About MCVB

About MCVB
In securing Business Events for Victoria, MCVB identifies and bids for the right to host Business Events from around Australia and the world.
Planning and Bidding
Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau (MCVB) tailors its services to assist in every aspect of bidding, planning advice and support.
Free Meeting Planning Service
MM+ES is a free referral service which takes care of identifying and sourcing quotes from leading Business Events suppliers.
Incentive Travel Programs
Our Incentive Team provides expert advice and comprehensive support for your incentive event or corporate meeting.
Delegate Boosting
Our goal is to maximise delegate attendance at Business Events held in Melbourne and Victoria.
MCVB Members Overview
MCVB works with its members to stage world-leading meetings, incentive programs, conferences and events in Melbourne and regional Victoria.
MCVB Board & Executive Team
MCVB Board & Executive Team
Research
Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau has a dedicated Research Unit which undertakes and commissions research into the Business Events industry.
Business Events Facts and Figures
The Business Events industry is the highest yielding sector of the tourism industry. The key benefits of Business Events are far reaching.
Business Events Monitor
Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau developed the Melbourne Business Events Industry Monitor in April 2007.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions related to the Business Events industry in Melbourne.
Tradeshows/Fairs
MCVB continues to build on its presence in the international association market through attendance at tradeshows held throughout the world.
AIME
MCVB established AIME in 1993 as a trade exhibition for those who organise meetings, conventions, incentive travel and exhibitions.
Media
The Communications team at Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau (MCVB) can assist media with Business Events enquiries, contacts and resources.
About Melbourne
Leading the way for events, arts, culture, sport and infrastructure, Melbourne offers something for all types of Business Events.
Facts and Figures
Facts and figures related to Melbourne’s Conference and Business Events Infrastructure which can make or break a successful Business Event.
Melbourne's Top Five Sensations
Melbourne and surrounding Victoria offer a feast for the senses, with delectable cuisine, awe inspiring landscapes, rejuvenating experiences and more.
Melbourne Copy
Copyright free editorial about Melbourne and its attractions is for journalists writing about Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau (MCVB).
Business Events Data
Independent research confirms that Melbourne is a highly desired destination for convention delegates.
Green Melbourne
The City of Melbourne and Business Events suppliers are implementing green initiatives so that the city leads on the corporate social responsibility front.
Media Releases
MCVB Publications and Newsletters
MCVB produces a suite of publications to promote Melbourne, as well as to promote MCVB’s members' products and services, and the Bureau’s activities.
Accreditation
MCVB and its staff are members of local, national and international associations.
BestCities Global Alliance
MCVB is a founding member of the BestCities Global Alliance, which is committed to a quality assured Convention Bureau service charter.
Testimonials
MCVB prides itself on delivering the best service for all stakeholders. We believe our client, member and supplier testimonials reflect this.
Corporate Social Responsibility
MCVB is committed to leading the Business Events industry on CSR, and can provide support, tools and advice.
Green Initiatives
MCVB is committed to leading and supporting green initiatives in the Business Events industry, and has undertaken a series of environmental firsts.
Strategic Partners
MCVB builds strong relationships with a range of partners to promote Melbourne, and to bid for Business Events to be staged in Victoria.
Careers with MCVB
Join our dedicated team of 39 staff that have specialist skills in marketing Melbourne as a premier destination for meetings.
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Melbourne Conferences & Expos

Host Your Conference in Melbourne
Melbourne is a world-leading destination for conferences, meetings, expos and incentive travel.
Victoria's Areas of Excellence
Melbourne and Victoria's expertise make it even more attractive for medical, science and innovation-related conferences, meetings and events.
Melbourne's Expertise
MCVB tailors its services to assist in every aspect of bidding, planning advice and support.
Melbourne Transportation
Melbourne has a comprehensive range of transport options available for all Business Event requirements.
Top 10 Reasons
Top 10 Reasons to Host a Convention, Meeting, Expo or Incentive Travel Program in Melbourne
Convention Centre and Event Venues
Whether for a large scale convention or a small meeting, Melbourne has a venue to suit almost every meeting, convention or special event requirement.
Accommodation
Rest in comfort and luxury in Melbourne with an excellent selection of accommodation.
Bid for Conferences & Expos
MCVB can engage a local Professional Conference Organiser to deliver a detailed convention budget to include in a bid document.
MCVB's Success
MCVB has secured more than 50 international conventions, meetings and events for the new Melbourne Convention Centre.
Bidding services
Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau (MCVB) has the experience and resources to assist you in securing an event.
Become a 'Local Host'
There are many opportunities and advantages created when you become a Local Host.
Club Melbourne Ambassadors
In order to attract the world’s preeminent science, medical and business leaders to Melbourne, MCVB works with local luminaries to bid for events.
Continued Support
MCVB offers extensive post-bid support services to maximise delegate attendance at Business Events held in Melbourne and Victoria
Case Studies
MCVB and MCEC have produced Case Studies on international and national conferences held at the MCEC.

