Media release - 16 April 2010

GOLD COAST CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE

APPOINTS FUSION MARKETING

AS VICTORIAN SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Multi award-winning Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre has appointed Fusion Marketing as its Melbourne based sales representative to expand its Victorian sales activities.

Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) is a purpose-designed facility, featuring an 6,000 seat arena, 4 exhibition halls and up to 18 meeting rooms catering for 10 to 6,000 people. Located in Australia’s leading tourist destination, central Broadbeach on the Gold Coast Highway, GCCEC is only 20 minutes drive from Gold Coast Airport and 1 hour drive from Brisbane International Airport. GCCEC has become one of the first convention facilities in Australia to achieve the prestigious Green Globe Certified Silver status under the Green Globe Earthcheck Certification programme managed by EC3 Global.

Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre general manager, Adrienne Readings, says Fusion Marketing’s appointment reflects the GCCEC's commitment to the Victorian meeting and convention markets. “Fusion Marketing’s appointment provides our new and existing clients with increased sales support on the ground to xpand our valued client network in Melbourne.”

Fusion Director Mary-Jane Devine said Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre is an impressive modern, multi-purpose facility. "GCCEC's ideal location in the heart of Broadbeach, with its linked, covered walkway to Jupiter's five-star hotel and casino and a short walk to a range of accommodation options, shopping, restaurants, entertainment and beaches, makes GCCEC an ideal meeting option for Victorian groups. GCCEC is an ideal fit and a proud addition to the Fusion portfolio."

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For further information, contact:

Bree Noonan, Communications Manager, Gold Coast Convention and exhibition Centre Phone | 07 5504 4037 Email | bnoonan@gccec.com.au Website | www.gccec.com.au

About Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre:

The award-winning Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) features an Arena, Exhibition Halls, and Meeting Rooms catering for 10 to 6,000 people. The GCCEC offers a unique event experience through unlimited business delegate facilities, sophisticated cutting-edge, wireless technology and an onsite audio visual service. The GCCEC is located a short walk from over 1,600 accommodation rooms and the chic Broadbeach precinct, featuring more than 100 restaurants and cafes.

About Fusion Marketing:

Established in 2003, Fusion Marketing specialises in meeting and event sales representation for a portfolio of leading Australian meeting suppliers. Fusion Marketing proudly represents Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (Gold Coast, QLD) and The Byron at Byron Resort and Spa (Byron Bay, NSW).