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....
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.
Meet Geelong & The Bellarine: Upcoming Trade Shows
Meet Geelong & The Bellarine is hitting the trade show circuit!
We’ll be showcasing the region at Australia Next, PCOA Conference, and AIME 2026. Have new products, experiences, or updates to your MICE offering? Reach out so we can represent you and your latest offerings at these events.
Meet Geelong & The Bellarine Unveils Brand Refresh and New Website
We’re excited to announce that Meet Geelong & The Bellarine has launched a refreshed brand identity and a brand-new website to strengthen our region’s position as a premier business-events destination. The refreshed look, updated name and redesigned site reflect our broader region – and the diversity of venues, experiences and landscapes we offer.
Business Events Forum Brings Industry Insights to Geelong and The Bellarine
Meet Geelong and The Bellarine, in partnership with Business Events Victoria and the Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB), recently hosted a collaborative industry forum at Curlewis Golf Club. The event brought together the region’s business events community to explore opportunities for growth and development in both domestic business events and the incentive market.











