Kuala Lumpur Convention heads up for IBTM World 2023

Friday, November 24, 2023

Malaysia’s premier venue, the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, is preparing for IBTM World 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. The Centre plans to showcase its offerings to global event planners from November 28 to 30, highlighting the unique 100-acre Kuala Lumpur City Centre precinct as an all-in-one hub for meetings, dining, accommodation, and leisure.

The Centre’s General Manager, John Burke, emphasized the significance of IBTM World as a vital platform for connecting with clients in Europe. The collaboration with the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau aims to highlight Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur’s meeting industry attractions.

The Centre’s successful hosting of European-based events in 2023, including the World Congress of Nephrology and the SICOT Orthopedic World Congress, lays the groundwork for larger-scale events in 2024. Burke believes that the Centre’s central location, integrated precinct, and proximity to iconic landmarks make it an ideal location for business events.

Looking ahead, the Centre will host major events in 2024, including the World Congress of Paediatric Ophthalmology and the World Congress of the International Association of Applied Linguistics. Malaysia emerged as a well-connected, English-friendly, and cost-effective business events destination, with over 1,100 direct and indirect flight connections.

Burke emphasized the Centre’s commitment to sustainability, highlighting renewable energy sources and collaborative efforts with precinct partners to create a sustainable destination. The Centre’s initiatives are in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and have received support from both the Malaysian government and independent bodies.

At the recent Malaysia Urban Forum, the Centre made history by becoming the first and only private organization to be included in the Malaysia SDG Cities Network, highlighting its role in establishing the Kuala Lumpur SDG Precinct. The Centre’s commitment to sustainability elevates it to the forefront of responsible event hosting.

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