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We're thrilled to announce applications are now open for Tourism Greater Geelong and the Bellarine’s 2026 Hospitality Mentoring Program.

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.

In local news, Hamo Hospitality's brand new venue Mexicams was featured by the Geelong Addy following a pitch submitted by our marketing team.

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.

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.

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 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.

Better Accessibility doesn't need to be expensive, writes Ryan Smith from The Access Agency.

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.