What are the features of the new Melbourne Convention Centre?
Melbourne is home to Australia's most flexible meeting facilities with the Melbourne Convention Centre that opened in June 2009. The ‘6 Star Green Star’ energy rated centre boasts a 5,550+ seat plenary hall, 52 meeting rooms, a grand banquet room for 1,500 guests, 30,000 square metres of pillar-less exhibition space, a magnificent entry level foyer for 8,400 guests, and is within a five minute walking distance of seven major convention hotels.
How many hotel rooms are there in Melbourne?
Melbourne has around 25,500 accommodation rooms located in the Melbourne Tourist Region with 16,100 of these rooms located within the City of Melbourne and 9,400 in the Central Business District.
How many international flights operate out of Melbourne International Airport?
The Airport currently operates around 635 international flights per week with 27 leading airlines flying to international destinations.
What public transport is available in Melbourne?
Melbourne has a comprehensive, efficient and well-integrated public transport system incorporating trains, trams and buses. Melbourne's busiest train station, Southern Cross Station, features an airport-style transport interchange able to handle more than 30,000 passengers at peak hour times. Melbourne also offers a free City Circle Tourist Tram and Tourist Shuttle Bus for travelling around the city.
How many people are employed in the Business Events industry?
Business Events are directly responsible for more than 22,000 jobs in Victoria.
What is the value of Business Events (conferences, incentive travel, expos, meetings, conventions and exhibitions) to the Victorian state economy?
Business Events generate $1.2 billion annually for the Victorian economy.
For further information including time zone, climate and visas, see our Melbourne Guide.