Destination Melbourne Events

Destination Melbourne hosts several annual events each year:

Global Destinations Forum
Destination Melbourne’s Global Destinations Forum is an annual event which showcases destinations that demonstrate world’s best practice in management and marketing. The forum is a great opportunity to hear about visitor development and engagement strategies from other global cities.

For more information contact:
Denise Castro | 9869 2444 | denise@destinationmelbourne.com.au

This event is supported by Victoria University and Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB).

Victoria Tourism Week
Victoria Tourism Week (VTW) celebrates the social and economic contribution the visitor industry brings to the State.

Destination Melbourne and Victorian Tourism Industry Council run a number of events throughout the week. These include: Melbourne Tourism Industry Exchange, the Tourism Industry Amazing Race, Local Government Breakfast and the Leadership Dinner.

For more information contact:
Kellie Monger | 9869 2444 | kellie@destinationmelbourne.com.au

Melbourne Tourism Industry Exchange (MTIE)
The Melbourne Tourism Industry Exchange (MTIE) provides the opportunity for the visitor industry to engage, network and share product information.

Tourism organisations are invited to showcase their products to people who have day-to-day contact with visitors to Melbourne.

Attendees include Visitor Information Centre volunteers, hotel concierges and front of house staff, conference organisers, tour coach drivers/guides, tour operators, taxi drivers and Tourism Victoria staff.

For more information contact:
Chloe Tubbs | 9869 2444 | chloe@destinationmelbourne.com.au

Destination Melbourne would like to acknowledge the support of brochuresdm, Harbour Town Shopping Centre and Medibank Icehouse as sponsors of the Melbourne Tourism Industry Exchange.

Destination Melbourne Industry Famils Program
Destination Melbourne facilitates a series of famils throughout the year. They provide the tourism industry with the opportunity to network, and learn about new product developments.

For more information contact:
Chloe Tubbs | 9869 2444 | chloe@destinationmelbourne.com.au

Industry Launches
Destination Melbourne has the capability to co-host events that give the industry an exclusive preview of a new product, exhibition or event. Past launches have included: Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs, Polly Woodside, Titanic and Pompeii.

For more information contact:
Kellie Monger | 9869 2444 | kellie@destinationmelbourne.com.au

Afterdark Party
Destination Melbourne are proud supporters of the RACV Victorian Tourism Awards and host the official after party. It is a great chance to catch up with fellow industry friends, show off your dance moves and celebrate the tourism industry’s achievements.

For more information contact:
Kellie Monger | 9869 2444 | kellie@destinationmelbourne.com.au

Travellers Aid Trivia Night
Destination Melbourne hosts an annual trivia night to raise funds for Travellers Aid, an integral support service that assists travellers at the point of need, to ensure they reach their destination safely and confidently. Last year over $8,000 was raised for the charity. This year we are aiming to set a new record. Get a team of 10 together and join us for a fun night of brain training and networking while raising money for a vital service.

For more information contact:
Chloe Tubbs| 9869 2444 | chloe@destinationmelbourne.com.au