Reed Travel Exhibitions and the Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau (MCVB) have announced the addition of three tours to the Asia-Pacific Incentive and Meetings Expo (AIME) 2011 Pre Touring Programme. Approaching its 19th year, AIME 2011 will be held on February 15-16, 2011 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC).
Pre touring is available to participants of AIME's Hosted Buyer Programme with tours commencing on February 11, 2011, prior to the start of AIME. To access AIME's full Pre Touring Programme one can visit: www.aime.com.au/en/hosted-buyers/The-Program/Pre-Touring-Program/
Available in half-day, full-day and two-day options, AIME's Pre Touring Programme for 2011 comprises 12 tours in total, including the addition of three new touring options:
Aboriginal Heritage Walk - Half Day
Journey into the ancestral lands of the Kulin nation and explore their rich and thriving culture on this award-winning walk in the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne. Witness a traditional smoking ceremony with Indigenous Guides and discover the traditional use of plants for food, tools and medicine.
'Golden Mile Guided Walk' - Half Day
Walk 'Marvellous Melbourne' and learn how the discovery of gold shaped the city. View the majestic architecture and hear stories from a professional guide about the colourful characters of early Melbourne. Visit Gothic buildings - hear the stories of the characters behind boom town Melbourne - from prima donnas and prime ministers to bushrangers and builders. Explore alleyways and arcades, showcasing the retail splendour of both the past and the present.
'Go Wild in Melbourne'
Explore the vast Great Western Plains of Victoria and see Australia's native animals in the wild. Spot koalas above in the gum trees whilst walking in the Australian bush, discover wetlands rich in native birdlife and see the You Yangs as they rise from the volcanic Werribee Plains and keep a look out for kangaroos and emus too. Enjoy traditional billy tea and visit Clyde Park Vineyard by the meandering Moorabool River for wholesome wood fire pizzas and delicious wine.
Sandra Chipchase, CEO, MCVB said that AIME's Pre Touring Programme is a highlight of the AIME programme for many international and Australian buyers and MCVB are excited to be able to expand the touring offering in 2011. "Melbourne and Victoria have an established reputation as one of the world's leading Business Events destinations and MCVB and our partners are delighted to add to the touring options available to AIME's buyers in 2011. The three new pre touring options will further showcase the diversity of products and services for international and Australian buyers to choose from in Melbourne. They are a welcome addition to the already popular Pre Touring Programme," added Chipchase.