MPS Business Events works with large groups, conference and business event organisers to help secure these events to our region. These types of events can even out the seasonality of visitors by providing bookings during our low and shoulder seasons.
Your business can leverage from enquiries and participate in promotional efforts. Our tourism team can help local businesses deliver quality events.
Our team can help you promote your business to visitors and locals alike – and it’s free!
We work with businesses across the Mornington Peninsula who want to be active in this segment regardless of business size or type.
Every year, the Shire is contacted by business event and conference organisers wanting assistance to plan an event in our region.
This is called a Request for Proposal (RFP).
Events can be for groups as small as 10 people or as large as 300 (sometimes even more).
We help them by recommending suitable options based on the criteria they provide us with.
Our team can inform, connect, and support your business to deliver quality business events.
We connect your business to event planners so you can convert these into real business.
MPS Business Events can help you put your best foot forward.
We have the ‘know how’ to connect your business to event planners that want to fill your rooms and enjoy your experiences.
Did you know?
On average a business delegate spends $387 per night, compared to a leisure tourist spending $155 per night (TRA State of the Industry 2018-19).
That’s exactly why we are keen to grow the business events market on the Mornington Peninsula!
Business events increase yield and length of stay because:
Nothing, it’s free.
Any local business is welcome to be a part of MPS Business Events.
Our service is open to every local business, regardless of industry affiliation or membership status.
This allows everyone to be involved, giving our clients more choices and make our region an attractive place to host business events.
These types of events give our region the stability it needs to retain good staff and to prosper year-round.
Email the Tourism Team info@tourism.mornpen.vic.gov.au or phone us at the Mornington Peninsula Visitor Information Centre for a chat 03 5950 1579.
Are you planning a corporate day out, team building activity or business meeting for your staff or key stakeholders?
The tourism team also provide a complimentary and impartial advisory service to help you to make the most of holding your event on the Mornington Peninsula.
No matter what size your event is, contact us to find something that will suit your needs and ensure a great team experience. Email the Tourism Team.
Council cares about supporting business growth and taking an active role in the business events space is another way we can ensure that our local economy thrives and succeeds.
