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TOURISM Midwest Victoria is hosting three roundtable events this month designed to connect likeminded people in the region.<\/p>\n

It will begin on Monday 11 August with a business events roundtable at the Mercure Ballarat before an event focused on accommodation at the George Hotel on Tuesday 12 August.<\/p>\n

The sessions will conclude on Monday 18 August with a roundtable about attractions to be held at Kryal Castle.<\/p>\n

The events will provide a chance for businesses to speak with experts and discuss topics relevant to each sector.<\/p>\n

Sovereign Park Motor Inn owner and Tourism Midwest board member Tim Canny said it’s important to have relationships with local businesses.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf we can build some relationships around with nearby hotels, if we\u2019re full we will recommend guests go to a nearby hotel or motel that we have a relationship with,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThose referrals are really valuable for both parties.\u201d<\/p>\n

The discussions, particularly the business events roundtable, will also outline how artificial intelligence can enhance business opportunities.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s all about leveraging and harnessing AI to enhance our role and elevate our events spaces,\u201d Mr Canny said.<\/p>\n

Mr Canny has attended several roundtable events and he said they provide a chance to see how businesses have overcome challenges.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey\u2019re really good for almost forcing you to talk about the challenges you have within your business and learning a bit about how people troubleshoot some of those problems,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s really valuable conversations that do occur.\u201d<\/p>\n

The events are part of Commerce Ballarat\u2019s B31 August business festival<\/a> and align with the B31 Ballarat Business Festival<\/a> program.<\/p>\n

To register for one of the free roundtable discussions, visit Tourism Midwest Victoria<\/a> website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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