CONVENTION BUREAU

Townsville Enterprise Convention Bureau continued a focused effort on the attraction of business events to the Townsville North Queensland region. The Convention Bureau works with its members to coordinate bids to secure the hosting rights of events with strong local industry links.

ASIA PACIFIC INCENTIVES AND MEETINGS EXPO

In March 2022, the Townsville Enterprise Convention Bureau, The Ville Resort-Casino and Mercure Townsville represented the region at the nation’s largest trade expo for securing business events and incentive programs - the Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME).

The team met with over 30 conference organisers from corporations and associations across the country, showcasing our region’s meeting venues, pre and post touring attractions and our strategic industry linkages. BID FUND EVENTS

Three Townsville Enterprise Bid Fund Events took place during the 2021/22 Financial Year – AFL Schools Cup North Queensland Championships, 13-15 year old boys and girls State Basketball Championships, and the Shimano Grand Prix, with an estimated economic impact of $2.14M

SHOWCASE FAMILS

Townsville Enterprise Convention Bureau hosted a series of famils to showcase Townsville North Queensland as a potential business events destination including the Property Council of Australia.

If you have attended a business event that you believe would benefit from being held in the region, please contact the Convention Bureau.

The Property Council of Australia famil, organised by the Townsville Convention Bureau was a great way to showcase the Townsville North Queensland region and venues such as ours as a potential destination for the Property Congress. The Townsville Convention Bureau has provided plenty of opportunities for us to showcase our venue to Professional Conference Organisers and Associations throughout the year.

CARA EWINGTON, THE VILLE RESORT-CASINO