Our Publications

The Melbourne Planner’s Guide is the flagship publication for the Business Events industry (now in its 35th year of production) and is the official business events industry planning guide. It provides the most comprehensive guide to conference and accommodation venues, professional products and services including conference organisers, touring and leisure products and general planning information.

The guide also outlines Melbourne’s cosmopolitan cuisine, shopping secrets, nightlife, new developments and major event calendar.

The Planners Guide is also available online

Order your 2008>09 Planner's Guide!

Melbourne Planners Guide 08>09

Frequency = Annual
Circulation = 10,000 copies + online via website
Distribution/Audience = meeting planners, international and national Professional Conference Organisers, Destination Management Companies, Meeting Planners, Conference Organisers, Convention Planners and Incentive Planners

To find out how to advertise in the guide, please contact us on +61 3 9693 3333.

Electronic Publications

The MCVB publishes the following electronic newsletters:

  • Meet In Melbourne
  • What's New In Melbourne

To view or subscribe to these publications visit our newsletters section.



Melbourne was recently awarded the title of Australia's top destination for hosting international meetings (ICCA Statistics Report 2004, published May 2005)

MCVB's Vision

To make Melbourne one of the world's most successful business events destinations.


MCVB's Mission

To maximise the benefits to the Victorian economy from business events.


Corporate Values

To promote the success of MCVB members and the community by marketing Melbourne and Victoria in a manner that encourages pride, respect and protection of its heritage, culture and environment.