AIME Exhibitors to offer a Wide Range of Entertainment and Prizes

Crocodiles, pirates, a showgirl direct from Las Vegas, one of Australia's leading female vocalists and a range of exciting prizes are just some of the unique attractions and entertainment on offer at the AIME 2008 exhibition in Melbourne later this month (19-20 February).

The annual Melbourne event is this year bigger than ever before, covering 13,500 square metres of space.

"This year we're seeing a real influx of new exhibitors and a wider range of exhibiting companies. We've also noticed that this year exhibitors themselves are going to new heights to entertain and engage visitors," said AIME Event Director, Rosemarie Sama.

Capricorn the crocodile will be greeting visitors to the Capricorn Tourism stand.

Used as the organisation's mascot, the croc is from a working croc farm on the Capricorn Coast near Rockhampton in central Queensland.

On the Las Vegas stand a Las Vegas Showgirl is being flown in especially for the event and will be handing out game cards for a draw to win a $500 prize.

From Queensland, Tall Ship Sailing Cruises will have a roving pirate on its stand and is running a competition for a trip for two to the Gold Coast.

Novotel Melbourne St Kilda is running a promotion for a trip for two people to Mt Buller for five nights at the Mt Buller Grand Chalet with ski passes and lessons included, valued at more than $5,200.

If you prefer sun to skiing then the Sunshine Coast Convention Bureau's stand could be your ticket. Simply put your business card in the bowl on its stand and you could be basking in the sun at three separate resorts, with free entry to local attractions.

Norfolk Island Tourism is also holding a business card draw for a return airfare and five nights' accommodation at the South Pacific Resort Hotel.

For a taste of Melbourne, head to the city's booth area where each afternoon you'll be able to taste some decadent morsels of local cuisine and wine from regional Victorian vineyards.

According to Sandra Chipchase, Chief Executive Officer, Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau, Melbourne is where the action is at AIME.

"We have the largest stand at AIME and, we believe, the most to offer business event visitors in terms of variety of food, wine, venues, attractions and accommodation," she said.

While Melbourne showcases its fine food and wine, Sydney has unveiled plans for an exclusive cocktail party featuring Australian singer Deni Hines. Fresh from her latest national tour, Hines will perform on the Sydney stand at an invitation-only event.

AIME 2008, 16th Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo, will be held at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre on 19 and 20 February.

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