Melbourne has the experience of hosting the largest and most prestigious international conferences in the world. The capital of the state of Victoria is ranked 37th on the ICCA worldwide 2014 ranking with 61 international rotation congresses. The hub in business tourism in Melbourne is the Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB).

 

MCB has a full service bureau with staff and representatives in five countries - Australia (Melbourne and New South Wales), China, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the United States. The highlighted information about Melbourne is that they have a strong Ambassadors Club named The Club Melbourne Ambassador Program. With the Governor of Victoria as Patron-in-Chief and the Prime minister of Victoria as Patron, Club Melbourne harnesses the passion of the city's elite thinkers, bringing together leaders in diverse fields with a common goal to contribute to Victoria's economic growth and international reputation. The program has delivered over 100 international conferences worth over $590 million and it’s one of the world's most influential Ambassador Programs.

 

Melbourne has a large range of accommodations, various 3 to 5 stars hotels are located in the city center of Melbourne. The access to the tramway in the center of Melbourne is free. Every business event held in Melbourne has the full support of the Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) and the backing of its partners, from the City of Melbourne through to the Victorian State Government, industry, academia and extensive network of event service suppliers. The presence of the transport pass “MYKI” is very helpful for the delegates coming to Melbourne because they will get not only the pass for transportation but also the discounts on visits of some touristic sites.