Conference & Meetings World Issue 110 | Page 36

What makes the DURBAN ICC Africa ’ s Leading Meetings and Convention Centre ?

What makes the DURBAN ICC Africa ’ s Leading Meetings and Convention Centre ?

The Durban International Convention Centre ( Durban ICC ) is a worldclass 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 .