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The
Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau has won the award for Best Convention Bureau from the Meeting Industry Association of Australia
(MIAA).
The 2003 Meeting & Event Industry Awards were presented at the MIAA National
Conference Gala Dinner Awards night, held at the Grand Hyatt in Melbourne on 4
May.
Garry Kingshott, CEO of MCVB accepted the award on behalf of the Bureau.
“I am delighted to accept this award on behalf of the MCVB team who have
worked extremely hard to make Melbourne the best convention bureau in Australia,” Mr Kingshott said.
“I am also grateful to the Victorian Government for its ongoing support for
MCVB, and for its recognition of the importance of the work we do in securing major
conventions and events for Melbourne and Victoria. I want to pay a special tribute
to our Minister for Tourism John Pandazopoulos. Some two years ago, when the
MCVB was facing an uncertain future it was John who had the personal belief in
our business and our industry to ensure that MCVB was appropriately funded by
the State Government.
“The government’s recent support for the construction of a new convention
centre, highlights the major contribution meetings and conventions make to this
State’s economy,” Mr Kingshott said.
“Add to this a new relationship with the Australian Tourism Commission with the
formation of Tourism Events Australia - thanks to the work of Minister Hockey -
and the future looks bright.
“Winning this award will give MCVB new impetus to go into the market and do
what we do best, win events for Melbourne,” he said. |
