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On the first anniversary of Spirit of Tasmania’s arrival at GeelongPort, initial economic estimates show that the service has brought a $21 million tourism boost to the Greater Geelong and Bellarine...
Say hello to our 2023 skills-based board nominees! There's a wealth of experience among the individuals who have thrown their hats in the ring this year, each with their own blend of skills spanning...
We worked with the Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong team on hosting Tot Hot or Not.
Tourism Greater Geelong and The Bellarine has released its new 10-year vision for the region, which will strengthen and build a more resilient visitor economy, attract investment, and create a...
Tracy Carter will take the reins as Executive Director at Tourism Greater Geelong and The Bellarine following a competitive recruitment process.
A national referendum calling for First Nations voices to be enshrined in the Australian Constitution will be held on 14 October 2023. The Voice to Parliament Referendum is a discussion that merits...
If you’ve been looking to expand your business’ offerings to capture a segment of the booming cruise market then you’ve come to the right place.
To help you set sail on this exciting journey, we’ve compiled a series of key takeaways from the roster of experts who presented at our recent cruise industry workshop on how to work with shore agents and why you should consider packaging your product.
Trade Show Update It has been a busy 2 months for the BEGeelong team. Here is a recap of the most recent trade shows we attended as exhibitors, representing the region and connecting with buyers...
In May Business Events Geelong launched it's first session in our Industry Development Series 'Meeting Client Expectations'. The agenda for the evening was primarily focused on hosting a site...
Business Events Geelong attended Australian Tourism Export Councils' (ATEC) first trade event since 2019, on the 13th and 14th June. Explore Victoria, a trade engagement event, provided an...
By now you would’ve seen the statement released by Visit Victoria this week about their decision to update the pricing structure for online business profiles listed on the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW).
We’re sure you have plenty of questions about the changes, so we wanted to give you all a quick update on what this all means and how it might affect your TGGB membership moving forward.
The momentum for businesses to become inclusive and accessible is building and for good reason. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, nearly 20 per cent of Australians are living with a disability (3.96m people), and this figure is set to rise particularly as the population ages.