Avalon Airshow to be hosted in Geelong with international interest reported
What happened
The Avalon Australian International Airshow has been officially announced as being hosted in City of Greater Geelong for February 23-28 next year. Airshow boss Justin Giddings reported that during a visit to Perth, he met with representatives from the US and Asian countries.
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Why it matters
City of Greater Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj expects the airshow to generate $46 million in economic benefit for the region. The event is expected to boost hospitality, retail, and hotels, following the 2025 airshow which drew 180,000 visitors from outside the region.
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Who's involved
- City of Greater GeelongHost city for the Avalon Australian International Airshow
- PerthLocation where the international meetings took place
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- City of Greater GeelongSpeculative
The City of Greater Geelong could see increased revenue in hospitality, retail, and hotels due to the airshow.