Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) proudly won Bronze at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards for Best Business Event Venue in Australia.

The prestigious awards recognize excellence across all sectors of the tourism industry, from attractions to accommodation, food tourism and events, showcasing the breadth of exceptional experiences across Australia.

Victorian Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos congratulated the team on their award.

“Business events play an important role in our booming visitor economy and this award recognizes MCEC and their team’s hard work to be one of Australia’s best business event venues.”

Natalie O’Brien AM, Chief Executive of MCEC, expressed her delight over achieving this national recognition:

“We’re extremely proud to be named as one of the leading venues in Australia for business events. MCEC’s location, in the heart of the CBD, sets the perfect backdrop for impactful events. Our progressive sustainability practices and expert team make MCEC an ideal partner to bring your vision to life.”

With over 70,000 square metres of flexible event space, MCEC hosted more than 713 events last year, attracting 3.2 million visitors and generating over $777 million in economic impact.