A new campaign showcasing the many things to see and do around Geelong and The Bellarine over the cooler months has officially launched.
International Marketing Changes
Tourism Greater Geelong and The Bellarine (TGGB) has undertaken a strategic review of our programs that target international visitor markets and travel trade distribution. This is in response to the dynamic international travel landscape and feedback from our industry partners.
Top event planners whisked away to secret location in Geelong and The Bellarine for bi-annual Mystery Dinner
More than 50 of Melbourne’s high profile buyers were treated to an evening of discovery and culinary delights giving the region’s leading industry operators the chance to connect with and showcase their product.
Geelong and The Bellarine’s best tourism operators honoured at Victorian Tourism Awards
The winners of the 2023 Victorian Tourism Awards were announced last night (30 Nov 2023) at a black-tie gala dinner, with 8 local tourism operators taking out top prizes in their respective categories.
MasterChef Finalist Simon Toohey to inspire aspiring chefs at the Visitor Economy Jobs Expo
Tracy Carter will take the reins as Executive Director at Tourism Greater Geelong and The Bellarine following a competitive recruitment process.
Tracy Carter appointed as Executive Director
Tracy Carter will take the reins as Executive Director at Tourism Greater Geelong and The Bellarine following a competitive recruitment process.
Team Tourism wins big at 2022 Victorian Tourism Awards
Tourism Greater Geelong and The Bellarine and local operators were recognised as some of the state’s best last night at the 2022 Victorian Tourism Awards.
Cruise passengers cycle the region and enjoy the sights
Councillor Peter Murrihy has presented Captain Pedro Montes Pinto of the Star Breeze cruise ship with a commemorative plaque designed by Wathaurong Glass, to welcome 300 passengers and 190 crew members to Greater Geelong.
New app getting jobseekers to give ‘thumbs up’ on summer tourism jobs
A newly launched app is here to help jobseekers find their perfect summer gig and fill essential tourism jobs ahead of the holiday season.
Cruise ships to return with $1.65M economic boost to Geelong
Six cruise ships will sail into Corio Bay this summer, bringing a combined estimated economic benefit of $1.65 million to Greater Geelong and The Bellarine.
Executive Director Brett Ince to leave Tourism Greater Geelong and The Bellarine
Tourism Greater Geelong and The Bellarine’s Executive Director, Brett Ince, has announced he will finish up in his role at the end of the month.
Visitor economy bounces back ahead of predictions
A 66% increase in visitor spend has super-charged Greater Geelong and The Bellarine’s visitor economy, returning it to its pre-pandemic worth of $1.1 billion.