MCVB launches Planner's Guide

MELBOURNE The Melbourne Convention and Visitors Bureau (MCVB) has launched its 2006/07 Planner's Guide, featuring important information on venues, accommodation and services.

"The Melbourne Planners Guide is the essential resource for anyone planning events in Melbourne," said Sandra Chipchase, CEO, MCVB. She added: "It is the most valuable resource you could have when planning an incentive, meeting, conference or major event in Melbourne. Following the launch of last year's print and online guides, MCVB surveyed users to obtain data on how often the guide was used and its ease of use. The survey found that 83 per cent of users had used the Planner's Guide up to ten times. In addition, 60 per cent of users had utilised the guide when looking for conference and exhibition venues, 36 per cent for finding accommodation and 39 per cent when searching for venues with a difference. The entire Guide will go live on the MCVB website www.mcvb.com.au later this month.