capital.

27 April, 2017

Solution Entertainment to produce AIME welcome event

Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) has engaged Solution Entertainment to produce the 25th annual AIME welcome event.

11 January, 2017

AIME alert: The welcome function is back

The Welcome Event hosted by Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) is back by popular demand.

14 January, 2016

AIME 2016 visitor registration opens

Visitor registration for the 2016 Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME) has opened today.

10 November, 2015

Bill Clinton and Bob Geldof to speak at AIDS conference

The 42nd President of the USA and former Boomtown Rat Sir Bob Geldof are confirmed to speak at the 20th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2014) to be held in Melbourne this month.

1 July, 2014

Melbourne wins $10 million in medical conferencing

Victorian Minister for Tourism and Major Events Louise Asher has announced Melbourne has secured the rights to host two major medical conferences

17 June, 2013

AIME 2013 stand award winners announced

The 2013 winners of the coveted AIME Awards have been announced, recognising excellence in stand design and presentation, and acknowledging Roslyn McLeod for her significant contribution to the industry

28 February, 2013

Melbourne to host Dreamtime 2013

Melbourne is to host Tourism Australia’s largest trade marketing event in December, Dreamtime 2013, helping to further grow the $12 billion plus business events sector.

27 February, 2013