News this week: The Victoria State Government of Australia
has approved the proposed expansion plans of the Melbourne
Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC). Reportedly Australia’s largest and busiest convention and
exhibition centre, MCEC posted record results over the previous 12-month period
hosting 1,030 events and close to 1.5 million visitors.
MCEC’s expansion
proposal of the South Wharf precinct includes new retail space, additional car
parks, hotel accommodation and multi-purpose convention and exhibition
facilities. According to the venue’s management, the expansion could include
additional exhibition and banquet space, smaller meeting rooms, new plenary
options and networking and entertainment space.
Bob Annells, chairman
of Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Trust, said, “The expansion business
case has been in the pipeline with the Victorian State Government and
stakeholders for some time and we are grateful for their support. The
investment supports the ongoing work MCEC conducts with the Melbourne
Convention Bureau to attract business events to Victoria which are worth around
A$1.2 billion (US$1.1 billion) each year and generate 22,600 jobs.”
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