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AFRICA’S LEADING CONVENTION CENTRE
Opened by former President Nelson Mandela on
November 26, 1997, the Durban ICC was South Africa’s
first International Convention Centre and has played
a pioneering role in attracting international events to
our shores since its inception.
The Durban ICC is once again crowned as “Africa’s
Leading Meetings and Conference Centre” at the 2024
World Travel Awards. In the 24-year history of the award
category at the World Travel Awards, this marks the
18th occasion that the Durban ICC has been bestowed
with this prestigious title, a testament to its unwavering
commitment to excellence. Once again, the Durban
ICC has been crowned South Africa’s Best Convention
Centre 2024 at the World MICE Awards. Our CEO proudly
accepted this prestigious award in Vietnam, representing
the dedication and excellence of our entire team.
Speaking at the event this year, Durban ICC Chief
Executive Officer, Ms. Lindiwe Rakharebe expressed
her gratitude, saying, “We are immensely proud and
humbled to be named ‘Africa’s Leading Meetings and
Conference Centre’ in the 2024 World Travel Awards. This
achievement reflects the tireless dedication of our team
and our unwavering commitment to providing a world-
class platform for meetings and events.”
The Durban ICC offers the largest flat floor, column
free multi-purpose event space in Africa. Incorporating
the Durban ICC Arena and Durban Exhibition Centre,
the complex offers 112,000m² of flexible exhibition
and newly renovated, stylish meeting spaces. The
Durban ICC is also committed to upholding the highest
international standards of service delivery. In addition to
its five-star grading from the Tourism Grading Council The Durban ICC delivers a 5-star events experience
of South Africa, the Centre has also been awarded a that exceeds our clients’ expectations, in an innovative,
Gold Certification from the AIPC Quality Standards sustainable and proudly multi-cultural African way.
programme, which is the highest level of certification Little wonder then, that the Durban ICC is recognised
in this international accreditation in the conventions as Africa’s leading convention centre. So, as of 2024,
industry. the Durban ICC has been in operation for 27 years.
Demonstrating its commitment to quality, the Durban Throughout this time, it has hosted a range of high-
ICC is five-star graded by the Tourism Grading Council profile events, from global conferences to major
of South Africa and holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO trade shows, contributing significantly to both the
22000, and ISO 45001 certifications, ensuring the local economy and Durban’s reputation as a leading
highest international standards in Quality Management, destination for international events.
Environmental Responsibility, Food Safety, and Health As of 2024, the Durban ICC has seized the opportunity
and Safety. The Durban ICC is the only convention to host its own events, aiming to bring more exciting
centre in the country to hold all four of these prestigious initiatives to the city. The Durban ICC has just launched
certifications. its first-ever in-house event, Elf the Musical, set to take
The Durban ICC Arena offers full technical capacity for place in December during the Christmas season. This
live broadcasts as well as house lighting suitable for marks an adventurous milestone for the Durban ICC
TV production filming. The Centre houses four onsite team, who are proud of the decision to take this bold
generators which can fully power the centre in the event step. We are excited to contribute to making Durban
of power disruptions. The on-site business centre offers and the surrounding areas an even more vibrant place
an internet cafe, as well as banking and foreign exchange for our community. The Durban ICC looks forward to
facilities and medical services. hosting many more of its own events in the future.

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