In the lead up to and following AIME this year, Meet Geelong & The Bellarine proudly hosted a series of immersive famil programs, welcoming event planners from across Australia, New Zealand and...
2026 Hospitality Mentoring Program
We’re thrilled to announce applications are now open for Tourism Greater Geelong and the Bellarine’s 2026 Hospitality Mentoring Program.
Curious is Calling – Always on marketing campaign
The Curious is Calling campaign is now live for Geelong and The Bellarine. See what it means for tourism operators, stakeholders and regional destination marketing.
Welcome Back to the Team: Dana Broekhuizen
We’re delighted to officially welcome Dana Broekhuizen back to the Meet Geelong & The Bellarine team. Many of you will already know Dana from her previous time with Team Tourism between 2021 and...
Meet Geelong & The Bellarine Showcases Regional Strength at Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event
February 10th to Feb 11th, the Meet Geelong & The Bellarine team was on the ground at AIME 2026, representing our region and local industry at Australia’s leading business events trade show....
Geelong Advertiser says hola to Mexicams
In local news, Hamo Hospitality’s brand new venue Mexicams was featured by the Geelong Addy following a pitch submitted by our marketing team.
Australian Traveller: 8 Experiences in The Bellarine for multi-gen getaways
We already know that The Bellarine is the perfect destination for multi-generational getaways – and, now, so will everyone else after Australian Traveller published a digital roundup of the best family-friendly activities to do along the coast-meets-country destination.
Australian Traveller: Inside Geelong’s Glow Up
Abandoned mills and forgotten paper plants are finding second lives – and helping redefine a city long underestimated, writes Australian Traveller journalist Chloe Cann, in a digital article that discusses our city’s reinvention.
Australian Traveller: Savour Coastal Produce
Tulip, Woolstore Restaurant and Bar, Felix, The Arborist, Jeffie’s, Little Creatures Canteen, and Pavilion Geelong, plus many other members, have been featured by Australian Traveller in an article spotlighting the best restaurants in our region.
Australian Traveller: 10 Unmissable Events
Australian Traveller has created a digital round up of the best 10 events this summer to stick in your calendar, and Geelong’s famous Festival of Sails tops the list at number one.
5 ways to increase accessibility for under $100
Better Accessibility doesn’t need to be expensive, writes Ryan Smith from The Access Agency.
Visit Victoria EDM: Your plans for Spring
Geelong and The Bellarine was included in Visit Victoria’s latest EDM to consumers with a special callout for Portarlington Grand Hotel and spring activities in the region. The newsletter is sent to thousands of potential travellers across the state and interstate.












