You’ll find the Expo at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC)
The closest station is Southern Cross Station. From there it’s just a 10–15 minute walk along Spencer Street and across the Seafarers Bridge.
Trains arrive frequently from all metro lines and regional V/Line services.
The Route 96, 109 and 12 trams all stop right outside MCEC at the Clarendon Street or Casino/MCEC stops.
Route 12
Victoria Gardens to St Kilda
Route 96
St Kilda Beach to East Brunswick
Route 109
Port Melbourne to Box Hill
Tip: If you’re coming from the CBD, just hop on any tram heading down Spencer Street or Clarendon Street. Trams run every few minutes during peak times.
Several bus routes stop nearby, including routes 234 and236, which run through South Melbourne and Port Melbourne.
There’s also the SkyBus from Melbourne Airport to Southern Cross Station.
MCEC has its own Wilson Parking underneath the venue, accessible via Normanby Road with plenty of secure parking for cars, motorcycles and accessible parking bays.
Additional paid parking is available at the DFO South Wharf, South Wharf Retail Car Park, or Crown Casino complex all a short walk away.
Tip: Pre-book parking online where possible.
MCEC is fully wheelchair-accessible with step-free entries, wide corridors, lifts, ramps and accessible bathrooms throughout the venue.
Designated accessible parking is available in the on-site car park.
Parents with prams are welcome, all entrances, lifts and amenities are pram-friendly.
Service animals are welcome.
If you have specific mobility needs or require assistance on the day, chat to the venue’s friendly staff at the main information desk they’re always ready to help.
TBC
The 2025 Emerging Tourism Leaders Summit is your chance to extend your experience at the Expo. Develop your leadership skills, connect with industry and get inspired by the people driving change across Victoria’s visitor economy. The program includes keynote presentations, workshops and networking with sessions on leadership, career pathways and key visitor economy trends.
Tickets
$60 for YTN members, $110 for non-members.
Where
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
When
9am to 5pm on Tuesday, 2 September
Website for the Summit
Emerging Tourism Leaders Summit – Young Tourism Network
TBC
A resumé if you have one.
All experience levels are welcome, and you might find the perfect role for you.
An open mind.
You might discover a career orpathway you hadn’t considered or even heard of!
A friend, partner or support person (if you’d like to).
It’s always nice to have someone there to share your thought with.
