Designed
to showcase regional Victoria’s premier business
events destinations and
facilities to event
planners prior to their attendance at AIME, Hosted
Buyers can select from 15 different pre tour programs in total in
2013, with new tours as follows:
Daylesford
and Macedon Ranges
Victoria’s
home of indulgence is an easy 90-minute drive from Melbourne and
boasts the highest concentration of mineral springs in Australia.
This pre tour will showcase the region’s premier conference
facilities which double as spa retreats.
Mildura
The
striking contrast of cosmopolitan Mildura from the surrounding
landscape of desert and lush farmland make it a unique
conference destination.
Hosted Buyers will explore the region’s historic venues which enjoy
close proximity to the mighty Murray River.
Gippsland
Gippsland
offers unspoilt beaches and majestic mountain ranges
all within range of state-of-the-art performing arts centres and
large-scale conference facilities. On this pre tour, Hosted Buyers
will have the opportunity to
test their surfing skills before visiting venues which boast
spectacular coastal views.
Wangaratta
Known
as one of Victoria’s most progressive, provincial centres,
Wangaratta is only a stone’s throw away from the Victorian Alps and
has a range of new conference and business events facilities.
Hosted Buyers will discover them all with this pre tour that combines
wine and fresh produce tasting with a leisurely bike ride.
Great
Ocean Road
Victoria’s
iconic Great Ocean Road is famous for its breathtaking ocean
views and stunning beaches, making it a
premier destination for conferences and business
events. This pre tour allows time for outdoor yoga and rainforest
walks, finishing with a delicious lunch at one of the region’s
wineries.
These
new options will
join existing tours including Phillip Island, Mornington Peninsula,
Bendigo, Ballarat and Melbourne, and will take place between Friday,
22 to Sunday, 24 February, 2013.
Karen
Bolinger, Chief Executive Officer of the Melbourne Convention +
Visitors Bureau, said pre tours provide the perfect opportunity to
experience Melbourne and regional Victoria first-hand:
“We
appreciate that many of our buyers travel to Melbourne for AIME from
overseas and interstate, so we endeavour to provide them with
unforgettable experiences and most importantly,
valuable opportunities,
showcasing not only Melbourne but regional Victoria’s business
events capabilities within a 90 minute radius of the city,” Ms
Bolinger said.
“We
have no doubt the pre tour program for 2013 will showcase why the
state of Victoria should be at the top of thedestination list
when booking conventions, meetings and incentive trips.”
For
more information on pre tours
visit http://www.aime.com.au/en/hosted-buyers/Pre-Touring/
