Conference & Meetings World Issue 106 | Page 22

What makes the DURBAN ICC Africa’s Leading Meetings and Convention Centre? The Durban International Convention Centre (Durban ICC) is a world- class facility, renowned for its high standards of service excellence and has successfully staged some of the world’s most prestigious and complex events. This multi-award winning Centre has been voted “Africa’s Leading Meetings and Conference Centre” by the World Travel Awards no fewer than 17 times in 19 years. The Durban ICC prides itself on being a leading venue for meetings, business events, conferences and exhibitions on the African continent. However, this is not their own opinion, but rather the overwhelming feedback received from their clients who have voted it in the top 1% of Convention Centres worldwide. The Centre is also rated as a five-star venue by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa. The Durban ICC complex offers the largest flat floor, column free multi-purpose event space in Africa. Incorporating the Durban International Convention Centre, the Durban ICC Arena and Durban Exhibition Centre, the 112,000m2 Durban ICC is renowned for its 5-star service facilities, state-of-the art technology, mouth-watering African cuisine, and of course its unique location on Durban’s sun-drenched shore. The Durban ICC offers you first-world convenience and a proudly African meetings experience. The Centre is fully Wi-Fi enabled and connectivity is complimentary to its delegates and guests. The Centre is located 30-minutes from the King Shaka International Airport and over 3,600 Hotel rooms are available within a 10-minute walk of the Centre. What sets the Durban ICC apart, though, is the unique African soul that infuses, exhibition and event to create truly unforgettable experiences. DURBAN ICC FAST FACTS • Located in Durban, known as South Africa’s entertainment “playground”. • Durban International Convention Centre (Durban ICC) comprised of the Durban ICC Arena and the Durban Exhibition Centre. • Voted “Africa’s Leading Meetings and Conference Centre” by the World Travel Awards no fewer than 17 times in 18 years and continuously strives to deliver excellent service • Largest flat floor, column-free multi-purpose event space in Africa. • Maximum capacity at the Convention Centre: 5000 delegates over 7000 sqm/in combination with the Exhibition Centre: 10,000 people. • Ranked in the world’s Top 15 Convention Centres by the International Association of Congress Centres (AIPC). • The Centre is located 30-minutes from the King Shaka International Airport and over 3,600 Hotel rooms are within a 10-minute walk of the Centre. Untitled-1 1 31/10/2019 11:21