{"id":237831,"date":"2024-06-21T06:15:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T23:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/?p=237831"},"modified":"2024-06-20T22:01:01","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T15:01:01","slug":"lions-and-leos-descend-on-melbourne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/2024\/06\/lions-and-leos-descend-on-melbourne\/","title":{"rendered":"Lions and Leos descend on Melbourne"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>MELBOURNE, 21 June 2024: Thousands of Lions and Leos descended on Melbourne on Friday for the Lions International Convention 2024 (LIC2024) hosted in Melbourne from 21 to 25 June.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The city welcomes over 10,500 Lions members and participants for the mega event held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"328\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/6-6-600x328.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-237832 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/6-6-600x328.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/6-6-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/6-6.jpg 657w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/328;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo credit: Melbourne Convention Bureau<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The convention is expected to contribute AUD68 million to the local economy and drive hotel occupancy during the typical low-season period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Melbourne Convention Bureau Chief Executive Officer Julia Swanson said the Lions International Convention will be one of the most significant global business events for the year, a testament to the impact of Lions International.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Preparations for this event have been underway for several years, and we are confident that our top-tier facilities, exceptional event infrastructure, and city-wide cooperation will guarantee an unforgettable experience for all attendees.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Festivities kick-off with The Parade of Nations on Saturday, 22 June 2024, when thousands of Lions members from every corner of the globe will gather along the Kings Domain Gardens in a street parade to honour a year of service and showcase the rich tapestry of their diverse cultures and talents.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Melbourne Convention Bureau led the bid to host the event for the first time in Melbourne, with support from the Victorian State Government. 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