Conference & Event Planning

Conference & Event Planning
MCVB and its members have the expertise, products, services and experience to make your event a major success.
Request a Proposal
You can utilise MCVB’s comprehensive range of resources to ensure your conference, incentive, exhibition or meeting is a success in Melbourne.
Planning a Green Conference
MCVB has created a variety of initiatives within the last year to assist in reducing the carbon footprint of Business Events held in the city.
Familiarisations
Each year, MCVB partners with its members, who are leading Business Events suppliers, to hold familiarisation trips to Melbourne and Victoria.
Incentive Programs
Melbourne is made for incentives and conventions, offering world-celebrated events, stunning locations, and superb wining and dining opportunities.
Incentive Support Services
MCVB works hard to ensure you receive the best possible service in every aspect of event planning. The result is rewarding, unique incentive programs.
Incentive Itineraries
Melbourne captivates and charms visitors with energetic, artistic precincts, tranquil landscapes, and enchanting laneways.
North Asia Itinerary
A 4 day, 3 night itinerary for North Asian Visitors to Melbourne.
South Asia Itinerary
A 4 day, 3 night itinerary for South Asian Visitors to Melbourne.
UK-Europe Itinerary
A 4 day, 3 night itinerary for European/UK Visitors to Melbourne.
Team Building
Melbourne offers a great range of suppliers and options for your team building program, in a safe environment.
Green Incentive Programs
MCVB's green, low carbon impact incentive website, makes organising green incentive programs in Melbourne and Victoria easier than ever before.
Testimonials
MCVB highly values the feedback of our clients and delegates participating in incentive travel programs in Melbourne.
Contact
For expert advice and comprehensive support for your incentive event or corporate meeting, please contact the MCVB Incentive Team.
Melbourne Promotional Toolkit
MCVB has a wealth of resources to assist Event and Conference Organisers in securing an event and boosting delegate numbers.
Order Complimentary Collateral
Read about Melbourne and Victorian attractions, and provide valuable information to your delegates or decision-makers with the city’s free visitor publications.
Order Gifts and Merchandise
Entice your decision-makers or inspire your delegates with some exciting Melbourne, Victorian and Australian merchandise.

Melbourne Guide

About Melbourne
Melbourne is celebrated for its friendly locals, efficient services, fine wine and dining, and world-class facilities.
20 Things to Do in Melbourne
Top 20 Things to Do in Melbourne
Melbourne Information
Practical information will assist you in planning your visit to our great city of Melbourne.
24 hours in Melbourne
Making the most of your time in Melbourne outside of your meeting, conference and networking schedule is simple.
Food and Wine
Melbourne is at the forefront of culinary innovation, with more than 3,000 restaurants, cafés and bars.
After Dark
Melbourne's bars turn serving a drink into an art form, enticing locals and visitors to the city’s destinations ‘after dark’.
Arts and Culture
Melbourne is passionate about its sensual life and is Australia’s capital of culture, with a range of artistic influences giving it style and uniqueness.
Sports
Melbourne is the ‘Best Sports City' in the world, according to the SportBusiness Sports Event Management Awards.
Shopping
Melbourne is famous for its creative, local designers, distinctive shopping precincts, and the range of fashion and merchandise on offer.
Walking Melbourne
Take a break from your conference for a breath of fresh air and explore the green spaces that encircle the city of Melbourne.
Indigenous Culture
Australia’s Indigenous (Aboriginal) people have lived and thrived in Australia’s unique and challenging natural environment.
Melbourne Accommodation
Rest in comfort and luxury in Melbourne with an excellent selection of accommodation.
Melbourne Transport
Melbourne has a comprehensive range of transport options available for all Business Event requirements.
Melbourne Event Calendar
Melbourne Calendar of Events
Victoria's Attractions
Few places can match the vast natural diversity on offer in Victoria. Visit regional Victoria for an unforgettable experience of Australia.
Daylesford & Macedon Ranges
Daylesford is the capital of indulgence, home to Spa retreats and natural springs, boutique accommodation, great cafés and fine dining.
Great Ocean Road
One of the world’s most scenic drives, the Great Ocean Road, follows Victoria’s stunning south-western coastline.
Mornington Peninsula
The Mornington Peninsula, only an hour from Melbourne, is renowned for award-winning wineries and restaurants, glorious beaches and natural beauty.
Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges
The Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges are famous for their farms and vineyards, national parks, rolling green hills, tall forests and fern gullies.
Goldfields
Discover the opulent legacy of the mid-1800s gold rush in the architecture, parks and hotels of Bendigo, Ballarat and surrounding towns.
Phillip Island
Phillip Island has a world of wildlife just 140 kilometres south-east of Melbourne, and less than two hours’ drive.
The Grampians
The Grampians region, with its ancient and expansive landscapes, has unspoiled natural beauty, diverse wildlife and tranquil surrounds.
The Murray River
Visit the traditional townships along the Murray River, picturesque landscapes, or enterprising winemakers for an unforgettable experience.
Australia Attractions
Australia has both iconic attractions and exhilarating experiences, and there is so much more to experience before or after your Melbourne conference.

Members

Become a Member
MCVB works with its members to stage world-leading meetings, incentive programs, conferences and events in Melbourne and Regional Victoria.
Membership Categories
Our members span the whole Business Events sector to make holding a Business Event in Melbourne and Regional Victoria a success.
Testimonials
We highly value the feedback of our members, and we encourage feedback to ensure that we are continuously meeting the needs of all members.
Find a Supplier
Select a supplier from our list of product groups for all of your event, convention, meeting or incentive travel product and service needs.
Contact
For further information about current MCVB membership opportunities, or to become a member, please contact our membership team.
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