Melbourne scores historic coup with Amway India

MELBOURNE won the bid to host the largest Indian incentive in Australia’s history—Amway India’s Leadership Seminar for more than 4,000 delegates in 2012.

Victorian Minister for Tourism and Major Events, Louise Asher, said the event would generate significant benefits for the local economy and tourism industry.

“The Amway India Leadership Seminar has never been held in Australia. This is a significant coup for Victoria,” Asher said.

Sandra Chipchase, Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau CEO, said the event would generate an estimated AUD$20.98 million (US$21.06 million) in revenue.

Rita Tandon, senior manager special events for Amway India, said Melbourne’s “impressive infrastructure and unique range of attractions and activities” played a major role in the group’s decision.

This is not the first time Melbourne is hosting large Amway incentives, having received 7,200 delegates from Amway China in 2008.

(Source: TTG Asia 10th March 2011)

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Victoria to host AFC Asian Cup in 2015

Victoria is likely to host the opening match of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup in January 2015.

Premier Ted Baillieu said the win was wonderful news for Victorian football fans and the state’s economy.
“Hosting the AFC Asian Cup 2015 also has the potential to open up trade and other business opportunities between Australia and Asia,” Mr Ballieu said.
“It is likely that the 2015 AFC Asian Cup’s opening match, featuring the Qantas Socceroos, will be played at Etihad Stadium.”

The 2015 AFC Asian Cup will attract up to half a million spectators, 45,000 international guests and 4,700 media visitors.
The economic benefits to Australia are expected to be significant, with a PriceWaterhouseCoopers economic impact report estimating that up to 1,000 jobs will be created nationally.
(Source: Tourism Victoria newsletter Edition 68 - 13 January 2010 )

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